™️ Greetings World, it is Chef VERDE.. still here and willing to serve! March 12, 2020 marked the last day I worked a Salary based job. And from the day forward, I have been working with and amongst other Businesses with Brick and Mortars to support myself, my Family, my Community, and my Art. My Journey has taught me that being heavily invested and outstandingly creative doesn’t mean people won’t shame you, steal your creative concepts, or even create lies so they can feel relevant with the momentum being carried, etc. I’m not here for that, but I am here for a Community that I belong to. I decided to become vegan when I was 16 years young and had to make my own food because my family was heavy meat eaters. So I’ve been on this path for 16 years to date and no one cares as much as I do when it comes to the quality, taste, consistency, texture, creativity, experience, and intention as much as I do for You!!!

VERDE has just landed an opportunity, organically, to have its own Restaurant in Norfolk, VA on a Restaurant friendly street. Located by ODU in Highland Park, VERDE is seeking $10,000 for stabilization to become the beacon for those who are looking for a fantastic Plantbased Dinning experience! The money will be used for Commercial grade equipment, City compliance, and Marketing. As you can see, VERDE also has a Food Trailer so we can continue the outreach with mobility! VERDE has done countless Pop-Ups mainly in Virginia however, more places on the East Coast like Atlanta, GA and Brooklyn, NY. So I am asking my Community and abroad to help situate VERDE to be fully functional and operational for the World!

SN: I’ve been around the block and I know what’s going on in many Restaurants and that’s why I need your help to help keep integrity in Kitchens and Restaurants that actually care about their customer and not the dollar amount in the register at the end of the night. I have Supported so much and faced quiet battles way more than anyone knows. So if you or anyone you know is in position to help, PLEASE DO! THANK YOU!!!!!