Licensing Board Virtual Voting agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, January 4 , 2022

1. Congress Fine Dining, LLC 

Doing business as: Lucky's

Location: 355 ‑ 359  Congress St Boston, MA  02210

License#: LB‑99424, Notice/Violation#: 0100097, Category: CV7AL

Date: 07/23/2021

Notice: Assault and battery patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A. 

2. Game on Fenway, LLC 

Doing business as: Game on Sports Café 

Location: 72 ‑ 82  Lansdowne  Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑98928, Notice/Violation#: 026304, Category: CV7AL

Date: 07/31/2021

Notice: Offer or deliver any free drinks to any person or group of persons in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.08C.

3. High Street Restaurant Group, LLC 

Doing business as: Howl At the Moon and Down Ultra Lounge 

Location: 184  High St Boston, MA  02110

License#: LB‑99177, Notice/Violation#: 026604, Category: CV7AL

Date: 07/31/2021

Notice: Patron on patron assault and battery in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

4. Johnnie's on the Side LLC 

Doing business as: West End Johnnie's 

Location: 138  Portland St Boston, MA  02114

License#: LB‑99193, Notice/Violation#: 060604, Category: CV7AL

Date: 08/28/2021

Notice: Overserved patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. 

5. Gm Restaurant Enterprises, Inc. 

Doing business as: La Terraza

 Location: 19  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑364899, Notice/Violation#: 022601, Category: CV7ALN

Date: 10/12/2021

Notice: Assault and battery employee on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

6. Old Colonial Corporation

Doing business as: Bell In Hand

Location: 45 ‑ 55  Union St Boston, MA  02108

License#: LB‑99264, Notice/Violation#: 022804, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/13/2021

Notice: Assault and battery patron on patron inside bar in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

7. Rosticeria Cancun 2, LLC 

Doing business as: Rosticeria Cancun 2 

Location: 145  Meridian St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99662, Notice/Violation#: 022776, Category: CV7MW

Date: 10/16/2021

Notice: Post wedding dinner reception for a business currently closed for building renovation in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s.64. 

8. Perkins Square Restaurant LLC 

Doing business as: Fat Baby Sushi & Cocktails

Location: 118  Dorchester St South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑311729, Notice/Violation#: 047989, Category: CV7ALR

Date: 08/10/2021

Notice: Overcrowding (144 found on mechanical count, capacity 117, house count 112) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A, F. 

9. Boston Wings, LLC 

Doing business as: Wing Stop 

Location: 173  Border St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑302735, Notice/Violation#: 060210, Category: CVICT

Date: 09/19/2021

Notice: Expired Common Victualler License in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140.

10. Blanchard's, Inc. 

Doing business as: Blanchard's

Location: 99 ‑ 103  Harvard Ave Allston, MA  02134

License#: LB‑101892, Notice/Violation#: 060289, Category: RETAL

Date: 10/30/2021

Notice: Consumption of alcohol in front of premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

 

Transactional Hearing, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

1. The Anthem Group, Inc.

Doing business as: THE ANCHOR

36 First Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129

License #: LB‑432370

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Park concession stand with seated service, and take out. 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown, MA 02129

2. Cafe Iterum, LLC

Doing business as: CAFE ITERUM

15 Monsignor Albert A. Jacobbe Rd., East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑463290

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – One room on the ground floor corner cafe location. Also to include outdoor patio (year round) on private property with seating for 50 patrons the same hours as the cafe. AKA 15 Father Jacobbe Rd.  Manager:  Matthew McPherson  Hours of Operation:  6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

3. Rj Heart, LLC

Doing business as: MAMALEH’S DELICATESSEN 

100 High St., Boston, MA 02110

License #: LB‑464981

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Stall in a food hall. Manager:  Alon Munzer 

Hours of Operation:  7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

4. Delta Air Lines, Inc. 

Doing business as: DELTA SKY CLUB

Logan Airport Terminal A East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑464954

