Licensing Board virtual voting agenda

Voting Hearing Agenda

December 16, 2021

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

1. Fenway Johnnie's LLC 

Doing business as: Fenway Johnnie’s

Location: 96 ‑ 98  Brookline Ave Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑98966, Notice/Violation#: 023279, Category: CV7AL

Date: 08/15/2021

Notice: Serving underage patrons in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34‑34A, 41, 64‑64A and Boards rule 1.08F.

Overserving patrons in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 69.

2. Nosmada, Inc. 

Doing business as: Shenannigans 

Location: 332 W Broadway  South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑99209, Notice/Violation#: 047952, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/04/2021

Notice: Patron on patron fight (on sidewalk in front of premise) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

3. Macumba Latina, Inc.

Doing business as: Macumba Latina

Location: 477  River St Mattapan, MA  02126

License#: LB‑99207, Notice/Violation#: 010838, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/06/2021

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

4. Causeway Union, LLC 

Doing business as: Sons Of Boston

Location: 17  Union St Boston, MA  02109

License#: LB‑98993, Notice/Violation#: 060249, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/09/2021

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

Threats ‑ employee on public/patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Threats ‑ employee on police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

5. Tracksmith

Location: 285  Newbury St Boston, MA  02115

License#: LBS‑460297, Notice/Violation#: 060257, Category: SPCMWD

Date: 10/11/2021

Notice: Patrons consuming alcohol on public way in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.09D.

Transactional Hearing, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

1. Thazia, LLC

21 Dry Dock Av., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑463819

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above  ‑ Vendor space inside the IDB building. 160 sq. ft. all equipment and storage together in the vendor space. Manager:  Panupak Kraiwong 

Hours of Operation:  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Ocean, Inc 

Doing business as: PIZZERIA REGINA

11 1/2 Thacher Ct., Boston, MA 02113

License #: LB‑99837

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License  has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business ‑ From: Richard Zapata To: Frederick Lahoud.

3. Diamondrock Boston Tenant, LLC

Doing business as: WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT

425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑101660

Holder of an Innholder All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business ‑ From: Michael C. Jorgensen To: Steven Edwin Juscen.

4. Big Night Venues Boston 5, LLC

Doing business as: EXPLORATEUR

186 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‑99039

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the d/b/a of the licensed business – From: Explorateur To: Guy’s Kitchen & Bar.

Attorney:  Kristen Scanlon

5. Luna's Restaurant, LLC

Doing business as: Luna's Restaurant

945 Saratoga St., East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑349943

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic (Neighborhood Restricted) Beverages License has petitioned to change the Corporate Structure of the licensed business – From: Lunas Restaurant LLC To: Lunas Restaurant Corporation.

6. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. 

Doing business as: CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

800 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02199

License #: LB‑99378

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officer/Directors. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Sarah Dionne To: Jose Grateraux.

7. Bartaco Fort Point, LLC

Doing business as: BARTACO

25 Thomson Pl., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑99287

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors.

8. American Airlines, Inc.

Doing business as: ADMIRALS CLUB

Logan Airport, Terminal B East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑98819

Holder of an (Airport) Club All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of officers/directors.

Attorney:  Joseph H. Devlin

9. Chsp Trs Boston II LLC

Doing business as: HYATT REGENCY BOSTON

1 Avenue De Lafayette Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‑101643

Holder of an Innholder All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change in Officers/Directors. 

Attorney:  Joseph H. Devlin

10. Shin Ha Corporation

Doing business as: KOREA GARDEN

122 Harvard Ave., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB‑99805

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the corporate name of the licensed business – From: Shin Ha Corp. To: Shin Ha Inc., Secondly has petitioned to change the d/b/a of the licensed business –From:  Korea Garden To: Korean Garden, Thirdly, has petitioned for a change of Officer/Directors and a change of Stock Interest. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business –

From: Thomas H Shin To: Chong Ha.

