Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, July 26, 2022

1.  Concorde Entertainment Inc.

Doing business as: Bill's Bar/The Lansdowne Pub

Location: 9  Lansdowne St Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑99448, Notice/Violation#: 024021, Category: CV7AL

Date: 03/19/2021

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

2. Cardona's, Inc. 

Doing business as: Barney's Grill 

Location: 299  Havre St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99099, Notice/Violation#: 008574, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/21/2021

Notice: Disorderly crowd in front of business (911 called) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.  Overcrowding (overcapacity ‑ observation 100, capacity 62) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

3. Am Callejas, Inc. 

Doing business as: La Hacienda and Bar

Location: 144 ‑ 150  Meridian St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑98894, Notice/Violation#: 001403

Violation date 5/6/22 and 5/10/22, Category: CV7AL

Date: 05/06/2022

Notice: Intoxicated minor on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Intoxicated minor ‑ disorderly conduct while in front of premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.    Intoxicated minor assaulted responding police officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and ch. 265 s. 13D.

Overcrowding in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

4. Fuente Cleaning Services, Inc. 

Doing business as: Billares Colombia

Location: 28  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99797, Notice/Violation#: 022686, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 06/27/2022

Notice: Over capacity (crowd gathered outside obstructing pedestrians) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

5. Fuente Cleaning Services, Inc. 

Doing business as: Billares Colombia 

Location: 28  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99797, Notice/Violation#: 022779, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 06/20/2022

Notice: Exceeded occupancy capacity in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F. 

6. Sam's Spot, LLC

Location: 1476 ‑ 1478  Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA  02122

License#: LB‑437348, Notice/Violation#: 004544, Category: CVICT

Date: 03/20/2022

Notice: Premise operating after posted closing (3 am) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.03M and 1.05A.

Premise providing alcohol/food without license in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 2 and M.G.L. ch. 140 s.9 and s. 4.

Premise providing DJ music without license in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 183A.

7. Sam's Spot, LLC 

Location: 1476 ‑ 1478  Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA  02122

License#: LB‑437348, Notice/Violation#: 043288, Category: CVICT

Date: 04/01/2022

Notice: Expired Common Victualler license in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and s. 4.

Premise operating after posted closing hour in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.03M and 1.05A.

Premise providing alcohol without being licensed in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s.2.

Premise providing DJ live entertainment in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 183A.

8. Sam's Spot, LLC 

Location: 1476 ‑ 1478  Dorchester Ave Dorchester, MA  02122

License#: LB‑437348, Notice/Violation#: 042301, Category: CVICT

Date: 04/02/2022

Notice: Premise operating after posted 11 pm closing in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.03M and 1.05A.

Expired Common Victualler license in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and s. 4.

Failure to admit BPD officers for inspection of licensed premises in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9 and Board's rule 1.10A.

9. Oliver Twist Inc 

Doing business as: Cask and Flagon

Location: 62  Brookline Ave Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑98965, Notice/Violation#: 042314, Category: CV7AL

Date: 04/15/2022

Notice: Service of more than two (2) drinks to one person (2 pitchers of beer ‑ 2 patrons) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

10. Yard House Usa, Inc. 

Doing business as: Yard House

Location: 126  Brookline Ave Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑99369, Notice/Violation#: 043303, Category: CV7AL

Date: 04/18/2022

Notice: Overcrowding on outdoor patio 177 mechanical count, capacity 105 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, July 27, 2022

1. Blue Bottle Coffee, LLC

Doing business as: Blue Bottle Coffee

113 Autumn Ln., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB-483837

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Cafe on 1 floor with counter service and seating for patrons. Restroom for patrons and staff. Kitchen, food prep areas, and storage.

Manager:  Robert Baldridge

Hours of Operation:  7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Attorney:  Thomas Miller

2. Light Delight, LLC

44 N Beacon St., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-485681

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – In one room on the first floor with kitchen and storage in rear.

Manager:  Dan Wu

Hours of Operation:  10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

3. Lululemon Usa, Inc.

Doing business as: Lululemon USA, Inc.

206 - 208 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116

License #: LB-396125

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business -  From: On the second floor with a kitchen and a counter. To: Floor 1  retail. Floor 2   Cafe with seating for 40, Fitness club and event space.

