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.
It’s bitterly cold outside, so let’s stay inside on this Valentine’s Day. Here are a few recipes to share with your lover, date or single’s party: *Recipes and images courtesy Rare Review! Original Culinary Spirits. Ale-Infused Cheese Fondue Serves 4 Cheese Sauce 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. shredded Swiss cheese 2 tbsp. […]
Twenty weeks is hard to cram into one post but I will certainly try, these were some of my favorite weeks to date. Last year I took on the challenge of completing L’Academie de Cuisine’s Culinary Techniques 101 (CT101) course, which is designed for individuals who are amateur chefs that cook often at home or […]
Brunching in the District includes brunching in Northern Virginia too, which is why I ventured over to La Tagliatella for a look at their brunch offerings. Enclosed in large glass windows on one of the many corners of Clarendon Boulevard, La Tagliatella invites you into eat before you even cross the street. The brunch menu […]
I love the District but I also love getting away from the District. Washingtonians need an escape from the hustle and bustle of the K street conundrum occasionally and after venturing to the Virginia Eastern Shore, I found a place to do that in our backyard. Who knew there was a place to hide out […]
Food made from scratch in Union Stations food court?? I was beginning to think this was an unrealistic expectation until I ventured down to the new Bold Bite Burgers, Fries & Dogs in Union Station. The owner prides himself on using fresh ingredients in his daily turnover of guacamole, chili and patties. The sister restaurant made […]
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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