The debate in Orange County signifies continuing skepticism toward the government’s handling of COVID-19 and speaks to the larger politicization that has plagued nearly every other aspect of the pandemic.anti-vaccination movement
The outrage was so severe that four of the five county supervisors voted to halt the development of the program. Supervisor Katrina Foley, who supported moving forward, said the county was appeasing a “very small faction” of the community at the expense of others. Basilico’s small patio and indoor dining space was empty around noon Wednesday. A reporter was directed to remove her mask if she wanted to enter the establishment. Signs denoting the establishment’s no-mask policy were affixed to its windows.
Hey LA Times, Basilico’s took $58,000 in PPP money, EVEN THOUGH HE NEVER SHUT DOWN. So much for being anti-government
this is beyond corny.
No to government intervention, but Yes to government handouts!
If you think this is bad, you should go check out their Facebook page. It may very well be the actual hive location of all the MAGA idiots that exist on FB. Not to mention the people who run the page have no idea how to use hashtags and it's hilarious and sad.
If i ever get to visit before that restaurant ultimately fails I know which one to avoid going to.
firefly909 Boycott Basilico’s in HB. If you choose to partake then you have chosen death for your fellow citizens. Some infected person will go there and chances are they will spread the virus. Oh well may they get what they are begging for!
624,000+ dead from COVID. So sad and for what.
That’s so gross. Knock yourselves out, literally.
Cleavon_MD It was really hard to picture ~675,000 Americans dying from the Spanish flu. Now all the exact same things that occurred w/that response are happening now. No masks, pretending the virus is not deadly. It’s July of year 2 w/ 611,000 covid deaths.
“Could I have a table for 6 please? Sorry, that table is still occupied, they’re all dead.”
TIME TO STOP WASTING TIME AND GET BILLS PASSED ON WHITE SUPREMACY, WHITE PRIVILEGED, POLICE BRUTALITY, BLACK PEOPLE RIGHTS, CROOKED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS. TIME TO BAN WHITE SUPREMACY AND PRIVILEGED FIRE ALL GOVERNMENT CROOKED OFFICIALS AND PROTECT BLACK PEOPLE!!
Really pushing population control there, eh? cullingtheherd
As the loss of taste is a common symptom of COVID-19, this might give a hint on the quality of the meals served at Basilico's...
Show up with a positive Covid test and you’re in! And if you’re sick, that’s even better!!
Cleavon_MD If you want to shut down the restaurant why not just retire and make it easier on everyone?
There's nothing more anti-American than a republican who's convinced that he's infallible.
BuzzEdition You a holes have a hard time not “both-sidesing” this? This is going to kill people. You call it a “rebuff”? There are not two sides to an issue of life and death. End of tweet.
Cleavon_MD Huntington Beach is the like the Florida of CA.
Cleavon_MD That’s aggressively stupid.
Cleavon_MD I’m ok with establishments setting their own rules now. People have had access to the vaccine. Post the rules upfront and enforce them.
Cleavon_MD Sam & Ella, the owners of Basilico's, have been ticketed for previous health violations.
He is being backed by some folks….just sayin’.
That's The Orange Curtain for ya.
Yeah the mafia is pretty good at helping GOP disinformation spread….gee, wonder if Donnie Two Scoops is connected to the mob? Or Fertitta and his MMA fighter candidate Tito?
In other news, their other sign directs patrons to their super-spreader event.
Ew i wonder what the back of the kitchen looks like
That just lost 70% of their business
this means people who previously had covid are also not allowed?
This is why COVID is never going away.
How the fuck do you prove you aren't vaccinated? Die of covid in the waiting room?
They have such pretty floral displays on the tables there
Order up the delta special
Ummm...isn’t this what health departments are for
Where is the health department to shut this place down?
We’re never overcoming the coronavirus.
I think the mask mandate should be dropped! (I’m being facetious) It’s the Republican Party that’s getting sick and dying!
How does one prove a negative?
Those poor employees.
Never going there again! Just lost 15 folks that USED to brunch there regularly!!
I’ll have “How to alienate your potential customers and make yourself look like an idiot” for $500 please Alex
Huntington Beach continues to be the grossest city in SoCal.
GustavoArellano The HB morons strike again! Way to go, BROOOOOOOO!
Huntington Beach is gross.
Well at least we know where to find all the unvaccinated people…
I ate here once, it was just okay, but not for the price. (And I liked it better than my wife did.) If they want to be a disease vector, I say let ‘em. The lack of care for their guests & staff speaks volumes. I won’t be back until new owners & better reviews
This is not a really good business strategy….😅
Then give them what they want. Offer to pay for meals of unvaccinated COVID positive patients when they dine at Balsilico’s. People keep trying too hard to be high minded rather than wrestling pigs in the mud.
Great restaurant food is outstanding get there early on a Fri/Sat night hour plus waiting.
Pretty stupid & un-responsible way to try to generate PR. Maybe everyone that has been vaccinated should boycott!!!😉😉
Yea not dining there
So Huntington Beach IS the Florida of California.
It’s excellent idea. I would heed the sign. Let the unvaccinated gather in one place. It will keep the vaccinated safer from breakthroughs.
Well they sound too stupid to actually have good food since they don't want to keep their staff safe
Good. Pull their licenses
Crap restaurant. All food tastes like it's out of the can. Spaghetti'os tastes better.
Orange County...where the hose is inserted when California receives an enema.
Translation: 'I Don't Care if You Live or Die' This place is not on my list of places to go EVER! 😐
Many people are wondering how on earth Basilico’s will be able to confirm that a patron is not vaccinated. It’s a pretty simple test, I’ve heard the hostess throws spoons at people when they walk in the door. If they stick, you’re asked to leave.
Eff that asshole. Health dept should have shut down that place months ago
Stormystepsdown 97% of people being hospitalized for COVID-19 infections are unvaccinated CDC said last week, and federal officials have also stated that about 99% of the people who die from the virus weren’t vaccinated. Rising cases & hospitalizations now primarily threat only to unvaccinated.
The stupid shall be punished.
I like it when the idiots tell me they’re idiots. Much easier to avoid then
Even now, in the face of over a year of idiotic responses to a global pandemic I find this disturbingly shocking and irresponsible. There seems to be a lot of that going around. Right up until they get intubated and beg for the vaccine. What a horrible way to live.
Covid party
This is not cute or helpful in any way towards making us all safer. Why would you give them ANY press? Bad decision!
so on brand for HB
Added to list of places to avoid, well, like the plague
Reckless stupidity
Come to Basilico's! You'll never want to (or be able) to leave!
How do you prove you're NOT vaccinated? Is it the same way you prove you're a gentile? Does it involve removing your pants?
Who would work there?
Maybe this is a good thing. You know it's a place to avoid.
So be it. For all the sane people - take note - and avoid this place for dine in or take out like the plague.
How do you prove you are unvaccinated? 🙄
How long will it take for the health dept to realize no matter the mask mandate it won’t help those who qualify and chose not to be vaccinated since they are most likely unmasked as well. Either let them get sick, get COVID and the antibodies or die. Done
TrumpVirusLikesThis 🐴🤡
When your restaurant is not known for the food...
Stop. With. These. Stories. Of. Idiots. This. Is. Just. More. AntiVaxxer. Propoganda. And. Encourages. Bad. Behavior.
Restaurant owned by morons serving morons.
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