I haven't had the pleasure of volunteering at Karma Kitchen (KK), but I did have the wonderful pleasure of dining there a few weeks ago. This is my story. I was not sure what to expect when I heard about a restaurant that had no prices. I was intrigued from an economist’s point of view in that I thought to myself it does not seem...

Ron Dicket reports on Wallet Pop ... Karma Kitchen , the restaurant that invites you to eat for free but asks that you give from your heart afterward, is spreading its pay-it-forward goodness. Karma Kitchen opens July 11 at Klay Oven Indian Restaurant in Chicago , hoping to build on its success in Berkeley, Calif., and Washington D.C....

In addition to the naan-poem , here's three more inspiring tidbits left on a very inspiring Karma Kitchen Sunday. First, a great quote: Then, a collage offered by a very engaged "table of ten": And lastly a letter that reads: Dear Karma Kitchen Creators, staff, volunteers, Taste of...

A poem, left by a guest today: I could eat naan All day long Whilst searching for another way. Watching all these volunteers give without receiving Reviving our hope and keeping us believing They work with a smile That never leaves their face. Everyone here really likes their style Never hurried,...

Sabina, Tina, Mohit, Laquesha, Pabitra, Laveena, Jeremiah and Neha: thanks for volunteering in DC last week! Some special moments A little boy and his family came to KK. Their table had a card with the message "practice silence for 15 minutes". The young boy took up the challenge and remained silent for 15 minutes while his father...

This idea is great I thought the first time I went into Karma kitchen.I ate a wonderful meal and met some very interesting people ... I paid a generous amount enough to fund several meals in the future, but one week I was greeted at the door by a volunteer who made me feel like a bum ... He singled me and my friend out and made a very intense...

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One of the understated hallmarks of Karma Kitchen is the opening volunteer circle.  We sit in silence for a few minutes, do a circle of introduction and stories, go through the menu and the entire process, split into various roles, and do micro-orientations for new folks.  All in an hour.  Because everyone is a volunteer,...

    Recently I started bringing my World Religions class to Karma Kitchen as realistic and practical response to the what we learn in the classroom.  Students are typically amazed by the gracious hospitality and generous amounts of food served weekly.  They're also amazed an experience like this is free...

Our theme for the day was -- Fall Resolutions (for the next 3 months, what we ourselves envision ourselves doing for ourselves and others, to make a positive difference in the world).  Here's what diners shared (listed in no particular order): "I want to work at a camp for the disabled before...