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To Casa Restaurant says vandalism and staffing limited operations; plans to reopen full schedule in September
Summary
Manager of To Casa restaurant reported the business reopened for weekend service after five weeks of closure following vandalism that broke the front glass; owner expects to resume normal hours in mid‑September after repairs and staffing the kitchen.
Licensing commissioners received an update from To Casa Restaurant (427 White Street) on July 23. Manager Lourdes Jimenez, through a translator, said the restaurant had limited operations to Fridays through Sundays while the owner recovered from health issues and sought a new cook and manager.
The restaurant also experienced vandalism that broke the front glass, and the owner said the insurance and landlord procedures delayed repairs for about five weeks. Police reported an incident and the owner said surrounding businesses’ cameras may help identify the person who damaged the windows.
The manager said the restaurant had hired a new cook and planned to reopen on a full weekly schedule by mid‑September, with a planned request that the commission be informed if closures extend. Commission staff reminded the licensee that multi‑day closures of licensed premises should be reported to the licensing office.
No enforcement action was requested or taken; the commission accepted the status update and asked the restaurant to notify the office if opening plans change.
