Tag: coronavirus
New York International Spirits Competition Reveals 2020 Winners
by: Kyle Swartz
Not even a pandemic could keep the 11th Annual New York International Spirits Competition from judging and selecting the finest spirits in the world. Though the …
DISCUS Study Paints Bleak Picture of U.S. Distilling Under Pandemic
by: Kyle Swartz
No doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most difficult years for all U.S. businesses, including craft distilling. A new study from the Distilled Spirits Council of …
How COVID-19 is Fueling a Home Mixology Movement
by: Kyle Swartz
Consumers mixing cocktails at home was already a trend before the pandemic. But the COVID-19 crisis—with lockdowns and on-premise closures—has undoubtedly spread and accelerated this movement. …
5 Tips For Restaurants During COVID-19
by: Melissa Dowling
San Francisco was a leader in COVID-19 dining policies by requiring restaurants to limit table capacity, enforce social distancing, mandate facemasks and more. Waterfront restaurants Waterbar and EPIC Steak …
New James Beard Foundation, IRC Data Paints Grim Picture For Industry
by: Melissa Dowling
Three in five restaurants need additional funding for fixed costs and payroll to fully reopen and stay open, according to new data from the James Beard …
NRA Sends Blueprint for Restaurant Revival To Congress
by: Melissa Dowling
The National Restaurant Association on July 15 sent a “Blueprint for Restaurant Revival” to Congress. The comprehensive policy and legislative plan outlines specific and immediate action the federal …
10 Strategies For Reopening Restaurants
by: Joe Jackman
Although restaurants across North America are beginning to open again in a limited capacity, it’s clear that the traditional model won’t be viable in the short-term …
Untappd And Half Time Hosting Virtual Beer Fest
by: Melissa Dowling
Even as states reopen from pandemic lockdowns, the idea of beer fests remains far off. A crowd of attendees in one compact space—drinking the same beers …
Why An Economic Downturn Is No Time To Cut Marketing
by: David Gee
When was the last time you relied on your gut instinct, or intuition, to guide you or make a decision? When this sixth sense kicks in …
