The Latest News on COVID-19's Impact on Bars & Restaurants

Many industries are beginning to feel the impact of the crown epidemic (Covid-19). But none more so than the hospitality industry. Bars, restaurants, hotels, and cruise ships are seeing a sharp decline in traffic. To put it bluntly, the situation is a total mess. But no matter where you are in the industry, it's important to stay informed. And if you're here, you've come to the right place. We'll be updating this page live as we continue our coverage of the ongoing global pandemic.

May 19

Every State’s Official Restaurant Reopening Guidelines

Here's the latest on which states are allowing restaurants to resume personal dining and the official reopening guidelines restaurants should follow.

Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Are a Lifeline for Bars and Restaurants That Should Continue Permanently

When the Covid-19 pandemic first hit the United States, most bars and restaurants across the country were forced to close and transitioned to self-restraint or retreat. With on-site sales falling to the cliff, state governments responded with temporary executive orders, allowing bars and restaurants to sell sealed, unopened bottles of wine, beer, and spirits, and in some cases, pre-prepared cocktails to go.

Clique Hospitality’s Andy Masi Tackles the Monumental Task of Reopening His Restaurant Empire in Las Vegas

As of March 17, all of his restaurants are closed, from Hearthstone to Bottillia's Red Rock Resort at Green Valley Ranch. And now he's reopening. Here's how he planned to do it, from new menus to hiring staff.

May 18

Coronavirus Liability Waivers Unlikely to Shield Restaurant Employers

Workers' compensation remains a common remedy in employee-employee cases, hospitality law experts say.

Some Restaurant Owners Want to Close. The Problem Is, It’s Not That Simple.

Facing mounting losses from the pandemic, restaurant owners are facing personal disaster.

May 15

CDC Releases Guidelines for Reopening Restaurant Dining Rooms and Bars

Security and surveillance protocols must be in place.

May 14

Some Restaurants are Tacking COVID-19 Surcharges onto Customer Bills

Restaurants are adding small fees to address supply chain and food costs as a result of the pandemic.

Will the Coronavirus make Luxury Napa Valley W ine Less Relevant?

Plus: Small wineries' plight amid the Covid-19 crisis, and more in this week's Esther newsletter.

IWSR analyzes impact of the 2008 financial crash on the beverage alcohol industry and assesses similar patterns with COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have a deeper and more long-lasting impact on the global beverage industry than the 2008 economic crash, with both on-premise and global travel retail severely affected.

May 13

VinePair Podcast: What Happens When Summer Drinking and Social Distancing Collide?

Every summer, a very important question arises: What's the drink of the summer? Hard seltzer was all the rage in 2019. But the summer of 2020 is looking a little different.

Mannequins Will Fill Empty Seats at This Michelin-Starred Restaurant

Celebrity chef Patrick O'Connell's socially exhausted reopening plans at the Inn in Little Washington are pretty outlandish, but everything else is.

A West Michigan Restaurant Is Adding a COVID-19 Fee to Takeout Orders

The $1 per meal fee is meant to offset rising food costs.

US Alcohol Sales Rise at Highest Rate Since Lockdown Peak

The rapid growth of retail alcohol sales shows no signs of slowing, even as some U. S. states begin to ease lock-down restrictions.

France Puts a Cork in Champagne Sales

The French Champagne trade association suspended early sales of the iconic sparkling wine on Wednesday to support prices and address a huge inventory overhang exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

May 12

Hospitality Will Have To Change in the Aftermath of COVID-19

Despite the breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, technology has yet to replace waiters in restaurants.

Six Questions Restaurant Workers Should Ask Their Employers Before Returning to Work

The restaurant where I used to work got me a PPP loan and I'm being told I should come back.

May 11

Where Restaurants Have Reopened Across the U.S.

Half of the country reopens amid coronavirus pandemic.

Here's what Happened when a Southern Illinois Restaurant Defied the Governor and Reopened Friday

Meanwhile, Chicago bars and restaurants continue to ventilate.

May 9

As South Korea Eases Limits, Virus Cluster Prompts Seoul to Close Bars

With no vaccine in sight, the country is urging people to return to normal life while also preparing for an inevitable new wave.

May 8

Some Restaurants Are Making Permanent Pivots to Adapt to a New Normal

These chefs and owners foresee a world where customers and staff will want to limit their time inside restaurants.

Where Restaurants Have Reopened Across the U.S.

Nearly half of the country reopens amid coronavirus pandemic.

On-Demand Food Delivery Apps are Letting Minors Order Alcohol, Regulators Say

California officials say COVID-19 is fueling underage drinking.

May 4

Covid-19 Conversations: VinePair’s Best Cocktail Bar of 2019, Mister Paradise, on Alcohol Delivery and the Future of Bars

In this COVID-19 Conversation, VinePair CEO Adam Teeter interviews Eric Kruvant and William Wyatt, co-owners of New York's Mr. Paradise, which VinePair named one of its "10 Best New Cocktail Bars of 2019."

Maine Brewpub Owner Defies Executive Order, Loses Licenses

As states struggle to reopen in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a brewery owner in Maine has chosen to defy Governor Janet Mills' reopening plan, released last week.

How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Changing Quality Management for Beverage Bottlers

Beverage bottlers, like manufacturers everywhere, have been working furiously to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether allowing some staff to work remotely or adjusting shifts to accommodate reduced workforces or sudden changes in product demand, bottlers are testing the limits of their operational flexibility and agility.

May 1

On-Premise Shutdowns Could Cost Beer Industry $8 Billion

The near-national shutdown of the on-premise channel could cost the beer industry $8 billion if it continues through June, Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association, said during a "State of the Industry" webinar hosted by NBWA and the Beer Institute (BI) last week.

