Soda In Vogue
Given recent developments in New York City, we here at Sip & Savor think it’s safe to say that our industry is not very popular in the eyes of Mayor Bloomberg and his Board of Health. However, for...
View ArticleReflecting on 2012
The year 2012 is coming to a close, and many of us are reflecting on the past year and contemplating what 2013 will bring. For New York City restaurants, sports venues and movie theaters, they have the...
View ArticleIt’s Time Politicians Take “NO” For an Answer
A new nationwide poll was released last week that assesses the public’s perception of obesity, its relation to health issues and the role of government in addressing the problem. Two findings jump off...
View ArticleHow The Soda Ban Will Impact New York
As the deadline for implementation of the soda ban in New York City approaches, we’re seeing more and more stories about the economic impact that this discriminatory policy will have on New York...
View ArticleNew Poll: Opposition to Soda Ban Remains Strong
In about a week and a half, the soda ban in New York City is scheduled to be implemented. A new poll we came across today shows that opposition to a New York style soda ban remains strong. In a public...
View ArticleNew York Soda Ban Ruled “Invalid” By Court
The headline at the Wall Street Journal website yesterday afternoon says it all: Judge Halts New York City Soda Ban. In an announcement late yesterday afternoon, New York Supreme Court Judge Milton...
View ArticleCommon Sense at University of Miami
A judge in New York already passed sentence on Mayor Bloomberg’s attempt to ban the sale of soft drinks larger than 16 ounces, and now students are passing their own sentence on the failed idea. An...
View ArticleHey New York – Your Beverage Is Still Your Choice!
In case you missed it, the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division unanimously declared the soda ban an overreach of executive power earlier today. This is an affirmation of Justice Milton...
View ArticleDepriving Americans Of The Right To Make Their Own Decisions
Earlier this year, Davis, Calif., made news when its 5-member city council passed a law making it illegal for restaurants to offer a soft drink with any children’s meal. This type of ridiculous measure...
View ArticleWe Need Facts To Improve Public Health
Is it a good idea for government to issue health warnings without all the facts? New York City thinks so, say some health experts. The New York City Board of Health is requiring restaurants to place...
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