Anton Van Happen, California restaurateur, snaps at health officials in viral video
“I chose to protest by putting my tables outside, and I reiterate again, I never served one single person outside!” he added. “I did all takeout food and delivery. So exactly what I was supposed to be doing, that’s exactly what I did.” In the video, officials said Mr. Van Happen’s permit to operate had been suspended Friday and that he continued to serve customers over the weekend without a permit. “Because what am I going to do if I close? Are you going to pay my rent?” Mr. Van Happen asked in the video. “No,” the official responded.