Bartending

Twenty Year NYC Taxi Veteran Launches Ride-Hailing Platform Myle

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Built for New Yorkers by a New Yorker, Myle is designed to give the city a better alternative without surge pricing or hidden fees.

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  • Built for New Yorkers by a New Yorker, Myle is designed to give the city a better alternative without surge pricing or hidden fees.
  • With on-demand or pre-scheduled rides, Myle makes it easy to get picked up anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
  • Myle Technologies was founded in 2020 by Aleksey Medvedovskiy, a twenty year veteran of the New York Taxi industry.
  • With a vision to create a ride-hailing service for New Yorkers by New Yorkers, he launched Myle Ride in February 2020.

Fewer Liquor Stores May Lead to Less Homicide

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

The third would close outlets licensed as bars or taverns that were really operating as liquor stores.

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  • The third would close outlets licensed as bars or taverns that were really operating as liquor stores.
  • Closing liquor stores in residential areas would eliminate 22 homicides annually, saving $27.5 million.
  • But closing sham bars/taverns operating as liquor stores would reduce homicides by only 1 yearly, saving $1.2 million.
  • Therefore, they concluded, the best option would be to close the 80 liquor stores in residential zones.

Angostura Signs ‘Jillionaire’ to Judge Global Cocktail Challenge

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge Finals takes place on February 22 in Trinidad & Tobago, ahead of the greatest show on earth, Trinidad & Tobago Carnival.

Key Points: 
  • The Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge Finals takes place on February 22 in Trinidad & Tobago, ahead of the greatest show on earth, Trinidad & Tobago Carnival.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200212005699/en/
    The House of Angostura has announced that world-renowned Trinidadian-born DJ, music producer and entrepreneur Christopher Jillionaire Leacock will add some star quality to the judging panel, and the celebration, at this years Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge.
  • Jillionaire shares why hes proud to join the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge judging panel: I am a proud supporter of Trinidadian culture and have a personal interest in cocktail culture and one of our islands biggest exporter - Angostura.
  • The winning bartender will receive the coveted title of Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge (AGCC) Champion, a cash prize of US$10,000 and a two-year contract as the Angostura Global Brand Ambassador for ANGOSTURA aromatic bitters, ANGOSTURA orange bitters, Angostura Rums and Amaro di ANGOSTURA, as well as the opportunity to revisit Angosturas home in Trinidad & Tobago to serve as a judge at the next edition of the competition.

Ark Restaurants Announces Conference Call

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) will hold a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended December 28, 2019 on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) will hold a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended December 28, 2019 on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The dial-in numbers to participate in the conference call are:
    The Company will also broadcast its conference call over the Internet.
  • A replay of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the call, and will be available for 72 hours.
  • The dial-in telephone numbers for the replay are:
    Ark Restaurants owns and operates 20 restaurants and bars, 17 fast food concepts and catering operations primarily in New York City, Florida, Washington, D.C, Las Vegas, NV and the gulf coast of Alabama.

Restaurants Canada applauds ANBL for creating liquor rebate program for bars and restaurants

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Friday, January 24, 2020

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada welcomes todays announcement from Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) unveiling a new rebate program to be offered to bar and restaurant licensees purchasing beverage alcohol for their establishments.

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  • FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada welcomes todays announcement from Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) unveiling a new rebate program to be offered to bar and restaurant licensees purchasing beverage alcohol for their establishments.
  • Bars and restaurants make up a sizeable share of the ANBL customer base and this new program will go a long way to strengthen their ability to contribute to the provinces tourism and hospitality industry, said Luc Erjavec, Restaurants Canada Vice President Atlantic Canada.
  • Every two years, Restaurants Canada releases its Raise the Bar report on liquor policies impacting foodservice and hospitality businesses across the country.
  • Restaurants Canada has been working closely with ANBL to bring about this critical policy change and looks forward to continuing to improve conditions for the provinces licensed bars and restaurants.

