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.
You know how much I love good deeds and this weeks pick has to be one of my favorites by far. Jane Mosbacher Morris is one of the most inspiring entrepreneaurs that I know with her venture, To The Market (TTM), Survivor Made Goods. What is TTM? See below: TTM is a social enterprise focused on […]
City Tap House has some new treats! A few years ago, JKGF had doubts about this commercial building space, everything that entered that building seemed to self-destruct. City Tap House is changing the energy in this space with a vibrant dining scene that boasts some of the best brews on tap in the city. Besides […]
The summertime means it is entirely too hot to eat heavy foods, which is why this salad inspired us. Light and easy, add this one onto your summer cookout menu. Yield: 6 servings 3 medium golden beets 2 medium bulbs fennel 2 Persian or 1 English cucumber 2 medium grapefruits 1 head Belgian endive Dressing: […]
Still trying to pull together your RAMMYS 2015 look? We’re on it with some places and looks you might want to consider with T minus 6 days and counting. The Theia Gown is simplicity and perfection balled up into one. No need to focus on shoes or too many accessories, the dress lends itself to […]
This Sunday, June 7, 2015, the restaurant industry will take over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to honor the best and brightest of this game. JKGF will be there to witness the winners of the evening take home the grand prizes. Besides having the opportunity to get all dolled up and enjoy the flowing […]
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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