BASTARDS DOWNEY RESTAURANT FIRE

As the owner/operator of Bastards Canteen Downey CA, I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for all the kind words the community has shared with us about what made Bastards special to you. We were all shocked this morning when we heard the news that the restaurant had been damaged due to a fire, but we are already talking about plans to purchase, rebuild, and open as soon as possible!

I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your support during this tough time. As you probably know, on Sunday at 4:30 am, our restaurant sustained fire damage. It touched my heart to see the support and love you guys have shared  with me throughout this difficult experience. We wouldn't be Bastards Canteen without you guys. You make Bastards more than a restaurant, you make it a home. I am grateful to the strong and loving community we have built. My family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

 The messages from the community have shown us that Bastards means just as much to you as it does to the staff. Unfortunately, our staff now have to face a hardship that is going to greatly impact their lives, as they will no longer have a pay check to rely on while we wait to open our doors again. We considered our staff family and therefore are asking for the community that they enjoyed serving so much to give what they can during this unexpected time. Our staff would greatly appreciate any help you can will go towards ensuring they are taken care of as well.

Thank you for again for all your support and we can’t wait to see you all again when we open our doors.

 Semper Fi, Nick Velez