Bar News & Reviews

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.

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.