Bringing the dining experience to the sidewalk

Restaurants and bars expand into the streets

Restaurants, bars and cafés are using outdoor seating and sidewalks to comply with reopening requirements and promote physical distancing. Read more from City Labs about how city streets are starting to look a little different as some venues are adopting a Parisian sidewalk café model while others are utilizing public spaces.

Dixie Beer to be renamed

In a recent statement, Dixie Beer owner Gayle Benson announced that the historic New Orleans beer brand will soon be renamed. Benson said that in light of the “critical conversations about racism and systemic social issues” taking place in the country, “we find it necessary to reflect on the role our brewery can play in making our home more united, strong, and resilient for future generations.” The company will seek input from community stakeholders to choose a new name for the brewery to best represent their community.

Cumberland Farms drops beer and wine ballot question

In Massachusetts, convenience store giant Cumberland Farms was leading the ballot initiative campaign to allow more stores to sell beer and wine. However, they have announced that they will drop the effort due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on the retail sector.

George Rufus O’Connor has given more than beer to Arkansas

George O’Connor likes to say, “I like beer, it’s my favorite beverage besides water.” His Little Rock, Ark.-based company, O’Connor Distributing, represents the products of more than 60 brewers and is a third-generation beer company. Beyond the beer business, George and his family have always been there to support their community. Read more about his story.

From reopening to reclosing

Orders to close bars in several U.S. cities have come after spikes in COVID-19 cases. Bar owners across Texas, Florida and other parts of the country have entered a second shutdown. Owners say they don't know what it will look like this time around – or whether they'll be able to survive it.

TODAY'S NEWS

Restaurants and bars expand into the streets

Dixie Beer to be renamed

Cumberland Farms drops beer and wine ballot question

George Rufus O’Connor has given more than beer to Arkansas

From reopening to reclosing

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