News Briefs for February 9, 2015
•E&J Gallo is launching a new liqueur, Viniq, into national distribution. A blend of premium vodka, Moscato and natural fruit flavor, Viniq was initially tested in seven markets beginning in May...
View ArticleTaco Bell To Add Alcohol In New Chicago Unit
A soon-to-open Taco Bell restaurant in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood will offer a full beverage alcohol menu, the first location of the popular Mexican chain to do so in the United States. The new...
View ArticleWine Spectator: Eight Restaurants Earn New Grand Awards in 2015
Based on a strong showing of contenders, Wine Spectator’s 2015 Restaurant Awards program has promoted eight restaurants to Grand Award status, the highest recognition for a restaurant wine list. That’s...
View ArticleDiageo Invests In Restaurant App Reserve
Diageo has made a venture capital investment in restaurant reservation startup Reserve. According to Reserve CEO Greg Hong, the partnership will help foster future growth, as well as provide the...
View ArticleWine Spectator: U.S. Restaurants Start Reopening
After months of shutdowns from the coronavirus crisis, restaurants are starting to reopen their dining rooms in certain regions across the United States. Thirty-three states now allow restaurant dining...
View ArticleWine Spectator: U.S. Chefs Vow To Reopen Restaurants While Supporting Change
Just as restaurants across the nation had begun to cautiously reopen, protests and unrest have added new uncertainty. Even in areas where protests have been peaceful, many restaurants have temporarily...
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