Happy Monday, and happy birthday week to THE OC… a.k.a. Mom! ❤️🎂

For those who don’t know, The OC is named after my mother, Olivia Cruz.

After she spent more than 25 years working at the same place, I asked her to come help me open the restaurant while I found a chef. Well… 4½ years later, she’s still here! ❤️

She came in with no restaurant cooking experience, learned it all, and mastered it. She is such a big reason The OC is where it is today. Mom, there is no way we would have made it this far without you.

She’s the glue that holds our family together, and she’s that same glue here at the restaurant. Every day we’re open, she’s here. She never complains about having to work—she just keeps going and gets things done.

She doesn’t like the attention. She’d much rather stay in the kitchen, making sure everything runs smoothly. What she may not realize is that because of everything she does back there, things run smoothly out front, too.

Mom, thank you for everything you do for us. We love you, and this week we’re celebrating YOU! 🥳

Come celebrate with us:

🍔 **Monday:** $2 off our OC Burger all day.

🍝 **Tuesday:** $2 off our Smoked Pasta.

🐟 **Wednesday:** $2 off our Salmon Plate.

🎂 **Thursday—her actual birthday:** Everyone who comes in to eat at The OC will receive complimentary chocolate cake!

Thank you, Green Bay, for welcoming our family and supporting our small business. We couldn’t do this without all of you.

Help us wish Mom a happy birthday! ❤️