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.
1. Del Campo’s rooftop series returns on Friday, August 14 to close out the season with a Cuban fiesta. Salsa music will soundtrack the themed menu from chef Victor Albisu, including Cuban sandwiches, croquetas and ropa vieja. The cash bar will feature mojitos, Cuba libres, Hemingway daiquiris and more. Event takes place on Friday, August 14, 7-10pm, tickets are $37 […]
Summers in the District are made for watching movies under the stars. That is exactly the reason why so many venues are catching on and hosting their own summer outdoor movie series. Here are a couple to catch before the heat wave ends: 1. The fifth outdoor movie this summer from Occidental Grill & Seafood […]
People watching is one the best things about this unsung spot on K Street. Catch 15 is tucked in an almost incognito location that allows for an intimate dinner with a date and/or afterwork drinks. The open-air bar is enticing after a day in the office and has a happy hour offering the ultimate temptation: […]
This week’s Etiquette Tuesday returns with a lesson that took me years to learn. In the past I have been guilty of inviting myself places and this week’s tip points to that: the uninvited guest. If you have not been invited by the host, consider that your invitation not to go to whatever event is […]
What is this?? My sentiments exactly when I got wind of Baijiu. Never heard of it but I am curious and willing to celebrate just about anything with libations. Cheers! World Baijiu Day is on Saturday, August 8th. World what day? Exactly. Baijiu is by far the largest spirit category in the world – 13 […]
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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