Half of NYC restaurants, bars may close for good due to COVID-19: audit
A new report reveals that as many as half of NYC bars and restaurants face permanent closure within the next six months.
Restaurant industry leader: Coronavirus aid urgently needed to battle 'fight of our lives'
The restaurant industry “needs Congress to pass the Heroes Act,” Katie Button, the executive chef and CEO of Katie Button Restaurants, told FOX Business on Thursday.
Anheuser-Busch closes on Craft Brew Alliance purchase
The deal brings popular craft and regional beer brands like Kona Brewing Co., Widmer Brothers Brewing and Redhook under Anheuser-Busch.
Olive Garden’s parent Darden accused of discrimination over tipping policies
Nonprofit One Fair Wage has filed an EEOC complaint against Darden Restaurants, Inc., over its sub-minimum wage for tipped employees.
New York City restaurants restart indoor dining with fingers crossed
New York City restaurants have been officially cleared to resume indoor dining as of Wednesday, with capacity limited to 25% of normal.
British PM Boris Johnson says US tariffs on scotch should be removed
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said that U.S. tariffs on Scottish malt whiskey should be removed, declaring “we will fight it every step of the way.”
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants
As temperatures start to slide across the country, restaurants will have to coax patrons to come back inside, and it’s anyone’s guess how many actually will.
Napa Valley wineries face fury of latest California wildfire as 2020 damages mount
A fast-moving wildfire that's spurred massive evacuations in California's Napa Valley has charred several wineries, adding more hardship to an industry that's already suffering from a challenging wine grape harvest.
Sam's Club selling '12 Days of Wine' calendar ahead of Christmas season
Forget the partridge in a pear tree, Sam’s Club just released a much more practical gift for celebrating “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Pabst Blue Ribbon adds Hard Cold Brew to its boozy coffee line
Maybe not the best idea for breakfast, though.
Coca-Cola to enter US alcoholic drinks market with Molson Coors tie-up
Coca-Cola is teaming up with beer giant Molson Coors to offer its first ever alcoholic drink in the country.
North Dakota farmers harvest 1,000 acres of neighbor's crops after man suffers heart attack
In both farming and friendship, you reap what you sow.
Walmart expands partnership with plant-based Beyond Meat
Walmart is strengthening its retail partnership with Beyond Meat as retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods and more ramp up plant-based meat offerings.
California wildfire burns through Napa Valley wineries, resorts as Glass Fire rages
An explosive wildfire that's raging in areas north of San Francisco has damaged iconic landmarks in the famed Napa Valley region, including wineries and parts of a luxury resort.
McDonald’s customer raises $27G for employee who paid for her meal after she forgot wallet
A teenage McDonald’s employee from Ohio is being celebrated for the random act of kindness he bestowed on a customer.
Maryland restaurants brace for polystyrene ban to begin Thursday
A fiscal impact study conducted in 2017, before the ban was officially passed, estimated that the minimum financial impact for Maryland could be roughly $41 million dollars, with affected businesses, organizations and consumers in the state estimated to spend an additional $34.9 million annually to replace the restricted products.
IHOP introduces 'IHOPPY HOUR,' $5 meal deals in bid to attract customers during evening hours
IHOP is offering a new incentive for customers who might be on the fence about “pancaking together” again.
Alcohol sales improve with coronavirus restrictions easing at bars, restaurants: Diageo
Spirits giant Diageo, owner of Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, expects sales to improve through the end of the year as coronavirus restrictions ease.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
DoorDash accused of mislabeling non-partner restaurants as too far, closed: lawsuit
St. Louis-based restaurant Lona’s Lil Eats filed a lawsuit against DoorDash this week, saying the delivery company has been incorrectly listing non-partner restaurants as “too far away.”



















