Author Archive: Johnna

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.

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Tomorrow!  The Taste of Shaw Gala #LoveShaw
[ 0 ] April 24, 2017 |

Tomorrow! The Taste of Shaw Gala #LoveShaw

Shaw Main Streets will host its annual Taste of Shaw Gala on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 7pm to 9pm.  The annual event celebrates the neighborhood’s diverse businesses and residents, and is a fundraiser for initiatives that enhance and promote commerce within the Shaw neighborhood.  Proceeds from the event support Shaw Main Streets’ economic revitalization and historic preservation activities in the […]

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Turning A Meal Into A Special Occasion At A Dinner Party
[ 0 ] March 20, 2017 |

Turning A Meal Into A Special Occasion At A Dinner Party

Perhaps it’s your first time planning to host a dinner party. Perhaps you’ve done it before but it turned into a bit of a disaster. Whatever the case, it shouldn’t be so stressful for the hosts. Instead, it should be a special occasion with good food where you can enjoy your friends’ company. Let’s assume […]

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Quick, Fast, Easy, Healthy.  And Affordable.
[ 0 ] March 16, 2017 |

Quick, Fast, Easy, Healthy. And Affordable.

The restaurant boasts “making food from scratch”, avoiding “added sugar and bad fats, and through attention to sourcing, they rule out chemicals and dangerous ingredients no one can pronounce”. This is what good lunch is made of!

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Sink Your Teeth Into These Delicious Newcomers!
[ 0 ] March 14, 2017 |

Sink Your Teeth Into These Delicious Newcomers!

Pexels At: Pixabay What could be better than chowing down on an old favorite that you’ve enjoyed a million times before? Discovering a whole new range of food-themed trends that are sure to take restaurants, cafes and even bars by storm over the next few months! While last year saw the emergence of rainbow ramen, […]

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Date Night Just Got Healthier
[ 0 ] March 9, 2017 |

Date Night Just Got Healthier

Figuring out where to eat out on a Friday night can be tough if you are also trying to watch your waistline.  Lucky for me, I live in D.C. and the “healthy” lifestyle is always in style so restaurants are constantly trying to cater to it.  Takoda is the latest restaurant serving up a healthy […]

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