Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban takes effect in three weeks. After March 12, any food establishment that has a letter grade will have to comply with the new rule, which prohibits the sale of sweetened beverages larger than 16 ounces. (Diet Sodas and Smoothies are excluded)

The NY Post highlights some of the changes:

· No more 2-liter sweetened sodas with deliveries
· No more pitchers of sweetened soda at pizza parties
· No more pitchers of sweetened soda (or juice) with bottle service at clubs
· No more pitchers of sweetened soda at bowling alleys
· No more pitchers or 20 oz glasses of sweetened soda

New York Federal Court clarifies issues concerning employee uniforms and internet delivery service fees. Read the full alert here, courtesy of NYC Hospitality Alliance.

Renown restaurateur Joe Bastianich wants to end smoking across the food industry. As reported in QSR, the food and hospitality industry is the second-highest occupation group in the U.S. hampered by smoking. Bastianich, who quit last year, has made it his mission to help foodservice professionals quit the habit.

On this oft-deabated holiday, there will be customers and diners that embrace the anti-Valentine spirit and will remember you for siding with them. Then there are those who see the opportunities for a last-minute match. NRN.com has some clever ideas, whatever the pleasure.