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Hospitality & Tourism

  • Ralph's bar tops Genesee sales in Massachusetts

    Sam Bonacci July 27, 2016

    Ralph's Rock Diner has shot past every other bar in the state when it comes to sales of Genesee beer, moving 22,704 cans in six months.

    Sam Bonacci July 27, 2016
  • Baker backs off Airbnb tax

    State House News Service July 26, 2016

    Gov. Charlie Baker has backed off his stance on taxing short-term rentals.

    State House News Service July 26, 2016
  • Baker backs taxing Airbnb

    State House News Service July 22, 2016

    A Senate proposal imposing hotel taxes on private homes and rooms for rent, such as those booked through the online portal Airbnb, gained the support of Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday.

    State House News Service July 22, 2016
  • Regulating Airbnb down to earth in Worcester

    Sam Bonacci July 18, 2016

    The Worcester City Council has charged City Manager Edward Augustus and his team at City Hall with the unenviable task of establishing local regulations around the services provided by San Francisco technology firm Airbnb.

    Sam Bonacci July 18, 2016
  • Expanded Fix Burger Bar opening next week

    Sam Bonacci July 15, 2016

    Niche Hospitality will open its new location for The Fix Burger Bar in the former Northworks Bar & Grille location next week, the company announced Friday.

    Sam Bonacci July 15, 2016
  • Niche Hospitality recognized for wine selection

    Sam Bonacci July 12, 2016

    Two of Niche Hospitality's restaurants have been recognized by Wine Spectator for their wine programs in the publication's 2016 Restaurant Awards.

    Sam Bonacci July 12, 2016
  • AG steps in on Nashoba winery dispute

    State House News Service June 29, 2016

    Attorney General Maura Healey took steps Tuesday to ensure that Nashoba Valley Winery can continue operating as it has for the past 16 years without needing to try to speed a legislative fix through the House and Senate in the closing weeks of

    State House News Service June 29, 2016
  • Marlborough welcomes 160-room hotel

    Sam Bonacci June 29, 2016

    The ceremonial ribbon cutting for a 160-room hotel with meeting space and banquet room will be held today in Marlborough.

    Sam Bonacci June 29, 2016
  • Antonio's Pizza expands to Worcester with $3M restaurant

    Sam Bonacci June 27, 2016

    Antonio's Pizza by the Slice has officially opened its $3 million, 180-seat restaurant in Worcester as the area chain continues to expand.

    Sam Bonacci June 27, 2016
  • Downtown Worcester gets new cafe

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016

    The Café at deadhorse hill has launched in downtown Worcester, giving those working and visiting the north Main Street section of the city another option for coffee and pastries.

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016
  • Worcester's EcoTarium raising $9.1M for new exhibits; infrastructure

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016

    Worcester's EcoTarium has initiated the public phase of a $9.1 million fundraising campaign aimed at adding two new major exhibits and improving the location's infrastructure.

    Sam Bonacci June 21, 2016
  • Is happy hour returning to Massachusetts?

    State House News Service June 16, 2016

    An amendment to the municipal modernization bill in the House would bring happy hour back to the state of Massachusetts.

    State House News Service June 16, 2016
  • Lawmakers working out details of final transgender legislation

    State House News Service June 2, 2016

    After a bipartisan vote in the House Wednesday, legislative leaders need only to agree on the particulars of slightly varied transgender access bills before shipping a final version to a newly receptive governor.

    State House News Service June 2, 2016
  • Worcester restaurant cited $11K for wage and hour violations

    Sam Bonacci June 2, 2016

    Worcester's Shangri-La and its owner have been cited more than $11,000 for failure to comply with state wage and hour laws, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Thursday.

    Sam Bonacci June 2, 2016
  • Lock 50 opens in Worcester's Canal District

    Sam Bonacci May 26, 2016

    Worcester's restaurant scene continues to expand, with Lock 50 Restaurant and Café opening in the city's Canal District over the weekend.

    Sam Bonacci May 26, 2016
  • $18M Worcester Canal District project breaking ground

    May 20, 2016

    The groundbreaking for the $18 million hockey rink facility will take place today, for the new two-rink facility scheduled to open in the Canal District in August of 2017.

    May 20, 2016

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