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.
This has been a trying weekend and week (#PrayersforBaltimore). This week’s Good Deed Tuesday focuses on the #Nepal fundraiser at Bastille and Bistrot Royal in Virginia. Check out the deets below: Following the weekend’s devastating earthquake in Nepal, Bastille and Bistrot Royal owners Christophe & Michelle Poteaux will host dual fundraisers, giving 10% of all dinner […]
Over the past 15 years, I have visited almost every restaurant in Washington, D.C. Unbelievable right? With that being said, it is easy to see how I could get bored with the scene and welcome new, fresh ideas with open arms. Heading to Ocopa offered a feeling of excitement for what was to come. The […]
Negra Modelo practically lives in my home because a certain someone loves it so an invite to see how it paired well with food was a no brainer. With the help of Rick Bayless (Top Chef Masters Winner) and Chris Cosentino (Co-founder Boccalone), it was easy to come up with some top contenders to pair […]
Selma 50 took me to a foreign land. A foreign land to yours truly because I had never ventured to this area of the south nor did I have a lot of interest in it before Selma 50. Alabama is an interesting place. Having a deep historical presence in the Civil Rights movement, Alabama offers […]
Today kicks off the first installation of a new section entitled “Johnna Knows Good Style”, which joins the Johnna Knows Good Food family. Food and fashion run hand-in-hand in my life. I look forward to what will decorate my body each day as much as what is going to decorate my plate. With an apron […]
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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