A beloved East Harlem restaurant is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire last November.
The owner of Santiago’s Beer Garden, Matthew Fermin, said the community showed up for him and his staff when an extension cord sparked flames that burned through the outdoor patio on Nov. 19.
A GoFundMe raised almost $20,000 to support around 30 employees who were out of work right before the holidays. The City’s Department of Small Business Services also guided the team through some of its recovery efforts…