04/01/2026
A little March photo dump + a little reflection
🍋 here, it’s been a minute (I seem to say that a lot nowadays 🤷🏾♂️… hey, life be lifing). It’s hard to believe Penny’s turned 3 in February. As usual, we forgot to celebrate (raise a glass for us when you can 😉). After 3 years, Kristen and I are still learning so much. It really feels like we just started, not physically, but mentally. We’re finally starting to understand the full picture of what the f* it takes to operate a restaurant!
We’re trusting our instincts and doing what we can, when we can, how we can - to the best of our ability. S**t hasn’t been easy, but we are truly blessed.
Like we’ve said before, Penny’s is small but mighty and it takes a village. Not just our staff, but you as patrons help us build this thing, and we’re grateful. We know Jackson Ward isn’t the “hottest” spot in Richmond, but we appreciate everyone who makes their way over to JW, stepping outside the usual spots to kick it with us.
We’re also super excited about the new establishments coming to the block (hey and few other fun others 😉 ). We’re just happy to exist in a space dedicated to our ancestors, in a neighborhood rooted in Black culture, and in a city that feels like it’s right on the verge of taking flight. Like Michael B. Jordan said: when he won his Oscar: “Thank you for betting on us. We’re going to keep stepping up and keep being the best version of ourselves.”
Shout out to my man Donnie for inviting me to host a x Penny’s dinner at Gallery.
Shout out to for coming through for a private dinner. Shout out to my guy Chris from Winery in Asheville — go support his dope project!
Shout out to our wine fridge for putting in work and BOH team for beautiful artwork in the kitchen. Shout out to my apron for keeping me clean while I’m on the line.
We’re back at it today! The first First Friday is this week. and will be popping. The patio will finally be open 🥳 make a resi!
New spring menu drops April 15th
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