Restaurateurs Velma R. Johnson, owner of Mama J’s Kitchen in Jackson Ward, and her son, Lester Johnson, new owner of Vagabond at 700 E. Broad St., pause as they prepare for Vagabond’s reopening Friday, Sept. 1 during First Fridays.
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Vagabond to reopen with Mama J’s flair
Vagabond, a stylish restaurant at 7th and Broad streets, is reopening Friday, Sept. 1, with some Mama J’s flavor and flair. Restaurateurs Velma R. Johnson, owner of Mama J’s Kitchen on 1st Street, and her son, Lester Johnson, are blending their experience and several signature dishes from the Jackson Ward location and adding a dash of entertainment to create a new vibe at the Broad Street eatery.
