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.
With the 2013 March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction coming up (*November 12, 2013), babies are on the dome! Expecting moms can still get their sip on with mocktails that taste amazingly good without the alcohol. This week’s “Drinks on Me” features Jo-Jo Valenzuela’s 50 Shades of Grapes Mocktail. Cheers! Glassware: Highball Ingredents: 1.5 oz Housemade […]
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce its third annual DC Cocktails & Cupcakes to increase awareness and raise funds for stomach cancer. The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Recording Industry Association of America. Attendees can enjoy inspired cocktails, sweets, live music by the Pietasters […]
1. The Carolina Kitchen is celebrating Halloween this year with a Monster Mash party on Thursday, October 31st. Guests are invited to eat, drink and be scary while indulging in spooky drink specials, such as the Scary Carrie Cocktail or the Devil’s Sangria. A selection of appetizers includingFrankenburgers, Creepy Tots, Vampire Bat Wings, and Piranha Bites will also be available to enjoy all […]
Chicken Soup for the Soul is famously known for inspirational books, I even have a few in my personal collection. It is a wonderful surprise that they would introduce a food line with the same name. I’ve had the opportunity to sample three new products that soon will be available on the market and I […]
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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