Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2022

1.   Oznemoc, Inc. 

Doing Business As: Centerfolds

Location: 12 ‑ 18  Lagrange St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑99294, Notice/Violation#: 061156, Category: CV7AL

Date: 05/14/2022

Notice: Armed (firearm) employee on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. 

2.  Gm Restaurant Enterprises, Inc.

Doing Business As: La Terraza

Location: 19  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑364899, Notice/Violation#: 001405, Category: CV7ALN

Date: 07/08/2022

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

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

3.   Gsth Investment Group, LLC 

Doing Business As: Bijou and Rock & Rye

Location: 51  Stuart St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑99238, Notice/Violation#: 000758, Category: CV7AL

Date: 05/07/2022

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

4.   Lbv Hotel, LLC 

Doing Business As: Loews Boston Hotel 

Location: 154  Berkeley St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑101658, Notice/Violation#: 026401, Category: INNAL

Date: 04/15/2022

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

5.  Big Night Venues Boston 4, LLC 

Doing Business As: Scorpion Bar & Restaurant/The Grand

Location: 25  Northern Ave., Boston, MA  02210

License#: LB‑162570, Notice/Violation#: 026727, Category: CV7ALNO

Date: 05/07/2022

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

6.  Broadway Restaurant, LLC 

Doing Business As:   Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Location: 412 ‑ 414 W Broadway  South Boston, MA  02127

License#: LB‑99304, Notice/Violation#: 042035, Category: CV7AL

Date: 06/04/2022

Notice: Overcrowding ‑ house count 145; mechanical count 268 (capacity 177) in violation of   M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

7.  Rrg, LLC 

Doing Business As: Banyan Bar & Refuge

Location: 553  Tremont St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑99354, Notice/Violation#: 043186, Category: CV7AL

Date: 07/07/2022

Notice: Blocked fire exit (tables and chairs) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.06A.

Expired ISD certificate in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B.

8.   Tow Pier 6 Restaurant Group, LLC 

Doing As Business As: Pier 6 

Location: 1  Eighth St Charlestown, MA  02129

License#: LB‑99382, Notice/Violation#: 043195, Category: CV7AL

Date: 07/09/2022

Notice: Service of more than 2 alcohol drinks to one patron at a time in violation of M.G.L., ch. 138 s. 64.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

1.  DEB Group, LLC

Doing business as:  El Jefe's Taqueria 

80  Boylston Street, Boston, MA  02116                     

License #:  LB-421001

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to amend the closing hour of the licensed business From – 12:00 AM To: 2:00 AM.

2.  Render Coffee 121, LLC

Doing business as:  Render Coffee 

32  Cambridge Street, Charlestown, MA  02129

License #:  LB-493025 

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – 

Located in Foundation Kitchen Food Hall. 1 Stall with kitchen and storage in basement.

Manager:  Christopher Dadey

Hours of Operation:  7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

3.  Tori EB Food Inc.

Doing business as:  Tori Japan 

62 William C Kelley Square, East Boston, MA  02128

License #:  LB-492447

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above – Ground level, front service kitchen, no storage. Prep kitchen is behind front service counter. One bathroom for customers.

Manager:  Min Zhu

Hours of Operation:  11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

 4.  Boston Garden Fours, LLC

Doing Business as:  Scores 

 166  Canal Street, Boston, MA  02114

 License #:  LB-98972

 Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Fred Starikov To: Tyler Smith.

 Attorney:  Michael W. Ford

5.  Boston Hospitality Partners, LLC 

1  Franklin Street, Boston, MA  02110

License #:  LB-98950

Holder of a Club All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Desmond Yu Wai Chow To: Mark Malatesta.

Attorney:  Jon D. Aieta

6.  BBRG Waterfront TR, LLC

Doing business as:  Joe’s American Bar & Grill

100  Atlantic Ave. Boston, MA  02111

License #:  LB-98890

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

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

7.  Puttshack Boston Seaport LLC

Doing business as:  Puttshack 

58  Pier 4 Boulevard, Boston, MA  02210

License #:  LB-99191

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Elena Louise Todisco To: Kerry Henderson.

Attorney:  Joseph H. Devlin

8.  Bennington1004 LLC  

Doing Business As:  Renegades Pub 

1004  Bennington Street , East Boston, MA  02128   

License #:  LB-202196

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Katie Daley To: Valerie C. O’Connor.

