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.
It can be a challenge to get off the radar in the Washington, D.C. area. The quick getaways turn into running into a colleague or two on vacation with their families or running into any random person from your past spent in this area. For an area that spreads across two states and a District, […]
Looking for kid-friendly things to do during the summer months can be a challenge if you are also trying to find something that adults also want to indulge in especially if you are not looking for the beach scene. A recent trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Roanoke, Virginia opened my eyes to a […]
Anything to make a weeknight meal easier and homemade is right up my alley. When I got wind of Wildfire partnering with Peapod, I jumped on the opportunity to try out their new chef-inspired meal kits. Boasting restaurant quality ingredients and recipes, the new meal kit wants you to have option of dining out while […]
On June 19th, join Whitney Stringer PR and friends as they host the first-ever Dinner 1865, a curated culinary experience at the Blind Whino, an artistic destination in Southwest DC. The event will gather an amazing group of talented creators including Chef Carla Hall of The Chew, Chef Roble Ali of Bravo Show Roble & Co, Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Top Chef and Kith & Kin, Chef Christopher […]
This week is hot out in these D.C. streets. Not only are the temperatures rising but the event lineup is full of fun things to do that including pleasing your palate. Taste the best of one of the Districts most notable streets, whine up with some jerk chicken and/or get your Lady Marmalade on this […]
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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