The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association is a statewide association based in Harrisburg, representing small business taverns and licensed restaurants in the Commonwealth.
The Association reorganized in 2019. @TavernPA Nonprofit Organization
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Philadelphia Inquirer: How is enforcement of Philly’s mask mandate going? The city can’t say.
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https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-mask-mandate-vaccine-rules-enforcement-20210827.html
Philadelphia has received at least 102 complaints since the latest mask mandate took effect this month, but city officials aren't tracking inspections or violations.
BREAKING NEWS ... Members, we'll have an "On the fly" Alert out today with news coming out of both Philadelphia and the PLCB. Please be sure to check your email soon.
BREAKING NEWS ... Members, we'll have an "On the fly" Alert out today with news coming out of both Philadelphia and the PLCB. Please be sure to check your email soon.
From our magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media ... PaTaverns Tip: Are you ready for Fall? https://pataverns.com/readyfall/
From our magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media ... PaTaverns Tip: Are you ready for Fall? https://pataverns.com/readyfall/
We're happy to announce that at yesterday's Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association Board of Directors Meeting Richard McKool of Knuckleheads Saloon in Jerome was voted onto the Board of Directors to represent Western Pennsylvania. Knuckleheads is a long-time Member of Organized Taverns through the PLBTA, first joining in 2008.
Congrats Dick, and we look forward to working with you as part of Organized Taverns fighting for the rights of small business taverns and licensed restaurants at the state capitol.
We're happy to announce that at yesterday's Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association Board of Directors Meeting Richard McKool of Knuckleheads Saloon in Jerome was voted onto the Board of Directors to represent Western Pennsylvania. Knuckleheads is a long-time Member of Organized Taverns through the PLBTA, first joining in 2008.
Congrats Dick, and we look forward to working with you as part of Organized Taverns fighting for the rights of small business taverns and licensed restaurants at the state capitol.
Thank you to these 39 establishments who showed their support of Organized Taverns by joining our Association for the first time or renewing their Membership between June 9 and July 9. All are published in our monthly magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media. If you're not a Member and own a bar, tavern, or licensed restaurant, you can support your industry and your establishment by joining today for about $1 per day. https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Thank you to these 39 establishments who showed their support of Organized Taverns by joining our Association for the first time or renewing their Membership between June 9 and July 9. All are published in our monthly magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media. If you're not a Member and own a bar, tavern, or licensed restaurant, you can support your industry and your establishment by joining today for about $1 per day. https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
The August edition of our magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media -- has been published and is now in the hands of Members. There's 70 pages of relevant industry news ranging from violations/penalties/citations to the future of wine & spirits sales reps. If you're not a Member and own a tavern, bar, or licensed restaurant, you're missing out ... and should be a part of Organized Taverns fighting for industry rights at the state capitol. Joining is as easy as using your credit card on our website https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
The August edition of our magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media -- has been published and is now in the hands of Members. There's 70 pages of relevant industry news ranging from violations/penalties/citations to the future of wine & spirits sales reps. If you're not a Member and own a tavern, bar, or licensed restaurant, you're missing out ... and should be a part of Organized Taverns fighting for industry rights at the state capitol. Joining is as easy as using your credit card on our website https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Members ... we just issued an "On the Fly" Alert with breaking news that will impact your business. Please check your email box for this important news coming out of Harrisburg.
Members ... we just issued an "On the Fly" Alert with breaking news that will impact your business. Please check your email box for this important news coming out of Harrisburg.
Congrats to our Members who made the top 5 list for best chicken wings in the WGAL TV viewing area ... 1. Kickin' Kadilaks Bar & Grill in York Haven, York County; 2. Old Trail Tavern in Liverpool, Perry County; and 4. Goofy's Eatery & Spirits in Spring Grove, York County.
WGAL TV: Central Pennsylvania's top 5 places to get chicken wing https://www.wgal.com/article/central-pennsylvania-top-5-places-to-get-chicken-wings/37114846#
We asked our Facebook fans to vote for their favorite place to get chicken wings in the Susquehanna Valley.
PennLive: Pa. court upholds order closing restaurant for violating Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 mask mandate
https://www.pennlive.com/coronavirus/2021/07/pa-court-upholds-order-closing-restaurant-for-violating-gov-wolfs-covid-19-mask-mandate.html
The restaurant's owners questioned the constitutionally of Wolf's action and the effectiveness of face masks in curbing the spread of the virus.
