Food Ordering Apps on the Rise

YELP bought EAT 24, a food ordering website app that is a competitor to GrubHub. With fast casual as the strongest restaurant segment, these apps are positioned to soon become a primary way customers order for fast casual eateries. Early adopters will reach new...

Wild flavors appearing on menus

Food & Wine reports about surprising new ingredient trends inspiring chefs around the country: the newest vegetable is Fried Brussels Sprouts Leaves and the latest fruit is Green Strawberries. Organ meat is making a comeback, in particular liver and lamb heart....

WHAT YOU CAN SELL AT A NEW YORK FARM BREWERY

What you sell to drink at the brewery • sell your beer and cider or beer/cider from any other licensed farm brewery • if the brewery (only – not a separate business) operates a restaurant, hotel, catering establishment, or other food and drinking establishment in or...

The Importance of Maintaining Good Corporate Records

There are many situations when a business will need to prove its books and records are in proper order.  These include government agency audits, inspections and investigations; financing transactions such as loan, grants and investors; and corporate due diligence...

Convicted Felon and The Hospitality Industry

Formerly, a convicted felon could not be employed in a New York State Liquor Authority licensed premise with first obtaining a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities.  Obtaining that Certificate was often a difficult, expensive and time intensive task.  The New York...