BY KATE KRADER TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
May 6, 2021
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Traditionally, the place to find moms on Mother’s Day was at a restaurant table. In years past, the second Sunday in May was the busiest all year for dining establishments, and the two days of the holiday weekend represented their No. 1 and No. 2 most profitable days.
This year, like last year, will be different. Even as dining rooms reopen around the country, most people won’t celebrate the holiday as they once did, for reasons that range from safety concerns to capacity restrictions to our growing attachment to Zoom events. (Just kidding on that last one.)
Photo by Stacy Preston Photography, courtesy of Uncle Nearest
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s time to add some new bottles to your bar cart. Or wherever you stash your booze. As a part of the fight to increase equity among Black-owned businesses and brands, it’s important to be intentional about buying Black. A common obstacle that many Black owners of spirits and wines face however is having their products accessible in physical and online stores.
Ashlee Tuck, cocktail enthusiast and founder of Will Drink For Travel curates information on Black businesses, including restaurants and spirits and has an expansive, growing list of Black-owned spirits. “As a part of my lifestyle, it s just important to support Black businesses across the board. And, since I love cocktails and spirits, it was just a natural fit for me.”
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