Food.Fun.Stuff: In and Around the District

[ 0 ] April 6, 2010 | Johnna

This and That…

>>>FREE and FRESH- Freshii has opened in the District. The new eatery, which began in Toronto, opened on Monday at 2001 M Street, NW. Freshii’s menu offers build-your-own salads, burritos, wraps, rice bowls, yogurts, and soups in a “build your own” format with ingredients from three categories: 24/7 – super low in fat, but high in fiber, essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and lean protein; balance – essential fats, slow-burning carbs, good oils, and high protein; and splurge – great flavors to be enjoyed in moderation. Freshii’s website allows visitors to create a virtual salad, wrap, rice bowl, or soup and instantly see the nutritional value of selected ingredients.

On Thursday, the store is celebrating its Grand Opening by offering all customers a FREE fat-free tart yogurt from 7 am-9 pm (*Regular Business Hours). Good way to introduce yourself to the District: FREE and FRESH.

>>>Wine Tastings- Tallula will begin weekly wine tastings on Saturdays from 1 pm to 3 pm starting April 10, 2010. The tastings will cost $20 and will include five wines and light, seasonal canapes. The following wines make the list for this Saturday’s tasting:

NV Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace, Sparkling Pinot Noir – Alsace, France
2008 William Fevre “Champs Royaux” Chardonnay – Chablis, France
2008 Edmond St. John “Heart of Gold” Grenache Blanc blend – Central Coast California
2007 Adelsheim Pinot Noir – Willamette Valley, Oregon
2008 Mauritson Zinfandel – Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma

Wine on a Spring Saturday afternoon sounds like a plan.

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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.