Attorney:  Kristen Scanlon

9.  Facility Concession Services, Inc.    

Doing business as:  Charles Playhouse 

74 - 78  Warrenton Street, Boston, MA  02116 

License #:  LB-9972

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

10.  SPiN Boston, LLC 

Doing business as:  SPiN 

30  Melcher Street, Boston,  MA  02210

License #:  LB-99034

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Michael Joseph Martin To: Megan Nicole Robertson.

11.  Hard Rock Cafe International (STP), Inc.      

Doing business as:  Hard Rock Cafe 

20  Clinton Street, Boston, MA  02109

License #:  LB-98992

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

Attorney:  Scott C. Holmes

12.  Seaport Hotel Limited Partnership   

Doing business as: Seaport Hotel 

1  Seaport Lane, Boston, MA  02210

License #:  LB-101647

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors of its sole General Partner, Commonwealth Flats Development Hotel Corp.

Attorney:  Elizabeth A. Lashway

13.  Huntington Theatre Company, Inc.    

Doing business as:  Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA   

527  Tremont Street, Boston, MA  02116

License #:  LB-99650

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors.

14.  149 Charles Pub LLC  

Doing business as:  Charles Street Pub 

149  Charles Street, Boston, MA  02114

License #:  LB-101581

Holder of General On Premise All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to Pledge the License to Northern Bank & Trust Company.

Attorney:  Carolyn M. Conway

15.  Minot Hospitality Group LLC      

Doing business as: Minot Hospitality Group 

25 - 29  Charles Street, Boston, MA  02114

License #:  LB-101659

Holder of a Innholder All Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business From - Boutique hotel including thirteen (13) guestrooms, room service and restaurant on five (5) floors, basement for kitchen and storage, first floor restaurant with dining seating for eighty (80) patrons and bar seating for fifteen (15), with no standees. Second floor guest rooms and outdoor terrace with lounge seating. Third through fifth floors for additional guest rooms. To: Boutique hotel including thirteen (14) guestrooms, room service and restaurant on five (5) floors, basement for kitchen and storage, first floor restaurant with dining seating and bar seating. Second floor guest rooms and outdoor terrace with lounge seating. Third through fifth floors for additional guest rooms. Secondly, has petitioned to change the d/b/a of the licensed business – From: Minot Hospitality Group To: Beacon Hill Hotel. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Michael Giammanco To: Thomas Santaniello.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

16.  BP Eatery, LLC    

Doing business as:  Lily's Boston 

33 - 35  Batterymarch Street, Boston, MA  02109

License #:  LB-99300

Holder of a 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business   From: IN ONE ROOM AND KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH STORAGE IN REAR, AND TO INCLUDE AN OUTDOOR SEASONAL PATIO FROM MARCH-NOVEMBER FOR 110 PATRONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 A.M. To: In one room and kitchen with bar on the first floor with storage in rear, and to include a seasonal (March November) outdoor patio (2,800 sf), with auxiliary service bar, for 99 patrons on private property with hours of 10:00AM  2:00AM (both indoor and outdoor).

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

17.  Vin and Vigor LLC      

Doing business as: The Wine Bottega

341  Hanover Street, Boston, MA  02113

License #:  LB-102031

Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above To: Gniles LLC d/b/a The Wine Bottega (at the same location). 

Matthew Diekmann, Manager. Closing hour at 11:00 PM.

Attorney:  Adam R. Barnosky

18.  Genecca Vintage Liquors, Inc.   

Doing business as:  Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits, Inc. 

63  Charles Street, Boston, MA  02114

License #:  LB-101952

Holder of a Retail Package All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above To: Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits, Inc. d/b/a Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits (at the same location). Swati Patel, Manager. Closing hour at 11:00 PM. Lastly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company.

Attorney:  John M. Mooradian

19.  South End Formaggio, Inc. 

266 - 268  Shawmut Avenue, Roxbury, MA  02118

License #:  LB-102033

Holder of a Retail Package Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above   To: Formaggio South End Inc. d/b/a Formaggio Kitchen (at the same location). Julia Hallman, Manager. Closing hour at 10:00 PM. Lastly, has petitioned to pledge the license to South End Formaggio, Inc.; Cambridge Savings Bank.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

20.  Hampshire House Corporation  

Doing business as:  Cheers @ Faneuil Hall Marketplace 

29  Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA  02109

License #:  LB-99203

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Eventide Fenway, LLC d/b/a Eventide Fenway located at 1321 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. The premise consists of restaurant on one floor, three rooms including dining room with seating for sixty nine (69). Year round (weather permitting) patio area on private property midnight closing hour with seating for sixteen (16), two (2) entrances, two (exits) and one (1) service entry/exit. 

