Food And Drink

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%
Aug 26, 2021

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for last quarter to 6.6%

The U.S. economy grew at a 6.6% annual rate last quarter, slightly faster than previously estimated, the government said Thursday in a report that pointed to a sustained consumer-led rebound from the pandemic recession


San Francisco businesses start checking proof of vaccination
Aug 20, 2021

San Francisco businesses start checking proof of vaccination

San Francisco became the first major city in the nation to require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 on Friday for people dining inside restaurants, working out in gyms or attending indoor concerts


Vaccine checks beginning at San Francisco eateries, bars
Aug 20, 2021

Vaccine checks beginning at San Francisco eateries, bars

San Francisco became the first major city in the nation to require proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 on Friday for people dining inside restaurants, working out in gyms or attending indoor concerts


No shot, no service: NYC businesses begin screening patrons
Aug 17, 2021

No shot, no service: NYC businesses begin screening patrons

New COVID-19 measures in New York City are putting restaurant servers, bartenders and ticket agents on the frontline of enforcing vaccination rules


Aug 17, 2021

NYC begins requiring proof of vaccination at eateries, gyms

New York City is asking restaurants, gyms, museums and many other indoor venues to have patrons show proof of vaccination against COVID-19


Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant
Aug 14, 2021

Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant

Retired Florida coach Steve Spurrier has opened a restaurant in Gainesville


'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally
Jul 31, 2021

'Vote them out': Willie Nelson headlines Texas protest rally

Hundreds of people packed the steps of the Texas Capitol at a protest rally to make the end of a four-day march in support of voting rights


Jul 25, 2021

Hemingway Days


Help wanted: Labor crisis shocks California restaurants
Jun 22, 2021

Help wanted: Labor crisis shocks California restaurants

California restaurants that managed to survive the pandemic are facing a new crisis: finding workers