Monthly Archives: September 2020

What We’re Reading: Idea of the Day – Saving Restaurants

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The following is taken directly from The Morning, a daily news summary from The New York Times.  We don’t know how to excerpt and link to just a portion of the e-newsletter.   IDEA OF THE DAY: SAVING RESTAURANTS Nearly one … Continue reading →

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Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka Launches Third Expression

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Onyx is one of the first commercially available agave-based vodkas. Made with Blue Weber Agave sourced from a single farm in Mexico, Onyx connects the growth of super-premium tequila to vodka. It is a line extension, joining Original, produced from … Continue reading →

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A-B Completes Takeover of Craft Brew Alliance

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The takeover agreement was announced last November.  To settle antitrust concerns, Craft Brew Alliance’s Kona Brewing Co. operations in Hawaii were spun off to an independent investment group.  Kona Brewing Co.’s mainland and international operations and regional brands Appalachian Mountain … Continue reading →

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Shotgun Seltzer Sponsors 2 Rodeo Athletes

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Shotgun Seltzer, Texas’ original craft spiked seltzer company, said it is sponsoring  two Texas rodeo professional athletes, Trey Benton III and Anthony Thomas. “The rodeo is the heart and soul of Texas,” said Lori Foster, Shotgun’s co-founder, who was born … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Shines Spotlight on Harlem Bakery

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The “Bud Light Thursday Night Shoutout” airs during NFL Thursday Night Football.  The intent is to drive more awareness to Black-owned restaurants across the country and to encourage football fans to consider dining at the establishments. This week it’s New … Continue reading →

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Clare Bronfman, Seagram’s Heir, Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Sex-Cult Role

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

She was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for her role in enabling what prosecutors called a corrupt organization.  Critics of the group are more direct:  Nxivm was an abusive cult that coerced women into sexual slavery.  … Continue reading →

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