Attorney:  Dennis Quilty

4. Sanae Zerhouni

Doing business as: Supreme House of Pizza

313 Old Colony Ave., South Boston, MA 02127

License #: LB-101157

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the closing hour of the licensed business -  From: 11:00 PM To: 2:45 AM for deliveries only on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

5. Fisher College

19 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116

License #: LB-138356

Holder of a Dormitory License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business – From: 6th floor at American Youth Hostels, Boston Hostel Inc. from the 1st Friday in September to the 3rd Friday in May. All common area facilities are available to occupants. This includes laundry room, kitchen, game room, lobby etc. with 10 rooms and 21 residents.  To: 6th floor at American Youth Hostels, Boston Hostel Inc. from the 1st Friday in September to the 3rd Friday in May. All common area facilities are available to occupants. This includes laundry room, kitchen, game room, lobby etc. with 24 rooms and 55 residents.

6. Northeastern University

Doing business as: Northeastern University

1155  - 1175 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02119

License #: LB-101548

Holder of a Dormitory License has petitioned to amend the description  - From: 22 story building -  1002 rooms and 1200 residents To: 22 story building - 1002 rooms and 1900 residents.

7. Northeastern University

Doing business as: East Village

291 Saint Botolph St., Boston, MA 02115

License #: LB-130805

The holder of a Dormitory license has petitioned to amend the description From: 426 rooms and 723 residents To: 4526 rooms and 930 residents.

8. Boston Ocean Club LLC

Doing business as: Mastro’s Ocean Club 

22 Liberty Dr., Boston, MA 02210

License #: LB-99162

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Sophia Boyd To: Connor M. Larkin.

9. Smashburger Acquisition Boston LLC

Doing business as: Smashburger

545 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

License #: LB-99802

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages w/ Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Jarah N Turner To: Rachel Serillo.

10. Back Street Boston Lessee, LLC

Doing business as: Kimpton Onyx Hotel 

155 Portland St., Boston, MA 02114

License #: LB-101657

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Jesica M. Lavin To: Edward Wiles.

11. Bam Hospitality, LLC

Doing business as: Fenway Marriott Residence Inn 125 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215

License #: LB-101666

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Sharad Chand To: Sondra Louis.

12. Boston Palm Corporation

Doing business as: Boston Palm 

1 International Pl., Boston, MA 02110

License #: LB-99007

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All - Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business -  From: Carlos T. Stein Jr. To: Ryan M. Origliosso.

13. Azumi, LLC

Doing business as: Zuma

1   7 Dalton St., Boston, MA 02115

License #: LB-99110

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Edwin Lacza Dela Cruz To: Taryn Leo.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

14. Facility Concession Services, Inc.

Doing business as: Spectrum 

89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

License #: LB-99313

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Geoffrey Thompson To: Michael McCurry.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

15. Boston Culinary Group, Inc.

Doing business as: The Orpheum Theatre 

1 Hamilton Pl., Boston, MA 02108

License #: LB-101596

Holder of a General On Premise Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned for a change of manager of the licensed business – From: Ryan Cummings To: Sean O’Dwyer.

16. Boston Culinary Group, Inc.

Doing business as: Boston Opera House 

539 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB-99438

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business -  From: Ryan Cummings To: Sean O’Dwyer.

17. Boston Beverages Services, Inc.

Doing business as: Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront 

3 Battery Whf., Boston, MA 02109

License #: LB-99315

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to Pledge the License to Delaware Life Insurance Company.

Attorney:  Joseph H. Devlin

18. South Of Hixbridge, LLC

Doing business as: Alcove 

50 Lovejoy Wh., Boston, MA 02114

License #: LB-98995

Holder of Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to Pledge the License to Eastern Bank.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

19. Ahf Speedway Holdings, LLC

Doing business as: Charles River Speedway

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

License #: LB-464491

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for the approval of a Management Agreement between AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC and Birds of Paradise Cocktails, LLC.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

20. Simon's Package Store, Inc.

Doing business as: Simon’s Package Store 

2169 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119

License #: LB-101930

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Manager of the Corporation. Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Stock and Ownership Interest. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Paul J. Kim To: Carlos Castillo.

