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.
Tessemae is one of those products that was created to make your life easier. Think semi-homemade but really homemade. Make sense? Probably not but here is how I look at a product like Tessemae in my cupboard: 10 minute dinner fix. There are those days were turning into Chef de Cuisine sounds appealing and then […]
Thanks to El Original for today’s recipe celebrating National Tequila Day. Cheers! Mexican Martini Recipe Developed by Garrett Flanagan for El Original · 1.5 oz. Lime Juice · 1.5 oz. Simple Syrup · 3 oz. Tequila · 0.5 oz. Olive Juice Shake with ice, pour into martini glass, garnish with olives and enjoy!
I have discovered my new people watching spot and it is in Virginia. Good food, bridal shops and waterfront views have been my main motivation for crossing the bridge from the District to Virginia over the years. Blackwall Hitch has joined the ranks of reasons to leave D.C. on any given afternoon for food and […]
Love a good glass of vino? An event to fulfill your fetish. WINE YARDS Saturday, August 1, 1-5pm The Yards – 301 Water Street SE Tickets are $25 in advance Join Washington City Paper for an afternoon of wine tasting and live music. More than 20 wineries & vineyards — including Opici Wines, Red Ink Imports, Senator […]
Montgomery Mall has come a long way. The food court has transitioned from an old episode of All in the Family to the Orange Room on the Today Show in the last few years. In addition to upgrading the food court, the Mall has upgraded its movie theater amenities. By moving The Metropolitan Kitchen & […]
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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