Happy Hour? Only For the Early Bird Special! Haven’t You Heard? 5pm is the New 8pm!

Things are changing in the restaurant industry. Prices are through the roof, no matter the dining experience. People are now eating earlier, with over 51% of Gen Z and Millennials preferring the early bird special. The 5.00 p.m.–5.30 p.m. slot is exploding in popularity, with younger diners enjoying a happy-hour feed. Looks like booze is off the menu! With drinking down around the nation, people are no longer cocktailing it up at bars and restaurants, causing several bourbon businesses to go bust. Lots of listener opinions tonight about eating out and getting down with that early bird special. Plus, the best kind of booze to down in your downtime. Vodka from Idaho, anyone? Lou is particular about his martinis, including the olive juice and where said olive juice comes from. And don’t even get him started on blue cheese; that’s a big no for Lou. Martinis are like women’s breasts: One is not enough, but three are too many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.