December 7, 2020 TikTok user learns she has coronavirus during failed Starbucks taste test, video shows This might be the most unexpected result of a taste test.
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.
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.
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.
December 5, 2020 California restaurateur vows to continue outdoor service, defying Newsom A California chef who reformatted his restaurant to serve customers outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic is vowing to remain open despite new restrictions issued by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
December 4, 2020 Restaurant workers see spike in harassment during pandemic: report On Wednesday, One Fair Wage released a study on the impact that the coronavirus has had on service workers, which found that there has been an increase in sexual harassment during the pandemic.
December 4, 2020 Chicago-area hotel that hosted wedding with 150 guests could face fines, officials say The Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel hosted a wedding on Wednesday with about 150 guests.
December 3, 2020 Texas restaurant pays server $2,000 tip after customer allegedly left fraudulent payment A restaurant in Texas has endured a wild set of twists and turns after its waitress was tipped $2,000.
December 3, 2020 LA offering restaurant workers $800 stipend during coronavirus pandemic Food service workers struggling financially in Los Angeles will be able to apply for a one-time $800 stipend, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday.
