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.
In 1964, February was declared National Heart Month by President Lyndon B. Johnson. With heart disease being the number one killer in America, it is important to know ways to get heart healthy. Below are 10 healthy heart tips from Caroline Klinge, Marketing Manager for Klinge Foods Ltd, which produces LoSalt. 1. Find a beat that gets […]
The three-story building in the heart of Adams Morgan that once housed Reef’s infamous aquariums, crescent bar and perhaps one too many underage drinkers now opens its doors once again but this time a rustic yet fresh tavern by the name of Roofers Union. Their inventive menu, created by executive chef Marjorie Meek Bradley, is […]
On February 14th & 15th, 2014, Drink the District will host The Presidents Day Beer Fest at Dock 5 located at DC’s historic Union Market. With tickets starting at just $40.00, participants will have over 50 unlimited beers to taste and 2 unlimited full pour choices. Drink the District appeals to young professionals, who work hard but are limited […]
Last weekend I spent Friday and Saturday evening partially doing some research and partially socializing. It revamped my love of a weekend night in the District. How you can start in one place and end the night in a totally different atmosphere within a two block radius is one of those things that makes this […]
The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is honoring its Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Care & Control Officers, and Humane Educators with its spectacular annual dessert and champagne reception at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. For the 13th year, hosts Chef Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox Restaurant […]
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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