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Tag: liquor license
Do you have to be a US citizen to get a liquor license?
People who can hold a liquor license in New York State must be either a US citizen, have legal permanent …
Establishments that do not require a liquor license
The New York State Liquor Authority regulates establishments that want to make, sell and/or store alcohol for consumption on- or …
The Flavors of Rochester
The Democrat & Chronicle has a wonderful website called Flavors of Rochester (www.flavorsofrochester.com). The website provides valuable, useful and interesting …
Buying a restaurant in New York
If you are looking to purchase a restaurant in New York, you have two options: (1) buy the sellers’ ownership …
Reality shows offer helpful hints for your bar or restaurant
Spike TV has a show called “Bar Rescue” (Time Warner Channel 27) and Food Network has a show with celebrity …
BYOB alternative: Bottle Club License
One of our clients has a business that is not primarily food and beverage oriented, nor is it a traditional …
Personal use of alcohol purchased by a licensed premises
In my liquor license practice, rarely does a client not ask about using the alcohol stock for personal use. The …
Using Groupon with a liquor license
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that provides discounts on goods and services in local markets. If a certain number of …
Municipal notification changes
In recent months, the SLA has made significant changes to the municipal notification requirements. The notification is the 30-day notice …