11. Air Ventures, LLC

Doing business as: LUCCA

Logan Airport Terminal B East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑363642

Holder of an (Airport) Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages license has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of the licensed business.  Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest.  Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Charles Garabedian To: Mark Levine.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

12. Air Ventures, LLC

Doing business as: VINEYARD GRILLE

Logan Airport, Terminal E East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑99469

Holder of an (Airport) Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages license has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of the licensed business.  Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest.  Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Charles Garabedian To: Mark Levine.

Attorney:  Andrew Upton

13. Air Ventures, LLC

Doing business as: NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE’S

Logan Airport Terminal B East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑398570

Holder of an (Airport) Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages license has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of the licensed business.  Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest.  Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Charles Garabedian To: Mark Levine.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

14. Boylston Street Hotel LLC 

Doing business as: MANDARIN ORIENTAL

776 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02199

License #: LB‑99393

Holder of an Innholder All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business – From: Hotel on eight (8) floors of a sixteen (16) story building (+/‑ 183,000 SF). First Floor: Storage in rear of lobby (+/‑ 24 SF); Restaurant – Indoor Dining (+/‑ 5,400 SF) with dining area (+/‑ 2,600 SF) including private dining room with seating for eighteen (18), charcuterie station with seating for seven (7), and dining room with seating for seventy two (72); bar area (+/‑ 2,800 SF) including communal table with seating for eleven (11), bar lounge with seating for fifty four (54), and bar with seating for seventeen (17). Seasonal outdoor patio located on both private and public property (+/‑ 816 SF) with seating for Forty (40). Main entrance/exit to restaurant located on Boylston Street. Additional entrance/exit from hotel lobby. Second floor: function rooms (+/‑ 12,825 SF) with seating for one thousand four hundred fifty four (1,454). Third Floor: offices and conferences rooms (specifically excluding existing retail space). Fourth Floor: spa and guest rooms. Fifth – Eighth Floors: guest rooms. Total of one hundred forty eight (148) guest rooms with room service. Outdoor residential courtyard area (+/‑ 3,500 SF). Licensed premises specifically excludes L’Espalier and Sel De La Terre. To: Hotel on eight (8) floors of a sixteen (16) story building (+/‑ 183,000SF), First Floor: Storage in rear of lobby (+/‑ 24SF); Entrance/Exit from hotel lobby. Second Floor: function rooms (+/‑ 12,825 SF) with seating for one thousand four hundred fifty‑four (1,454). Third Floor: office and conferences rooms (specifically excluding existing retail space). Fourth Floor: spa and guest rooms. Fifth‑Eighth Floors: guest rooms. Total of one hundred forty‑eight (148) guest rooms with rooms service.  Outdoor residential courtyard area (+/‑3,500SF).

Attorney:  Jon D. Aieta

15. Traffic Restaurant, LLC 

Doing business as: STELLA

1525 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02118

License #: LB‑99223

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: GRNA RK of MA LLC d/b/a Ramsay’s Kitchen located at 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199. Altered Premise consists of full‑service restaurant of approximately 7,196SF located with the street level of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Main dining room, 2 private dining rooms, kitchen and bar. Main entrance/exit located on Boylston St with additional entrance/exit from the hotel lobby.  Hector Javier Tovar, Manager. Closing hour 12AM.

Attorney:  Eugene Richard

16. Mass Bay Brewing Company, Inc

Doing business as: HARPOON BREWERY

306 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑99688

Holder of a Farmer Brewery Pouring License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business ‑ From: In one room in the northwest corner of the second floor, connected to a second room (tasting room) on the east side of the second floor via a defined and railed off catwalk suspended over the first floor (tour path), and seasonal (May‑ October) outdoor patio area on private property with 40 seats (beer garden) 11:00 PM Closing Hour ‑ To: The FB and FW will be combined (19H) with an additional 27,248SF outdoor  annual patio space on public property (in parking area ,one floor).  The Space is owned by City of Boston/BPDA held by a long term lease ending 2/28/58. This space is in addition to previously permitted room in SW  corner on 2nd floor of building and room in NW corner of 2nd floor connected to a 2nd room on the East side of the 2nd floor via catwalk over 1st floor. There is also a seasonal (May‑October) outdoor patio area on private property with 40 seats (11:00PM Patio closing) and of 450 person capacity.

