I was eating in a somewhat fancy place the other night and was watching two woman share a bottle of wine that I knew they wouldn't finish. The question popped into my head and nobody at my table knew the answer. Just curious, thanks!
2006-08-05 18:59:46 · 16 answers · asked by orionsgirl76 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Most restaurants would allow you to take the left over wine home. And although there are laws against having open alcohol in a car while moving, most states have clauses that one bottle that the cork has been put back in is allowed just for this very reason. It would not be wise to be pulled over with a bottle like this in the car and a half full wine glass in your hand, however... I would advise that you call your local police department or state patrol to see if this is allowed in your state.
2006-08-05 19:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Garth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ability to take an unfinished bottle of wine out of a restaurant is governed by local ordinance or state beverage control laws.
Alabama just passed a law where an unfinished bottle of wine in a restaurant can be sealed in a tamperproof bag and carried out by the customer.
So, it would depend on where the restaurant was.
2006-08-06 02:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This actually depends on what state you live in. Some will allow you to leave with an open bottle of wine, beer or liquor, some will not. I know for a fact that in Ohio, if you don't finish the bottle, you cannot take it home unless it can actually be re-corked (not just putting the cork in the bottle, literately re-corked so you have to use a wine opener to reopen the bottle).
2006-08-06 02:05:28 · answer #3 · answered by carpediem3000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. NY just passed the law where anybody that buys a bottle of wine in a dining establishment and take home the remainder as long it is wrapped and sealed in a plastic wine bag provided by the establishment
2006-08-06 08:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by jess_offramp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can indeed take it home. As someone else said earlier, most states allow a corked bottle for this reason. I always go a step further and put it in the trunk. If they have an issue with an open bottle in the trunk, then they have some real problems.
2006-08-06 07:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by a6stringjedi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The policy at the last place I worked was the corked bottle had to be enclosed in a paper bag, stapled shut with the dinner receipt attached.
I think the laws vary from state to state and maybe even county to county with different policies depending on the establishment too.
2006-08-08 21:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by Heathery Lane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states allow you to take home an unfinished bottle of wine , it depends on where you live . Check your states policies to find out .
2006-08-06 09:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by rocknrod04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the liquor laws in your state. Some states make it illegal to have an Opened container of alcohol in your car. It does seem wrong though...think of all the good Vino that goes to waste in USA because of this.
2006-08-06 02:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by FreedomLover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say that since you paid for it in full you should be able to take it if you choose, but whether or not it would be considered proper or not is another thing all together...then again there is also the point of transporting an open bottle of an alcoholic beverage......???? good question
2006-08-06 02:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. You can't have an opened bottle of alcohol in the car so put it in the trunk 'til you get home.
2006-08-06 02:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by murphy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