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Got your COVID-19 vaccine? Show your card to get a free drink at these Connecticut restaurants
HARTFORD COURANT | APR 27, 2021 AT 2:48 PM
Present your COVID vaccination card at more than 200 Connecticut restaurants to get a free alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage from May 19 to 31. The initiative, for anyone who can prove they have been inoculated against coronavirus, was announced by Gov. Ned Lamont Monday.
Tyler Anderson, chef-owner of Millwright’s in Simsbury, said he is participating in the Drinks Are On Us! initiative because “The more people get vaccinated, the sooner we will be able to return to business as normal.
“I don’t believe in pushing people and making people get the vaccine. But I believe in the vaccine and I think it’s a nice way to incentivize people,” Anderson said.
Those who want free drinks also must purchase food. The limit is one free drink per person but customers are welcome to return each of the 13 nights to take advantage of the free drink, as long as food is purchased. Those from out of state are eligible.
Present your COVID vaccination card at more than 200 Connecticut restaurants to get a free alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage from May 19 to 31. The initiative, for anyone who can prove they have been inoculated against coronavirus, was announced by Gov. Ned Lamont Monday.
Tyler Anderson, chef-owner of Millwright’s in Simsbury, said he is participating in the Drinks Are On Us! initiative because “The more people get vaccinated, the sooner we will be able to return to business as normal.
“I don’t believe in pushing people and making people get the vaccine. But I believe in the vaccine and I think it’s a nice way to incentivize people,” Anderson said.
Those who want free drinks also must purchase food. The limit is one free drink per person but customers are welcome to return each of the 13 nights to take advantage of the free drink, as long as food is purchased. Those from out of state are eligible.
This is a great idea! I think we'll be participating a few night during those two weeks.
More:
The list of participating restaurants started with just a handful and has grown to more than 200. Scott Dolch, executive director of the Connecticut Restaurant Association hopes the number will grow to 800 or 1,000.
https://www.courant.com/ctnow/food-drink/hc-news-connecticut-free-drinks-vaccination-card-20210427-wwmuiamm25hlhbwtph346lfvtq-story.html
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This is great, just needs to be more widespread. Like nationwide! 
I got all excited reading the headline until I got to the word "Connecticut." (Absolutely no disrespect to that state meant. It's just that it's almost 900 miles away from me.
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Psst! Illinois Restaurant Association, are you listening? 