17. Mass Bay Brewing Company, Inc.

Doing business as: HARPOON BREWERY

306 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑99689

Holder of a Farmer Winery Pouring License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business ‑ From: In one small room in the southwest corner or the second floor ‑ To: The FB and FW will be combined (19H) with an additional 27,248SF outdoor  annual patio space on public property (in parking area ,one floor).  The Space is owned by City of Boston/BPDA held by a long term lease ending 2/28/58. This space is in addition to previously permitted room in SW  corner on 2nd floor of building and room in NW corner of 2nd floor connected to a 2nd room on the East side of the 2nd floor via catwalk over 1st floor. There is also a seasonal (May‑October) outdoor patio area on private property with 40 seats (11:00PM Patio closing) and of 450 person capacity.

18. Mass. Bay Brewing Company, Inc.

Doing business as: Harpoon Brewery

306 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB‑463565

Brewery and Wine Pouring License to be excercised on the above‑The FB and FW will be combined (19H) with an additional 27,248SF outdoor annual patio space on public property (in parking area, one floor).  The Space is owned by City of Boston/BPDA held by a long term lease ending 2/28/58. This space is in addition to previously permitted (FWPL) room in SW  corner on 2nd floor of building and (FBPL) room in NW corner of 2nd floor connected to a 2nd room on the East side of the 2nd floor via catwalk over 1st floor. There is also a seasonal (May‑October) outdoor patio area on private property with 40 seats (11:00PM Patio closing) and of 450 person capacity. Manager:  Charles Storey Closing Time:  11 p.m.

19. Sweet Rice, Inc.

Doing business as: SWEET RICE

187 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129

License #: LB‑99597

Holder of a 7 Day Common Victualler Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the licensed business from the above ‑ To: Sweet Rice Thai Sushi, Inc. (at the same location). Teradate Suntornut, Manager. 10:00 PM Closing Hour.

20. 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 off 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

21. Jeffries Yacht Club

565 Sumner St., East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB‑460881

Has applied for a Club All‑Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – One floor that is approximately 440SF, with 5 rooms, total seating capacity of 20, 2 entrances and 2 exits. Manager:  Brian George Closing Time:  2 a.m.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

22. Lenox Sophia LLC

87 A St., South Boston, MA 02127

License #: LB‑463450

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – The restaurant will occupy the 1st floor of a 3 story mixed use commercial and residential building. The building consist of 1 commercial restaurant space and 2 residential units. The restaurant space is 750 SF (seating for 20) with an open floor plan where the kitchen is in open view of the dining room. The restaurant has 1 shared bathroom and 1 storage closet located in the foyer areas. There is no basement. The operation hours will be Tue‑Sun, dinner 5pm‑10pm and Sunday Brunch 10am‑1pm. Manager:  Shi Li Mei Closing Time:  10 p.m.

23. Frago Restaurant Sb, LLC

Doing business as: SHY BIRD

12 Old Colony Av., South Boston, MA 02127

License #: LB‑463538

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – 12 Old Colony Ave (a.k.a. 10‑50 Old Colony Ave) 3,244SF: In one main room (seating capacity 80), on ground floor with kitchen and storage in rear. 1300SF year round outdoor seating for 70 on private property, weather permitting. Patio closing hour midnight. Main Entrances/Exits on Old Colony Ave. Manager:  Eli Feldman Closing Time:  1 a.m.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

Non Hearing Common Victualler Transactions

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

1. Ovane Aceus d/b/a, Top Griyo Restaurant, 994 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124. First floor; lounge area, kitchen area, and restroom; 20 Seats. Guy Saintil as manager of record. Hours of operation: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

2. 2040 Centre, Inc. d/b/a Deno’s Pizza & Subs, 2040-2044 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. First floor with seating area, counter, kitchen on the side; 42 Seats. Joginder Saini as manager of record. Hours of operation: Sunday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Thursday – Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

3. Joyavi Geneva, Inc. d/b/a Pikalox, 422 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122. First floor kitchen and basement; 16 Seats. Victor Fernandez as manager of record. Hours of operation: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

4. Table by Jen Royle, LLC d/b/a Table Caffe, 396 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113. One room each on two floors; No Seats. Jen Royle as manager of record. Hours of operation: November – March: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, April – October: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

5. Xi Cha Corporation d/b/a Xi Cha, 350 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Longwood Galleria food court. 2 rooms; kitchen and storage at the back with counter/cashier; No Seats. Ya Jia as manager of record. Hours of operation: 10:00 AM - Midnight.

