Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, September 13, 2022

1. D & D Hospitality, LLC 

Doing business as: Publico

Location: 11  Dorchester St South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑99295, Notice/Violation#: 044251, Category: CV7AL

Date: 02/20/2022

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

2. Orient Heights Yacht Club

Location: 61  Bayswater St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑98800, Notice/Violation#: 042502, Category: CLBAL

Date: 01/15/2022

Notice: Patron discharged firearm after exiting premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Expired licenses (certificate of inspection and entertainment) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B, ch.140 s. 183A.

3. 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.

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#: 042506, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 07/09/2022

Notice: Failure to cooperate with police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, and Board's rule 1.14B.

Failure to comply with security plan on file with the Licensing Board in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s.64.

6. Bennington1004 LLC 

Doing business as: Renegades Pub 

Location: 1004  Bennington St Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑202196, Notice/Violation#: 042553, Category: CV7ALN

Date: 07/09/2022

Notice: Patron on employee assault and battery x2 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

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

7. Arguetas Corporation

Location: 30  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99787, Notice/Violation#: 023727, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 07/16/2022

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

8. Aya Pizza, LLC 

Doing business as: Red Line Pizza

Location: 580 ‑ 582  Dorchester Ave South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑100327, Notice/Violation#: 042322, Category: CVICT

Date: 02/23/2022

Notice: Premise operating after posted 11 pm closing (12:50 am) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9.

9. Danres Corporation, 

Doing business as: La Chiva Restaurant

Location: 259  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑382861, Notice/Violation#: 043189, Category: CVICT

Date: 07/06/2022

Notice: Customer bringing alcohol onto patio in violation of M.G.L. ch. 140 s. 9. 

10. Cheesine, Inc.

Doing business as: Fromage

Location: 399 ‑ 401 W Broadway  South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑99635, Notice/Violation#: 058932, Category: CV7MW

Date: 07/15/2022

Notice: No outdoor dining approval in violation of M.G.L. s. 64.

No ISD certificate in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B.

No entertainment license posted.

11. Bubor Cha‑Cha Restaurant, LLC 

Location: 45  Beach St Boston, MA  02111

License#: LB‑99865, Notice/Violation#: CANCELLATION HEARING, Category: CV7MWR

Date: 08/22/2022

Notice: The Board held a mandatory informational hearing on August 22, 2022 at which the Licensee was put on notice of the potential cancellation of the License due to the alleged change in beneficial interest and management, effectively transferring a non‑transferable License without the Board’s approval.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

1. Nascence, Inc.

Doing business as: Happy Lemon 

3193 - 3201 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130  

License #:  LB-468655

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – In four (4) rooms on the first floor, dining/ordering area, kitchen, storage in rear and are separated from the front area by a counter and door. Bathroom is located in the far left corner.

Manager:  Xiqiao (Jason) Liu

Hours of Operation:  11:00 AM to 9:30 PM

2. L.A. Donuts, Inc.

Doing business as: Dunkin 

1912 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135

License #:  LB-491679

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – First floor contains 5 rooms: 1 main sales area, 2. utility closet, 3. 2 offices, 4. rear storage. The new Dunkin will take up half of the sales area with a demising wall separating the kitchen area and storage. Additional storage in basement.

Manager:  Alexander DiPietro

Hours of Operation:  4:00 AM to 9:00 PM

3. Oznemoc, Inc.

Doing business as: Centerfolds  

12 - 18 Lagrange St, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-99294

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business -  From: David M. Weinberg To:Nicholas S. DeFilippo.

Attorney:  John P. Connell

4. Park 54 Restaurant Group, LLC

Doing business as: Park 54 Restaurant & Lounge 

81 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136

License #:  LB-99343

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Shawn Hunter To: Tasha Hull.

5. 119 Salem Street, Inc.

Doing business as: Ristorante Euno 

119 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 

License #:  LB-99737

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: Nick Da More To: Emerick Richard Lenar.

6. BBRG TR, LLC

Doing business as: Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-98945

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Joseph Battafarano To: Matthew Thomas Sentas.

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

7. BBRG Newbury TR, LLC

Doing business as: Joe’s American Bar & Grill 

26 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116 

License #:  LB-99366

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Heather Sances To: Samantha Reynolds.

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

8. The Oyster Bar Inc.

Doing business as: The Walrus & Carpenter 

200 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 

License #:  LB-99519

Holder of Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to Pledge the License to Pursuit Inc.

