Richmond restaurateurs are again preparing to showcase their culinary creations for the annual Richmond Black Restaurant Experience taking place March 1-8, 2020. The celebration, organized by minority business supporters, is designed to promote economic diversity while celebrating some of Richmond’s best food.
In 2019, over 32,000 people participated in Richmond Black Restaurant Experience. Over the past three years, the event has generated over $1.8 million in total sales, created over 40 new jobs, and resulted in $12,000 donated back to the community.
“We are excited about continuing to celebrate our city’s diversity and all it has to offer,” said Amy Wentz, one of the organizers of Richmond Black Restaurant Experience. “Highlighting the impact that our participating minority owned businesses have on Richmond’s budding dining scene in creative ways is essential to boosting our local economy and supporting Visit BLK RVA, our region’s latest tourism platform celebrating black faces and places.”
This year, Richmond Black Restaurant Experience is partnering with Urban League of Greater Richmond Young Professionals as its nonprofit beneficiary. Community partners include Dominion Energy, City of Richmond, The Virginia Lottery, Aetna, The Market @ 25th, Sonabank, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Visit BLK RVA, Brown Distributing, Radio One Richmond iPower 92.1 FM. Kiss 105.7 FM and Praise 104.7 FM and Unlocking RVA.
Signature events will include Mobile Soul Sunday on March 1 at Kanawha Plaza; Afrikana Film Festival Screening of “Boss” on March 5 at the Black History Museum; Ready to Give (party for a purpose) on March 6 at Vagabond; Art for the SOUL on March 7 at Studio Two Three; and Stick a Fork in It on March 8 at Altria Theater. For more information on Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, visit www.vablackrestaurantexperience.com.
Participating restaurants include:
1. Bellos Lounge
1712 E Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23223
2. Big Herm’s Kitchen
315 N 2nd Street Richmond, VA 23219
3. Boogaloo’s Bar and Grille
210 W Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
4. Brewer’s Cafe
1125 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA 23224
5. Brewer’s Waffles
1311 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
6. Charles’ Kitchen
9127 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23294
7. Chef MaMuSu’s Africanne on Main
200 E. Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
8. Croaker’s Spot
1020 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224
9. Family Secrets
5310 Chamberlayne Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
10. Garfield’s
2615 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23236
11. Good Tymes
2030 Chamberlayne Ave. Richmond, VA 23222
12. Inner City Blues
3015 9 Mile Road Richmond, VA 23223
13. Ipanema Café
917 W Grace Street Richmond, VA 23220
14. Jackie’s on Laburnum
1241 N Laburnum Ave Richmond, VA 23223
15. Ma Michele’s Café
10811 Hull Street Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
16. Mama J’s
415 N. 1st St, Richmond, VA 23219
17. Maple Bourbon
1116 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
18. Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar
114 W Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
19. MiniBar RVA
14 N 18th St Richmond, VA 23223
20. Nutty Buttery
701 West Clay Street Richmond, VA 23220
21. Nomad Deli
207 W. Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond, VA 23222
22. The Original Ronnie’s BBQ
2097 New Market Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
23. Pig and Brew
1313 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224
24. LBJ’s Soul Food Fusion @ Traditionz Smokehouse
4810 Jefferson Davis Highway N Chesterfield 23234
25. Soul N Vinegar
2832 R Street Richmond, VA 23223
26. Soul Taco
1215 E Main Street Richmond, VA 23219
27. Soul Taco
321 N 2nd St Richmond, VA 23219
28. Spoonbread Bistro
2526 Floyd Ave Richmond, VA 23220
29. Spoonbread Bistro Deux- Short Pump
3416 Lauderdale Dr Richmond, VA 23233
30. Southern Kitchen
541 N 2nd Street Richmond, VA 23219
31. Sugar’s Crab Shack
2224 Chamberlayne Ave Richmond, VA 23222
32. Tipsy Cupcakes RVA
3423 W Cary St Richmond, VA 23221
33. The Dessert Diva
1726 Altamont Ave suite C, Richmond, VA 23230
34. Urban Hang Suite
304 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219
35. Vagabond
700 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219