Several Richmond Black-owned restaurants offer pay-what-you-can specials

Several Richmond Black-owned restaurants offer pay-what-you-can specials

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Several Black-owned restaurants is offering pay-what-you-can specials this week as a way to show appreciation to the community during Black History Month.

In a Facebook post from Southside restaurant Philly Vegan, several Black-owned restaurants in Richmond will be collaborating to offer three days of pay-what-you-can specials.

According to Philly Vegan, this special occasion allows patrons to visit one of the participating restaurants during their listed dates, select an item from their pay-what-you-can menu and pay what you can afford. If you cant afford it, then you can choose an item for free.

Below are the participating restaurants and dates:

Tuesday, Feb. 18

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Mama J's (8News)

Interior of Philly Vegan. (Photo: 8News)

Mama J's (8News)

Croaker's Spot

Croaker's Spot, a popular Richmond restaurant, has re-opened after it had to temporarily close after a fire broke out in the kitchen earlier this year. (Photo: Rachel Keller)

Urban Hang Suite -- 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m..

  • 304 E. Broad St., Richmond

Charles Kitchen -- noon to 2 p.m.

  • 10835 W. Broad St., Richmond

Mama J's Kitchen -- 2 to 5 p.m.

  • 415 N. 1st St., Richmond

Philly Vegan -- 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • 1126 Hull St., Richmond

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Croaker's Spot -- noon to 4 p.m.

  • 1020 Hull St., Richmond

Inner City Blues -- 1 to 4 p.m.

  • 3015 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond

Mama J's -- 2 to 5 p.m.

  • 415 N. 1st St., Richmond

Philly Vegan -- 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • 1126 Hull St., Richmond

Friday, Feb. 21

The Original Ronnie's BBQ -- noon to 4 p.m.

  • 2097 New Market Rd., Henrico County

Philly Vegan -- 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • 1126 Hull St., Richmond