21. South End Movers, Inc.

Doing business as: B.K. Pub

4272 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131

License #: LB-99318

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Den Cinco, LLC d/b/a Borrachito/The Garret Boston located at 70 Pier Four Boulevard, Suite 270, Boston, MA 02210. The premises consist of one room on ground floor with dining area, together with one additional large room in rear with additional dining and seating areas and bar (total seating for 90); together with kitchen, restrooms, storage and office space on ground floor. Monroe Gavin Moseley, Manager. Closing hour 2AM.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

22. Dorchester Market LLC

Doing business as: Dorchester Market

951 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125

License #: LB-485386

Has applied for a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – Accessory retail sales of wine & malt beverages (for off premise consumption) in one room located inside a small, new neighborhood grocery market of approximately 2,800SF. 1 floor in a 5 story building. Peter McGee, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour.

Manager:  Peter McGee

Closing Time:  11 p.m.

Attorney:  Nicholas J. Zozula

23. Trinity Stuart Concessions LLC

Doing business as: The Raffles Hotel

40 Trinity Pl., Boston, MA 02116

License #: LB-485388

Has applied for an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – a 35 floor hotel and residences ( 400,000SF) with six food outlets, function rooms and lobby bar. Exclusive of Condominium Unit marked University Club on Floor Plan. Oliver Dudler, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour.

Manager:  Oliver Dudler

Closing Time:  2 a.m.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

24. Bedford Dining, Inc.

Doing business as: White Horse Tavern 

116   120 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB-98957

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above- To: Full Revolution LLC (at the same location). Derek Brady, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour.

Attorney:  Carolyn M. Conway

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. Al Abraar Restaurant Inc., 805 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. In four rooms on the first floor (Dining area, kitchen, pantry and bathroom) kitchen is in the rear; 20 seats. Shamso Dirie as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday:  10:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

2. Koko Coffee, LLC d/b/a Koko Coffee, 255 State Street, Boston, MA 02109. Small takeout cafe on the first floor with storage and kitchenette; no Seats. Daud Kyarizov as manager of record. Hours of operation 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

3. Selhi Family Group, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s, 1650 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132. One room on the first floor kitchen & storage in the rear; 133 Seats. Also to include the through window. Cherag Selhi as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM - 1:00 AM.

4. Selhi Family Group, LLC d/b/a McDonald’s, 360 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135. One room on the first floor with kitchen in the rear, storage in back of kitchen; 120 seats. Also, to include the drive through windows. Cherag Selhi as manager of record. Hours of operation: 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM.

The Following have applied for a one day amendment to Existing License:

1. Ocean, Inc., d/b/a Pizzeria Regina 11 ½ Thacher Street, Boston, MA 02113  has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include an extension of the restaurant onto the street adjacent to the licensed premises for the 103rd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast on August 25 - August 28, 2022 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Manager: Fred Jahoud

1. Via Veneto Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Filippo Ristorante, 283 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114 has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include an extension of the restaurant onto the street adjacent to the licensed premises for the 103rd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast on August 25 - August 28, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  Manager: Filippo Frattaroli 
2. Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, Inc., d/b/a Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, 207 Endicott Street, Boston, MA 02113 has applied for a one day extension of existing license to include  an extension of the restaurant onto the street adjacent to the licensed premises for the 103rd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast on August 25 - August 28, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. 

Manager: Paul D’Amore

The Following have applied for a Special 1 Day All Alcohol License

1. Veronica Robles Cultural Center

Has applied for a(n) Community Festival at:

280 ‑ 282 Meridian St., East Boston, MA 02128

Date and Time: 08/07/2022, 1 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Veronica Roble

2. St. Agrippina's Chapel

Has applied for a(n) Religious Festival at:

420 Commercial St., Boston, MA 02109

Date and Time: 08/04/2022 ‑ 08/07/2022, THURSDAY: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. FRIDAY: 5:00P.M. - 12:00 a.m.,SATURDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., SUNDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Manager: Salvatore Gesamondo

3. St. Agrippina's Chapel

Has applied for a(n) Religious Festival at:

459 ‑ 463 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Date and Time: 08/04/2022 ‑ 08/07/2022, THURSDAY: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., FRIDAY: 5:00P.M. - 12:00a.m.   SATURDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., SUNDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Manager: Salvatore Gesamondo

4. Nacomi Mercer

Has applied for a(n) Baby Shower/Birthday Celebration at:

4228 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Date and Time: 07/31/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 7 p.m.

