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.
If you like bacon and/or bourbon, this is the week to get out and have all that your heart desires. See deets below: The Washington City Paper will hold its annual Bacon & Bourbon whiskey festival at the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain on Thursday, December 8th. Guests are invited to taste their way through more […]
Struggling to figure out what to get the foodie in your life? Dean & Deluca, king’s of this food grocer game, are making it easy for you this holiday season. On Thursday, December 8th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dean & DeLuca invites guests to browse and shop the store’s gifting options, discover new […]
No news is usually good news. I had not heard a peep out of Jardenea since I left their cozy, elegant dining room some odd years ago and I am guessing that was a good thing. I recently had the opportunity to revisit the Melrose Hotel’s resident dining space and was pleased to find not […]
I am always looking for a new way eat mac n’ cheese. Hell, I am just looking for any reason to eat the congealed delicacy. Thanks to the team at AARP The Magazine for sharing their variations of an American favorite, mac n’ cheese, from their October/November issue. I think the lobster version is my […]
Jamaican Jerk Turkey (Recipe Courtesy Grace Foods) 1 12 pound turkey, thawed ½ cup Grace Jamaican Dried Jerk Seasoning ¼ cup Grace Caribbean Traditions: Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Grace Caribbean Traditions: Garlic Powder ¾ cup Grace Coconut Oil ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 small bunch scallion, chopped ½ cup lime juice 6 sprigs thyme […]
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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