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.
Want to get a little of that global flavor in one place in D.C.? The Recipe for Empowerment is the event for you. Catch the blurb on this event below: World-renowned chefs and tastemakers will come together for the Vicente Ferrer Foundation USA (VFF USA) “Recipe for Empowerment” on October 6th, 2017. With a focus on food, […]
The Taste of D.C. returns! Next weekend, Washingtonians and the like will descend on the festival grounds at RFK Stadium to taste all the flavors of this area. Want to be apart of the fun? Deets below: When? Saturday, October 7 (10am-7pm) Taste After Dark, Saturday (7pm-10pm) Sunday, October 8 (11am-6pm) Where? Lot 8 @ […]
“The Money Fight” between Mayweather vs. McGregor has everyone in the sports world attention this weekend. Watch here to see who will win the “big fight”. WHAT: Old Town Pour House (212 Ellington Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD) WHERE: Old Town Pour House (212 Ellington Blvd.) WHEN: Saturday, August 26 at 8:30 p.m. COST: Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance, as this is a private […]
Bowling alleys have certainly changed from the musty carpet and Cheese Whiz nachos that were served when I used to frequent these spots. I recently had the opportunity to visit the newly opened Pinstripes Bistro-Bowling-Bocce in Bethesda and was pleasantly surprised by not only the décor but the food. The food was flavorful and the […]
“Palm can be grown for good.” I did not know there was a problem but this tagline made me curious. The campaign known as “Palm Done Right” is actually just a culmination of brands working together to show how “Palm Done Right” protects the environment, supports small farmers and provides customers with healthy and organic […]
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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