Category Archives: Spirits

NY Liquor Stores ‘Essential’ and Can Stay Open

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Bars and restaurants as well as all food and beverage stores (including liquor stores) are essential retail businesses, the Empire State Development agency said.

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Penna. Gov. Closes All PLCB State Stores . . .

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

He had already closed all stores and licensee service centers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.  Now all PLCB operations statewide are being closed, including

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. . . While NY Says Bars, Restaurants Can Sell Bev/Al to Go During Shutdown

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In contrast to Pennsylvania, New York State’s governor said the State Liquor Authority will allow bars, restaurants and wineries to sell their products for off-premise

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Jameson Pledges $500,000 to Support Bartenders During Crisis

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

And it will match donations to the U.S. Bartenders Guild up to an additional $100,000 until March 31.

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Bar and Restaurant Closings Galore

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That was fast.  Only a couple of hours after we warned you in an Extra yesterday afternoon to expect bar and restaurant closings as a way to fight the novel Coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommended for … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Bars, Restaurants to Be Closed, Crisis Seen Ebbing in 2 Months

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

You can expect the coronavirus crisis to ease in about two months.  And you should get ready for governors to order bars, restaurants closed.

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