Ah, the classic piggyback maneuver, that situation where you and your friends are hanging out on the couch, the beer is getting low, and you all wait ...
How the SLA loosely defines “help”
For some, applying for a New York State liquor license can be one of the most stressful and frustrating parts of opening a business. Like so many gove...
Successful arguments of hardship for a zoning variance
Many restaurant owners find themselves needing to apply to the Town or City for a variance from a zoning law or code provision. For example, a local z...
Opting for legally licensed recorded music in your establishment
ASCAP and BMI employ investigators to roam the country identifying new restaurants, bars, clubs or other establishments where music is used but the es...
Trade secrets and trade dress investments can payoff
Magnolia Bakery opened its first store in Greenwich Village, New York over 15 years ago. It is known for its cupcakes. The bakery believes its cupcake...
Glass shape affects alcohol consumption
In an article called “Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcohol Beverages” (PLOS ONE, August 17, 2012), Angela Attwood et.al.published t...
The skinny on skinny drinks
In this diet-crazed culture, “skinny drinks” have gained a lot of popularity. Whether it’s a trendy SkinnyGirl® Cocktail or replacing a traditi...
Wine cork alternatives: yay or nay?
Corks are the traditional closure for wine, especially for red wines in need of aging. Wine afficionados expect to see high-grade natural cork when th...
Meet Bartendro, the Robot Bartender
Punch your favorite drink into the iPad interface and Bartendro will mix it up for you. Microcontroller-based liquid dispensing is possible with the R...
SLA undercover ops an inspiring idea for employers
Like so many things in life, the excuse “But I had no idea this was happening!” doesn’t hold water with the SLA when you are talking about emplo...