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.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) is hosting the return of DC Cocktail Week this Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19. The week will offer creative and complementary cocktail and food pairings from the region’s mixologists and bartenders. Participating restaurants and bars will offer affordable, specially crafted cocktails and small bite pairings during DC Cocktail Week, and will be […]
Breakfast all day is an easy sell for me. I recently visited Buffalo and Bergen which is spearheaded by the well-known genius mixologist, Gina Chersevani. Buffalo and Bergen is a 1930’s style soda fountain located in Union Market. I often pass here on my way to pick up fresh produce on the weekends (Union Market […]
I am not into smoothies. There. I put it out there. This the main reason why I was reluctant to try out Tropical Smoothie Café. With a little arm twisting, curiosity and a look at the scale, I decided it was time to change up my tune. Glad I did. Tropical Smoothie Café is pretty […]
The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show returns this December 9-10 with Food Network’s Guy Fieri headlining alongside local celebrity chef, José Andrés. The two-day culinary showcase will again take over DC’s Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Show-goers may shop from aisles of specialty food products, including holiday gift options, experience live demos from James Beard honored chefs, participate in interactive […]
Dope lineup! All Things Go returns this weekend, are you in?! The Fall Festival returns to D.C.’s Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) from October 6-8, 2017. The festival will feature some of the top acts in hip-hop, electronic and alternative music with headliners Foster The People, Young Thug and Galantis. What to wear? Think Coachella but D.C. style. TICKETS: […]
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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