Attorney:  Adam R. Barnosky

 9. United Wine and Spirits, LLC 

Doing business as: I Liquor 

11 - 17 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128 

License #:  LB-142890

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: You Jia, LLC d/b/a I Liquor (at the same location).

Huiling Deng, Manager. Closing hour at 11:00 PM.

10. Eventide Fenway, LLC 

1321 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215  

License #:  LB-99593

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: Tasty Burger 1, LLC d/b/a Tasty Burger located at 86 Van Ness Street Boston, MA 02215. In one large room on ground floor with dining areas and bar; restrooms; kitchen, storage and office space located in rear; in one additional room in annex space with additional seating (no table service or alcohol service); annual outdoor patio located on private property with 14 seats and 11:00PM patio closing hour. Closing hour 2:00 AM. 

James Martin, Manager.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

11. DTXLL Holdings, LLC

13 - 15 West St, Boston, MA 02111  

License #:  LB-99370

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Santa Fe Burrito Grill East Boston LLC d/b/a Santa Fe Burrito Grill located at 303 Summer Street East Boston, MA 02128. The premises consists of a Restaurant on the first floor of a four story building (1,350SF area), including dining area(seating for 29), kitchen and bathrooms with storage in basement. Pierre Gallego, Manager. Closing hour 11:00 PM. Lastly, has petitioned to pledge the license to DTXLL Holdings LLC.

Attorney:  Adam Barnosky

12. Blifia Associates, LLC

Doing business as: Teranga 

1746 - 1748 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118  

License #:  LB-99668

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: Aceituna Grill Newbury LLC d/b/a Aceituna Grill located at 267-269 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116. 1,950 sq. ft. of retail space on one floor; two entrances and two exits; Annual outdoor patio on private property that is 354 sq. ft. with 15 seats, patio closing hour 9pm. Closing hour 10:00 PM. Amahl J. Kurban, Manager. Secondly, 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:  John P. Connell

13. Jonathan B. Harker

Doing business as: Italian Express Pizzeria 

336 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128  

License #:  LB-99819

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above - To: 392 - 398 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. The premise to be licensed is a one floor restaurant with 1 entrance and 1 exit. The total square footage of the premises is 4,424 square feet. Seating capacity and occupancy number are to be determined. Closing hour, weekdays 10:00 PM and weekends 11:00PM. Xun Yang, Manager.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

14. No Name Restaurant, Inc.

Doing business as: No Name Restaurant 

15 1/2 Boston Fish Pier, Boston, MA 02210  

License #:  LB-99801

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Amelia’s Taqueria IV, Inc. d/b/a Amelia’s Taqueria; 1076 Boylston Street Boston, MA, 02215. The premise to be licensed is 3,060 sq. ft. on 2 floors, indoor seating for 36, with Seasonal (March November) outdoor patio of approximately 300 square feet on private property with seating for 12 and with hours Sat Sun 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. General Closing hour 11:00 PM. 

Luis T. Garcia, Manager.

Attorney:  Patricia Lang Farnsworth

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. El Paisa II Restaurant, Inc., 88 Chelsea Street, East Boston, MA 02128. In one room on the first floor with kitchen in the rear, storage in the basement. 18 seats. Erika Usuga as manager of record. Hours of operation: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

2. Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwells - Suffolk University, 1 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108. First floor, basement and outdoor patio. First floor coffee bar and cold food. Basement with a full kitchen for production and prep. 72 seats. Robert F. Cirame as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

3. PNR, LLC d/b/a PickN’Roll Sushi, 134 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Kitchen and dining upstairs, storage area in basement. 28 seats. Victor Choi as manager of record. Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

4. Boylston FAB, LLC d/b/a Finagle A Bagel, 535 Boylston, Street, Boston, MA 02116. Kitchen, storage and bagel dough mixing in basement. Food service on the main floor with seating and dining room on the second floor; 58 Seats. Marcelo Marthias as manager of record. Hours of operation: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

5. Mike & Patty’s JP, LLC d/b/a Mike & Patty’s, 388 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. 2 levels with seating on the ground street level and kitchen, storage, and restroom upstairs on the second floor. 28 seats. Robert Powers as manager of record. Hours of operation: Wednesday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM.

6. Sushi Brother, Inc.d/b/a  Avana Sushi II,  58 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110. In one room on the first floor with a dining area. Two restrooms. one kitchen, one office, one sushi bar. Hallway used for storage3; 41 Seat. Jin Teng Lin as Manager of Record. Hours of operation 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM. 

