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.
Oh yes! Those were the words that spilled out of my mouth after my first taste of Hudson BBQ marinade. Excitement for Spring and Summer BBQ’s rose as I envisioned the meats, shrimp skewers and veggies I can slap this sauce on for extra flavor. Hudson’s has the spice factor of your favorite Cajun dish […]
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Dates are March 20-April 13, 2014. Park Hyatt Washington, located at 1201 24th Street NW, 20037, invites guests to reinvigorate after a cold winter with its Spring Cherry Blossom Package. Guests receive a complimentary upgrade to a Premier Park Deluxe room, a pot of Cherry Blossom Green Tea from Park Hyatt Washington’s rare and […]
El Rey DC crept on the scene quietly this winter with an outdoor patio that is sure to be a hit this summer. Besides a patio to please the Washingtonian Spring Fever, the fish tacos and margaritas are a couple of other reasons I am feeling this spot. Not really a place to wear your […]
2941 Restaurant is one of those places I visit when I need an escape. An escape it is with scenic views highlighting the things we love about every season i.e. bright sunlight from the spring sun, snow blankets on the grass surrounding the lake. Besides allowing me to take a deep breath away from the […]
P.J. Clarke’s will kick off Spring and open it’s patio today, April 1 from 5-8pm. Enjoy 50 cent oysters and $4 Port City beers. Every Tuesday starting today, April 1, throughout Spring and Summer, 50¢ oysters and $4 Port City beers will be available for happy hour from 2:45 pm-7 pm. The event is free and open […]
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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