RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — From selling snacks and beverages during the day to DJ sets and live music at night, Mocha Gourmet Market is becoming a community staple for local artists and musicians.
The idea sparked for Sal Alshami, the son of the owner of Mocha Market, when he realized the large space inside the store can be used for more than just shopping. As a music and art lover, Alshami also acknowledged the plethora of talent coming out of Virginia Commonwealth University and the city itself.
“I kind of coordinated with my beliefs and what I like so I just wanted to see, test it out. Would everybody else like it?” Alshami asked. “It just became something that everybody vibed with…