Month: April 2020

Enjoy Rainbow Lodge At Home Two Ways With Virtual Wine Tastings And Special Menus

POSTED: April 27, 2020 AT 9:49 am   /   Food Finds, Sponsored

Sponsored Right now, Rainbow Lodge has two fun and delicious ways to bring its elegant wild game fare and exceptional service to your home. The dining room may be closed, but Executive Chef Mark Schmidt and Beverage Director Marc Borel are here to provide the same quality experiences you expect.  The popular monthly wine tastings […]

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New SBA Guidance Encourages Restaurant Chains to Return PPP Loans

POSTED: April 23, 2020 AT 4:13 pm   /   Breaking News, News, To The Trade

After a week of public outrage over millions in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds going to publicly traded restaurant chains, the Small Business Administration (SBA) added new guidance to its FAQ about the program. Item 31 states: Borrowers must make this certification in good faith, taking into account their current business activity and their ability […]

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The Houston Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer

POSTED: April 22, 2020 AT 8:52 am   /   Bars, Distilleries

Neutral alcohols — especially isopropyl and ethyl — have become highly desirable substances during the coronavirus pandemic. This compound, which is found in hand sanitizers, surface cleaners and many other products, helps neutralize the virus that causes COVID-19, helping slow its spread. As concerns about the virus grew, our nation’s shelves began to run dry […]

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Shake Shack is Returning Its $10 Million Paycheck Protection Loan. Will It Help?

POSTED: April 20, 2020 AT 3:14 pm   /   News

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds initially intended to help small businesses with less than 500 employees survive the COVID-19 crisis dried up as of last Thursday. However, few independent restaurant owners benefited from the loan program. This situation has put a negative spotlight on large chains that received millions in PPP funds, including New […]

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