Sample Catering Agreement

A licensed Catering Establishment (having a New York on-premises retail license to serve alcoholic beverages) that wishes to have another food preparer provide the food must have the service agreement in writing. Below is a sample agreement that could be used.  Sample...

“Cheers”- an alcohol intake monitoring ice cube

There is a new way to way to monitor intoxication: an ice cube called “Cheers.” The ice cube changes color according to how much alcohol you’ve consumed and alerts friends when you’ve consumed too much. The LED inside the cube will light up in green,...

“Cheers!”- Ice cubes that monitor alcohol intake

Almost everyone has their version of a how-much-did-I-drink-last-night story. You get caught up celebrating with friends or talking for hours over a glass – turned bottle – turned two or three bottles – of wine. You either recall all the embarrassing details that...

Tips for start-ups: due diligence with investors or lendors

Start-ups seeking debt or equity financing will endure a due diligence process conducted by lenders and investors. Failure of the entire management team to be prepared and to have the same vision and supporting documents can stop a deal from moving forward. Having a...

Entrée Salads are the 2013 Restaurant Trend

The National Restaurant Association did its annual survey of its members on “What’s Hot in 2013.” 32% percent say that entree salads are trending in 2013 with the hottest trends involving locally sourced ingredients. However, restaurant chefs are not...