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.
Now it is beginning to feel like Spring! With the weather ebbing and flowing these days between frigid cold and summer breezes, I do not know whether to pull out my hot chocolate or iced cold lemonade. I do, however, know what wines I will be imbibing from here on out during the days of […]
I love this time of year. It is one of the big game seasons giving me a reason to congregate with others as we yell at the screen supporting our favorite team or disavowing the opposing team. With congregating comes the want for good eats. Good eats should not monopolize your time to fellowship, however, […]
Get out your best Sia wigs! Commissary and The Washington Blade will host the third iteration of its pop icon bottomless brunch series, this time, Sia themed. The brunch will take place Saturday, April 7 from 8 AM-4 PM and feature themed dishes, cocktails, and SWAG. Guests are encouraged to wear Sia-inspired wigs. The best wigs will win prizes. Unlimited mimosas […]
Though the weather does not reflect it, today is the official beginning of Spring. With Spring in the District comes a plethora of events to enjoy Cherry Blossoms and the like. Kicking things off with a fun event for the wine lover in you is the Spring Wine Fling. Check out the deets below: Spring […]
Northern Virginia (NOVA) gets the culinary spotlight beginning March 19-March 26, 2018 during NOVA Restaurant Week. NOVA Restaurant Week reminds me of why I love living in this area, there are two states and a District to choose from when it comes to dining. NOVA is comprised of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties; […]
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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