6. Singh's Roti Shop, 554 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125. 1st floor, three rooms in the rear, storage in basement; 24 Seats. Nandlal Boodoosingh as manager of record. Hours of operation: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

7. Frank’s Last Stop, 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02133. Lobby, in one room on the first floor; no seats. Frank Masone as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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

1. Boston Wings II, LLC d/b/a Wingstop, 173 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jim Ehrhart To: Victor Oliveira.

2. Genesis LTW, Inc. d/b/a Wingit, 1153 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 has petitioned to change the owner From: Jinou Zhang To: Dianjun Pan, and secondly, has petitioned to change the manager From: Jinou Zhang To: Tianzhi Pan as manager.

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

1. Fenway Sports Management

Has applied for a(n) Outdoor Spectator Plaza for Fans of College Football Fanfest at:

73 Brookline Av., Boston, MA 02215

Date and Time: 12/29/2021, 8 a.m. ‐ 11 a.m.

Manager: Colm Lydon

2. Our Lady of Czestochowa

Has applied for a(n) Private Party at:

52 Boston St., South Boston, MA 02127

Date and Time: 12/31/2021, 7 p.m. ‐ 1 a.m.

Manager: Elizabeth Sokolowski

3. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Hockey at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/08/2022, 2 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 01/15/2022, 2 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 01/21/2022, 2 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

4. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Hockey at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 02/04/2022, 5 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 02/11/2022, 5 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 02/19/2022, 5 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 02/25/2022, 5 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

5. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Hockey at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 03/04/2022, 5 p.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

6. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Basketball at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/02/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

7. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Basketball at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 02/03/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 02/10/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 02/20/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

8. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/01/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 01/12/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 01/22/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m. Date and Time: 01/29/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 11 p.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

9. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 02/08/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 12 a.m. Date and Time: 02/12/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 12 a.m. Date and Time: 02/22/2022, 10 a.m. ‐ 12 a.m.

Manager: Paul Flaherty

10. Boston College Dining Services Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 03/02/2022, 7 p.m. ‐ 11:30 p.m.

11. Garage B and Notch Brighton Tap Room/Biergarten

Has applied for a(n) Private Event at:

525 Western Av., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 12/17/2021, 12 p.m. ‐ 12 a.m.

Manager: Jenna Chillington

12. House Bear Brewing, LLC

Has applied for a(n) Roslindale Winter Farmers Market at:

32 Birch St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Date and Time: Sundays, 01/09/2022 ‑ 03/27/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 3:30 p.m.

Manager: Elizabeth Borges

Old and New Business

1. The Board deferred the following to allow for completion of the community process, which has occurred: Sugar and Spice, LLC , located at 834 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 License #: LB 460457. Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Open floor plan with seating, under counter storage, kitchenette against the wall. Manager: Arleen Campbell. Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Attorney: Jennifer Allen

2. The Board deferred the following to allow for completion of the community process, which has occurred: Auditorium Cafe, Inc. d/b/a The Pour House, located at  909 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02115 License #: LB‑98952 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All‑Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above ‑ To: 907 Boylston Street LLC d/b/a The Pour House (at the same location). Charles G. Hitchcock III, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Lastly, has petitioned for an approval of a management agreement between 907 Boylston Street LLC and C and R Hospitality Managers, LLC. Attorney: Jon D. Aieta

3. The Board deferred the following to allow for completion of the community process, which has occurred: Love Child, LLC d/b/a Love Child, located at 364 W Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 License #: LB‑462639 Has applied for a Retail Package Store All‑Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – In one room on ground floor, main entrance/exit on West Broadway. Storage in basement. Crystal Mills, Manager. Manager: Crystal Mills Closing Time: 7 p.m. Attorney: Kristen L. Scanlon