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.
This is the time to be in D.C. The Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin are a sight to see and many tourists are making there way to the District to do just that. As the weeks go by, we will be keeping you informed on all the Cherry Blossom events, which of course involve […]
Baked Ravioli2 tbsp. olive oil1 (29 oz.) tomato sauce24 pieces of Four-Cheese Ravioli1 oz. grated Romano cheese14 oz. Meatballs (thawed and finely chopped)5 oz. shredded mozzarella cheesePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a baking pan and spread 5 oz. of tomato sauce in pan. Place a layer of 12 ravioli in the pan, flat side […]
Grape Smoothie12 seedless red grapes1 (6oz.) vanilla yogurt1/2 cup vanilla ice cream1 tbsp. honey1 cup iceIn a blender, add the grapes, yogurt, ice cream, honey and ice; blend well until smooth. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Spring is officially here and it is time to bring out all those warm weather drinks we love. Smoothies is one of […]
JKGF is the master of shopping online…we almost refuse to go to any store, except, of course, our favorite place, the grocery store:-) The rest of the shopping, however, we choose to do online and have now discovered our newest online fetish…Cookware.com. Not only do we love looking at all the goodies that we dream […]
Happy, Happy Hour tonight @ Indulj (*We love, love, love this restaurant/lounge’s concept…Soul Food Tapas!)…$4 Long Island Iced Teas, Coronas and Cosmos, who could ask for anything more?? Live music featuring Stoney Ellis & Friends starting @ 9. The When: Tonight, March 26, 2009 from 6-9 pm The Where: 1208 U st. NW, Washington, D.C. […]
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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