Thousands of Arizona restaurants on brink of closing due to pandemic

Despite options to expand outdoor dining, Valley restaurants are still not maintaining the business they once had before the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic

New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.

Sherman Oaks restaurant owner shares video of outdoor catering setup as her business faces shutdown

A local restaurant owner went viral on social media after she shared a video of an apparent double standard between her bar and grill shutting down and a nearby business setting up a catering service.

Small Business Saturday more critical this holiday season amid coronavirus pandemic

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a national initiative to shop local and break away from large box stores. However, this year shoppers will notice a few changes because of COVID-19.

Adventurous Stills pivots from making whiskey to hand sanitizer, donates product to YMCA

A Valley non-profit gets a really big hand as it re-opens during a pandemic -- and that assistance came from a small business that is struggling -- perhaps one of the best examples you'll see of community supporting community.

Judge rules Arizona restaurants selling liquor to go is illegal

As restaurants try to pick up the business they lost during pandemic closures, a judge slows their momentum by ruling to go alcoholic drinks are illegal.

Costume store in Mesa takes a financial hit during pandemic

Fun Costumes in Mesa is taking a financial hit, even during Halloween season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Tempe helping small businesses impacted by COVID-19
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The City of Tempe is helping out small business owners impacted by COVID-19 by handing out free masks, liters of hand sanitizer and $10,000 business grants. More information at www.tempe.gov/businessgrants.

The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix gets creative to reopen during coronavirus pandemic

After the pandemic shut them down for most of the year, a Valley music venue had to get creative to reopen. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more on how the lounge was finally able to welcome back customers.

Games, karaoke allowed once again in Arizona bars after ban

Good news for bars in Arizona. They can now offer games and karaoke once again since being banned during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taste of the Town: Biscuits
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FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out a breakfast restaurant in Ahwatukee near Interstate 10 and Elliot Rd. https://www.biscuitsawatukee.com

Cooper's Hawk winery and restaurant to hold hiring fair events
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A new restaurant is opening in north Scottsdale on Dec. 7 and they're holding a job fairs on Oct. 19, 20, 21 and Nov. 3, 4. Visit chwinery.com or text CHSD to 77948 for application and hiring information.

YC's Mongolian Grill closes 3 restaurants during pandemic, leaving 2 locations in Gilbert and Tempe
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The coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the restaurant industry and small businesses with closures to people just not feeling comfortable dining in. FOX 10's Tom Fergus reports.

Manny's El Loco closes kitchen after 49 years due to pandemic

A family-run restaurant in Covina permanently closes their kitchen after 49 years due to the struggles of the pandemic.