Manhattan Luxury Prices Fall to 2013 Levels as Sellers Face Reality

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Even as price levels fell in the fourth quarter, luxury inventory expanded 12.2% over the previous year, with 4,354 homes for sale above the $3.816M threshold.

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  • Even as price levels fell in the fourth quarter, luxury inventory expanded 12.2% over the previous year, with 4,354 homes for sale above the $3.816M threshold.
  • "With so much new construction saturating the Manhattan real estate market, we were bound to see prices start to sink at record paces," says StreetEasy Economist Nancy Wu .
  • See below for additional sales and rental market trends across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
  • Home prices fell 3.7% the slowest pace of 2019 to $1,086,217, according to the StreetEasy Manhattan Price Indexii.

Holst-Designed Pullman Wine Bar & Merchant Now Open in Portland Concept Combines Retail, Bar, and Private Dining

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pullman Wine Bar & Merchant by David Machado Restaurants brings a new concept to Portland's Lloyd District.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Pullman Wine Bar & Merchant by David Machado Restaurants brings a new concept to Portland's Lloyd District.
  • To accommodate a range of functionsretail shop, tasting bar serving small plates and wine by the glass, private dining room, and prep kitchenthe design reclaims further square footage from the hotel parking garage.
  • Locally manufactured custom tables, an intimate bar, and the private dining room welcome a range of groups of locals and visitors.
  • Pullman's novel concept and thoughtful design have combined to create a new attraction in the burgeoning Convention Center neighborhood.

Battle Bars Names Alex Witt Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

RIVIERA BEACH, Fl., Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battle Bars, LLC, a veteran-owned business that has pioneered the creation of premium-ingredient protein bars with exceptional taste and texture, today announced the appointment of Alex Witt to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • RIVIERA BEACH, Fl., Dec. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battle Bars, LLC, a veteran-owned business that has pioneered the creation of premium-ingredient protein bars with exceptional taste and texture, today announced the appointment of Alex Witt to the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Battle Bars was founded with the mission of creating protein bars with exceptional taste and texture, and leveraging the success of the product to support veterans and their families, said Battle Bars co-founder, chief operating officer, and United States Army veteran Ian Sparks.
  • Battle Bars, LLC is a veteran-owned business whose mission is to produce premium-ingredient protein bars comprised of hand-crafted, natural ingredients with an incredible taste and texture.
  • Battle Bars help fuel your fight while building muscle and maintaining energy, ensuring optimal performance during even the biggest challenges.

Ark Restaurants Announces Conference Call

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) will hold a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter ended September 28, 2019 on Tuesday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) will hold a conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter ended September 28, 2019 on Tuesday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The dial-in numbers to participate in the conference call are:
    The Company will also broadcast its conference call over the Internet.
  • A replay of the broadcast will be available within one hour of the call, and will be available for 72 hours.
  • The dial-in telephone numbers for the replay are:
    Ark Restaurants owns and operates 20 restaurants and bars, 17 fast food concepts and catering operations primarily in New York City, Florida, Washington, D.C, Las Vegas, NV and the gulf coast of Alabama.

DRY Soda Company Announces Strategic Investment in Sans Bar

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

DRY Soda Company , creator of beautifully-flavored, lightly-sweet non-alcoholic beverages, today announced a strategic investment and partnership with Sans Bar , the first sober bar in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • DRY Soda Company , creator of beautifully-flavored, lightly-sweet non-alcoholic beverages, today announced a strategic investment and partnership with Sans Bar , the first sober bar in Austin, Texas.
  • As one of Sans Bars first early supporters, DRYs investment will not only help further the infrastructure and growth of Sans Bar in Austin but nationally through operational and marketing support.
  • We are honored to partner more closely with Sans Bar to help bring our collective mission to life.
  • He quickly realized that Sans Bar spoke to a greater societal need for social spaces that were not centered around drinking.