William Droste, Manager. Closing hour 2:00AM.

Attorney:  Jon D. Aieta

21.  Llanera Supermarket, Inc.   

260 E Eighth Street, South Boston, MA  02127

License #:  LB-492559

Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above –The premise is a multi purpose building with residence and retail on main level located at 258-260 East Eighth Street AKA 19 Knowlton Street Unit #5 - a single floor retail space approximately 1,213 SF, a grocery/convenience store with 1 /4 of sales dedicated to alcohol sales.

Manager:  Maxiel Guerrero. Closing Time:  10:00 PM

22.  Midnight Morning, LLC  

Doing business as:  Midnight Morning 

14B  Birch Street, Roslindale, MA  02131

License #:  LB-492568

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcohol Beverages License to be exercised on the above – In one room on the first floor: kitchen and storage in the basement; indoor sf 1,500 with 104 seating capacity. Also to include an outdoor annual patio approx. 400SF on private property for 30 patrons between the hours of 11:00AM -11:00 PM, weather dependent.

Manager:  Virginia Schubert. Closing Time:  2:00 AM

Attorney:  John P. Connell

Licensed Premise Informational Hearing on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

1. Fuente Cleaning Services, Inc.

Doing business as: Billares Colombia

28 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128

License #: LB-99797, Notice/Violation: INFOHEARING, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 9/26/2022

Notice: Hearing regarding frequency of Licensed Premise violations and incidents requiring police involvement, inside and outside the Licensed Premise to determine if closing hour should be reduced or if any other action shall be taken. 

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. Millennial Foods Inc. d/b/a Bgood, 665 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. Main floor front and back exit, kitchen and seating, Upstairs is dry storage and office; 59 Seats. Oscar Gallecia as manager of record. Hours of operation 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

2. Millennial Foods, Inc. d/b/a Bgood, 84 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. First floor two entrances with dining room and open kitchen. Downstairs large prep area, dish station, three bay sink and fridge units; 43 Seats. Ghenadie Minciuna as manager of record. Hours of operation. 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

3. Solodko, LLC d/b/a Solodko Boston, 38 Brooks Street, Brighton, MA 02135. Kitchen & retail space on first floor, basement for dry storage; No seats. Ilona Znakharchuk as manager of record. Hours of operation Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

4. RTAL Victory, Inc. d/b/a Royaltea Allston, 162 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. Approximately 1,000 Sq. Ft. first floor kitchen at center, basement storage; 0 Seats. Yukit Wu  as Manager of Record. Hours of operation: Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM., Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM.

5. Food’s Style USA, Inc. d/b/a Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, 169 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134. Ground floor (serve area, kitchen). Basement for storage; 32 seats. Tatsunori Tanaka as manager of record. Hours of operation: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

6. Greek Kitchen 5 LLC d/b/a Saloniki Greek, One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108. A ground level restaurant, consisting of one large room divided into a front of house and a back of house, with hot line, refrigeration, storage and one bathroom, 17 seats. Iraklis Papachristos as manager of record. Hours of operation: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

7. Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Compass Group USA, Inc., 795-799 Boylston Street, Boston, MA  02116. Ground level first floor common area & storage room.; 25 seats. Kevin Gigliotti as manager of record. Hours of operation: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

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

1. Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Bruegger’s Bagel Bagel Bakery. 7 School Street, Boston, MA 02108 has petitioned to change the manager From: Cecilia Mejia To: Karisa Ajanel. 

2. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Starbucks and Breadwinner, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

3. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Food Cart, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

4. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Starbucks, 700 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

5. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Late Night Kitchen,  100 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

6. Trustees of Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

7. Trustees of Boston University, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

8. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Einstein’s, 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

9. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Walter Brown Arena, 285 Babcock Street, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

10. Trustees of Boston University d/b/a Basho Express, 700 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 has petitioned to change the manager From: Jessica Tantin To: Jonathan Webster.