Has applied for a new Common Victualler license to be exercised on the above ‑ On the third floor of the satellite building of Terminal A, Gate A17, containing 9 rooms, a temporary bar and food service area.  Manager:  Rebecca Bassila  Hours of Operation:  4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Attorney:  Joseph H. Devlin

5. 111 East Restaurant, LLC 

Doing business as: LOLA BURGER

11 Fan Pier Blvd., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑99562

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the Corporate Name of the licensed business – From: 111 East Restaurant, LLC. d/b/a Lola Burger To: Lola Burger Boston Restaurant, LLC. d/b/a Lola Burger. 

6. Seaport Food and Beverage, LLC

370 Congress St., Boston, MA 02127

License #: LB‑378411

Holder of a (Restricted) Innholder All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change in Officers/Directors/LLC Manager of the Corporation.

Attorney:  Brian J. Hughes 

7. Wahlburgers Fenway LLC 

Doing business as: WAHLBURGERS

132 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215

License #: LB‑99387

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of the Corporation.  Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership and Stock Interest.

Attorney:  Marci Costa

8. Wahlburgers South Bay Company, LLC

Doing business as: WAHLBURGERS

9 District Av., Dorchester, MA 02125

License #: LB‑364807

Holder of a (South Bay Restricted) Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of the Corporation.  Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership and Stock Interest.  Lastly has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: John Rogan To: James Smith Jr.

Attorney:  Marci Costa 

9. Stage Karaoke, LLC 

138 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB‑99011

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business‑ From: In one large room on second floor with bar, seating area and stage, kitchen and 11 smaller individual rooms for karaoke.  ‑ To: In one large room on second floor with bar, seating areas and stage, restrooms, kitchen and storage and 12 smaller individual rooms for karaoke.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

10. 378 Centre Street, Inc.

Doing business as: THE BRENDAN BEHAN PUB

378A Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

License #: LB‑98982

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business‑ From: One main room on ground floor approx. 1,000 sq. ft, cellar for storage approx. 2,200 sq. ft. seasonal outdoor patio in rear of premises (approx. 850 sq. ft.) from April‑October on private property.  ‑ To: One main room, on ground floor, approx. 1,000SF: in one room on first floor, cellar for storage approx.  2,200SF: year round outdoor patio in rear of premises, approx. 850 SF, on private property. Patio closing hour 10PM.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon 

11. Cafe Bonjour, Inc.

Doing business as: CAFE BONJOUR

55 Temple Pl., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‑439874

Holder of a (Restricted) Common Victualler 7 Day Wines & Malt Beverages License has petitioned to change the classification of its license ‑To Wines, Malt Beverages and Liqueurs pursuant to the authority contained in Chapter 481 of the Acts of 1994.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

12. The Wine Bar, LLC 

Doing business as: 49 SOCIAL

49 Temple Pl., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‑99190

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above – To: K&K Restaurant Group Inc. d/b/a Estella (at the same location).  Manager: Helder Brandao.  Closing hour 2:00 AM.

Attorney:  Adam R. Barnosky 

13. Equator, Inc.

Doing business as: EQUATOR

1721 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02118

License #: LB‑99647

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above – To: P&Y Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Yunnan Kitchen (at the same location).   Yisha Zhou Siu, Manager.   11:00 PM Closing Hour.

