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.
Hope you are eating all the grilled food your heart desires and spending time with people who make your life grand. Enjoy these fun cocktails today and impress your guests, Cheers! Rockets Red Glare: This cocktail shines like the fireworks in the sky. 1 ½ oz. Trianon Blanco Tequila 1 ½ oz. cranberry juice […]
*As the World Cup keeps the globe glued to all media outlets, I thought it was only fitting to include a little about all this cuisine that also entertains us as we view the games. Tomorrow Germany faces France at 1 pm local time so let us take a little trip into the German food […]
Thanks to the Hard Rock Cafe for today’s recipe! It’s that time of year again and this is a fun way to spice things up. Be Creative! o 8 oz. Beef Burger o 1 tsp Seasoning Salt o 2 Tbsp. Jalapeno Salsa o 2 slices Monterey Jack Cheese o 1 Hamburger Bun o […]
This summer is starting off with more than enough on my plate. So far the Marriott Marquis and RAMMYS 2014 have shown this is going to be an awesome few months of warm weather and fun events. See some pics from these events and a few things to look forward to in the coming weeks. […]
Eating locally and healthier is at an all time peak with services like From the Farmer popping up on the scene. I recently had the opportunity to try out the delivery service which provides fresh, local produce and bread to your door. It basically works like this: You sign up online with your deets on […]
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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