Hospitality

With the new federal overtime pay rule set to take effect Dec. 1, Central Massachusetts businesses are educating themselves, planning changes – and offering opinions.

Tío Juan's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has opened a new location in Northborough, marking its eighth Massachusetts location and the first with the new corporate design.

The new owners of Worcester's Bull Mansion have announced they will open their 130-seat restaurant near downtown this September.

Ralph's Rock Diner has shot past every other bar in the state when it comes to sales of Genesee beer, moving 22,704 cans in six months.

Gov. Charlie Baker has backed off his stance on taxing short-term rentals.

A Senate proposal imposing hotel taxes on private homes and rooms for rent, such as those booked through the online portal Airbnb, gained the support of Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday.

The Worcester City Council has charged City Manager Edward Augustus and his team at City Hall with the unenviable task of establishing local regulations around the services provided by San Francisco technology firm Airbnb.

Niche Hospitality will open its new location for The Fix Burger Bar in the former Northworks Bar & Grille location next week, the company announced Friday.

Two of Niche Hospitality's restaurants have been recognized by Wine Spectator for their wine programs in the publication's 2016 Restaurant Awards.

Attorney General Maura Healey took steps Tuesday to ensure that Nashoba Valley Winery can continue operating as it has for the past 16 years without needing to try to speed a legislative fix through the House and Senate in the closing weeks of session.