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.
After living over in the Vann Ness DC neighborhood for seven years, I grew a true appreciation for the neighborhood restaurants in the Cleveland Park area. Situated right next door to my neighborhood, Cleveland Park was home to DC staples such as Palena (now closed), Lavandou (now closed), Vace’s and Dino’s (moved). With so many […]
Not your average Etiquette Tuesday, but this event deserves a mention where it’s offering some pretty cool tips. Deets below: TOAST Beauty & the Brunch will serve up a three-course mimosa brunch and TOAST Beauty Bar, a pop-up beauty boutique highlighting some of the DMV’s hair, make-up, and nail stylists. Guests will have the opportunity to receive complimentary […]
Johnna Rowe, founder and lead writer for popular D.C. area food blog, Johnna Knows Good Food will be the featured guest on the next episode of the Live Well Network’s My Family Recipe Rocks hosted by former *NSYNC star and “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Joey Fatone on Sunday, June 15th at 8:30pm ET airing in […]
Cafe Rio is a fast casual restaurant chain that started in the Western United States, but now has several locations in the Washington D.C. area. Cafe Rio is looking for first-time customers to come in for a FREE MEAL and DESSERT in exchange for a quick survey about your customer experience. Hurry though because only […]
Chef Spike Mendelsohn is making it hard to leave Capitol Hill for good eats. With We, The Pizza, Good Stuff Eatery and Béarnaise lining the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, it is hard not to stop in and try at least one of his establishments while strolling through this neighborhood. Béarnaise, the establishment from […]
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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