OXNARD — Local Oxnard restaurant, The Raven Tavern, is following State Health Orders to shut down all dining except take-out but they want restaurant employees throughout the area to know how much they appreciate them and thank them for keeping the restaurant industry going during the past 9 months. Beginning this Monday they will offer a complimentary “Thank You” meal to any restaurant employee. Restaurant workers can stop by between 2-4 pm on Monday and receive their “Thank You” meal.
Owners Andy Lowe and Ronan Corbett had to shut down the outdoor dining at The Raven Tavern just five months after opening and lay off most of their employees but they knew their employees were not the only ones affected. Andy Lowe says, “We want to thank all restaurant workers for the hard work they do and for putting themselves on the front lines in order to keep local restaurants open.”
They plan to keep offering the “Thank You” meals until outdoor dining is restored in Ventura County. Restaurant workers need only show proof of recent employment at a Ventura County restaurant in order to receive a meal.
“This past year has taken a toll on independent, locally owned restaurants. Restaurants help create a vibrant community. We need to ensure that restaurant workers are not forgotten during this unprecedented time,” says Ronan Corbett.
Lowe and Corbett opened the Raven Tavern on July 1, 2020. The restaurant remains open for take-out. Restaurant workers can contact The Raven Tavern at 805-686-7683 or email info@theraventavern.org for more information about the “Thank You” meals.