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.
When From the Farmer launched in 2014, we fell in love with this concept. A concept that is based on local, sustainable food delivered to your doorstep. The only issue with the boxes full of fresh produce that would arrive weekly was the need for recipes. Though From the Farmer included recipes for you to […]
Old habits die hard? Not so true around these parts when it comes to the workweek lunch hour. Eating at your desk has become a daily routine and lunching or even grabbing coffee out with co-workers is slowly fading away. In the day and age of technology, it is sometimes hard to slip away from […]
A newbie has entered the St. Regis. Alhambra pays homage to Mediterranean cuisine with an upscale appeal. Playing with lots of fresh seafood, Chef Sebastian Giannini takes risks with his dishes. The Tuna Tartare, for example, is loaded with a few unusual suspects: date puree, marcona almond and quail egg. The Executive Pastry Chef, Thierry […]
The name has changed but the chef stays the same. This is definitely a good thing at the newfound Spark, located in the same space that was formerly known as Old Engine 12. Executive Chef, Peter Prime, reigns from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago, which explains the Caribbean-inspired smokehouse menu. Not much has […]
Chocolate and more chocolate will take over Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Lansdowne, Virginia from 7pm-11pm on February 23th, 2018. JKGF will participate as a judge for the 31st Annual YMCA Chocolates Galore & More. The evening will feature tastings of hors d’oeuvre and dessert specialties from the area’s most talented chefs and bakers. You can […]
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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