US wine sales in stores up 14% in 5th week of coronavirus lockdown but tripled via e-commerce

According to the latest data from Nielsen, American consumers continue to buy adult beverages in stores and online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 Conversations: Michel Chapoutier on Covid-19’s Impact on French Wine and Restaurants

In this segment of "Covid-19 Conversations," Vine Pair CEO Adam Teeter speaks with Michel Chapoutier, president and winemaker at Chapoutier, an organic and biodynamic wine producer in Tain-l'Hermitage, France.

A $7 Million Fund for out-of-work Bartenders Could End Up Not Helping Most Applicants. Why?

For Bay Area bartenders, the world changed on March 15 when Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all bars in California to close. The announcement was followed shortly after by shelter-in-place orders in the Bay Area, job losses, and a host of other worries: How will bartenders pay their bills? What about rent? Or even eat?

April 29

Treasury Department to Audit Businesses that Received more than $2 Million from the Paycheck Protection Program

The goal is to collect on small business loans made to larger corporations.

Covid-19 Conversations: Gosling’s CEO Malcom Gosling on How Covid-19 Is Impacting the World of Rum

In this edition of Covid-19 Conversations, VinePair CEO Adam Teeter interviews Malcolm Gosling, president and CEO of Goslings International, the world-famous company behind Black Seal Rum and cocktail brand Dark 'N' Stormy.

Covid-19 Pandemic: a Major Impact on U.S. Wineries

WineAmerica's second winery survey provides data from March 15 to April 15.

April 28

A Beer Lover’s Nightmare: They’re Dumping Draft Brew

With bars and food halls closed, many craft brewers have too much aged beer on their hands. But some are finding new ways to package and sell it.

What Will On-Premise Look Like This Summer?

What will on-premise look like in the months after stay-at-home orders are eased? That's not an easy question to answer. At a simplistic level, there's policy, consumer behavior, economics, and epidemiology, not to mention the interactions between each of those variables.

April 27

Reflecting on the Approaching Reopening

All the food news you missed last week

Nielsen: Beer Category Dollar Sales Growth Trends Slowest of Last 6 Weeks

Beer category off-premise retail sales rose 12. 3% year-over-year to $856 million for the week ended April 18, as tracked by market research firm Nielsen.

Restaurant Re-Openings: What American Operators can Learn from China as we Enter the COVID-19 Recovery Stage

Face masks are mandatory and temperature checks are conducted at most restaurants across China.

Behind the Bar: Vida Taco Bar is Thriving With Cocktail Deliveries

Vida Taco Bar is a farm-to-taco concept with three locations in Annapolis, Baltimore and a residential neighborhood in Maryland called Severna Park, halfway between the two.

Seattle Caps Third-Party Delivery Fees at 15%; NYC Considers 10% Cap

New York City is set to consider limiting commission fees on Wednesday as industry advocates pressure delivery companies to reduce margin-eroding fees, and similar measures are being considered in Chicago and Los Angeles.

Looking to the Past to Prepare for the Future

As a c o-founder of the largest independent food company in Japan, I have spent the last 38 years to plan for the future. Now, I have been inspired by history.

Restaurants Get New Shot at Stimulus Loans as Funds Replenish With $310 Billion

Chain stores such as Ruth Chris Steak House, Sweet Green, and Shake Shack received millions of dollars, while many small independent companies were not able to get anything.

What It’s Like for Restaurants to Reopen

Hong Kong and Atlanta correspondents visit the Eater's Digest and talk about their resumption plans.

James Beard Foundation Will Announce 2020 Awards Finalists May 4

The Foundation plans to announce 2020 candidates during his lifetime, a few weeks after the first event was postponed for COVID-19.

April 24

Comparing Georgia and Tennessee's Plans to Reopen Restaurants

Governor Brian Ken of Tennessee and Georgia's Brian Ken will resume restaurants on Monday, April 27. Since each state has announced the guidelines, the full text is published from the website of each state.

Paycheck Protection Program to Receive $310 Billion; Brewers Association Asks for New Industry Classification for Brewpubs

Support for small and mediu m-sized enterprises increases. The following is the content.

Paycheck Protection Program to Receive $310 Billion; Brewers Association Asks for New Industry Classification for Brewpubs More aid money is on the way for small businesses. Here's everything we know.

Brewers Association (BA) has established a partnership with a non-profit funding organization Bottreshare to support Broars from all over the country and the state brewers guild in the state of the Pandemic COVID-19. I announced that it was.

April 23

For Restaurants, GoFundMe Proves a Not-Quick-Enough Fix

There are restaurants and staff on the boom due to unexpected deposits of crowdfunding platforms.

April 22

Best Strategies for Reopening Restaurants in the Coronavirus Era

Mandy Cedrack, a food safety expert in Ecolab's Ecolab category, has offered hygiene steps to be considered as restrictions.

Americans Buying More Alcohol During the Coronavirus Pandemic, but Craft Brewers are Struggling

The closed bars and tap rooms are depleting thousands of brewing companies, despite the increase in supermarkets.

Chicago Considers Capping Delivery App Fees for Restaurants at 5 Percent

The ordinance submitted on Wednesday will affect Grubhub and Doordash.

San Francisco Restaurants Grapple With Law Requiring All Customers to Wear Masks

Restaurants are obliged to drive maskless, but some restaurants say that this obligation is too much.

Survey Says: Restaurants Won’t Be Ready to Open With Rest of the Country

New data published by restaurant organizations and organizations offers a bright future in the hospitality industry.

April 21

The Lockdown Was Terrible for Restaurants. Can We Make ‘Reopening’ Any Better?

Without appropriate support, restaurants will struggle in a rolling rock or half capacity dining room.

