One thing  for sure, when times get tough, the tough go for sweets. Chocolate sales are zooming into record territory. I personally have helped those numbers, but it is an everyday occurrence for me regardless of the ups and downs of life. Higher cocoa numbers work best; dark chocolate rocks. I especially love the part about it being good for you!

Besides sweets, restaurant applications are seeing a big increase in New York City. Many in the dining universe consider New York the food capital and are regarding this good news as an outcome that will impact their market soon.

As for wine sales, the same is true. The numbers are uplifting. We may not be drinking the most expensive wine, but we are drinking, and that helps make everyone happy. Remember there are plenty of great wines in the more affordable category.

A new restaurant, a bit of chocolate, a glass of wine: a perfect marriage.

There’s lots to celebrate.