JKGF Talks Black Voices in Food Media in the Washington Post
JKGF recently wrote a Perspective piece for the Washington Post. Check it out here. As always, thank you for reading JKGF!
Author Archive: Johnna
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.
What Taiwan Taught Me About The COVID-19 Pandemic
So a little over a month ago I visited Taiwan when coronavirus was just on the rise in cases and fatalities in mainland China. I was reluctant to share with my U.S. counterparts because I knew what people would say “You’re going to get the virus” or “You’re really going over there?!”. I had done […]
12th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge
WHAT: Events DC announces tickets on sale now for 12th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge, scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020. This year, the event will be held in a new location at the extraordinary Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Events DC Embassy Chef Challengeis an annual gathering of embassy chefs representing countries across the globe. The […]
A Good Bottle of Wine: Los Vascos
A good bottle of wine is a good bottle of wine, no matter what the cost. This is the opinion of JKGF. Good wine does not have to cost you a life savings. As a matter of fact, it can and should cost you under $20 if you subscribe to brands such as Los Vascos. […]
24 Hours in Taichung, Taiwan
Taichung is one of those cities that you would likely visit second after visiting Taipei first. I visited for 24 hours and can tell you there are several reasons that this city might be your first look into Taiwan before exploring other parts of the country. The Lantern Festival: Taichung has hosted the Taiwan Lantern […]
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