Wine tasting rooms can account for the majority of a small winery’s retail sales. Offering unique wine oriented products will …
Category: Retail Liquor License
CASE STUDY – Not in my Neighborhood!
A restaurateur invested $1.5 Million dollars to buy and renovate a mixed use property in a trendy and wealthy historic …
CASE STUDY – Lack of Off-Street Parking
A client wanted to open a tavern in a section of the city where available off-street parking was limited. The …
Preparing a 500 Foot Hearing Statement
You just received a notice that you have to attend a 500 foot hearing. What is a 500 foot hearing …
Do Cider Bottle Labels Need New York Bottle Deposit Notices?
The alcoholic beverage laws and bottle redemption laws do not expressly mention cider. Without a crystal ball and a law …
Pioneering Distillery-Pubs Popping Up Across the US
With the rise of microdistilleries, it was only a matter time until we saw on-site eateries featuring the unique flavors …
Is it a New Liquor Authority?
It is hardly a secret that the New York Liquor authority is so backlogged it takes months to process a …
New York State Liquor Authority Takes Steps to Reduce Delays and Backlogs
Over the past year, the Licensing Board of the State Liquor Authority has taken steps to reduce the backlog in …
Non-Citizens Who Can Apply for a New York Liquor License
A treaty between the United States and another country that deals with trade and/or travel is not necessarily a reciprocal …
Government Shutdown Delays Licensing
One step forward, two steps back: State efforts to reduce licensing backlogs are meaningless to New York alcohol manufacturers with …