Monthly Archives: July 2020

Survey Finds Americans Not Ready to Reopen

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Only 43% of Americans are comfortable returning to dine-in restaurants, only 27% of frequent fliers are ready to fly, and only 26% are willing to return to bars. Those are the sobering findings of a survey for Fortune by SurveyMonkey.  … Continue reading →

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Just Enough Wines Launches Crowdfunder

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

We could have used this product on a trip to Bloomington, Ind., over the weekend.  We stopped at one of our favorite eateries, Malibu Grill, for a takeout dinner and asked for a split of a red wine. The wine was delivered … Continue reading →

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Boot Hill Distillery Plans Expansion

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Dodge City, Kans., distillery will mark its fourth anniversary July 30 by breaking ground on the project.  The first phase will see construction of a rickhouse to age barrels, a warehouse for inventory and supplies.  In the future, facilities … Continue reading →

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Bar Operators in NY, Texas Defy Covid Closing Orders

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

“We have a choice ” said Tom Friedman, the former director of the CEnters for Disease Control & Prevention.  “Close bars and indoor dining and give kids a chance to go back to school.  Or keep bars open.” Bars are … Continue reading →

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Surreal Brewing Launches Health Forward Milkshake IPA Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It’s the latest addition to Surreal Brewing Co.’s line of all-natural, non-alcoholic craft beers.  Milkshake IPA is part of Surreal’s dessert series and is positioned as a “health-forward alternative to alcohol and sugary drinks.”

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Anti-Alcohol Groups Blame Bev/Al for Covid Surge

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Blame alcohol beverages — not young adults –for the surge of Covid-19 cases in California. That’s the approach of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), which blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “failure to make public health and safety essential by instead … Continue reading →

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