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.
Good Deed Tuesday continues with this week’s spotlight on Cha Cha for Charity. See deets below: A Brunch to Benefit The Wanda Alston House! The Wanda Alston House is the first and only housing program in Washington D.C. that is solely dedicated to offering pre-independent living and support services to homeless, at risk gay, lesbian, […]
Beer Lovers will take over DAR Constitution Hall this November for Drink the World Beer Festival. Because we loves you (JKGF Readers!), we got the hook up on discounted tickets for JKGF readers. Use the promo code DRINKWEB10 to get $10 off any ticket. Cheers! Drink the World Beer Festival is your passport to unlimited pours […]
Getting out of dodge can be a small fortune these days, which is why I appreciate living in the District. There are a gazillion places to get out-of-town, regroup and see something new even if it is for just a few hours. Recently, JKGF visited the Maryland Eastern Shore to enjoy a day of wine […]
The Silver Line has truly made Tysons Corner a more appealing place for me. Being a person that lives on the train, this allows me to venture outside of my comfort zone in the District for dining options. Wildfire Steaks, Chops & Seafood is one of those places I would not have ventured to, but […]
Thanks to everyone who reads the weekly rants and tails that JKGF goes through creating the content for Etiquette Tuesday. This week, a good friend shared their experience at a local restaurant and we had to keep you in the loop: Recently, my friends and I went to this restaurant on the border between Columbia […]
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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