Brewbound Frontlines: Founders of Popular Breweries Discuss Business Model Changes During COVID-19

The BrewBound's live virtual panel series returns on Thursday, April 23 (Eastern the United States). With the trillium blu e-swing, another half brewery, and the founders of the Weldworks Blue S.

Watch: Surly Brewing’s Omar Ansari on Making Tough Decisions During COVID-19 Crisis

Surely Blu e-swing founder Omar Ensari made this decision during the past month after the beer hole, pizza space, and event space were tilted in mi d-March. Combining these closures and concentration in closing sales, about 60 % of Surley's revenue evaporated overnight.

Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee set to ease business restrictions

As states lift ceremonial rules, restaurateurs are preparing to reopen dining rooms.

Danny Meyer Is Auctioning Off His Restaurants' Wine Collections to Raise Money for Workers

Starting today, wines at Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, Modern, Union Square Cafe, Maialino and Malta, are on special offer.

America's Craft Beer Boom may go Flat as Coronavirus Shutdown Slows Brewery Taps

For beer lovers, it may be a tearjerker over a beer. You can blame it on the crown.

Every Red Light Eventually Turns Green

When faced with a long closure and knowing it's time to reopen, it can be an emotional adventure. We understand the desire to open as soon as possible, but you want to do it right, in a way that doesn't cause further damage to your brand, revenue, staff and guests.

VinePair Podcast: Will Small Drinks Brands Survive the Covid-19 Crisis?

As the Covid-19 crisis and the associated closures, quarantines and stay-at-home orders drag on, consumption patterns and buying opportunities are shifting. These changes will create winners and losers in the beverage alcohol business.

Germany's Oktoberfest scrapped over virus in blow to beer industry

Bavaria canceled its iconic Oktoberfest on Tuesday for the first time since World War II, dealing another blow to Germany's beer industry, already battered by the pandemic crown.

April 20

Nielsen: Number of Independent and Longtail Craft Items Sold in Decline

According to market research firm Nielsen, in the first six weeks of the COVID-19 crisis, 1. 900 fewer beer products (beer/FMB/CIDER) – most of which were made by independent craft long-tail producers – were sold to off-premise retailers compared to the same period in 2019.

Update on Illinois restaurants: How are they doing?

Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia joins the show to share restaurant updates, new grocery delivery services, and the possibility of more funding for restaurants from the Cares Act.

National Restaurant Association: Restaurants need $240 billion bailout as job losses reach 8 million

The NRA presents its “Blueprint for Recovery” plan to “save the industry from disaster.”

Will Cash No Longer Be King? The Rise of Digital Payments

As bars and restaurants look to reopen, they must first deal with government regulations, such as when they can reopen and what restrictions will be in place. The other is to envision what the guest experience will be like in the future and establish operations that will make guests comfortable.

How Hospitality and Retail Businesses can Survive the Coronavirus Shutdown

Policymakers around the world are imposing unprecedented disruptions to public life to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, entire sectors of the economy have seen revenues drop to zero.

Promoting Your Hotel Brand in a Socially Distanced World

The virus epidemic that started in Wuhan and spread across the world is finally over, and worldwide travel will continue. But fears and new social norms, in what has been described as "profound coronary stress disorder (PCSD)," may remain for some time afterward. This major shift in behavior will force hospitality to adapt again to meet changing demands.

COVID-19 could permanently reshape the business of wine in Napa Valley

With tasting rooms closed, most Napa Valley wineries have had to make significant changes to the way they do business. These changes could reshape the industry for the better, experts say.

European Winemakers May Have to Turn a Billion Liters of Wine into Industrial Alcohol

The coronavirus has dealt a devastating blow to the already struggling EU wine market.

April 19

Shake Shack returning $10 million government loan meant for small businesses

With the Paycheck Protection Scheme already running out of money, the burger chain says other restaurateurs need loans more than they do.

April 18

Beer may lose its fizz as CO2 supplies go flat during pandemic

Dwindling carbon dioxide supplies from ethanol plants have raised concerns about shortages of beer, soda and carbonated water, which are essential for many Americans.

April 17

For Restaurants, Masks Could Be the New Normal

Even if not required by the government, many restaurant owners are making their employees cover their faces.

How Is the CARES Act Going for Restaurants? Not Great

The stimulus package is a "giant lump of coal" for independent restaurants, highlighting all the reasons why the hospitality industry needs its own bailout.

Colorado’s craft beer industry is sobered as brewers predict mass closures if social distancing continues

Beer makers have a tough road ahead in 2020 before they can claim the crown.

Can I Put You on Hold? — COVID-19 Means Breweries in Planning Left Waiting on Their Futures

The current economic downturn also poses a fundamental planning question for breweries: will they have the guts to even try to open?

April 16

White House coronavirus Task Force Outlines Phases for Reopening Restaurants, Bars

No timeline was given for "the opening of America," but restaurants will reopen first, followed by bars. President Trump said about 29 states are on the verge of reaching the threshold for reopening.

Covid-19 Conversations: Jackson Family Wines’ Maggie Curry on the Future of Drinking at Home

In this edition of "Covid-19 Colloquies," Vinpair CEO Adam Teeter interviews Maggie Curry, marketing director for family-owned Jackson Wine and Kendall Jackson Wine, about shifts in wine consumption behavior and wine sales.

How Bars, Restaurants, and Other Hospitality Businesses are Arguing that their Business Interruption Insurance Does Cover COVID-19 Related Shut-Downs and Their Insurance Companies Were Wrong to Deny Claims

Businesses affected by Covid-19 should be wary of lawsuits and arguments like these, as there is no certainty that a good denial of coverage is in place and that loss-based business interruption insurance does not owe coverage.

