LA Restaurants Are at a Financial Breaking Point Due to the Wildfires | Eater LA

"Chef and partner Bret Thompson says: "The fires have had a massive impact on our cover counts. We lost 85 percent of our business over the last week. It’s been heartbreaking for our staff, as we’ve only been able to keep them on for three or four days a week. We’ve been volunteering with our church to help parishioners affected by the Eaton Fire. It’s especially difficult for Pasadena because so many of our staff have had their friends’ or families’ homes burned down or loved ones displaced. It feels like we’ve all been through a war. But we also need the fabric of the neighborhood to come out and support local restaurants." The summary: an 85% drop in business, reduced staff hours, strong community relief efforts, and a plea for neighborhood support." - Eater Staff