SNOW HILL – Local bars and restaurants will not be able to continue offering carryout alcoholic drinks following a decision by the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners.
The board voted unanimously Wednesday not to give establishments the ability to offer drinks to go. Though representatives of three local restaurants advocated for continuing the practice, two well known Ocean City restaurateurs, Shawn Harman of Fish Tales and Greg Shockley of Shenanigans, spoke in opposition.
“I don’t want to become New Orleans,” Harman said. “It kind of rubs against the whole ‘we’re a family town’ thing.”
The three-member Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) held a public hearing this week regarding Maryland House Bill 12 and Senate Bill 205, which gave local liquor boards the option to adopt regulations allowing the continuation of carryout drink sales by bars and restaurants. Though the to-go sales were permitted during the pandemic, they were allowed through executive order, which expired July 1. The board agreed to hold a hearing to consider continuing the practice this week after receiving input from some local establishments.
Attorney Mark Cropper, representing Guido’s Burritos, submitted a letter in support of allowing businesses to offer to-go drinks.
There should only be foot traffic or bikes from the rt 50 bridge to the inlet and allow carry in that section
Stop already. 2 things that shows the mindset of the board is reactionary rather than proactive. 1. There will be no “normal” ever again. That left with the bath water. A change took place that we all have adapted to. Thats what humans do, learn and adapt….not lean on past practices. All too often we fall into that trait of being comfortable.
Marty asked “…is your restaurant packed…” Hey asshat (and we know you visit and read this site) what type of question is that during season? Reallly now, and to have several owners infront of you asking nicely to consider continuing something that DOES bring more revenue in for all. Then to say the season isnt over? Geez dude, what world do u live on? The fiscal YEAR just started this month. How do people like you even exist? Who the hell voted for you? Neil and Bob your favorite names?
Help your money train, dont always say no, especially when there is plenty of data out there to show we are adapting.
You can carry “medical” weed and not a drink? That is shallow thinking.
Ha, Ha! Wicomico County was smart enough to vote to continue! Thank you Worcester County for voting NO!! 🙂