POLITICS March 26, 2021 Arizona Gov. Ducey lifts COVID-19 rules after state hits 3M vaccinations Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey made waves on Thursday when he announced he would loosen COVID-19 restrictions on the state's businesses, events and local ordinances.
Bars March 24, 2021 Detroit-area bar under fire after patrons allegedly drugged The allegations surfaced on Saturday after a young woman named Michaela Lillie opened up about her experience at the Rose Room on Facebook.
Bars March 24, 2021 Miller Lite now selling bar-scented candles There’s nothing like lighting a candle to relax at the end of a long day, and Miller Lite is waxing nostalgic for a simpler, pre-pandemic era.
Beer March 17, 2021 Virginia brewery releases beer inspired by vulgar complaint from disgruntled maskless customer Beale’s Brewey, in Bedford, released the new American-style porter earlier this month, after a disgruntled customer allegedly cursed out the staff for enforcing a mask mandate in its taproom. The beer — called “Your Manager Is B----” — even takes its name from the first line of the customer’s vulgar email message.
Airports March 12, 2021 America's first airport 'shot bar' opens in Seattle While restaurants in Washington state still face capacity restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, one chef working at an eatery in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has come up with an idea to keep up business.
FOOD March 10, 2021 Vietnam War-themed bar in Australia apologizes following backlash over 'horrific' decor Rickshaw Bar, located in a Melbourne neighborhood known as “Little Saigon,” is being slammed for having “hurtful and insensitive” Vietnam War-themed decor.
Bars March 8, 2021 Texas officials blast Houston bar's plans for 'Mask Off' party: 'Unquestionably a superspreader event' Texas officials from the state, city and even neighborhood level are calling for a Houston bar to cancel plans for a large "Mask Off Party" scheduled for March 10 — the same day Texas rescinds its statewide mask mandate and capacity limits for business operators.
Florida March 6, 2021 Spring Break veers toward ‘normal’ in Florida – despite coronavirus pandemic Nary a face mask was to be found this week as college students flocked to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a traditional hotspot for the annual Spring Break ritual of beer, bikinis and boisterous behavior.
New York February 28, 2021 New York bars, restaurants suing state over coronavirus curfew get temporary OK to stay open later: report Ninety bars and restaurants suing New York state over a coronavirus-related 11 p.m. closing curfew were allowed to stay open until their normal 4 a.m. closing time this weekend after a ruling Saturday night by a state Supreme Court justice.
Restaurants February 11, 2021 New Orleans officials close 7 bars over COVID-19 violations ahead of Mardi Gras Getting bars to follow COVID-19 guidelines ahead of Mardi Gras is turning into the big not-so-easy in New Orleans.
New Orleans February 5, 2021 All New Orleans bars ordered to close for Mardi Gras, mayor says: 'We're worried about the entire city' Mayor LaToya Cantrell ordered all bars in the city to close from Friday, Feb. 12 through the holiday on Tuesday, Feb. 16 because of coronavirus-related public health concerns. "We’re worried about the entire city and that’s why we’re putting these guidelines in place," Cantrell told reporters at a press conference Friday.