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.
Yet another incentive to give back and drink plenty o’ wine: This Equal Pay Day, DCanter – Capitol Hill’s premier wine and beer boutique – is shedding a light on the roughly 22% pay disparity between men and women by helping Washingtonians give back – and savor a sweet discount. Today, DCanter is offering female customers a 22% discount off […]
The Spring is one of the best times of year in the District. Tons of events, the cherry blossoms and warmer temps make it one of the absolute best destinations. April, the month in the heart of Spring, has a few events we thought Washingtonians and the like could appreciate as the temps drop. Deets […]
Newcomer Mango Tree DC, located at 929 H Street, NW, 20001 at CityCenterDC, will debut weekend brunch service beginning Saturday, April 4th. Signature entrees include Mango Tree Eggs Benedict, Salmon Scrambled Eggs and Mango Tree Waffle. Cocktails include the Traditional Mimosa and Mango Mimosa, which are priced at $8 to $12. Brunch will be served Saturday and Sunday, from […]
Looking for a good Easter Egg hunt in the District? Or are you more focused on brunch? Here are a few places to keep you busy this Easter weekend. Happy Easter!! HUNT On Saturday, April 4, Café Dupont and Bar Dupont will host the annual Dupont Egg Hunt. Now in its second year, the café and bar will […]
Looking to add a little life to your breakfast scrambled eggs? We recently tried a product that is now a part of our breakfast routine. Mr. Saucy, a gourmet hot sauce, comes in various flavors and spice levels with quirky names such as Good Luck Garlic, Hot to Trot and Ghost. Tangy Soul and Lime […]
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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