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.
JKGF had a blast last week at Chocolates Galore and More at Lansdowne Resort and Spa. We worked some of the best industry leaders to select the top dishes of the evening. In case you missed our pics and more pics on our Facebook page here, please see the list below. Congrats to all the winners!! CRITICS’ […]
Last year, Washington lost one of its most acclaimed and beloved chefs, Chef Michel Richard. This March, the restaurant Central Michel Richard, will celebrate the legacy of the late Chef Richard. See the deets below: On Tuesday, March 7, Central Michel Richard (1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) will celebrate the birthday of its late, legendary namesake Chef Michel Richard. […]
This time of the year, it’s all about basketball and junk food. Typically, I dread and look forward to game day foods because I know how many calories I am capable of consuming in a single serving. Chips, dips, cheese times a thousand and everything else nice, I truly indulge. This year, I am taking […]
Chocolate and more chocolate will take over Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Lansdowne, Virginia from 7pm-11pm on February 24th, 2017. JKGF will participate as a judge for the 30th 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 […]
There a few things I am fussy about when it comes to beauty care mostly because I take the simplistic approach to these things. Less is better. The one thing I am anal about, however, is my hair. I loathe doing my hair so I take the easiest approach to the process by having it […]
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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