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Mama J’s: Comfort Food and Good Times
Clip: Season 29 Episode 12 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Mama J’s serves up comfort food and good times.
We visit Mama J’s in Historic Jackson Ward for the comfort of a home-like atmosphere and delicious southern soul food that leaves your belly full. Velma Johnson (“Mama J") opened the restaurant in 2009 and has won numerous awards, been featured in national magazines, and was named a 2019 James Beard Award nominee. Find out how she went from part-time catering to feeding well- known celebrities.
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Virginia Currents
Mama J’s: Comfort Food and Good Times
Clip: Season 29 Episode 12 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
We visit Mama J’s in Historic Jackson Ward for the comfort of a home-like atmosphere and delicious southern soul food that leaves your belly full. Velma Johnson (“Mama J") opened the restaurant in 2009 and has won numerous awards, been featured in national magazines, and was named a 2019 James Beard Award nominee. Find out how she went from part-time catering to feeding well- known celebrities.
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