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Brooke Shields secretly visited Casa Bonita to press the live performers’ union and demand higher wages and better working conditions, delivering a letter to the Denver-area restaurant run by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone (who have not commented). The 80-strong cast is represented by Actors’ Equity. The visit underscores ongoing labor negotiations at the venue.
Actress Brooke Shields joined Casa Bonita’s ongoing labor dispute by delivering a letter demanding higher wages and safety protections for the restaurant’s unionized performers, who are represented by Actors’ Equity. The action intensifies after more than a year of stalled talks with management run by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with performers alleging low pay relative to servers and noting safety concerns—from pool-related injuries to security issues—while Parker and Stone have not publicly commented.
Brooke Shields, president of Actors' Equity, visited Denver’s Casa Bonita incognito to deliver a letter requesting higher wages and stronger safety protections for live performers. She says negotiations with the restaurant’s owners—South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone—have produced radio silence. Parker and Stone bought Casa Bonita in 2021 and planned a multi‑million restoration; performers have alleged safety issues, while management says it values staff and won’t comment on ongoing negotiations.
Brooke Shields is backing about 80 Casa Bonita performers who unionized with Actors’ Equity to demand higher pay and stronger safety protections amid allegations of hypothermia, chlorine toxicity, sexual harassment, and security gaps. Performers earn $21–$26/hour, less than servers who recently received raises, while management has offered only a small wage increase and has not commented on ongoing negotiations. Actors’ Equity has filed multiple NLRB complaints alleging retaliation and failure to bargain, and Parker and Stone have largely remained silent as their Denver venue faces ongoing labor disputes.
The creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are involved in a labor dispute at their Casa Bonita restaurant, where performers have unionized and gone on strike over unsafe working conditions and pay issues, leading to public protests and ongoing negotiations.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone will discuss the revival of Casa Bonita at the Tribeca Film Festival following the premiere of the documentary ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!, which chronicles the history and recent reopening of the iconic Colorado restaurant.
Employees of Casa Bonita, the iconic restaurant in Denver, have submitted a list of demands to management, including defined hours of operation, access to health benefits, and the reinstatement of former employees. The group, known as #WeAreTeamCasa, drafted the demand letter with the assistance of Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. The employees have given ownership and upper management one week to respond to their demands.
Casa Bonita, the iconic Colorado restaurant, has started welcoming the public through timed-entry tickets after being closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers on the waitlist have shared positive experiences, describing it as a nostalgic trip with attractions like cliff-diving and mariachi music. The new owners, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, spent over $40 million on the restoration. Casa Bonita, known for its unique experiences, gained a large following since its opening in 1974 and received over 100,000 reservations for the reopening.
In June, Casa Bonita finally opened its doors to select guests, while other notable restaurant openings included Sắp Sửa, Sonny's Mediterranean, Rare Bird, Fox and the Hen, and Crazy Horse. Eight closures were reported, including Taaz Tavern and Mythology Distilling. The Denver dining scene saw a mix of new concepts and established favorites, with Casa Bonita generating significant buzz.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," have purchased the iconic Denver restaurant Casa Bonita and decided to ban tipping altogether. Initially, they planned to pay an hourly wage plus tips, but later changed their minds and opted for a standard $30 per hour salary for all employees. While some applaud the move, others are unhappy about the pay cut on days when the restaurant is full. Casa Bonita's management believes the new pay scheme will provide stability and fairness, treating the restaurant more like an attraction where diners purchase tickets. However, it highlights the deeply entrenched tipping culture in the American restaurant industry.
Casa Bonita, the popular Colorado restaurant, will begin welcoming customers on Friday through timed-entry tickets, with a limit of eight tickets per purchase. The restaurant, known for its cliff divers and depiction in the show South Park, was purchased by the show's creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, who went over budget in their restoration and preparation for reopening. Tickets must be purchased online and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cosplay is prohibited.
Casa Bonita is finally reopening for limited groups of people with tickets on Friday and Saturday, as well as from Thursday, June 29, through Saturday, July 1. The tickets are only sent to people who sign up for Casa Bonita’s email updates on its website. The restaurant will feature food from new Executive Chef Dana Rodriguez, including Mexican staples such as enchiladas and carnitas. The menu will also include chips, salsa, and sopaipillas with every meal.
Casa Bonita, the beloved restaurant made famous by the TV show South Park, has announced its official reopening dates for dinner from June 23 to June 24 and from June 29 to July 1. Timed-entry tickets are required and priced at $39.99 for adults and $24.99 for children age three to 12, with each ticket including an entree, a soft drink, and sopapillas. The restaurant was purchased by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and underwent renovations, including a revamped menu, before reopening.
Casa Bonita, the iconic Denver landmark known for its cliff divers and sopapillas, is set to reopen on select dates in June and July after a $40 million renovation and a new menu from James Beard Award chef Dana Rodriguez. Tickets are $39.99 for adults and $24.99 for kids, and can only be purchased online. The reopening comes after years of anticipation and the restaurant's parent company filing for bankruptcy. "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone purchased the venue in 2021 and have been working to reopen it since.
Casa Bonita, the famous restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado, is reopening for dinner on June 23-24 and June 29-July 1 with limited timed tickets. The restaurant was purchased by "South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for $3.1 million after closing down food service in 2020. The new executive chef and culinary partner, Dana "Loca" Rodriguez, aims to reimagine the culinary program and make it a place where people will look forward to eating, drinking, spending time, and bringing friends, family, and visitors. The restaurant first opened on March 27, 1974, and is known for its cliff divers, arcade, and tables nestled into outcroppings of the faux-rock interior.