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 (*because you do not follow me on Twitter, Facebook or “Like” my Facebook page…sign up, please, thank you!), here is the link to my article on USAToday.com: http://www.usatoday.com/experience/food-and-wine/news-festivals-events/dc-hosts-regional-seasonal-restaurant-weeks/4305913/?sf21353953=1 Enjoy Restaurant Week!
Oysters and Wine? Absolutely yes, please. It was no surprise that when me and my plus one plopped down for lunch at Chatham Vineyards we would feel like little kids again spending our first day at the circus. Two of our favorite things were about to come to the table and our job was to […]
Ingredients Bammboo Skewers (Soaked) 2.5 Tablespoons of Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Sugar 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano 1 Pound Fresh Chicken Gizzards Gizzard Prep Cold Water wash gizzards. Trim away any cartilage and cut in half to make equal size pieces. Marinade Prep Combine […]
4 oz. shrimp (Peeled, de-veined and chopped) (9-10) 3/4 cup spicy, pepperoni sausage (halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4″ thick) 1 cup chicken (cut into 1″ cubes) (thigh) 2 Jalapeno peppers 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/2 cup of each: vegetable oil and flour 1 cup yellow onion (diced) 1 cup roasted green peppers (diced) 1/2 tsp. […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Peace and blessings to you and yours in 2014. Sincerely, Johnna Knows Good Food
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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