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.
Veal StewExtra virgin olive oil1 green bell pepper (sliced)2 onions (chopped)1 tbsp. garlic (chopped)2 1/2 lb. veal for stew1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes1/2 tbsp. black pepper1 tbsp. dried Italian seasoningSaltIn a stewing pot, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add in the bell pepper, […]
Banana Spiced Shake1 1/4 cup milk1/2 tsp. mixed spice5 oz. banana ice cream2 bananas (sliced and frozen)In a blender, blend together the milk, mixed spice, banana ice cream and half of a frozen banana. Add in the remaining bananas gradually and combine until well blended. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: After enjoying some old fashioned banana splits yesterday, […]
To Do, To Do:Neyla is offering a Passover menu from April 8-16 for Dinner only. The Mediterranean Grill will feature Yellow Lentil Soup, Pan Roasted Fresh Sardines (*Interesting…) and Lamb Shank, just to name a few. The Where: 3206 N St., NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 333-6353The Metro: Sorry guys, No Metro Available:-( But there are […]
Roasted Potatoes2 sweet potatoes8 small red potatoes8 new potatoes1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. dried tarragonSalt (to taste)Pepper (to taste)Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Peel and cube the sweet and red potatoes. Scrub the new potatoes and cut into cubes. Place the potatoes in a saucepan. Add in enough lightly salted water […]
Pineapple Sangria1 bottle Riesling1 cup pineapple cubes and juice1 bottle ginger ale1 cup apple juice2 tbsp. fresh lemon juiceIce CubesIn a pitcher combine the wine, pineapple, ginger ale, apple juice and lemon juice; mix well. Refrigerate overnight. In another pitcher/punch bowl, fill with ice and pour in mixture. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Who knew Sangria’s had some […]
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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