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.
A few years ago the opportunity to drive a new Chevy Impala would have been met with the same emotion one typically feels when getting the keys to an economy sized rental car. Desperation and despair. In 2015 however the newly designed Chevy Impala evokes the same feeling you have when trying a new restaurant […]
The summer equals plenty of good eating and drinking, which can be counterproductive in achieving that beach bod. Lucky for District residents, there are a plethora of gyms, classes, races and marathons for you to keep that tummy tucked and bum tight. Here are JKGF picks of classes to check out that will surely not […]
Memorial Day weekend is the official beginning of summer festivities. Everyone (and I mean everyone) is having, attending or thinking about cooking out this weekend. Yours truly has three and counting, which will mean plenty o’ chargrilled flavor and rum punch concoctions. I thought this was the perfect time to share etiquette tips for the […]
The Gibson is one of my all time favorites in the city for craft cocktails. They take the business very serious. It intrigues me every time! This Summer, the U Street speakeasy has put together a new menu with cocktail titles that will entice you to try them simply because of their names. We stopped […]
Back by popular demand, Bonefish Grill – the fresh fish experts and winner of the 2015 Consumer Picks Best Seafood award – are offering guest favorites Bang Bang Shrimp® Tacos and Blackened Baja Fish Tacos (both served in Bonefish Grill’s original soft shell) and their original Fish + Chips. From May 12 through June 2, […]
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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