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.
Last year, I listed trends that would take over in 2013. They came, they saw, they conquered and this year, I came up with five trends that will buzz rampid around the District and abroad. 1. Korean Food everywhere. Korean cuisine has not received its due hype in the District and instead of piling more […]
Love my readers! One of them sent this recipe along after catching it on You Tube from 30 Rock. Talk about a savory milkshake. Thoughts?? Are you going to try this at home?? Cheers! Video via YouTube
Have a blessed and wonderful Christmas Day with you and yours!! Sincerely, Johnna Knows Good Food
NYE 2014 is just over a week away! I had the opportunity to check out the goods at The Grill Room at Capella in Georgetown and they have everything to make an epicurean New Year’s Eve a success. Sea Urchin, Black Truffle & Parmesan Gnocchi, Butter Poached Maine Lobster and American Wagyu Tenderloins line the […]
Arriving to the Virginia Eastern Shore after four hours in the car equaled a much-needed glass of Pinot and comfort food. Luckily Aqua was the first thing on my schedule and the restaurant offered just the comfort I had been looking for after an evening on the road. The image of a huge beach home […]
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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