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 case you missed it! Here’s a recap of the spots I mentioned on Let’s Talk Live this morning. Top 5 Things for Couples to do in DC to celebrate Valentine’s Day: 1. International Food & Wine Festival (What better way to celebrate than with all this food & wine??)http://www.wineandfooddc.com/ 2. Ice skating and hot […]
I came, I saw, I conquered. Virginia truly is for lovers. I am a lover of all things good food and this was definitely a place for me. *Say Cheese!*
Cocoa Bella Chili (*Recipe courtesy Karen Mosebrook, owner of Cocoa Bella Brewing Chocolate out of Culpeper, VA) 2 tbs chili powder 3 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup hard cider 14oz beef stock 1/2 cup ketchup 1 lb grass-fed or other lean beef 2 Tbs olive oil 5 cloves garlic 1/2 cup minced […]
Animal lovers unite! On February 5, 2014, the Ronald Reagan Building will be filled with pups and champagne as husband and wife team, Chef Todd and Ellen Gray, host the 2014 Sugar & Champagne Affair. The annual event honors those that fight against animal cruelty. The Washington Humane Society and Chef Todd and Ellen Gray invite […]
Looking for ideas? Here are a few to cheer on your team: SHAKE SHACK’S “TWO PINT-CONVERSION” DEAL Shake Shack, with two locations in DC, will be offering a great two-for-one deal on frozen custards during the weekend of the Super Bowl as part of its “Two-Pint Conversion” special. Customers who buy one pint of frozen custard will […]
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 […]
Connect
Connect with us on the following social media platforms.