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.

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Add a Bit of Hearty Sweetness to your Holiday Meals with this Easy-to-Prepare Beef Recipe
[ 0 ] November 24, 2014 |

Add a Bit of Hearty Sweetness to your Holiday Meals with this Easy-to-Prepare Beef Recipe

Are you hoping to tempt palates and have your guests begging for seconds during this holiday season? If so, then you are likely searching for a unique recipe that is easy to cook and will still leave a lasting impression. While this can appear to be a bit challenging, nothing could be further from the […]

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Five Newbies That Will Keep Us Warm This Winter
[ 1 ] November 21, 2014 |

Five Newbies That Will Keep Us Warm This Winter

Let’s face it.  It is freezing outside!  The only outdoors activities Washingtonians welcome are those involving a DuPont snowball fight or Georgetown’s ice skating rink.  Outside of those and the like, indoors is the place to be every this winter.  Trying to figure out what to do with all this indoor time??  Here are our top picks […]

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Where I’m Eating:  Pinea
[ 1 ] November 20, 2014 |

Where I’m Eating: Pinea

Pinea is the new face of the W Hotel’s restaurant scene. Seeing J&G leave this space was bitter-sweet with some of the best steak I have ever had in D.C. exiting but something new and good replacing it.  Pinea, similar to J&G, has its staples that will make you want to return.  Besides the recent […]

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Design Cuisine Shines at Andre Wells’ 4th Annual Costume Party
[ 0 ] November 6, 2014 |

Design Cuisine Shines at Andre Wells’ 4th Annual Costume Party

RECAP:  On Saturday November 1st event planner Andre Wells threw his highly anticipated, annual costume party at the Andre Mellon Auditorium.  Usually used for the city’s largest galas and high profile weddings, this was the events biggest venue to date. Event partner Design Cuisine treated the 300+ invite only guests to a menu just as […]

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Where I’m Eating:  Harth
[ 0 ] November 6, 2014 |

Where I’m Eating: Harth

Harth is one of those places I would never venture to without someone else’s recommendation.  Tucked inside the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, H?rth was going to have to have good food for me to return.  The trek to this dining destination is real for city dwellers.  I can gladly report the newly appointed Executive Chef, […]

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