Lol the White House’s Economic Council for Restaurants Is Just a Bunch of Chains and Four Fine Dining Chefs

Thomas Keller, Wolfgang Puck, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud are the only independent owners.

US Wine Losses from COVID-19 Could Reach $5.94 Billion

According to a new analysis by wine expert John Moramarcho, CEO of BW166 and editor of the Gomberg-Frederickson Report, the loss of revenue due to COVID-19 for the more than 10, 000 wineries and more than 8, 000 wine grape growers in the United States could reach $5. 94 billion annually in 2020.

April 15

How One Chef Is Feeding LA’s Hospital Workers, 100 Enchiladas at a Time

The idea of ​​comfort food has become a cliché, but for frontline hospital workers, a well-prepared meal makes all the difference.

How to Keep Your Kitchen Safe for Cooking During the Pandemic

For decades, health officials have followed the "four steps of food safety": clean (wash hands, utensils, and surfaces thoroughly); cook (at a safe temperature); and refrigerate (chill or freeze leftovers within two hours). These rules still apply during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The New Abnormal: How the Restaurant Industry will be Changed by Coronavirus

Amid predictions about when and how things will open, experts paint a picture of a dramatically changing industry.

Trump Taps Nearly 2 Dozen Food Executives for ‘Economic Revival’ Group

White House creates food service industry committee to advise coronavirus recovery.

April 14

The Exhausting Business of Trying to Stay in Business

"When the doors of my Mexican dessert business closed, it became my full-time job to figure out how to reopen."

BA’s Bart Watson: COVID-19 ‘A Shock to the System’ for Craft Breweries

By most measures, small and independent craft brewers recorded volume growth in 2019. But the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced many brewers into "survival mode," overshadowed that growth.

Michigan Allows Bars and Restaurants to Sell Unused Alcohol Back to the State in Exchange for Cash

Liquor license holders have until 5 p. m. Friday, April 17 to submit applications for refunds.

April 13

Top Wholesale Players Adapt To A New Marketplace Shaped By Covid-19

As the Covid-19 crisis impacts beverage businesses at every level, major wholesalers in the U. S. market are adapting by bolstering off-premise operations and expanding state-of-state e-commerce initiatives across the country.

As Restaurants Shift to Takeout During the Pandemic, some Customers are Buying Special Wines

How about some Romanée-Conti with your fries?

Samuel Adams is Offering $1,000 Grants to Unemployed Restaurant and Bar Staffers

Plus, Union Square's hospitality team is auctioning off dinners and cooking classes to support employees.

April 12

Samuel Adams is Offering $1,000 Grants to Unemployed Restaurant and Bar Staffers

Samuel Adams has partnered with the Greg Hill Foundation to launch a restaurant fund that will provide $1, 000 to restaurant workers in 20 states, including California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Texas and Vermont.

April 11

How Can We Make Virtual Wine Tastings Less Sucky?

For the past few weeks, I've been pondering this new anomaly, which has included feasting on the smorgasbord of iconic wine events that have popped up all over the place.

April 10

DoorDash Cuts Commission Fees by 50% for Independent Restaurants

Restaurants with five or fewer outlets are not required to refund the reduced bill until May.

Covid-19 Conversations: CMO Stephanie Gallo on How the World’s Largest Family-Owned Winery Is Adapting and Innovating

In this segment of Covid-19 Conversations, Adam Teeter, CEO of VinePair, interviews Stephanie Gallo, Marketing Director at E. & amp; J. Gallo Winery, about how the family winery is rethinking how it produces and sells wine amid widespread disruptions to wine production and sales due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus’ Continued Impact On The Wine Industry

As a growing number of U. S. citizens are under quarantine, analysts continue to debate the actions the wine industry -- and restaurants -- should take to stay profitable.

Open or Closed, Think Local

Top tips to help you manage your workforce, marketing, and strategy during the coronavirus pandemic.

8 Mental Health Tips for Bartenders During Bar and Restaurant Closures

Mental health experts suggest concrete ways to deal with anxiety, guilt, and stress.

[Video] Developing Your Marketing Crisis Plan with Speaker Aleya Harris

Aria realizes that many of her clients feel stuck right now, and she explores how to ask the right questions to find a way forward.

April 9

Understanding the Psyche of Bar & Restaurant Guests Upon Reopening

Everything needs to be rethought: guest experience, operations, food and beverage, technology, and more.

Online Alcohol Sales Are Rising, But Will It Be A Long-Term Change?

Alcohol sales increased by 22% overall for the week ending March 28, 2020. While the growth rate at the end of March was not as high as it was at the end of the first two weeks of the month, Nielsen said sales were still far above normal for this time of year.

Understanding the Psyche of Bar & Restaurant Guests Upon Reopening

Many businesses are now focused on the immediate economic and emotional impacts of the pandemic shutdown. Others are starting to prepare new plans of attack for what the new normal will look like after stay-at-home mandates are eased or lifted. Guest experience, operations, food and beverage, technology, everything must be rethought.

Diageo North America Announces #TipsFromHome Social Pledge Movement To Rally Further Support For The Bar & Restaurant Community

TipsFromHome has raised an initial pledge of $500. 000 as a continuing financial aid program for those who serve us.

April 8

A Post-Crisis Top-3 Revenue Management Action Plan

14 experts give their opinions.

World Beer Cup Beer Lends a Hand to First Responders

With the cancellation of the World Beer Cup® competition and warehouses due to be filled with beer, the Brewers Association was left with a dilemma: what to do with the beer.

There May be Some Relief for the Hospitality Sector Amid Coronavirus

A relatively new company called Better. com is hiring new employees from 3WTC downtown, an army made up mostly of people laid off from New York restaurants and hotels.

