DETROIT – The state of Michigan has suspended the liquor licenses of 37 businesses for violating various COVID-19 safety rules. Chapz RoadhouseLocation: 9950 North Greenville Road in LakeviewDate of suspension: Nov. 25, 2020Click here to view the full suspension order. The Commission issued an emergency suspension order of its Class C and SDM liquor licenses and Sunday sales (p.m.) permit. Rock House/Mine ShaftLocation: 915 Razorback Drive in HoughtonDate of suspension: Nov. 25, 2020Click here to view the full suspension order. The Commission issued an emergency suspension order of its Class C and SDM licenses and its permit for Sunday sales (p.m.).

DETROIT – Three Michigan businesses have had their liquor licenses suspended for violating COVID-19 safety rules regarding masks and gatherings, according to the state. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission cited multiple violations of the current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services emergency order. Since September, the MLCC has suspended the liquor licenses of 37 businesses throughout the state. On Jan. 14, the state ordered the emergency suspension of the liquor licenses and permits for 408, Inc. d/b/a The Post Local Bistro. On Jan. 15, the state ordered the emergency suspension of the liquor licenses and permits for KG Hardscrabble, LLC, d/b/a Bitely Tavern.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – As restaurants work to stay afloat amid a COVID-19 three-week pause that restricted indoor dining, another concern is winter weather affecting outdoor dining. But Plymouth is extending outdoor dining and even chipping in some carryout parking lots. “Just trying to do whatever we can to keep our doors open but (also) our patio open,” said John Thompson with The Post Local Bistro. Go buy some long johns and bring your own blanket if they don’t have them.”So far, it’s been just enough to keep the Post and others in Plymouth open, and owners are thankful. “This industry is hanging on by a thread,” Rosalie Vicari said.