Manager: Laura Charles

5. Last Hope K9 Rescue

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 08/06/2022, 5:30 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Brianna Spencer

6. JP Centre/South Main Streets

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

683 ‑ 691 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Date and Time: 08/13/2022, 10:30 a.m. ‑ 2:30 p.m.

Manager: Ginger Brown

The Following have applied for a Special 1 Day Malt Wine License

1. Harpoon Brewery

Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden inside Festival at:

Boston Fish Pier, 220 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

Date and Time: 08/07/2022, 11 a.m. ‑ 6 p.m.

Manager: Fitz Granger 

2. St. Joseph Society

Has applied for a(n) Annual Members Dinner at:

35 Prince St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Date and Time: 07/30/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Maurizio Caparotta

3. Meghan Daniels

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

41 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 07/30/2022, 3:30 p.m. ‑ 5:30 p.m. 

4. Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Football Game vs Rutgers at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 09/03/2022, 10 a.m. ‑ 4 p.m.

Manager: Beth Emery

5. Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Football Game vs Maine at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 09/17/2022, 5:30 p.m. ‑ 11:30 p.m.

Manager: Beth Emery

6. Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Football Game vs Duke at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

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

Manager: Beth Emery 

7. The Trustees Boston Community Gardens

Has applied for a(n) Concert at:

Dungarven Road & Williams Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Date and Time: 08/25/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 7 p.m.

Manager: Antonia Morini

8. Maritime Society of Our Lady of Help 

Has applied for a(n) Italian Festival at:

9 ‑ 11 Lewis St., Boston, MA 02113

Date and Time: 08/18/2022 ‑ 08/21/2022, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

SATURDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., SUNDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Manager: Domenic Strazzullo

9. Fisherman's Feast of Boston

Has applied for a(n) Italian Festival at:

367 North St., Boston, MA 02113

Date and Time: 08/18/2022 ‑ 08/21/2022, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Manager: Domenic Strazzullo

10. Maritime Society of Our Lady of Help 

Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:

185 Fulton St., Boston, MA 02109

Date and Time: 08/18/2022 ‑ 08/21/2022, THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Manager: Domenic Strazzullo

11. Cody Rico

Has applied for a(n) Market at:

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

Date and Time: 07/30/2022, 4 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Codi Rico

12. The Tasting Bike, LLC

Has applied for a(n) Outdoor Wine Bar at:

100 Summer St., Boston, MA 02110

Date and Time: 08/03/2022 ‑ 08/05/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.Date and Time: 08/10/2022 ‑ 08/12/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Jennifer Scott

13. The Wild Honey Pie

Has applied for a(n) Art Gallery at:

450 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118

Date and Time: 08/05/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Lucy Dunning

Old and New Business

1. Braemore Lounge, Inc. d/b/a Cornwall’s, located at 642-648 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215, License #: LB-99018, provided the Board with an updated floor plan, certificate of inspection, and fire assembly permit, following renovations to the licensed premise. The licensed premise description and capacity remain unchanged.

2. The Board deferred the following to allow for completion of the community process, which has since occurred: Saturday Afternoon, Inc. d/b/a The Machine / Ram Rod, located at 1254 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 License #: LB-101573 Holder of a General On-Premise All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: 110 Boulevard Restaurant LLC d/b/a 110 Boulevard located at  110 Broad Street , Boston, MA 02210. Premise consist of – In one room on first floor consisting of 3,550SF with bar seating of 8 and table seating of 102, bathrooms to right of entrance and kitchen and storage in rear. Lazarus Askitis, Manager. Closing hour 2AM. Secondly, has petitioned to change the Type of license - From: Section 12 General On-Premise All-Alcoholic Beverages License To: Section 12 Restaurant All-Alcoholic Beverages License.