My good friends and colleagues, Katie, Armando, and Whitney have suffered a catastrophic event forcing the unexpected closure of their restaurant and bar, salt. when a vehicle crashed through the kitchen damaging everything in it’s path. They are devastated by the loss, but supremely overwhelmed and grateful for the outpouring of love and support from the community during this time.

The GoFundMe that has been in circulation over the past few days has served as a necessary source of emergency funds to support the staff. If you know Katie, Armando, and Whitney, you know their team means everything to them. It should come as no surprise that people have been put first and is a true miracle that everyone is safe. Now that the dust is settling and reality is setting in, there are other significant financial needs preventing the reopening of this Fairport staple. They need our help.

Although insurance will cover some of the costs, it will not cover everything and will take an extended period of time before being received. In an already grueling and stressful industry, time is the enemy— without a steady flow of revenue, a restaurant cannot survive. This money will wholly be used for expenses related to repairs, inspections, securing new equipment, paying utilities, and keeping the proverbial lights on. Your generosity is critical to making sure their doors open as quickly as possible and that they have what they need to continue to do what they love.