Oakland’s Tacos Oscar says $31,000 disappeared from its business bank account on June 15, according to a fundraising appeal. Insurance reimbursed $10,000, leaving the restaurant with a $21,000 loss before its community stepped in.
Chef and co-owner Oscar Michel publicly asked for support November 10, describing how difficult it was to seek help. He said friends and employees had encouraged him to share what happened.
Longtime employee and friend Zeina Razek organized a GoFundMe campaign with a $25,000 goal. Contributions passed that target in less than a day, according to the San Francisco Chronicle…