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.
The 2022 James Beard Awards was THE EVENT of the year. The years most celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and the like “gathered” (no, pun intended. This year’s theme was “Gather”) in Chicago to honor those in the industry. Below are the list of winners from the Monday night award recipients. Congrats to all of the nominees […]
Honkaku Spirits are a step away from the norm. In a society that is now trying to do the most and stand out in every way for the ‘gram, time for a bar cart upgrade. We love our oldie but goodie brands but Honkaku whiskey should be the newest mate for your ginger ale. In […]
JKGF had the pleasure of sharing a quick and easy macaroni salad recipe on WCPO Cincy Lifestyle for National Hoagie Day. Check it out here and enjoy your hoagies!: https://fb.watch/cPR5pDeKDy/
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Salud! Margarita by Jillian Vose 2 oz DE-NADA Blanco Tequila 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice ¼ oz Agave Syrup ¾ oz Combier (triple sec) 1 pinch of Kosher salt Glassware: Old Fashioned Glass Garnish: None Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin; shake vigorously with ice; then using both fine […]
*The winners will be named on Sunday, July 24, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 2022 RAMMY Awards Finalists are (*denotes publicly voted category*): Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year: The award is presented to an associate member who best exemplifies commitment to and support of RAMW. This award recipient is determined […]
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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