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.
I suppose I should start from the beginning. Seven years ago, I had the chance of a lifetime to travel to Taiwan on a fully expense paid trip with a guest. I did not go. Why?? I had won the opportunity through a raffle and the only catch to redeeming the prize was that I […]
Living in DC for close to 20 years has allowed me to see a complete transformation of the Chinatown and now Penn Quarter neighborhoods. There was a time when the only good Indian food was found at Rasika in Penn Quarter and now that has changed. Karma Modern Indian opened its doors in late 2017 […]
The fall season always ushers in lots of activity. With more than enough reasons to celebrate with the multiple holidays, the last thing I want to do is add in more reasons to stay in the kitchen versus spending more time with the fam. This is also one of the best times of year for […]
Roasted Acorn Squash Baking Dish ½ tbsp. butter 1 acorn squash halved, seeded and diced ¼ cup packed dark-brown sugar ¼ cup Honey Coarse salt and ground pepper (to taste) 1 tbsp. chopped Parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush sides and bottom of baking dish with butter. Evenly lay squash pieces […]
There are chefs and then there are CHEFS. Eric Adjepong is a CHEF. By CHEF (all caps) I mean a person who creates art in a kitchen and leaves a flavor profile on your tongue that you cannot seem to shake. I joined the Top Chef follower club during mid-season 14. I was hooked once […]
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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