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.
Thanks to Maria Zoitas, catering director at Westside Market NYC and creator of “Maria’s Homemade”, a line of prepared food sold exclusively at Westside Market NYC, for this weeks Etiquette Tuesday. See below Maria sharing her tips on how to throw a ravishing Halloween party: 1. Children’s Activities: For children that aren’t out trick-or-treating ensure that there is something at the party to keep […]
What’s Going On: Industree Hosts Pop-up Event – ‘F*CK FORKS’ benefitting FCancer Washington DC hospitality veteran Alisia Kleinmann and founder of notable event-based hospitality organization ‘industree’ (www.dcindustree.com), are hosting the pop-up event ‘F*CK FORKS’ (www.fckforks.com) on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at Taste of DC’s headquarters (629 New York Avenue NW, Washington DC). This […]
With temperatures gradually dropping, grilling outdoors is becoming a thing of the past. Thanks to the indoor grill, that flavor does not have to become a summer pasttime. Season 3 Iron Chef winner, Chef Marc Forgione, and T-fal have linked up and provided this recipe that utilizes T-Fal’s OptiGrill in just the right way: making […]
October has already been one of the most eventful months in the District and today is only the 15th! Below are a list of events that will make the month even more “eventful”: 1. DC Wine Week Opa! Wines from Greece Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM Kellari DC 1700 K Street NW, […]
This morning I visited WUSA-9 to share the areas Top Shutdown Deals and How to Find Them. For those that missed it, check it out here and below is the full list of some places to check out: Top Five Ways to find Deals in the District: 1. Washington City Paper (Young & Hungry Section): […]
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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