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 readers there are a pair of tickets to the Taste of DC with your name on them! Simply comment below with your favorite DC restaurant and you are automatically entered to win a pair of tix, which gives you access to the MGM Lounge where celebrity chefs Bryan Voltaggio and José Andrés will be making […]
JKGF helped celebrate the opening of newbie, Vieux Carre, a New Orleans themed cocktail bar located at 1413 K Street NW. Here’s glimpse into our first look at the place that is sure to take DC Mardi Gras celebrations to the next level. What to order? The Bywater equals you will not need to order more than […]
I used it all summer and finished a bottle at a time. Ketchung! Sauce is the truth. At first I had my reservations because every other sauce out there boasts how unique theirs are from the rest and then they end up tasting like Sweet Baby Ray’s or Heinz. Ketchung! has broke the code on […]
This week’s Good Deed Tuesday is devoted to World Central Kitchen’s collaboration with some of the nation’s top restaurateurs. Such an easy way to give back, check out the deets below: On Friday, October 14, 2016, over 100 restaurants will donate 10% of sales for World Food Day to support Chef José Andrés’ nonprofit, World […]
Fall in the D.C. area has no shortage of events. Here’s a quick roundup of what Washingtonians will be doing as the leaves change colors… An Evening of Culinary Excellence is a food and wine reception to celebrate the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The reception will feature tribute […]
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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