Restaurants & Bars
Guy Fieri Surprises East Bay Taqueria With $25K Grant
Maya Halal Taqueria, Oakland, was among five CA restaurants to receive funding from California Restaurant Foundation & "Restaurant Reboot."
OAKLAND, CA — Maya Halal Taqueria in Oakland was among five restaurants in California to receive $25,000 grants last month from the California Restaurant Foundation and Guy Fieri's "Restaurant Reboot."
“We’re proud to partner with Guy and his team to inspire, encourage and provide financial assistance to these five incredible California restaurants during this critical time,” said Alycia Harshfield, executive director for CRF, an industry-supporting nonprofit. “Restaurants were especially hard-hit by the pandemic, creating unprecedented challenges for owners and their employees and a void in the hearts of American diners.
Maya Halal Taqueria, at 346 14th St., has amassed a loyal fan base for its birria and veggie tacos, surf n’ turf and shrimp burritos, limited-time potato flautas and its signature "Lady Boss Burrito," starring chicken, steak, fish or shrimp, with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, grilled onions, fresh cilantro, fresh onions and house salsa.
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Along with Maya Halal Taqueria, other Golden State eateries selected for the “Help Restaurants Rebuild Grant” included PorchBox Restaurant in Laguna Hills, Lêberry Bakery & Donuts in Pasadena, Rollin Roots food truck in San Diego and Doggos Gus Mexican Gourmet Hot Dogs in Imperial Beach.
"I think we’re all ready to return to the table," Harshfield added. "Teaming up with 'Guy’s Restaurant Reboot' is an exciting opportunity for us to foster support for California restaurants and further rebuild the industry.”
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Food Network's Emmy Award-winning TV host and chef Fieri, is a longtime supporter and Emeritus board member of CRF. His “Help Rebuild Restaurants Grant” effort aims to guide and inspire the next generation of restaurant owners, as well as bottom-line funding.
Follow this link or here on Facebook for more info on Maya Halal Taqueria, or here to read more on Fieri's "Restaurant Reboot."
For more information about the California Restaurant Foundation, visit this link, where donations are accepted.
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