DRINKS January 7, 2021 Wine, spirits can now be sold in new sizes in US The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau gave the green light to seven new standards of fill for the Federal Register.
CRIME December 25, 2020 Houston police make arrest after bar employee attacked over mask request: report Houston police have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent attack Monday night against a bar employee who claimed he had asked a customer to wear a face mask while inside the business because of the coronavirus, according to a report.
World December 22, 2020 Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery shells out $489,000 in winnings Fortune shined Tuesday on the lucky holders of tickets with the number 72897 that took top prize in Spain’s huge Christmas lottery, known as “El Gordo” (The Fat One).
Bars December 7, 2020 Surveillance backs-up Staten Island bar owner hitting deputy with car because he was ‘scared': lawyers Lawyers for Daniel Presti, the Staten Island bar owner accused of hitting a deputy with his car Saturday night, say surveillance footage of the incident “clearly” shows their client “running for his life from unidentified individuals” because they were dressed in dark clothing and Presti did not know they were law enforcement officers.
New York City December 7, 2020 Owner of Mac’s Public House claims he didn’t hit deputy with car; bar to close temporarily The co-owner of a New York City bar that has continued to defy Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus orders maintained his innocence Monday after being released from custody over allegedly striking a sheriff’s deputy with his car over the weekend.
New York December 6, 2020 Staten Island bar owner accused of hitting deputy with car was ‘scared for his life,’ lawyer says The co-owner of a Staten Island bar who officials say has continued to defy New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions was arrested early Sunday for the second time in less than a week after allegedly hitting a deputy with his car, authorities said.
US protests December 6, 2020 Los Angeles County protest of dining ban targets supervisor who voted for it A Los Angeles County supervisor got an earful of complaints Saturday from protesters who are upset about the county’s ban on outdoor dining as coronavirus numbers climb.
New York City December 5, 2020 ‘Autonomous zone’ NYC bar reopens despite COVID-19 restrictions A Staten Island bar that has declared itself a COVID-19 restriction “autonomous zone” was back open for two hours on Friday night, in continued defiance of its suspended liquor license and despite one of its owners’ arrest just three days prior.
California December 5, 2020 Los Angeles bar owner rips Garcetti, Newsom over double standard on outdoor dining A Los Angeles bar owner was fighting back tears Friday, claiming Mayor Eric Garcetti had shut down the outdoor patio at her business -- while letting a Hollywood movie crew set up an outdoor dining area just a short distance away.
Coronavirus December 2, 2020 NYC bar owner handcuffed, taken away for allegedly defying coronavirus rules: report A co-owner of a New York City tavern was taken away from the business in handcuffs Tuesday night, accused of defying state and city mandates related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report.
Bars November 30, 2020 Tequila bar attempts to reclassify business as a religion in hopes of remaining open during the pandemic James Aspell, the proprietor of 400 Rabbits, has admitted that his stunt is mostly aimed at raising awareness for the plight of England’s bar industry. Nottingham, where 400 Rabbits operates, is currently designated as a Tier Three area by the U.K. government, meaning it can only remain open for takeout or delivery.