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 that time of year again and we are ready to be merry for the babies: It’s the Annual Signature Chefs Gala to benefit the March of Dimes! I am especially excited this year because I had the opportunity to work closely with the team behind this amazing event to benefit such a worthy cause. […]
After living on Connecticut Avenue for several years, Cleveland Park became a second home for me. With my stomping grounds mainly in the Vann Ness neighborhood, it is no surprise that I ventured out to find good food. The day Ripple opened and I had the opportunity to nibble on their risotto was the day […]
Ingredients: · 8 large mushrooms · 200 g grated cheese · 200 g breadcrumbs · 2 cloves of garlic · Parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil to taste Preparation: · Preheat the oven to 400F° · Remove and reserve mushroom stems · Take a cloth and wet it with water, and begin to clean the mushrooms with this cloth *It is not recommended […]
Finding fried pickles around these parts is about as hard as finding someone in DC who does not carry a business card. They are a rare breed. It is intimate spaces like 1905 Restaurant on 9th street that luckily offer surprises on the menu such as fried pickles. Why a surprise? If you ever visit […]
With the 2013 March of Dimes Signature Chef’s Auction coming up (*November 12, 2013), babies are on the dome! Expecting moms can still get their sip on with mocktails that taste amazingly good without the alcohol. This week’s “Drinks on Me” features Jo-Jo Valenzuela’s 50 Shades of Grapes Mocktail. Cheers! Glassware: Highball Ingredents: 1.5 oz Housemade […]
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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