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.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is at it again and this time they have added R.L. Boyd into the mix at their newest sister restaurant, Ten01. We like it. We especially like it when they involve this Cauliflower 2X on the small plates menu, which is fried and comes out looking like a plate of calamari versus […]
Eggnog is our official drink of the season. When else is there going to be a plethora of the thick, creamy beverage that tastes even better with a shot of rum?? We welcome it with open arms and luckily the District restaurant scene is here to please. Check out the roundup of places fulfilling the […]
Wine tasting is always fun but it is something about Boxwood Winery that boosts the experience. This was my second visit to the winery and again I was reminded of why I fell in love with it in the first place. The modernized, contemporary tasting room and facilities make you feel like you are at […]
I had not visited L’Enfant Plaza in ages and apparently that is a mistake on my part. The place has truly grown on so many fronts with restaurants, shopping and aesthetics. A recent visit to Pie Five opened my eyes to the revamped space while feeding my inner pizza lover. The dish of the week […]
Pennsylvania 6 opened in D.C. in what I like to call “good real estate”* along the I Street NW strip. The newly revamped space was the home of Tuscana West, which closed last year after 20 years of being in business. Pennsylvania 6 has the clout to fill these veteran shoes where it has been […]
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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