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That would represent a major shift for the hospitality industry and their patrons, opening up access to a business tactic allowed in most other states but prohibited here since 1984.

Scholars has ordered hundreds of plastic cups with lids to give their customers options at the bar.

In recent weeks, an alarming number of people have been sharing stories on social media claiming they were roofied. “What has happened over time is the term ‘roofie,’ or ‘I’ve been “roofied,”‘ is a term used to designate a class of intoxicants we call date rape drugs,” said Dr. Matthew Mostofi, the associate chief of emergency medicine at Tufts...

Two women are coming forward about the night their drinks were drugged in Boston.

Derek Z hits the town and checks out two local hotspots: The Nash Bar & Stage, if you’re feeling a little bit country, and 1928 Beacon Hill for more of a speakeasy vibe.

Rhode Island’s largest city is considered one of the great food destinations of New England, and those in the know head to a tiny area off the beaten path that has everything from Asian fare to seafood to craft beer and ice cream

Reopening bars and restaurants around Boston are cheering for a deep playoff run from the Bruins to make back some lost revenue.

Reopening bars and restaurants around Boston are cheering for a deep playoff run from the Bruins to make back some lost revenue.

As Massachusetts reopens, will bars and restaurants be able to rebound quickly?

More than a year into the COVID-19 restrictions that have reshaped much of public life, Massachusetts now has a target date for when its business and capacity limits are set to be lifted: Aug. 1, 2021. That date could come earlier depending on key public health metrics around vaccination, hospitalizations and case counts, Gov. Charlie Baker said.

State officials are cracking down on violators of COVID safety rules this St. Patrick’s Day in Massachusetts — particularly for bars and restaurants in Boston. Officials with the Massachusetts Health Department and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission are on high alert for individual people and places that are breaking the rules. In addition to keeping the standard six feet of…

State officials are cracking down on COVID safety rules for St. Patrick’s Day this year.

State officials are cracking down on COVID safety rules for St. Patrick’s Day this year.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday that the state will relax coronavirus restrictions on restaurants starting Monday, increasing the number of people allowed per table from six to 10 and allowing establishments to use bar seating for food service.

Vermont is easing restrictions on schools effective Saturday, which includes permitting inter-scholastic competitions starting this weekend. “We wanted to give our student athletes an extra weekend for what has already been a shortened season,” Vermont Education Secretary Dan French said Tuesday. “This is particularly important for our students participating in activities that have short seasons to begin with.” Through a…

Rhode Island is stepping up enforcement of rules for out-of-state travelers and ordering bars to close earlier due to an increase in new cases of the coronavirus, according to Gov. Gina Raimondo. Eleven percent of new cases stem from out-of-state travel, she said at a Wednesday news conference. Beginning Sunday, anyone coming from one of the 33 states on Rhode…

Ten restaurants and bars in Rhode Island have been issued COVID-19 related compliance orders, according to the state Department of Health. In inspections of the businesses, staff and patrons were allegedly observed not wearing masks, not practicing social distancing, and establishments were not screening patrons for symptoms of COVID-19, health officials said Wednesday. In addition, some establishments were not meeting…

Reaction is pouring in now that Massachusetts is officially allowing bars and restaurants to sell cocktails with takeout food orders. While business owners are thrilled, they say they need a lot more relief to survive.   Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill into law on Monday. It allows any restaurant or a bar with a liquor license to sell…