Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board officials advocated modernization changes today as it faces the threat of privatization by Gov. Tom Corbett and others to privatize the system. The changes were discussed today at a state Senate appropriations hearing. The proposed changes include: –Increasing Sunday store closing hours from noon until (currently 5pm) 7 or 8 pm […]
Just how alert are you from the tricksters, fraudsters, scammers, and gangsters that are out to drain your winery, wine or hospitality business profits? These predators prey on the fact that while you’re out planting grapes, stocking the tasting room, meeting with new vendors, or maybe seeking counsel with me, you’ll be to busy to […]
A legislative bill by state Rep. John Payne, R-Dauphin was unanimously approved by the state’s House Liquor Control Committee and now moves to the full House for consideration. The bill would allow the restaurant and hospitality industry in Pennsylvania to have longer “happy hours”. The bill is aimed at giving restaurants and bars greater flexibility […]
It appears New Jersey wineries are actively working with state legislators to enact legislation that may soon open the doors for wine shipping by both in and out of state wineries. The direct shipping bill SB766 which passed the state Senate in 2010 is expected to be fast tracked along with companion bill AB1702. For […]
One of the real joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to extend a heartfelt thanks to all Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries, wine and hospitality businesses for your continued business throughout the year. On behalf of the firm we’d like to wish each of you best wishes for peace and joy this holiday […]
This week the Pennsylvania Supreme Court potentially opened the door for beer sales at supermarkets and big retailers. The seven justices found in a unanimous decision that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board properly granted licenses to Wegmans Food Market Inc. to sell beer at eating areas in its supermarkets. For more information read The Philadelphia […]
Federal regulators are preparing to ban the drink Four Loko and other manufacturers of similar alcoholic energy drinks following numerous deaths of young people who are drinking the fruity flavored caffeinated alcohol energy drink. Many state governments are moving to limit the sale of these products or to ban them outright. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control […]
Pennsylvania’s neighbors in the Garden State of New Jersey continue to emerge as east coast regional wine producers with its recent American Viticulture Area approved by the US Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax and Trade Bureau. The South East geographic portion of the state has been designated The Outer Coastal Plain AVA. This […]
Have you suffered adverse consequences in your Pennsylvania restaurant, winery or hospitality business this year by being far too trusting? Did you rely on mutual trust by conducting your business strictly on the basis of a handshake? Perhaps you found yourself in the middle of an ugly verbal confrontations of “he said, she said “ […]
Running a successful restaurant or hospitality business can be extremely grueling. It takes more than just your passion to succeed. You have to be well prepared to avoid making painful mistakes along the way. Because at the end of the day, diners vote with their forks. And…you want them to vote for you. To do […]
