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.
Thanks to Paulding & Company, a full catering kitchen based in San Francisco that was founded by mother-daughter duo Tracy and Terry Paulding, for this weeks recipe. Yield: 32 pieces 32 medium sized brown mushrooms (crimini) 2 Tbs. butter 1 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (or dry bread crumbs, if you don’t have fresh, but use […]
On Monday September 29, eight of DC’s top chefs will gather at The Gryphon for the final installment of Chefs Behind Bars, a cocktail competition to benefit No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in America. From 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., Washingtonians can enjoy signature drinks concocted by the city’s most renowned culinary talent, […]
Before I could locate Fat Pete’s BBQ, the aroma found me first. The smell of BBQ permeates the Cleveland Park neighborhood letting folks know there is a new sheriff in town: Fat Pete’s BBQ. It can command this attention with tender brisket and ribs inside those doors alongside the best grits on this side of […]
*Cheers to Paulding & Company, a full catering kitchen based in San Francisco founded by mother-daughter duo Tracy and Terry Paulding, for this week’s recipe. Yield: 32 pieces 32 medium sized brown mushrooms (crimini) 2 medium shallots 2 Tbs. butter 1 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (or dry bread crumbs, if you don’t have fresh, but use […]
Chez Billy Petworth will begin serving brunch this Sunday, September 7 with a menu assisted in design by their neighbors via a poll taken on PoPville. Expect traditional French fare like croque madame, classic brunch items like brioche french toast and vegetarian options like sweet potato hash. Brunch will be served every Sunday from 11am-3pm. […]
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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