York Dispatch: York County restaurants 'reinvent the wheel' to deal with supply chain, staffing troubles
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2021/07/18/york-county-restaurants-reinvent-wheel-deal-supply-chain-staffing-troubles/7978185002/
“I think the biggest thing in terms of us and the industry and independent restaurants is that it's not a one day, one weekend type of thing. We need people in the door every day, every week."
Beer Trivia: Can you name the top 5 beer-producing countries? Hint ... Canada is not one of them. We'll post the answer on July 20.
Beer Trivia: Can you name the top 5 beer-producing countries? Hint ... Canada is not one of them. We'll post the answer on July 20.
Our Summer 2021 New Member Drive is on! And, already we're seeing increased interest in new memberships. If you own a tavern, bar, pub or licensed restaurant, now is the perfect time to join and be a part of Organized Taverns. Support your industry at the state capitol while helping your business in your hometown for about $1 per day. https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Our Summer 2021 New Member Drive is on! And, already we're seeing increased interest in new memberships. If you own a tavern, bar, pub or licensed restaurant, now is the perfect time to join and be a part of Organized Taverns. Support your industry at the state capitol while helping your business in your hometown for about $1 per day. https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Taverns Tip: Are you liable for an off-duty employee's conduct? https://pataverns.com/offdutyliability/
Taverns Tip: Are you liable for an off-duty employee's conduct? https://pataverns.com/offdutyliability/
Beer Trivia ... Did you know that beer was not invented? Instead it was accidentally discovered once the gathering of wild grains became common after the last ice age ... yes, last ice age around 10,000 BCE. The discovery happened in what is known as the Fertile Crescent, which today runs from Egypt to the southeast corner of Turkey and down the border between Iraq and Iran. (Source: A History of the World in 6 Glasses)
Beer Trivia ... Did you know that beer was not invented? Instead it was accidentally discovered once the gathering of wild grains became common after the last ice age ... yes, last ice age around 10,000 BCE. The discovery happened in what is known as the Fertile Crescent, which today runs from Egypt to the southeast corner of Turkey and down the border between Iraq and Iran. (Source: A History of the World in 6 Glasses)
Happy July 4th. Please celebrate safely as we honor our country's independence.
Happy July 4th. Please celebrate safely as we honor our country's independence.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Cocktails to-go helped Pa. businesses stay afloat. Now they’re in for an even slower recovery
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https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/cocktails-to-go-helped-pa-businesses-stay-afloat-now-theyre-in-for-an-even-slower-recovery/
Anticipating a busy summer for takeout boozy drinks, Thomas Tell — a Lackawanna County bar owner — stocked up on sealable containers and drink carriers.
Here's another reason why our Members tell us they join ... Our monthly magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media. The July 2021 edition is now off the presses and being delivered to Members. Packed with 78 pages of relevant industry news, this will help keep you "in-the-know." Be sure to check out the story on page 8 titled "Are you liable for an off-duty employee's conduct?" Thank you to our exclusive preferred liquor liability insurer Illinois Casualty Company for writing the article. If you're not a Member, you're missing out. Be a part of organized taverns fighting for the business rights of owners and good times for patrons. Join today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Here's another reason why our Members tell us they join ... Our monthly magazine -- Pennsylvania Beverage Media. The July 2021 edition is now off the presses and being delivered to Members. Packed with 78 pages of relevant industry news, this will help keep you "in-the-know." Be sure to check out the story on page 8 titled "Are you liable for an off-duty employee's conduct?" Thank you to our exclusive preferred liquor liability insurer Illinois Casualty Company for writing the article. If you're not a Member, you're missing out. Be a part of organized taverns fighting for the business rights of owners and good times for patrons. Join today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Thank you to these 40 establishments that supported Organized Taverns recently by renewing memberships or joining for the first time! Establishments like this are working to make the industry stronger while building a better customer experience. All are listed in this month's Pennsylvania Beverage Media -- our official monthly magazine. If you're not a Member, you should consider helping your industry and your business by joining today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Thank you to these 40 establishments that supported Organized Taverns recently by renewing memberships or joining for the first time! Establishments like this are working to make the industry stronger while building a better customer experience. All are listed in this month's Pennsylvania Beverage Media -- our official monthly magazine. If you're not a Member, you should consider helping your industry and your business by joining today https://pataverns.com/annual-membership-v2/
Cut off: Cocktails to-go saga stalls in Senate
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https://www.cityandstatepa.com/content/cut-cocktails-go-saga-stalls-senate
It might be time to pour one out for cocktails-to-go sticking around this summer. The bill to allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails-to-go stalled in the state Senate last week after the House agreed to pass a stripped down version of a bill that dropped broader liquor privatization efforts.