Attorney:  Meihuei Hu 

14. Umnvag Kenmore, LLC

528 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02115

License #: LB‑99215

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above‑To: BR Kenmore, LLC d/b/a Blue Ribbon Brasserie, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Pescador (at the same location). Robert Allen Andrew Jr., Manager. Closing hour 2:00 AM.  Lastly, has petitioned to Pledge the License to UMNVAG Kenmore, LLC.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

15. Umnvag Kenmore, LLC

498 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215

License #: LB‑99019

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above‑To: BR Kenmore, LLC d/b/a Blue Ribbon Brasserie, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Pescador (at the same location). Robert Allen Andrew Jr., Manager. Closing hour 2:00 AM.  Lastly, has petitioned to Pledge the License to UMNVAG Kenmore, LLC.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

16. Baked Daily Corporation 

Doing business as: PANIFICIO

144 ‑ 162 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114

License #: LB‑99603

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Immersive Art Space Boston LLC located at 130 Columbus Avenue (Saunders Castle at Park Plaza) Boston, Ma 02116. The premises consist of approximately 14,642SF exhibition space on the first floor, main entrance on Columbus Avenue, Restrooms on 1st floor with additional restroom in basement, retail area and bar area, 3 exits to ally way, exit at rear, 2 exits on Columbus Ave.  Closing hour 11:00PM.  Secondly, has petitioned to change the License Category and Type ‑ From:  S12 Restaurant Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License To: S12 General On‑ Premises Wine & Malt Beverages with Liqueurs. Maria Shclover, Manager.

Attorney:  Patricia Lang Farnsworth

17. Donna Temple, LLC

Doing business as: STODDARD'S FINE FOOD AND ALE

48 ‑ 50 Temple Pl., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‑98906

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: ReelHouse Oyster Bar Seaport LLC d/b/a ReelHouse Oyster Bar located at 10 Waterside Drive Boston, MA 02210. Premise consisting of +/‑ 1,857 SF: On ground floor in one main room with bar area, bar dining area, and chef bar. Kitchen, storage, and restrooms located to left of bar and dining areas. Main entrance located on end of pier with one additional entrance/exit to right of bar and dining area and one additional entrance/exit located at rear of bar and dining area. Three annual outdoor patios consisting of +/‑ 1,058 SF located on private property (same hours) . Additionally, Applicant seeks to remove existing conditions on prior Licensee.  Thomas Baird Ferguson, Manager.  Closing hour 1AM.

Attorney:  William Burke

18. Virpa Corp 

Doing business as: SQUARE BITES

38 Maverick Sq., East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑464464

Has applied for a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – Premises is a 1 story preexisting structure containing approximately 3,335SF; 1,528SF in the store front and 1,807SF in the basement used for dry storage.  Manager:  Disha Patel  Closing Time:  11 p.m.

Attorney:  Jeffrey R. Drago

19. Wilbur Collective LLC

Doing business as: PEARL & LIME

99 ‑ 101 Border St., East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑464470

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – Premises is comprised of a total 3,626SF on one floor, with one entrance and four exits. 3,071SF inside and 555SF outdoor annual patio on private property with 40 seats; hours of outdoor patio : 11am‑10pm.  Manager:  Vanik Hacobian  Closing Time:  1 a.m.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton 

20. Sodexo Operations, LLC

Doing business as: LUFTHANSA BUSINESS LOUNGE

500 Logan Airport Terminal E East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑464488

Has applied for an (Airport) Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcohol Beverages License to be exercised on the above – 6,796SF business lounge located within Terminal E of Logan International Airport providing food and beverages to airline passengers. Premise is one‑story with a kitchen and a dining area. The seating count is 132 and the legal occupancy is 347. There are 4 entrances/exits to the premises.  Manager:  Kendra Lombard  Closing Time:  10 p.m

21. Ahf Speedway Holdings, LLC

Doing business as: CHARLES RIVER SPEEDWAY

1420 ‑ 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB‑464491

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcohol Beverages License to be exercised on the above – 10,325 total square feet on two floors located at ground level and basement (1,555SF); 16 total rooms for meeting/office space, retail, food service, and 3 bar areas; full‑service restaurants with guest seating in main dining rooms on both levels. 3,688SF of outdoor space on private property, year round, weather permitting. Outdoor closing hour midnight. Lastly, has petitioned for approval of separate management agreements with Superbien LLC, TKC LLC, and Birds of Paradise LLC.  Manager:  Markos Doyle  Closing Time:  1 a.m.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

