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 food. So here we go:
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 (*And no this is not an April’s Fool, lol…not this early, at least…;-) The National Geographic Society @ Grovesnor Auditorium will be featuring a seven-course sushi dinner in honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Where: 1600 M St., NW (202) 857-7700
The When: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 @ 9 pm
The Money: $95
The Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Picture source: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=404
Category: Announcements, Food.Fun.Stuff., Washington D.C.
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.