Empty Hotels ‘keep the lights on’ by Converting into Coronavirus Quarantines, Emergency Housing for First Responders

Government officials across the U. S. are turning thousands of vacant hotel rooms into housing for coronavirus and emergency room patients.

Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri Give Big to Food Charities, Restaurants, and Service Worker Funds

Plus, Panera is turning to groceries to get more news at the start of the day.

‘Restaurants Cannot Cook Their Way Out of This Crisis’

Industry insiders explain the often unseen challenges restaurants face as they weather the coronavirus crisis.

April 7

Keeping Employees When Unemployment Pays More

Applications for hundreds of thousands of salaries protection programs (PPP) already submitted have been decided to be released last Friday, so the focus of the company is to be exempted from the loan. It will move on to the staff.

The F&W Pro Guide to Coronavirus: What Restaurants Should Know

A practical method to protect the safety of staff and customers while COVID-19 is popular.

Some Restaurant Relief Funds Are So Overwhelmed With Applications They’ve Stopped Taking New Ones

No n-profit organizations are struggling to meet unprecedented needs.

Where Restaurant Workers Can Get Financial Help During the Coronavirus Crisis

A rescue fund for industry employees whose dismissed, restructured, or reduced working hours has been reduced is organized by cities and states.

Bars and Restaurants get Creative with Drink Sales in the Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Everything is mixed, including wine clubs, carefully selected consulting, po p-ups, and cocktail kits.

How COVID-19 is Impacting Consumer Behavior in the Restaurant Industry

Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic (WHO) on March 11, data and insight focused on how the restaurant industry and trends have changed.

The Brewer's Association COVID-19 Resource Hub

We understand that concerns about COVID-19 (new colon virus) are the most important things for our members and brewing industries. The above is an advanced collection of resources to consider brewing business.

Some Restaurant Relief Funds Are So Overwhelmed With Applications They’ve Stopped Taking New Ones

No n-profit organizations are struggling to meet unprecedented needs.

Tom Colicchio on Where the Stimulus Falls Short for Restaurants

The chef visits Eater's Digest and talks about the Law.

April 6

This Small Southern Town Ran on Restaurants. Then Coronavirus Hit

In Kinston, North Carolina, hospitality is everything. As the public health crisis hit local companies, we contacted all the restaurants in the town and gathered stories of fear, hope, and surviving.

The National Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s coronavirus employee relief fund was so popular that it crashed almost immediately after applications opened

Applying for an employee rescue program for the educational foundation in partnership with Guy Fieri was crashed after midnight on April 2, but the application will soon resume.

The US is Home to Almost 500,000 Independent Restaurants. Here's Exactly What Their Owners are Saying They Will Need in Order to Survive The 'Restaurant Apocalypse.'

The 2. 2 trillion dollar stimulus bill, signed by President Trump on March 27, was known as an Act Cares ACT, including a $ 350 billion loan for SMEs to survive in the colonial crisis. However, IRC argues that independent restaurants need their own remedies to survive pandemic.

Closures, Takeout, and Relief Efforts: How Food Businesses Nationwide Are Handling Coronavirus

The restaurant industry has already been deeply influenced by the crown trends. Here are some of their stories that are updated regularly.

State’s Plan to Rebuild NYC Economy May Focus on Tourism, Restaurants

In addition, the new website introduces nearby restaurants that are operating for delivery and tak e-out.

Coronavirus is Going to Change Restaurants For Years

While some people dream of returning to restaurants and bars after the crown epidemic, some experts say pandemic will cause lon g-term changes to the industry.

April 5

It Was Gone Overnight

A struggle of a restaurant trying to get over a pandemic.

Open For Takeout: Part 1: A Restaurant’s Journey Through The COVID-19 Pandemic

How is it reflected in the restaurant owner? Next month, Forbes will pursue the trajectory of the XO restaurant struggling to overcome COVID-19 pandemic.

April 4

Restaurant and bars account for more than half of the US jobs lost in March

According to the US Ministry of Labor reported yesterday, a total of 701. 000 employment was lost in March. Although no industries were unrelated, it accounted for 60 % and 419. 000 employments with reduced restaurants and bars.

April 3

Small Business Relief Tracker: Funding, Grants And Resources For Business Owners Grappling With Coronavirus

We have listed government agencies, private companies, and no n-profit organizations that provide support so that managers can receive financial rescue.

Keep Track of How the Coronavirus Is Impacting Atlanta’s Food Scene

Articles and news about the impact of COVID-19 on the Atlanta restaurants and bars.

How To Make It As A Solo Founder, Especially During Difficult Times

Founding alone is difficult, especially in the most difficult era.

Restaurant workers could receive $500 grant for coronavirus relief

The Restaurant Employee Support Fund supports employees working in this industry during difficult times.

Cheesecake Factory says March same-store sales fell 46% in coronavirus impact

According to the company, the of f-premises models "sustainable" and the average annual sales per store are $ 3 million.

Trump Pushes Tax Break To Boost Restaurants, But Would It Actually Help?

President Trump is working on Congress to revive measures to reduce taxes and entertainment costs for customers and potential customers.

April 2

Coronavirus: Food delivery is 300 times more popular vs. a month ago, according to Yelp data

The economic crisis due to Coronovirus's trend has a dramatic impact on how people use money, and has rebuilt the current industrial situation by industry.

Paycheck Protection Loans—What Small Businesses Need To Know

Here are the basics that American small business owners should know.

April 1

How American Bartenders Are Supporting Each Other Right Now

The bartenders and other customer service businesses are reaching each other in as much as possible, despite their suffering.

Rent’s Due For Many IL Restaurant and Bar Owners on Wednesday

The State Sake Management Committee has reconfirmed his attitude toward taking home cocktails.

