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Ocean City, Bringing Out the Best
By Jessica BauerMarch 17, 20204 min read

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Ocean City Bringing Out the Best
During this time when we are "staying in," our kindness is coming out. We are letting people know how businesses and individuals in Ocean City and the surrounding area are caring for one another.La Vida Hospitality --- Due to the financial impact that COVID-19 is having on our local businesses & restaurant community, La Vida Hospitality is offering 100% of online gift card sales to be dispersed among their staff members that have been affected by the partial closures and shut downs. La Vida Hospitality is the managing partner of Crooked Hammock Brewery with two locations in Lewes and Middletown, Big Chill Beach Club, Taco Reho, Big Chill Surf Cantina and Fork + Flask.
Gift Cards Sales Going to Staff
The gift card deal will run from Tuesday, March 17th to Sunday, March 22nd. Gift cards can only be purchased online at the businesses respective site through their online store. Taco Reho and Big Chill Surf Cantina gift cards can be found online at www.lavidahospitality.com/
Guests that have purchased gift cards during this time for the team members of La Vida, will receive 10% off their check when they redeem their gift card at any of the participating restaurants.
Our mission at La Vida in this time of crisis is to meet our social responsibility for the health and well being of our team and our guests by maintaining the safest possible environment, to provide continued employment, along with relief and service for our community
“This is a circumstance of what is going on in our world right now, and is a detriment to our industry. Our employees are the heart of this industry and our business, and we are doing everything we can to try and combat those circumstances,” says Crooked Hammock Brewery Brand and Marketing Manager, Erica Wiegman. “We appreciate your continued support of our businesses through these tough times & look forward to being able to serve you in the future.”
Starting March 9th, La Vida Hospitality and it’s restaurants’ employees were without work due to the government mandates to limit hours, and eventually close. Like many other restaurants in the area, their employees have had to look at what a new reality is for them.
“Our mission at La Vida in this time of crisis is to meet our social responsibility for the health and well being of our team and our guests by maintaining the safest possible environment, to provide continued employment, along with relief and service for our community,” states Owner Rich Garrahan.
Restaurants of La Vida Hospitality have shifted their operations to call ahead to-go orders and delivery options at select locations.
For more information and updates, please visit location specific websites or email Erica Wiegman at erica@lavidahg.com
Others that have already made special arrangements for those in need:
Worcester County Public Schools ---WCPS is providing bagged meals with snack at the following locations to children in need:- Snow Hill Ebenezer United Methodist Church (107 S. Collins St.)
- Snow Hill Elementary School Pocomoke Windy Gardens (800 Lynn Haven Dr. # F1)
- Pocomoke Middle School Berlin/Ocean City Buckingham Elementary School
Opportunity to Grow & Share
Windmill Creek Vineyard & Winery --- has marked off 23-10x20 plots (more if needed) to allow anyone who’s interested to plant a vegetable garden. The spaces are free and they will provide tillage with the tractor and water as needed. They are asking you share a little of the produce with their food truck so they can share it with the community that visits the winery. If you’re interested in participating. Contact Barry Mariner 410-251-4234 by text (preferably).
If you hear of kindness, please let us know so we can add it here.
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