A NYC ban on CBD snacks and drinks is about to take effect

Retailers that sell consumable goods infused with CBD, an ingredient in marijuana that doesn’t get you high, but which is said to relieve pain and anxiety — are poised to yank them from their shelves as a ban from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is slated to go into effect July 1.

Avocado Prices Keep Rising, Surging 7% on Wednesday

Prices of the dark-green fatty fruit, featured on nearly half of U.S. menus and used in everything from toast to tacos and salads, are expected to continue rising until Mexican farmers begin harvesting later this summer.

13 Reasons Why Instagram Stories Should Be Part of Your Strategy

Although the filters and effects can feel more like a novelty than anything else, there are great benefits to using these features strategically. To help you get your mind around why you need them, read these 13 reasons why Instagram Stories need to be part of your strategy.

79% of diners interested in personalized menu recommendations, report finds

A report by PSFK shows that a vast majority of consumers (78%) want multiple ways to order their food, with 35% of them preferring to do so via a mobile app. Seventy-nine percent of diners are interested or very interested in receiving personalized menu recommendations based on past orders, per the report.
 
Free Seminar 7/16 | Learn How to Protect Your Business from Cybercrime

Cyber-attacks are a reality in today’s age of technology, but that doesn’t mean you have to become a victim when it affects your business. Join us for this free breakfast meeting to learn proactive steps you can take to protect your business, the best practices for responding to a breach, and more.


Contact Your Congressional Representatives Now - Tell Them to Keep the Tip Credit!

It is expected that over the next couple of weeks, Congress will vote on legislation that would eliminate the tip credit for all workers. The NYS Restaurant Association has fought hard for years to keep this important economic tool here in New York, and now we need to make sure Congress does not undo all of our hard work. 

It’s vital that we let our Congressional Representatives know that if they go forward in eliminating the tip credit it would have a devastating impact on restaurants here in New York. They need to know that throughout the six hearings here in New York, tipped workers turned out in force to let the Department of Labor know that this is a bad idea. 

To find your Representative and their contact information please enter your zip code here .