Despite COVID-19, Restaurants Like the Companion Forge Ahead With Planned Openings in Atlanta

Steinbeck's many years of chef Andy Gonzales hoped to open a new bar and restaurant in a companion in the northwestern Atlanta, which was unexpected.

How Coronavirus is Impacting the Craft Beer Industry

From the cancellation of the event to the closure of the cafeteria, the craft beer industry is affected by the epidemic of Coronavirus.

March 31

Food service workers: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you?

From line cocks to bartenders and cashiers at grocery store, EATER wants to hear how COVID-19 has affected your work and where you work.

Sales Growth Slowing at Third-Party Delivery Platforms

Delivery demand for food services is now in varying.

James Beard Foundation Offering 15K Grants For Small Restaurants

The James Beard Foundation has begun applying for a fund to rescue independent restaurants that are affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

March 30

How to Prepare Draft Systems for Cleaning and Temporary Closure

Beer representatives may have cleaned up and maintain a rough system for operators and managers who have a good relationship. But this is information that all owners, operators, managers and bartenders should know.

Twin Cities Restaurants Feed Hungry Kids as Minnesota Schools Close Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

A restaurant gives free meals to school-dependent children.

March 29

Zoom cooking classes and online tastings: How restaurants are fighting coronavirus

Bars, cafes and restaurants around the world are coming up with clever ways to survive as customers stay home.

March 28

Arizona Beer Distribution Company to Help State Restaurant, Bar Employees

Crescent Crown Distribution, the state's largest beer distributor, is now running a special program to support bar and restaurant workers. The company will donate 15 cents for every case of beer it sells over the next month.

March 27

What’s It Like to Work in Wine Right Now?

Sommeliers, retailers, winemakers and importers tell their stories of working life after Covid-19.

Best safety practices for delivery and takeout in the COVID-19 age

Ecolab managers offer advice on methods and protocols for off-premise food during the coronail cloth.

If the Stimulus Package Fails Independent Restaurants, It Fails America

Simply put, the deal is not good enough for small business owners and millions of workers.

Analysts Report on Macro Impacts of COVID-19 Across Food and Beverage Industry

In a webinar hosted by Rabobank yesterday, analysts from the multinational banking and financial services company outlined the macroeconomic impact of Covid-19 on the food and beverage industry.

Yelp, GoFundMe Make COVID-19 Fundraisers for Restaurants Without Their Permission

Blinding businesses that were already in a tough spot.

March 26

Everything to Know About How the $2 Trillion Stimulus Helps (and Fails) Restaurants

Hospitality workers in New York City get their full pay while they're not working, but restaurant loans come with strict strings attached.

With Their Restaurants Closed, Chefs Turn to Instagram Live to Inspire Home Cooks

How social media provides valuable information and a sense of community for employees furloughed from home.

March 25

What’s the Best Thing You Can Do After Letting Brewery Staff Go? Stay Connected

Staying connected with employees you've had to lay off between now and the "big hit" is crucial.

Atlanta Restaurants Now Serving As Neighborhood Markets and Food Pantries

Restaurants and counter shops selling everything from milk, bread and eggs to toilet paper, wine and beer.

Colorado Wants Craft Breweries To Capture The CO2 Their Brews Burp Out, And Make Some Cash From It

State says solutions big and small must be considered to meet lofty greenhouse gas reduction goals.

March 24

Four Bartenders Remember How They Coped with Crises Past

Even in these desperate times, the "spirit of hospitality" never fades.

The New Craft Beer Community

Craft beer is defined by change, but the industry has never seen anything like this.

Until the Government Orders a Rent Freeze, Here’s How Restaurant Owners Should Talk to Landlords About COVID-19

Attorney Jasmine Moi explains how to reach owners and why you need a lawyer now.

Keep Track of How the Coronavirus Is Impacting Atlanta’s Food Scene

Articles and news about the impact of COVID-19 on the Atlanta restaurants and bars.

March 23

Here are the current temporary restrictions imposed on bars and restaurants to stem the spread of coronavirus

Nation's Restaurant News rounds up the latest restrictions from official statements and reports.

Looking to Help Your Staff? These Nine Companies are Hiring

Try these suggestions as another option to pay your staff the wages they need while you wait for the coronavirus pandemic to pass.

DoorDash Launches #openfordelivery, Collaborates With Rival Third-Party Apps Like Grubhub and Uber Eats

The campaign is one of many rolled out to support the restaurant industry during the pandemic.

Chefs Edward Lee, Alon Shaya and Others Start Restaurant Workers Relief Program for Employees Impacted by Coronavirus

Chef Edward Lee launched a relief program to provide food industry employees with food, funds and supplies outside of work.

Restaurant Workers on How Their Lives Have Been Changed By The Coronavirus

Many servers, baristas, and bartenders have already been laid off. Now they are asking the government for help.

COVID-19 and Food Safety

The New Quran, a comprehensive guide to food safety.

'Can we last two weeks?': What it's like to be a Restaurant Worker During Coronavirus

Personal stories of five jobs taken away by the coronavirus pandemic.

Draft System Recommendations During Times of Shutdown

These are unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many breweries, bars, and restaurants to stop serving beer for a while.

What It’s Like to Work in a New York Restaurant Right Now

Pastry chef Jessica Quinn of Les Dora in New York's Flatiron District talks about her days in the midst of the crown crisis.

NYC restaurants stop offering takeout due to coronavirus crisis

New York's restaurant scene is fast becoming a graveyard.

March 22

Op-Ed: Why Restaurateurs Are Demanding—And Deserve—A Bailout

Denver chef Paul C. Riley is asking for government help now so that independent restaurants can be there for us later.

