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Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026
On July 1, 2026, Illinois will permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery, a measure born from pandemic necessity.

North Carolina allows takeout cocktail sales outside ABC stores
Starting July 2024, North Carolina customers can now leave a restaurant with a premixed cocktail in hand.

Shrimpbasket's fish and shrimp combos reviewed
A single 'Seafood Basket' at Shrimpbasket, brimming with five different seafood items including oysters and flounder, commands a price of $29.

7 Unforgettable Lunch Spots in Murray, UT: Here’s Why BASTA. Pasteria is #1 for 2026
Digital ordering and delivery have exploded, creating a modern lunch dilemma: high-quality meals versus speed. In Murray, Utah, BASTA. Pasteria emerges as a top contender, promising a "new way to pasta" by blending old-world quality with new-world speed.

Top 5 Reasons Cocktails Are Disappearing From Menus
At 'The Gilded Spoon,' a high-end New York City restaurant, the 15-item cocktail menu was slashed to just five signature drinks.

FDA Rules Let Restaurants Estimate Alcohol Calories on Menus
Restaurants can now estimate calorie ranges for wine, beer, and spirits on menus, a seemingly health-conscious move poised to surprisingly boost check averages.

Gen Z Daycap Trend Creates New On-Premise Cocktail Opportunity
Recent data shows Gen Z adults are increasingly shifting alcohol consumption to earlier, daytime occasions, known as the 'daycap trend.' This presents a significant new opportunity for on-premise venues and beverage brands.