Save Vamos Portuguese Restaurant

Save Vamos — Help Us Keep the Heart of Strand Beating

💬 Story:

For five beautiful years, Vamos Portuguese Restaurant has been more than a place to eat — it’s been a home.
A home for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, family dinners, and countless memories shared under one roof.

I’m Tony Da Conceicao, a father to Miya and Ella, and the founder of Vamos. This restaurant was built from love, hard work, and community spirit. It’s also the livelihood of 16 incredible families who depend on its survival.

But after a brutal winter season, we’ve fallen behind on rent. We’re fighting to save what we’ve built — not for profit, but for the people, for the jobs, and for the community that calls Vamos home.

We’re asking for your help to raise R500,000 so we can:

Clear rental arrears and secure our trading space,

Protect the jobs of our 16 Vamos team members,

Rebuild stock and prepare for the busy summer season,

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