Category Archives: COVID-19

Colorado Legislature OKs On-Premise to-Go Liquor Sales

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The measure, which was sent to the governor, extends the governor’s executive order authorizing restaurant and bar takeout and delivery of alcohol beverages until July 1, 2021.  Up until now, the governor has issued — often at the last minute … Continue reading →

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Ohio House Permanently OKs Cocktails-to-Go, Sunday Sales Without Voter Approval

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Ohio House Commerce & Labor Committee approved a bill that would allow bars and restaurants to sell liquor on Sundays without a special permit.  Currently local voters must approve for a permit to be issued.  It also allows sales … Continue reading →

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Don’t Expect Consumers to Quickly Return to On-Premise

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

  Three of four diners say health and safety concerns are the biggest deterrent to dining out, far outweighing financial reasons. That’s according to the Zagat Future of Dining study conducted in May and distributed in partnership with the James Beard … Continue reading →

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Sonoma, Napa Counties Ease Restrictions on Wineries

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Napa County relented and allowed Napa Valley wineries to reopen.  Previously, county laws prohibiting wineries from offering food service prevented their reopening. Sonoma County wineries have been open already, since the county doesn’t prohibit food service.  Sonoma officials said they … Continue reading →

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ABI Taps Social Media Platform to Aid Retailer Recovery

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Tiger Pistol, which says it is the only social advertising platform that delivers local activation at global scale, partnered with Anheuser-Busch InBev to support the brand’s worldwide network of local retailers, bars, and restaurants that have been affected by COVID-19. … Continue reading →

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Hoosier Brewing Co. Ad for Hand Sanitizer on Wash Post Website

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Hand Sanitizer by the Gallon Gallons of Liquid Hand Sanitizer, hand crafted by Hoosier Brewing Company in Indiana, USA Shop Now We have to admit that we were surprised when this ad from Hoosier Brewing Co. popped up embedded in … Continue reading →

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