Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

The Cost of Prohibition: 70 Die in Mexico from Tainted Alcohol

More proof, if it were needed, of the folly of trying Prohibition:  The New York Times reports at least 70 people have died in Mexico from drinking moonshine.  Mexican officials

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For Eateries, Drive-Thru, Takeout Nearing Sustainable Levels of Sales

Curbside, drive-thru and limited takeout appear to be growing to levels that are allowing sustainable levels of sales to occur for many food service operators, despite limited dine-in

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Pa. Bill Would Allow Prepared Beverages, Mixed Drinks to Go

The Pennsylvania House passed and sent to Gov. Tom Wolf a bill allowing licensed restaurants and hotels that have lost more than 25% of their average monthly sales during

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Jackson City Council Oks Cocktails-to-Go, Restaurants to Open for Weekend

We are grateful the Jackson City Council realized the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry will be long-lasting. Approving cocktails to-go as restaurants begin

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Global Brand Equities Launches Maison No. 9

Grammy nominated, multi-Platinum recording artist, Post Malone, announces his latest creation, Maison No. 9, a new French rosé created and developed in partnership with

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Health Communications Launches Online Alcohol Delivery Course

Health Communications, Inc. (HCI) is pleased to announce the release of eTIPS Off Premise and Delivery, a web-based training and certification program specifically

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