May 10, 2021
From left to right: Mia Van de Water, MS (photo courtesy of Mia Van de Water), Alisha Blackwell-Calvert (photo courtesy of Alisha Blackwell-Calvert), and Bobby Stuckey, MS (photo by Mike Thurk).
As recently as January, the outlook for restaurants seemed bleak. While this impacted all restaurant jobs, it was particularly dismal for the sommelier a position that is not universal across restaurants and is often considered expendable when operators are forced to reduce labor costs.
Yet as summer approaches, the situation is far more optimistic. Restaurants have reopened in every state, and in many major markets, new sommelier job openings are posted daily.
Wine, Spirits and Restaurant Industries Step Up for Autism, Black History Month and More
Passing Time winery raises funds for Dan Marino Foundation, Barefoot pledges $50,000 in grants for Black women entrepreneurs, Jameson gives $200,000 to Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Passing Time s Dan Marino and Damon Huard work on their handoff technique. (Courtesy of Passing Time) By Feb 25, 2021
We love a feel-good wine story. And thankfully, the generous members of the wine, spirits and food industries are more than happy to provide them on a regular basis. The charity beat is alive and well!
Ex-NFL QBs Dan Marino, Damon Huard Host Passing Time Wines Virtual Tasting to Benefit Marino Foundation