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

1. 1107 Dot. Ave, LLC d/b/a Lucky Cafe Restaurant has petitioned to change the manager From: Paul Eng To: Robert Eng.

2. Omid’s Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 209-211 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134 has petitioned to remove treasurer Hamid M. Omid and transfer 25 shares from Hamid M. Omid to Afshin B. Omid.

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

1. Veronica Robles Cultural Center 

Has applied for a(n) Festival at:

255 Border St., East Boston, MA 02128

Date and Time: 09/18/2022, 1 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: Veronica Robles

2. Boston Bhangra & South Asian Nation

Has applied for a(n) Cultural Dance Competition at:

543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA 02125

Date and Time: 12/03/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Rohit Bhambi

3. Center for Economic Democracy

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

2164 Washington St., Boston, MA 02119

Date and Time: 09/24/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Manager: James Vanbei

4. Union Boat Club

Has applied for a(n) Cocktail Party at:

75 David G Mugar Way., Boston, MA 02114

Date and Time: 09/17/2022, 5:30 p.m. ‑ 9:30 p.m.

Manager: Eileen McCormack

5. Responsible Urbanites for Fido

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

Prince & Snowhill Streets

 Date and Time: 09/22/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Wallus Leslie

6. Silvio O. Conte Forum Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Boston Pops at:

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135

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

Manager: Beth Emery

7. Caribbean Rum and Food Festival

Has applied for a(n) Caribbean Rum and Food Festival at:

1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119

Date and Time: 09/17/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Andrew Sharpe

8. Presentation School Foundation Inc.

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

640 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111

Date and Time: 10/22/2022, 4 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: Clodagh Drummey

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

1. Emerson College 

Has applied for a(n) Reception at:

216 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 11/12/2022, 8 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Margaret Ings

2. Gran Bazar Boston

Has applied for a(n) Networking Event at:

2300 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Date and Time: 09/18/2022, 3 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: Rocio Objio

3. The Strand Theater

Has applied for a(n) Play at:

543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA 02125

Date and Time: 09/17/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 9:30 p.m.

Manager: aline Mercury

4. Emerson College 

Has applied for a(n) Artist Reception at:

25 Avery St., Boston, MA 02111

Date and Time: 09/22/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: Margaret Ings

5. NEMPAC

Has applied for a(n) NEMPAC Soiree at:

16R Charter St., Boston, MA 02113

Date and Time: 09/15/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Joe Botsch

6. Boston Center for the Arts 

Has applied for a(n) BCA Fall Residency Social Event at:

539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 09/28/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 7 p.m.

Manager: Alexander Wedge

7. Beacon Hill Civic Association

Has applied for a(n) Block Party at:

119 Mount Vernon St., Boston, MA 02108

Date and Time: 09/18/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 4 p.m.

Manager: Patricia Tully

8. Trustees of Boston College

Has applied for a(n) Educational Malt & Wine License at:

21 Saint Thomas More Rd., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 10/05/2022 ‑ 04/06/2023, 5 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Manager: Elizabeth Emery

9. Mass NOW

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

184 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Date and Time: 09/22/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: ALLESANDRIA GOODFRIEND

10. Rockport Brewing Company

Has applied for a(n) Family Friendly Community Event at:

525 William F Mcclellan Hwy., East Boston, MA 02128

Date and Time: 09/18/2022, 10 a.m. ‑ 2 p.m.

Manager: Raymond Pickup

11. Columbia Yacht Club

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at:

1825 Columbia Rd., South Boston, MA 02127

Date and Time: 09/24/2022, 1 p.m. ‑ 5 p.m.

Manager: Russell Castagna

12. Armenian Heritage Foundation 

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

530 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02110

Date and Time: 09/21/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: BARBARA TELLALION

13. NB Development Group

Has applied for a(n) Fall Party at:

90 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 09/24/2022, 11 a.m. ‑ 3 p.m.

Manager: Kimberly Good

14. Shonda Little

Has applied for a(n) Gala at:

2300 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Date and Time: 09/24/2022, 3 p.m. ‑ 8:30 p.m.

Manager: Shonda Little

15. Czech and Slovak Assoc.

Has applied for a(n) Harvest Fest at:

319 ‑ 323 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02113

Date and Time: 10/08/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: James Martorano

16. Night Shift Events, LLC

Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at:

500 Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129

Date and Time: 09/23/2022, 4 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Mark Strauss