The economic impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis on our local community, and particularly on the restaurant industry, will be felt for years to come.  Many restaurant employees live paycheck to paycheck, are uninsured and are among the most vulnerable members of our community.   The temporary closure of our Santa Monica restaurant put over 90 dedicated employees on furlough, which has been devastating. With sales rapidly crashing and restrictions imposed on gathering at  restaurants, it was impossible for our restaurant to remain open and survive.  

In response, we are launching a fundraising                campaign to provide critical support to our                 employees who are really hurting during this extraordinary time. We were able to cover our last            payroll and 1 month of our employers share of       medical insurance, but those resources already     have run out.100% of the funds we receive through this campaign will go directly to fund employees that are furloughed and especially for those that are caring for children. 

We are in the business of creating community          through food and never has there been a time where that is needed more.  It’s been our privilege to serve the Santa Monica  community for the last forty years and we are grateful for the continued  support of our loyal guests. We humbly make this request to those who are looking for a way to help our community members get through this crisis. 

Thank You