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.
Caramel Milk2 cups milk5 tbsp. brown sugar (packed and divided)1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (divided)In a microwave safe bowl, add the milk and heat in the microwave on High for 1-1/2 minutes. Pour milk into mugs. Stir in half brown sugar in one mug and the other half in the other; repeat with the vanilla extract. […]
An ode to Wine and food;-) Bloomingdale’s is the place to be tomorrow evening. Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting and Auction will be hosting “Heart’s Delight: The New Vintage” (*We just love the word vintage, it equals classic;-) There will be tastings and food pairings with beverages courtesy experts, Caterina Abbruzzetti (Sommelier/Wine Director Willard Intercontinental), Devin […]
Mark your calendars!! It’s just something about Spring that brings out the most festive and tastiest events of the year…hence we are excited to tell you about the Vodka & Gin Tasting @ DC Coast happening on April 4, 2009 from 1-3 pm.The Low Down: You’ll learn the history of Vodka and Gin (*We know […]
Homemade Pancakes2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking soda1/4 cup butter1 large egg (beaten)2 1/2 cups buttermilk2 tbsp. frying oil or cooking sprayPreheat the frying pan over medium heat with the oil. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add in the butter, egg (beaten) […]
Crocodile2 measures vodka1 measure Triple Sec1 measure Midori2 measures lemon juiceIceAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker over ice; shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.*Johnna’s tip: A simpler form of this recipe is 2 oz. melon liqueur, 1 oz. Bacardi limon rum and 1 oz. sprite or 7 up…We don’t hear people ordering these […]
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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