Now Johnna Knows Good Food hasn’t done this in awhile, but we decided it is time for upgrades to “Johnna’s Pick of the Week”…what are we talking about?? Typically for “Johnna’s Pick of the Week” we choose a restaurant. When we first started (*Please see earlier post circa November 2007;-), one week we would choose […]
Bourbon Slush2 cups tea1 1/2 cups sugar6 oz. frozen orange juice12 oz. frozen lemonade 3 1/2 cups bourbon whiskey7 cups waterIn a large pitcher (*that can go in the freezer), combine all ingredients (mix well) and freeze overnight. The next day (tomorrow!!), take the pitcher out of the freezer and spoon desired amount into a […]
Hurricane2 1/2 oz. light rum2 1/2 oz. dark rum2 1/2 oz. passion fruit juice1 1/2 oz. orange juice1 oz. fresh lime juice1 1/2 tbsp. simple syrup1 1/2 tbsp. grenadineIceIn a cocktail shaker, pour in all ingredients over the ice; shake well. Strain into a tall hurricane glass. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: Sometimes you just need a drink […]
Ginger Martini2 1/2 parts vodka1 part Ginger Soother1 1/2 tsp. honeyIceIn a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients over ice and shake well; strain into a martini glass. Serve!*Johnna’s tip: While out at dinner with lady friends, we discovered this decadent cocktail that offers irresistible flavor in every sip (*The Oval Room makes a pretty good […]
Caipirinha’s1 lime (quartered)1 tbsp. sugar1 shot of cachaca1/2 cup ice cubes with waterIn the bottom of a glass, line with lime and sugar; using a wooden spoon smash the limes. Pour in the cachaca and ice; stir well; Serve.*Johnna’s tip: This drink reminds us of summer and of course, Brazil. What a wonderful place?! (*sun, […]
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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