Author Archive: Johnna
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 Know You’re Eating Out Tonight. #DineOutDC
Today diners across the Washington metro region will join hundreds of thousands of others from across North America to stand up against HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses by sitting down at restaurants participating in this year’s Dining Out for Life® fundraiser. More than 100 area restaurants have pledged to contribute 25% to 100% of […]
Products We Love: The New Vending Machines.
Vending machines have certainly received a facelift. Long gone are the days of 8 oz. canned sodas and stale potato chips. Check out five new treats being offered down the chute: 1. Farmer’s Fridge (US): Farmer’s Fridge boasts healthy and delicious salads and snacks on-the-go via an automated kiosk. Packaged in recyclable plastic mason-like jars and made fresh each […]
Dine out for Easter Supper?
Don’t feel like toying with lamb this year? The thought of prepping a full throttle Easter Dinner causing you anxiety? Luckily DC restaurants are making it easier on the brain, here’s a roundup of places that will cook for you and the whole fam. Happy Easter!! On Saturday, April 19, Café Dupont and Bar Dupont will host its first-ever […]
Brunching: Casa Oaxaca
Giving up cheese for lent and visiting a Mexican restaurant during this time was quite a mental challenge. What do I order? Cheese-less dishes at Casa Oaxaca were pretty easy to order and fulfilling. Now do not get me wrong, I need to revisit this spot when cheese re-enters my diet but for there not […]
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