California restaurant vows to serve only unvaccinated diners

Published July 27, 2021 2:11pm ET



An Italian restaurant in Huntington Beach, California, that has resisted mask mandates since last year is now vowing to serve only those who have not received a coronavirus inoculation.

Basilico’s Pasta E Vino posted a sign on its front door that read, “NOTICE Proof of being unvaccinated required. It is unclear how long the sign has been up or what would constitute “proof” of not having received doses of the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson vaccines, though the restaurant railed against “HATERS” and “LITTLE DICTATORS” after owners said they were the subject of threats following coverage of the development from the Los Angeles Times.

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