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.
Kudos to the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers on their wins! Now for the Super Bowl 50. We figured it was only fitting to feature a recipe this week from one of the home teams. Thanks to Tocabe (a Denver based American Indian restaurant) owners Matt Chandra and member of the Osage Nation, Ben Jacobs for this […]
Thanks to ProFlowers for this week’s Etiquette tip. Conversation at the dinner table is just as critical to the entire culinary experience as the presentation of the food. Use this handy dandy chart to upgrade those dinner table convo’s.
We love this promo going on at Mango Tree. The restaurant has gone bottomless on a Monday and it involves pad thai instead of the usual suspects, mimosas and/or Bloody Mary’s. Now that the snow has cleared up, now might be a good time to venture downtown. Once the summer gets here, this patio will […]
Jack Rose is airing the AFC and NFC Conference Championships on Sunday 1/24 on their heated rooftop’s three large flat screen TVs. They’ll also offer a selection of 10 Draft Beers for $5 and 10 Whiskeys for $6. They’re also serving up Backyard Cookout-inspired Fare from Chef Russell P. Jones during the games at special prices, including: Crispy Chicken Skins $5 Fried […]
Carnival season is here! Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar is ready for it, Brazilian style. The restaurant’s Annapolis, Rockville, Gaithersburg and Tysons Corner locations will host their annual Carnaval celebrations from January 25-February 9 with a major Fat Tuesday celebration to end the two-week party, which will feature live entertainment, dancing, and beads galore. Promotions and specials will take place throughout the two […]
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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