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.
New season equals new menus. I recently had the opportunity to check out Marvin’s new Spring menu and rounded up five things to try on my next visit. Deets: 1. Bean and Artichoke Salad: I know this sounds like a bore, but it is one of the most flavorful ways to get your veggies in […]
*Recipe Courtesy Sobieski Vodka 1-1/4 oz. Sobieski Vodka 1/2 oz. Sobieski Toasted Coconut Vodka 2 oz. pineapple juice Splash of cranberry juice Directions: Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Strain into a tall glass, add splash of cranberry juice and serve. *Johnna’s Tip: Toasted coconuts is a true statement when describing the flavors of […]
In the era of selfies, tagging Facebook pics and everyone from the age of 9 (yes, 9) having a smart phone, it is pretty hard to avoid the snapping of pictures in any given space. This week’s Etiquette Tip speaks to the constant tagger: To Tag or Not to Tag, that is the question? With […]
On Tuesday, May 13th, more than 50 of the area’s chefs will dish up special tastings of their signature plates in the ballroom of the Washington Hilton to raise money for Food & Friends, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. The chefs are participating in the organization’s 24th Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction […]
Del Campo begins Sunday brunch service this week on Mother’s Day (May 11). The menu features South American breakfast dishes like bacon, egg and cheese empanadas and chorizo and egg hash as well as Del Campo’s takes on brunch classics, like smoke scrambled eggs and cast iron pancakes. $20 bottomless mimosas let diners add a touch of the asado […]
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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