While Chain Restaurants Ask For Government Bail-Outs, Most Refuse To Bail Out Sick Hourly Employees

While restaurateurs across the country are begging lawmakers for financial relief and asking for help in complying with legal orders to temporarily close dining rooms to prevent the spread of crowns, only a handful of national chains are doing anything to help all hourly workers survive this pandemic, both physically and financially.

March 21

Coronavirus Has Changed the Way We See Restaurants and Bars

The pandemic has shown Americans that millions of service industry employees have economic power. But until this moment, have our patrons and lawmakers really seen us?

March 20

How This Cocktail Delivery Program Is Helping Bartenders

It's the fast-track business that's helping bartenders, small businesses, and drinkers.

A List of Resources for Coronavirus-Affected Restaurant Owners And Chefs

As Los Angeles restaurants continue to close or scale back services due to recommendations from the city, county, and state, these resources are available to restaurant owners.

Restaurants Pivot to Groceries and Meal Kits to Save Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

When dine-in is permitted, restaurants will create markets to cater to consumers, just like start-up farmers.

Yelp Adds 'Contact-Free' Delivery Option to Help Aid Restaurants During Coronavirus

The new feature will be available next week in partnership with Grubhub.

Virtual Happy Hour, Barbell Rentals, DIY Craft Kits: Colorado Businesses Share Their Coronavirus Survival Strategies

In tough times, like Covid-19 and government shutdowns, small business owners are getting creative.

Coronavirus Forces Restaurants to get Creative: How to get Takeout, Family Meals, Alcohol

In tough times, restaurants get creative, too.

March 19

NYC Is ‘Considering’ Sales Tax Payment Delay After Restaurant Outcry

The decision, which will likely be made after Thursday, will have a big impact on restaurants and bars that are currently in crisis, owners say.

Here Are The Coronavirus Restrictions in Southern California

Southern California is taking drastic measures, such as eliminating dine-in restaurants and closing gyms and movie theaters starting Monday.

What Happens to New Restaurants Trying to Open in the Middle of a Pandemic?

So much uncertainty has thrown Detroit's restaurants into a vacuum. Owners talk about the resulting fear and anxiety.

The Eat Index: OC: How Coronavirus is Impacting Restaurants, Bars, Breweries and Wineries

Independent restaurants in the Southern California were often low in profit margins, fearing that even temporary closing would be disastrous. Many restaurants were trying to respond by providing tak e-out menus, delivery of dishes, and arranging the audience.

Restaurants Adapt Amid Coronavirus Closures

Boulder County Restaurant managers began their business immediately after all restaurants and bars in the state were obliged to provide 30 days of food service.

March 18

Quieted Kitchens Turn From Feeding Customers to Making Meals for Food Shelf

Restaurants like Minnesota THE BACHELOR FARMER and ALMA offer cooking, space and technology.

D.C.’s Beer Hall-Turned-Relief Center Needs More Help From Chefs

The hook hole in the park view is now a pic k-up point for care packages and meals.

The Livelihoods of Food-Service Workers Are Completely Uncertain

No one knows if people working in the restaurant industry are still working, or are fired, and what will happen in the future.

March 17

What The Hell Are Bar And Restaurant Workers Supposed To Do For The Next Few Months?

"I'm not worried about this virus, I'm worried about everything else."

What It’s Like to Open a Restaurant in San Francisco During the Coronavirus Crisis

On March 11, Bay Area Rem Asil opened a new bakery store on a lively Mission Street in San Francisco, but in less than a week, the city was substantially closed. 。

IRA Policy on Illinois Selling Alcohol To-Go

New policies and procedures related to alcohol sales for delivery, pickup, and delivery.

Here are the Current Temporary Restrictions Imposed on Bars and Restaurants to Stem the Spread of Coronavirus

Nation's Restaurant News rounds up the latest restrictions from official statements and reports.

A Critic and a Restaurant Face the Pandemic over Pastries (6 feet Apart)

A Los Angeles cooking critic tells the challenges and hardship faced as the global trend continues to destroy Los Angeles's diet.

Chicago’s Food World Reacts to Coronavirus Challenges

Let's read in their words how the leaders of Chicago restaurants are dealing with new reality.

Alcohol Delivery Could Be a Salve for Ailing Chicago Restaurants

The state encourages restaurants to provide traditional beer and wine.

How an Extraordinary Secret Meeting of Chicago Chefs Grew into a Commanding Voice to Seek Help From the Governor

It started with a text message. The meeting, which began with a single text message on Sunday by 1:00 pm, has changed to a standing ovation in the Chefs Special.

Front of House, Top of Mind — What COVID-19 Means for the Beer Industry’s Frontline Staff

While other countries are responding to the COVID-19 epidemic with hydropower, the people who work in hospitality are already feeling the power.

How to Help Chicago Bar and Restaurant Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak

An execution log of the product, award, and donation opportunity to fill the gap between employees during the forced shutdown.

How Coronavirus Is Impacting LA’s Food World

Track COVID-19 how it will affect restaurants and events.

As Restaurants Go, So Goes Everything Else

Restaurants are closed all over the United States for pandemic measures. What are the remaining restaurants?

To Provide Its Neighborhood With Some Sense of Normalcy, a Small Restaurant Becomes a Grab-and-Go Market

Mi n-van Chef's "Porridge and puff" allows not only meals but also fresh flowers, facial scrubs and jams.

March 16

A Running List of the Chains Providing — and Not Providing — Paid Sick Leave

Here are some of the Coronavirus, from McDonald's to Starbucks to Popping.

How New York City’s Bars and Restaurants Are Pivoting to Alcohol Delivery

Amid all the anxiety surrounding the Covid-19 coronavirus, New Yorkers faced a dilemma this weekend: show solidarity with hospitality workers by continuing to dine in restaurants and bars, or follow the government's strict guidelines that call for social distancing?

