Johnna French is a Harlem NY native with deep roots in Panama, Washington, DC and North Carolina. All four places have heavily influenced her life and the foods she loves today. After graduating Howard University School of Law and beginning her life as a young professional in the city she was led to start Johnna Knows Good Food in November 2007 to keep family, friends and colleagues updated on where to go and what to eat while dining in the nation’s capitol. French, who still practices law, leads a team of three writers to cover the ever expanding Washington, DC food scene. French has been featured in print and television, appearing in Washingtonian Magazine and is a regular contributor to various local TV affiliates including WUSA 9, FOX 5 DC and WJLA (ABC Affiliate) News Channel 8. During the 2016-2017 football season, Johnna aired on Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic (CSN) show, Redskins Life, as the weekly tailgate host. Johnna is currently a regular contributor to the FOX Baltimore Weekend morning show.
While scoping out the Internet yesterday getting our daily fix of foodie news, we came across an article written by Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald entitled “Obama Garden Watch II: 8 Culinary Herbs to Revitalize Your Health and Palate”. We recently did a post on a topic closely related to this called “The Healthy Life” (*Circa April […]
Pot RoastSlow Cooker2 tbsp. unsalted butter1 tbsp. olive oil1 onion (cut into wedges)3 lb. rump roast3 carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)3 white potatoes (cubed)2 bay leaves1/2 tsp. salt2 packets (1.4 oz.) onion soup mix1 tbsp. cornstarchIn a skillet, heat the butter and oil, add in the onion and beef; brown the beef on all sides. […]
Blue Lagoon1 1/2 shot of blue Curacao1 1/2 shot of vodkaDash of fresh lemon juiceLemonadeIn a highball glass, add in the Curacao, followed by the vodka. Add in the lemon juice and top with the lemonade. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: When we hear Blue Lagoon, it automatically takes us back to the 1980’s flick with Brooke Shields […]
Now we can name a few hundred restaurants in the District that are overrated, but we’ve now begun our count on those that are underrated starting with: Equinox. Have you ever tasted something that made you instantly think “Delicious” and relax every muscle in your body?? This is how we felt when we took our […]
The owner of Busboys and Poets is doing it to us again…bringing good food and culture to the D.C. urban life. The opening of Eatonville, a southern-food eatery named after the hometown of Harlem Renaissance icon Zora Neale Hurston, is slated to open sometime soon…(*We know, we know…not having the exact date is nagging us […]
The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists
Woot! The list is here. The 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): New Restaurant of the Year: A restaurant that must have opened between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023 and already distinguishes itself as a pacesetter in food, beverage and hospitality. The nominee must be a current member of RAMW. Cocktail […]
The 42nd Annual RAMMY AWARDS Return on July 21, 2024
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) will host the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in partnership with Events DC, on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The awards return to honor excellence in long standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. Anyone in the public can […]
Congrats to all of the 2023 RAMMY Award recipients!! The 2023 RAMMY Awards Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: Saval Foodservice New Restaurant of the Year: Causa/Amazonia Cocktail Program of the Year: Service Bar Beer Program of the Year: Shelter Wine Program of the Year: Reveler’s Hour Rising […]
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