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.
Since visiting France is not on my radar anytime soon (*or in my budget…le sigh), it was my pleasure to meet the folks behind Chablis Wines a couple of dinners ago. Jean-Francois Bordet represented the Chablis family as the wine ambassador for the evening taking me on a mental trip through the northern part of […]
The thought of staying at a Bed & Breakfast (B&B) never dawned on me until I visited the Virginia Eastern Shore. The Cape Charles region of the Eastern Shore encourages one to go the Bed & Breakfast route versus the traditional hotel stay. Cozy, inviting and family style is the vibe that this area exudes. […]
If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc, etc, then you know my love for brunch especially poached eggs. Saturday does not feel complete without the ordering of some form of Eggs Benedict, mimosas and/or Bloody Mary’s. Naturally once I got word and an invite to visit Café Dupont for brunch, I was in […]
Ribs can be tricky when trying to perfect your recipe. The folks at Revive Catering decided to take a stab at it and based on their history in other things good, it is no surprise that they have a recipe that will make you raise your brow. Revive has decided to name this new branch […]
I recently visited Ping Pong Dim Sum in Dupont Circle and was reminded of why I like this spot: their cocktails are on point. Creativity is the key thing that they have managed to master in all of their flavors, presentation and seasonal concepts. Two thumbs up for cocktails such as the newly created Chocolate […]
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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