Category Archives: COVID-19

Fla. Gov’s Edict to Bars and Restaurants: Follow Guidelines

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said bars and restaurants that violate social distancing guidelines may lose their liquor licenses. “If you go in and it’s just like mayhem, like dance party USA and it’s packed to the rafters, that’s just cut … Continue reading →

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Sonoma-Cutrer Donates $100,000 to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches, one of the most popular restaurant Chardonnays for over 30 years, is now available for retail purchase for a limited time. Russian River Ranches Chardonnay sales will directly support … Continue reading →

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Barton 1792 Distillery to Resume Tours July 1

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

U.S. business is adjusting to life with Covid-19.  Latest example:  Barton 1792 Distillery, which announced it would resume tours July 1. Barton 1792 will also begin utilizing Bards Tavern, formerly known as Hilltop Inn but now back to its original name, … Continue reading →

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Covid Slashes Tasting Room Sales 70%: WineAmerica

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In May, the average winery lost 70% of tasting room sales, and although Direct-to-Consumer (internet) sales increased by 66%, they’re from a much smaller base so didn’t make up for the on-site loss, WineAmerica reports after surveying 300 wineries whose … Continue reading →

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Chicago Council OKs Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In the wake of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature of a bill allowing cocktails to go through June 2, 2021, the Chicago City Council adopted a similar measure. The action was applauded by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.  “Chicago … Continue reading →

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Diageo Creates $20 Million Fund to Help Black Communities, Businesses Recover from Covid-19

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The $20 million Diageo Community Fund will help address the urgent needs of Black communities and businesses who have been disproportionately harmed by Covid-19. The new Diageo Community Fund will support businesses, consumers and partners integral to the hospitality industry in Black communities … Continue reading →

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