11. Tasty Pot, LLC d/b/a Tasty Pot, 194 Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 has petitioned to increase the capacity From: 12 To: 60.

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

1. MOUNT HOREB LODGE  #10

Has applied for a(n)  at:

110 Harvard St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 10/07/2022, 9 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Date and Time: 10/14/2022, 9 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Date and Time: 10/21/2022, 9 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Eltion Allen

2. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 10/22/2022, 1 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Colleen Roberts

3. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Dance at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 10/21/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Date and Time: 10/28/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 1 a.m.

Manager: Colleen Roberts

4. Huntington Theatre Company

Has applied for a(n) Theatre Performance at:

264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115

Date and Time: 10/13/2022 ‑ 10/16/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.  

Date and Time: 10/18/2022 ‑ 10/23/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Date and Time: 10/25/2022 ‑ 11/13/2022, 12 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Manager: Patrick Mahoney

5. The Delphic Club

Has applied for a(n) Club Formal Event at:

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

Date and Time: 10/17/2022, 8 p.m. ‑ 12 a.m.

Manager: Brendan Kiely

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

1. Union Boat Club Boathouse

Has applied for a(n) HOCR Party at:

75 David G Mugar Way., Boston, MA 02114

Date and Time: 10/23/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Eileen McCormack

2.  ERITREAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at:

590 Shawmut Ave., Roxbury, MA 02118

Date and Time: 10/15/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Corin DIAZ

3. David Grilk Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

139 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108

Date and Time: 10/20/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 8 p.m.

Manager: David Grilk

4. Cara Moyer‑Duncan

Has applied for a(n) Commencement Celebration at:

80 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 10/06/2022, 5:45 p.m. ‑ 7 p.m.

Manager: Dionella Lora

5. Allston Main Streets

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser/Community Event at:

500 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134

Date and Time: 10/15/2022, 1 p.m. ‑ 4 p.m.

Manager: Alex Cornacchini 

6. Boston Culinary Group

Has applied for a(n) Hockey Game at:

65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134

Date and Time: 10/28/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.  

Date and Time: 10/29/2022, 2 p.m. ‑ 10     p.m.

Manager: Mark Boothroyd

7. Boston Center for the Arts

Has applied for a(n) Residency Fundraiser Event at:

539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 10/15/2022, 7:30 p.m. ‑ 11 p.m.

Manager: Alexander Wedge 

8. Boston Center for the Arts

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

539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 10/07/2022, 6 p.m. ‑ 9 p.m.

Manager: Alexander Wedge

9. Boston Center for the Arts

Has applied for a(n) Boston Art Book Fair at:

539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116

Date and Time: 11/04/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Alexander Wedge

10. Alexandra Hill

Has applied for a(n) Wedding Welcome Party at:

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

Date and Time: 10/28/2022, 4 p.m. ‑ 10 p.m.

Manager: Heather Monty

11.  Claire Geruson

Has applied for a(n) Baby Shower at:

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

Date and Time: 11/11/2022, 3 p.m. ‑ 7 p.m.

Manager: Jenna Chillington

12.  Princeton Assoc. of New England

Has applied for a(n) Football Game Tent at:

79 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02134

Date and Time: 10/21/2022, 4:30 p.m. ‑ 7:30 p.m.

Manager: Mary Sweeney Koger

13.  University of Massachusetts Boston

Has applied for a(n) Banquet at:

100 William T Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125

Date and Time: 12/07/2022, 5 p.m. ‑ 9:30 p.m.

Manager: Mary Flaherty

14.  Jack Abby Brewing

Has applied for a(n) Beer Hall at:

4228 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Date and Time: 10/07/2022 ‑ 10/08/2022, 10/14/2022 ‑ 10/16/2022, 10/21/2022 ‑ 10/22/2022, 10/28/2022 ‑ 10/29/2022, FRIDAY: 3:00PM - 11:00PM,  SATURDAY: 11:00AM - 11:00PM,  SUNDAY: 11:00AM - 6:00PM

Manager: Sam Hendler

Old and New Business

1. The Board is in receipt of correspondence from 154 Maverick LLC d/b/a Maverick House Tavern, 154 Maverick Street, East Boston, MA 02128, License # LB-138053, the purpose of which is to notify the Board of a temporary closure to refresh and rebrand the Licensee’s concept.