Chefs, Restaurant Owners Come Together To Ask City, State — And You — For Help During Coronavirus Shutdown

Bars and restaurants in the Chicago area are urging the state to provide emergency unemployment benefits to all hourly and salaried workers, eliminate payroll taxes for business owners, and require rent and mortgage relief for workers.

Restaurant Owners Demand Help Amid COVID-19 Shutdown

Nearly 50 chefs and restaurateurs have taken to social media to urge the governor to provide immediate relief for workers bloated by a two-week dine-in ban.

COVID-19 & the Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A

The U. S. Department of Labor is answering questions about the current global pandemic. See above for more details.

How Should Restaurants Clean in Coronavirus Cases?

As more restaurants discover employees with suspicious coronary diagnoses, owners are polishing up their units and finding ways to ease customer anxiety.

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Health and government officials are working together to keep Americans safe, secure, and healthy. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

How Restaurants Are Radically Changing To Deal With Coronavirus

Restaurants are responding by doing what they can to mitigate a nation that will become increasingly isolated by deciding to close completely or limit their operations to retreat and surrender.

Some Breweries Switch to Delivery, To-Go Options As Others Close Doors

Many breweries in Colorado are closing their doors for public health or transitioning to new formats in hopes of staying in business.

COVID-19 Response Fund

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Feeding America is committed to helping communities and individuals facing hunger across America, wherever they are.

Coronavirus: Workers Affected by Economic Realities

According to official estimates, nearly 7, 000 family-owned businesses are facing zero turnover and are being forced to close.

March 15

Coronavirus Update: All Illinois Restaurants, Bars to Close for Inside Dining for 2 Weeks to Limit COVID-19 Spread, Governor Says

Starting at the close of business on Monday, March 16, through March 30, all bars and restaurants in Illinois will close indoor dining. Come-out and delivery are allowed. Details above.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Will Soon Order Citywide Lockdown of Bars and Dine-In Restaurants

Bars will also close today. If you live in Los Angeles, click here. 11 Things That Changed Today Around Covid-19 Though their doors are closed, local restaurants are also rallying together to quickly fulfill delivery and pickup orders and serve their colleagues and communities.

Colorado Restaurants Step Up In the Face of COVID-19

10 proposals that bars and restaurants should protect during this difficult time.

How Bars and Restaurants Can Survive the COVID-19 Crisis

Bartenders in the Detroit area have to rely on side jobs as a source of income due to the new colonavirus. Here are what they do to earn living expenses.

Detroit Bartenders Get Creative With Side Gigs During Coronavirus Slowdown

Despite the CDC's recommendation, residents in the Tampa Bay area are still going out. What is next?

Coronavirus Experts Encourage Distance. Is it Happening in Tampa Bay?

Occupations have decreased, larg e-scale rally has been canceled, and tourists are decreasing. The author, Sheryl Kimes, has delved into his research to get hints to deal with the new Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Survival Tips For Hotels

Not compulsory, California Governor Gavin Newsum has urged the bar and winery to temporarily close the spread of COVID-19.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Says All Bars and Wineries Should Close to Fight Spread Of Coronavirus

Hygiene specialists are encouraged to wash their hands after handling money, but is that enough? Some bars and restaurants are not risky because they have not introduced cash policy in exchange for payment apps such as credit card / debit card or venmo.

March 13

Restaurants Are Encouraging Cashless Pay in Attempt to Limit Exchange of Germs

On Saturday, the Grab Hub promised to postpone some of the fees charged to the "Independent" restaurant. This applies to restaurants in the United States.

Grubhub Announces It Will Delay Collecting Fees as Restaurants Deal With COVID-19

A comprehensive handling letter provided by the US Restaurant Association for Coronovirus (COVID-19). Frequently asked questions (FAQ), practical information, and other materials are posted.

March 12

Coronavirus Information and Resources From the National Restaurant Association

The Ministry of Labor has announced a new guidance that outlines the flexibility of managing the unemployment insurance (UI) program to support Americans affected by the COVID-19 epidemic.

U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities During COVID-19 Outbreak

The game is not over for these restaurants. I just created a new rule.

Cancellations, Sick Leave, and Takeout: How Food Businesses Nationwide Are Handling Coronavirus

Miami's restaurants, like many restaurants throughout the United States, have upgraded their safety procedures by providing their finger disinfectants to customers, closed their orders, and cleaning them from corner to corner. The list of restaurants that implemented safety measures as a countermeasure against corona virus is as follows.

How Miami Restaurants and Bars Are Preparing for Coronavirus

In the global pandemic, bars and restaurants are starting to review their seats, including the communal cafeteria.

Coronavirus Prompts Some Restaurants to Rethink Communal Tables

Coronovirus trends are attracting attention to 55 % of workers working in the unpaid illness leave industry. Many companies have reviewed the sick leave system and provided to all over time employees.

March 11

Restaurants Rethink Paid Sick-Leave Policies as Coronavirus Outbreak Spreads

Concerns about economic deceleration are growing. According to data, customers are rapidly tilting to eat out and avoiding entering restaurants. Delivery is also increasing.

Restaurant Stocks Plunge Amid Growing Fears of Coronavirus Sales Problem

Five hints to consider when communicating with investors in a turbulent market.

COVID-19: Tips for Communicating with Investors in a Turbulent Market

Those engaged in the service industry can significantly reduce the risk of colonavirus infection by following these hints.

March 4

A Guide for Waiters and Restaurants Navigating Coronavirus

The industry executives expect the consumption to return to the same level at the end of 2020 and gradually improve, but the restaurants and wine industries must continue to deal with the effects of coronavirus. Here's how you deal with it.

March 3

How Will the New Coronavirus Impact the Restaurant and Wine Industries?