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.
In 2009, I showed up at my first DC Food Blogger Happy Hour (DCFBHH), the inaugural event that would change the D.C. dining scene entirely. Now some six years later, I will return to the popular happy hour as the host. Please join me on May 4, 2016 at Ottoman Taverna from 6 pm-8 pm […]
Looking for happy hour with a speakeasy style menu without the wait? Quarter+Glory is the place to be. The 14th street cocktail bar opened this winter and has quickly become a popular birthday/happy hour/group gathering hot spot. Happy hour is the time where you get the best bang for your buck where you get a […]
When I get invited to “Meet the Chef” events, I am always intrigued to see the face/personality behind the food. I am a true believer that you can taste the vibes of who is prepping the food in the dish. Executive Chef and Owner, Caroline Ross, of River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar, has good […]
When the temperatures rise in D.C., you can barely find any space to walk on the sidewalks. The shell shock of winter always makes Washingtonians appreciate the warmer days, which is why al fresco dining is so popular in this area. JKGF discovered a new hideout (well not for long), that offers plenty o’ patio […]
I had been to Old Engine 12 Firehouse Restaurant for brunch. I am glad I went back for dinner. I had left brunch feeling like I would not need to return to the North Capitol St, NW restaurant but dinner made it the comeback kid. The callaloo soup, alone, is the reason to revisit this place. […]
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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