Shamefully, I only recently visited Palena Café in the District. Why shameful? Palena is a restaurant veteran in the District and for someone who has lived in the area for over a decade, there is no excuse why I should not have visited in all this time. I think my reservations for stalling this trip […]
A few years ago I visited China and quickly realized there is a distinct difference between authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food. It took the full length of my trip (2 weeks) for my body and mind to wrap around some of the foods I had digested. As much as I love to try […]
Asia Nine has added a twist to its Asian Fusion cuisine: Italian. In celebration of La Dolce DC, the Penn Quarter restaurant has put a spin on Italian classics, Bolognese and Tiramisu, among other Italian favorites. I had the opt to try the Braised Short Ribs with Thai Kaffir Curried Bolognese and the Thai Tiramisu […]
If you read Johnna Knows Good Food regularly, then you’re in on my little secret: I love (adore) Ethiopian food. Seriously. In ranking my top comfort foods, there’s soul food, Italian and Ethiopian, in no particular order. It is something about the Injera that mesmerizes my senses while it freaks others out with its spongy […]
Want to plan a girls night out? Here are five ways to catch up with those awesome ladies in your life: Proof’s War of the Rosés has to be my favorite deal of the summer. The restaurant is offering several different bottles this summer for $35 and guests will have the opportunity to decide for […]
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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