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.
Besides warmer weather and Cherry Blossoms, Spring in the District is awesome because of the events we have to look forward to. JKGF will be in the building, will you? Deets below: The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) are taking over the District for this years 37th annual conference. What you can look forward […]
Get your green out because the shamrocks are coming! St. Patty’s Day is next week and what better way to get the party started than with brunch. Lucky for Washingtonians, STK thought this was a good idea too and are hosting their St. Patrick’s Day brunch this weekend to kick off the celebrations. Deets below: […]
UPDATED!!! More reasons to stick close to the Cherry Blossoms this season. More food, more drinks, cheers! Bar Dupont is honoring the 103rd anniversary of cherry blossom season in the nation’s capital with two specialty cocktails. The Sake Old Fashioned ($10) is a Japanese take on a classic American cocktail commemorating Japan’s enduring gift of spring […]
Etiquette Tuesday returns with a tip about gossip. Such an ugly thing to do but much of the world revolves around the sometimes true and false shady conversations. Recently I got wind of someone who shared a bit of gossip about me in the food industry. As with all of the topics on this site, […]
Brides-to-be this is your weekend in the District! Engaged! magazine is holding their bridal showcase on March 1, 2015 from 3 pm-7 pm. The showcase will include everything a bride needs from food to dresses to dance floor fun. Guests will be shuttled between two of Washington’s top wedding venues: The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, and […]
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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