PennLive on inaction in Pennsylvania Senate tonight regarding cocktails to-go ... "Some restaurants owners had chided the Democratic governor for his COVID-19 restrictions and their impact on the industry. But Friday, Senate Republicans were getting criticism."
Selling cocktails-to-go is a no-go for restaurants and bars, as lawmakers put it on hold until fall https://www.pennlive.com/news/2021/06/selling-cocktails-to-go-is-a-no-go-for-restaurants-and-bars-as-lawmakers-put-it-on-hold-until-fall.html
Restaurants and bars desperately hoped lawmakers would come up with a fix. But it got tangled up with a liquor privatization push.
Philadelphia Inquirer: To-go cocktails legislation appears dead in Pennsylvania Senate — at least for the summer
https://www.inquirer.com/food/drink/pennsylvania-to-go-cocktails-legislation-stalled-20210625.html
The bill also would have allowed extended outside serving areas, which have filled sidewalks in Philadelphia with diners and drinkers.
Meadville Tribune: House revives bill allowing bars to sell cocktails-to-go
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https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/house-revives-bill-allowing-bars-to-sell-cocktails-to-go/article_3e714686-d548-11eb-9c2e-4bedac6e9cbd.html
The state House on Thursday evening approved legislation that would extend a cocktails-to-go provision for restaurants and bars while removing language included by the Senate that would have legalized the
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Fight over to-go cocktails spills back into Pa. Senate
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https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/fight-over-to-go-cocktails-spills-back-into-pa-senate/
In the span of two hours Thursday afternoon, the Pennsylvania House stripped out language approving the private sale of canned cocktails from a bill permanently legalizing to-go mixed drinks, before approving it 170-31. The proposal now returns to the Senate, which cracked open a three-way political...
Philadelphia Inquirer: There’s renewed hope for Pa.’s cocktails to-go legislation
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https://www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania-cocktails-to-go-legislation-20210624.html
The state House approved a revised bill that's likely to meet Gov. Tom Wolf's approval. The bill heads back to the Senate Friday.
STATEMENT: PaTaverns applauds PaHouse fixing mixed drinks-to-go bill and (again) passing it; Urges PaSenate to pass HB 1154 as passed in House
https://pataverns.com/sstatement-pataverns-applauds-pahouse-fixing-mixed-drinks-to-go-bill-and-again-passing-it/
STATEMENT: PaTaverns applauds PaHouse fixing mixed drinks-to-go bill and (again) passing it; Urges PaSenate to pass HB 1154 as passed in House
https://pataverns.com/sstatement-pataverns-applauds-pahouse-fixing-mixed-drinks-to-go-bill-and-again-passing-it/
Members ... there is breaking news coming out of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this evening. While we released an "On the fly ..." Alert earlier today with more information on the PLCB actions yesterday, we will be putting out a second email shortly this evening to keep you in the loop.
Members ... there is breaking news coming out of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this evening. While we released an "On the fly ..." Alert earlier today with more information on the PLCB actions yesterday, we will be putting out a second email shortly this evening to keep you in the loop.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine: What’s Really in Your Canned Cocktail?
"While many are enjoyable, canned cocktails don’t always taste quite like drinks made at bars or at home. In fact, some taste markedly different."
https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/17/canned-cocktails-alcoholic-drink/
Canned cocktails are increasingly popular. Discover common sweeteners, flavorings and other ingredients used in premixed alcoholic drinks.
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The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association is a statewide association based in Harrisburg, representing and lobbying for small business taverns and licensed restaurants in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Association formed in 1941, reorganized in 2019, and today advocates for best practices and rights within the industry as well as best experiences for patrons. We are the leading trade association exclusively serving small business taverns and licensed restaurants in Pennsylvania. Our legislative representation for our Members at the State Capitol is second to none. We strive to promote regulations, rules, and laws that help our Members. From corner bars, delis and neighborhood taverns to five-star restaurants and resorts, our industry supports more than 150,000 Pennsylvanian jobs, and remains an established, important part of our communities. To become a member, visit www.pataverns.com. Follow us on Twitter @TavernPA
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