This week's podcast is a legislative update with Sarah Bratko, Senior Vice President of Advocacy/General Counsel, for the RI Hospitality Association.  Sarah gives an update on "the big 3" hot topics right now relating to Covid-19 recovery and outlines some of the positive things that have come out of the pandemic.

Lisa Raiola, President & Founder of Hope & Main, launches new initiative, Dish Up RI!  Dish Up RI, a joint effort between Hope & Main & RI Hospitality Association, provides a way for consumers to enjoy their favorite restaurants, at home!  Dish Up RI assists entrepreneurs and small business owners  in the process of bottling and packaging up their chef's signature flavors and getting them into retail space for consumers to purchase & enjoy.  May 21, 2021 is the official launch day where all Dish Up RI products will be available in all Dave's Fresh Marketplace locations.  Products are also available online, for more information, see links below.

Show links:

• Dish Up RI
• WhatsGood
• Dave's Fresh Marketplace

On this episode of #RIHospitality Podcast Heather Singleton, Chief Operating Officer for RI Hospitality Association, discusses the many factors affecting the unemployment crisis that restaurants and hotels are facing as things open back up.  She also reminds us of, “what’s new & good”:  Starting May 7th, capacity limits start to lift, Mother’s Day weekend is here, and things are starting to look up for the industry.