Florida man allegedly posed as ‘heath inspector’ to get free alcohol from bar
A Florida man walked into a bar — and claimed he was a “health inspector” who would shut the place down if they didn’t serve him a drink. Lance Walters, 27, stormed into Earl’s Hideaway Lounge in the...
View ArticleEngland may need to close its pubs to keep students safe amid COVID-19
The British may have to trade their pubs for the safety of their pupils in the face of coronavirus.
View Article83 percent of NYC restaurants, bars unable to pay full rent, survey reveals
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impose a severe economic toll on New York City’s eateries and pubs — with 83 percent of establishments saying they’re unable to make their full July rent and 37...
View Article‘Coyote Ugly’ turns 20: Secrets and scandals of the real-life bar and movie
Stars look back at the cult classic movie — and the bar owner dishes secrets of the real-life Coyote Ugly.
View ArticleNew York suspends nearly 100 liquor licenses for COVID-19 violations
ALBANY — Nearly 100 New York bars and restaurants have had their liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic for violating social distancing and other COVID-19-related restrictions,...
View ArticleThe best rooftop bars and restaurants in NYC for fun like summers of yore
Many of the city's popular rooftop spots have reopened with new safety regulations.
View ArticleThe most ridiculous foods that bars are serving to comply with Cuomo’s mandate
Would you like some Lunchables with that martini?
View ArticleHouses with swanky built-in bars quench pandemic thirst for going out
“It’s been a way to feel a sense of normalcy in these crazy times," says Colton Lalima, 23, who has mixed up cocktails for friends behind the full bar in his parents $7.7 million New Jersey home.
View ArticleNY Liquor Authority has pulled almost 150 licenses to date
ALBANY — Nearly 150 businesses in the state have lost their liquor licenses to date amidst a COVID-19 generated crackdown on bars and restaurants found in violation of social distancing guidance, the...
View ArticleIreland’s prime minister calls bar’s boozy brunch antics ‘appalling’
An Irish bar hosted a boozy brunch with an employee pouring shots into patrons’ mouths in a wild scene that has been condemned by the country’s prime minister as “appalling.” Scores of maskless...
View ArticleCloister Cafe may win restraining order against state liquor authority this week
Venue owners say the SLA allegedly violated due process when they shut the venue two weeks ago.
View ArticleNY Liquor Authority cracks down on ticketed live music events at bars,...
The New York State Liquor Authority is cracking down on bars and restaurants holding ticketed live music events -- which has been barred since the beginning of the coronavirus.
View ArticleAndrew Cuomo doubles down in his ‘war on fun’
No dancing at bars. No darts. No karaoke. So orders Gov. Andrew Cuomo, adding to his “order food, not just alcohol” mandate in what sure looks like an all-out war on fun. Heck, the Great Drinktator has...
View ArticleIllinois mandates masks at bars and restaurants when interacting with staff
More coronavirus cases means more face masks. Illinois has expanded its mask mandates for bar and restaurant workers, requiring all patrons to wear a face covering while interacting with any...
View ArticleState senators call on SLA to halt ‘exorbitant fines’ and ‘harassment tactics’
The State Liquor Authority is harassing bars and restaurants and hitting them with “exorbitant fines,” making it nearly impossible to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to nearly...
View ArticleWoman trashes British pub online — and pub pushes back
Put on that British stiff upper lip, Jo. A nasty online review of The Cowshed at Hucknall, penned by a woman named Jo, triggered a storm of snark from the pub’s owner that took her down like a left...
View ArticleCuomo won’t budge on reopening NYC restaurants for indoor dining
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday rejected growing calls to allow indoor dining at hard-hit New York City restaurants — even as neighboring New Jersey plans to permit reduced-capacity seating later this...
View ArticleCuomo admits ban on NYC indoor restaurant dining may send people to NJ
Now we’re the bridge-and-tunnel crowd! Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio both slammed the door Monday on reopening city restaurants for indoor dining — even as New Jersey announced...
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