Non Hearing Transactions

The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location

1. Lotus Test Kitchen, Inc. d/b/a Lotus Test Kitchen, 2 Avenue De Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111. Street level store front with kitchen, No Seats. Wei Da Wu as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

2. El Barrio MX, LLC d/b/a El Barrio Mexican Grill, 809-811 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. 1st floor kitchen and dining room with basement for storage, 22 Seats. Joandry J Vasquez as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

3. Baran Yusuf Ak d/b/a Milano Pizzeria and Pasta, 60 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Street level pizza shop, One room with kitchen in rear, 12 seats. Baran Yusuf Ak as manager of record. Hours of operation: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.

4. 692 Columbia LLC, d/b/a Side Chick, 692A Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125. In one room on the first floor, kitchen in the rear, storage in basement, 10 seats. Mohammed Abdalkaby as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

5. Esmerlin Baez d/b/a Greek Pizza, 1132 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124. In one room on the first floor with kitchen in the rear storage in the rear, 20 seats. Esmerlin Baez as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday – Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday – Sunday: Closed to the public at Midnight; Midnight – 3:00 AM for delivery for Uber Eats and Grubhub.

6. Poke Faneuil Hall LLC d/b/a Pokeworks, 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109. First floor with kitchen, storage in the basement, no seats. Vuong Tran as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

7. DLW Dine Boston, LLC d/b/a Dine Boston, Logan Airport, Terminal E, East Boston, MA 02128. A 3.405 sq. ft. restaurant on the 3rd level at the west end (pre-security) of Terminal E, 95 seats. Antonio Alicea as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM – 1:15 AM.

8. HP Food Services Inc. d/b/a La Esquina Sandwiches, 1151B Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124. First floor – store front, kitchen, office, bathroom, storage in the basement, no seats. Hamer Pimentel as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

The following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler Licenses

1. Taste on the Fly Logan, LLC d/b/a Berkshire Fars Market,Logan Airport, Terminal B, East Boston, MA 02128 has petitioned to change the manager From: David Kososki To: Antonio Alicea.

The following are applying for a Special 1 Day Malt Wine license 

1. Mills Gallery

Has applied for a(n) Gallery Opening Reception at:

539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 01/21/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Julia Szejnblum

2. More Than Words

Has applied for a(n) Private Party at:

242 E Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02118

Date and Time: 01/08/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: Jennifer Whitman

3. Zumix

Has applied for a(n) Concert at:

260 Sumner St., East Boston, MA 02128

Date and Time: 01/15/2022, 7 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m. Date and Time: 02/12/2022, 7 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.Date and Time: 03/12/2022, 7 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m. Date and Time: 04/09/2022, 7 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Madeleine Steczynski

4. Angela Mendez‑Developement & Alumni Relations

Has applied for a(n) Reception at:

100 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215

Date and Time: 01/10/2022, 2:30 p.m. ‑ 4:30 p.m.

The following are applying for a Special 1 Day All Alcohol license

1. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Celebration of Achievement at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 01/08/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Lennox Lee

2. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Baby Shower at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 01/15/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Lennox Lee

3. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Dance at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 01/16/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Lennox Lee

Old and New Business

1. The Board deferred the following to allow for completion of the community process, which has occurred: Crt Food & Beverage, Inc. d/b/a Whiskey’s Steakhouse & Saloon, located at 885 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 License #: LB‑98949 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Mecha Noodle Bar Boston, LLC d/b/a Mecha Noodle Bar located at 44 Thomson Place, Boston, MA 02210. Premise consist of – 2,674 total square feet: On ground floor, in one main room with dining area, bar seating and mezzanine level seating, main entrance/exit on Thomson Place, additional exit in rear. Kitchen and storage in rear. Closing hour 12:30 AM. Charith N. Jayasekera, Manager. Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon