Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, February 6, 2024

1. Bhc Corporation General Partner 

Doing business as: Club Café

Location: 209 Columbus Av., Boston, MA 02116

License#: LB‑98997, Notice/Violation#: 043007, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/04/2022

Notice: 911 call for staff on patron assault in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

2. Concorde Entertainment, Inc. 

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

Location: 9  Lansdowne St Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑99448, Notice/Violation#: 059304, Category: CV7AL

Date: 08/06/2023

Notice: Contaminated drinks in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Fight in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

3. M.Y.N. Corp. 

Doing business as: Dublin Pub

Location: 7 ‑ 9 Stoughton St., Dorchester, MA 02125

License#: LB‑99233, Notice/Violation#: 24288, Category: CV7AL

Date: 08/29/2023

Notice: Assault and battery dangerous weapon (machete) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.

Assault and battery patron on patron (victim stabbed) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

Failure to keep loiters from in front of entrance/abutting in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

4. Guira & Tambora, LLC

Doing business as: Guira & Tambora

Location: 4014  Washington St Roslindale, MA  02131

License#: LB‑99265, Notice/Violation#: 060933, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/10/2023

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

5. Jbond, LLC

Location: 25  Kingston St Boston, MA  02111

License#: LB‑99413, Notice/Violation#: 060539, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/22/2023

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

Disturbance in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

6. Gsth Investment Group, LLC

Doing business as: Bijou and Rock & Rye

Location: 51  Stuart St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑99238, Notice/Violation#: 059299, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/25/2023

Notice: Assault and battery dangerous weapon x2 (knife) on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.

7. Mile 22, Inc. 

Doing business as: Cityside In the Circle

Location: 1958 ‑ 1960  Beacon St Brighton, MA  02135

License#: LB‑98902, Notice/Violation#: 059295, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/09/2023

Notice: Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64‑64A. 

8. Cardona's, Inc., 

doing business as: Barney's Grill

Location: 299  Havre St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99099, Notice/Violation#: 059298, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/19/2023

Notice: Bottle service in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Overcrowding ‑ 102 mechanical count, 62 capacity in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A, F.

9. Leinster Group, Inc. 

Doing business as: Scholars

Location: 25  School St Boston, MA  02108

License#: LB‑99283, Notice/Violation#: 017854, Category: CV7AL

Date: 12/02/2023

Notice: Patrons drinking alcohol on public way in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

10. Fan Hall Mv Restaurant, LLC 

Doing business as: Margaritaville

Location: 300  Faneuil Hall Marketplace  Boston, MA  02109

License#: LB‑99402, Notice/Violation#: 017852, Category: CV7AL

Date: 12/01/2023

Notice: Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64‑64A.

Failure to ID patrons for alcohol service in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, February 7, 2024

1. Congress Street Fort Point, LLC

Doing business as: Trillium

375 W Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110

License #:  LB-425551

Holder of a Farmer Brewery & Winery Pouring License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Daniel George Rocha To: Liam Mahoney.

Attorney:  John P. Connell

2. SZA, LLC

Doing business as: Shabu Zen

78-80 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134

License #:  LB-99770

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: Jody Law To: Yi Jin Cheng.

3. Four Seasons of Massachusetts, Inc.

Doing business as: Four Seasons

200 Boylston St, Boston MA 02116

License #:  LB-101617

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Alyssa J. Lawrence To: Michael Pedder.

Attorney:  Andrew F. Upton

4. Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits, LLC

Doing business as: The Crossing Wine and Spirits

39 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111

License #:  LB-101922

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Daniel Farese To: Anthony Rodriguez.

Attorney:  Patricia Lang Farnsworth

5. Venture 66 LLC

Doing business as: Halftime Pizza

115 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

License #:  LB-99514

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned for a change in Ownership Interest.

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

6. Boston Ramen Company Back Bay, LLC

Doing business as: Sushi by Bosso Ramen Tavern 

163 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-99565

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and 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:  Nicholas Zozula

7. H and M Restaurant, Inc.

Doing business as: Sofia Italian Steakhouse

1430 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the llicense from the above - To: VFW Parkway Restaurant Operator, LLC. dba Sofia Italian Steakhouse (at the same location). Wellington V. Augusto, Manager. 1:00 AM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of premise - From: Second floor dining and bar area for 24 patrons with seasonal roof deck (342 sq. ft.) for an additional 18 patrons.  Seasonal roof deck to operate from May 1st to October 30th.  Hour of operation from 4:30pm till 1am. One gender neutral bathroom and one server station are part of the floor plan. To: Two story restaurant with basement. First floor includes a dining room with 136 seats, bar seating for 28, lounge area for 18, standing for 29, and kitchen. Second floor includes a dining room with 28 seats, bar seating for 14, and 342 SF seasonal outdoor dining area with a seating capacity of 20, operating from May 1st to October 30th, from 4:30pm till 1am. The basement includes storage rooms, food prep area, office, and mechanical. 2 bathrooms on first floor, 1 bathroom (gender neutral) on second floor, 2 exits in the basement, 5 exits on the first floor and 2 exits on the second floor. Lastly, has petitioned to pledge the license to HarborOne Bank.

Attorney:  Brooke C. Foster

8. Dig Inn Boylston Street LLC

Doing business as: Dig Inn Seasonal Market

557 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-99800

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: 121 Seaport Boulevard LLC dba Museum of Ice Cream located at 121 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02110. Premise consists of - In one room on first floor with main entry and general retail area; second floor comprised of various sensory and exhibition spaces, together with galley seating area, seated bar and various other seating areas; restrooms, storage, and kitchen/prep space, together with office and break room on second level.  Total square footage 12,310 (comprised of 2,509 square feet on the first level, together with 9,801 square feet on the second level).  One main entrance and two emergency exits. Manish Vora, Manager. 12:00 AM Closing Hour.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

9. Sahguna Inc.

Doing business as: Maverick Street Market

205 Maverick St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-153841

Holder of a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above – To: Krisha Corporation dba Maverick Street Market located at 207 Maverick Street, Boston, MA 02128. Premise consists of - approximately 2001 square feet. Retail store located at 207 Maverick Street, Unit R3. First floor unit of four story condominium building. 2 entrances/exits. Exit in rear. Disha Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour.  Additionally, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company .

Attorney:  John Mooradian

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. YHF Chinatown, LLC

Doing business as:  Moon & Flower House

20 ‑ 22 Kneeland St., Boston, MA 02111

License #:  LB‑550479

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ a takeout only restaurant approx 545SF on 20‑22 Kneeland Street, Boston.

Manager:  Zun Huang

Hours of Operation:  12:00 PM to 10:30 PM

2. JC Sushi House, Inc

 417 Washington St., Boston, MA 02108

License #:  LB‑550491

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ First floor business contained within the Corner Mall, which fronts on Washington Street, 450 SF with sushi bar and preparation kitchen separate from the food court with egress from the front and back of Corner Mall.

Manager:  Jacky CAO

Hours of Operation:  10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

3. Mission Hill Donuts LLC

 Doing business as:  Dunkin' Donuts

1631 Tremont St., Mission Hill, MA 02120

License #:  LB‑550507

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location 2,436 SF First floor with service area, sales area, seating, back of the house. Kitchen storage in the back room with a walk‑in cooler. Second floor with office, training room and walk‑in cooler/freezer.

Manager:  Mark Pesce

Hours of Operation:  5:00 AM to 10:00 PM

4. Jadu LLC

 Doing business as:  Espresso Yourself

767 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

License #:  LB‑550519

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location 980 SF, First floor storage in the kitchen, 1 bathroom, 18 seats, additional storage in the basement.

Manager:  Maya Muchopadhaya

Hours of Operation:  8: 00 AM to 5:00 PM

5. Mago Mago Corp

 Doing business as:  Dot Cafe

1459 Dorchester Av., Dorchester, MA 02122

License #:  LB‑550137

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑1,100 SF first floor restaurant, fast casual dining with 1 kitchen, 10 seats, 1 counter.

Manager:  Jack Tran

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

The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:

1. Compass Group USA, Inc.

Doing business as:  Chartwells - Suffolk University

1 Court St., Boston, MA 02108

License #:  LB‑492840

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed premise – From: First floor service with coffee bar and cold food display. To: First floor service with Sal’s Pizza and cold food display.

The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:

1. TIME OUT MARKET (BOSTON) LLC d/b/a TIME OUT MARKET, 401 Park Dr 21 Boston MA 02215 (LB-99113) has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include allowing guests to take their beverages out to the contiguous observation area for the“Broomball Tournament Promotional Event” on February 25, 2024 between the hours of 11 :00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Manager:Michael Minichello

2. ADARE, INC. d/b/a NED DEVINE'S, 2201 Faneuil Hall Market PL 03 Boston MA 02109 (LB-99128) has applied for an one day amendment to existing license to include the contiguous space of the upper rotunda of Quincy Hall Marketplace for the APTA Post-Convention Reception on February 16, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Manager: Michael Carlisle

3. ADARE, INC. d/b/a NED DEVINE'S, 2201 Faneuil Hall Market PL 03 Boston MA 02109 (LB-99128) has applied for an one day amendment to existing license to include the contiguous space of the upper rotunda of Quincy Hall Marketplace for the HBS AASU Gala on February 

24, 2024 between the hours of 8:30 p.m. - 1:45 a.m.

Manager: Michael Carlisle

4. THE CATERED AFFAIR, INC. d/b/a THE CATERED AFFAIR, 700 Boylston ST 04 Boston MA 02116 (LB-99386) has applied for a one day amendment to include the bar closure of 1:30 a.m. for a Wedding on December 29, 2024 between the hours of 7: 00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. with all guests out by 2:30 a.m.

Manager: Alexander Marconi

5. GTI PROPERTIES INC. d/b/a The Power Station, 530 Harrison AV 03 Roxbury MA 02118 (LB-99379) has applied for a one day amendment to existing incense to include the bar closure of 12:30 a.m on February 24, 2024 for a Private Birthday Celebration between the hours of 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. all guests out by 1:30 a.m.

Manager : Sean Fitzgerald

6. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC d/b/a Charles River Speedway, 1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field RD 22 Brighton MA 02135 (LB-464491) has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending license to Garage B for a Movie Night on February 13, 2024 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Manager : Jenna Chillington

The Following Have Applied For Special One Day All Alcohol License:

1. Monserrat Aspirers

Has applied for a(n) Dance at:

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

Date and Time: 02/09/2024, 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Manager: Sharon Dale

2. St. Nektarios Church

Has applied for a(n) Apokries Dance at:  

39 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, MA 02131 Date and Time: 

02/10/2024, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 

Manager: Kostas Vazakas

 The Following Have Applied For A Special One Day Malt & Wine License:

 1. ZOO NEW ENGLAND

Has applied for a(n) VCA South Shore Animal Hospital Outing at:

1 Franklin Park Dorchester, MA 02125

Date and Time: 02/16/2024, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Manager: Robert Chabot

2. BU - Fitness Recreation

Has applied for a(n) Reception at:

915 Commonwealth Av., Boston, MA 02215

Date and Time: 03/16/2024, 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Manager: Darryl Kittrell

3. Stiggity Stackz Worldwide Inc

Has applied for a(n) Fundraiser at:

260 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210

Date and Time: 02/11/2024, 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Manager: Ashton Lites

4. Harvard Medical - Joseph Martin Conf Center

Has applied for a(n) Reception at:

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA 02115

Date and Time: 02/13/2024, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Manager: Chris Sottile

5. Fenway Community Center, Inc.

Has applied for a(n) Social Event at:

1282 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215

Date and Time: 02/22/2024, 6 p.m. ‑ 8:30 p.m.

Manager: Mallory Rohrig

 6. Voltage Park

Has applied for a(n) Retirement at:

1260 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136

Date and Time: 02/11/2024, 7 p.m. ‑ 11:45 p.m.

Manager: Vincent Bulega

7. Voltage Park

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at:

1260 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136

Date and Time: 02/10/2024, 7 p.m. ‑ 11:45 p.m.

Manager: Vincent Bulega

8. Voltage Park, LLC

Has applied for a(n) Holiday Party at: 

1260 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136

Date and Time: 02/17/2024, 7 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Manager: Robert Tambi

9. Voltage Park, LLC

Has applied for a(n) Wedding Anniversary at:

 1260 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136

Date and Time: 02/18/2024, 7 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Manager: Robert Tambi

10. BU - KILACHAND HONORS

Has applied for a(n) Reception at: 

91 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215

Date and Time: 02/21/2024, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Manager: Darryl Kittrell

11. BU - Computing and Data Sciences

Has applied for a(n) Reception at:

665 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215 Date and Time: 02/28/2024, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Manager: 

Darryl Kittrell

Old and New Business

1. The Board deferred disposition of the following violation to allow the Board to review submitted video evidence: Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc. d/b/a TD Garden, located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 License#: LB‑98975, Notice/Violation#: 059292, Category: CV7AL Date: 11/07/2023. Notice: Assault and battery patron on a Police Officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D.

2. The Board deferred disposition of the following violation to allow the Board to review submitted video evidence: Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc. d/b/a TD Garden, located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 License#: LB‑98975, Notice/Violation#: 017851, Category: CV7AL Date: 11/19/2023 Notice: Assault and battery on police (with injuries) on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D. 

3. The Board deferred disposition of the following violation to allow the Board to review submitted video evidence: Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc. d/b/a TD Garden, located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 License#: LB‑98975, Notice/Violation#: 059293, Category: CV7AL Date: 11/08/2023 Notice: Overservice of alcohol in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. Assault and battery on a Police Officer in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D. Disorderly patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64. 

4. The Board deferred disposition of the following violation to allow the Board to review submitted video evidence: Massachusetts Sportservice, Inc. d/b/a TD Garden, located at 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114 License#: LB‑98975, Notice/Violation#: 017859, Category: CV7AL Date: 12/03/2023 Notice: Assault and battery patron on Police officer X2 in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13D.

5. The Board is in receipt of correspondence from Patina BOS, LLC d/b/a Banners Kitchen & Tap and Hub Hall featuring Momosan Ramen by Morimoto, located at 80-82 Causeway St., Boston, MA 02114, License # LB-99098, requesting administrative approval to increase the capacity of the Licensed Premise from 597 to 1,260 (586 within Hub Hall and 674 within Banners Kitchen & Tap), based on final certificates and permits issued by ISD and BFD. 

6. The Board deferred the following to allow for the completion of the community process, which has since occurred: Distraction Brewing Company, LLC, located at 2 Belgrade Ave, Roslindale, MA 02131 License #: LB-358431 Holder of a Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit (Malt Beverages Only) has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business - From: Two-story building, first floor to be licensed, 4 rooms, 2 entrances and 2 exits (1,615 Sq Ft); Basement for storage (300 Sq Ft), 3 rooms. total Sq Ft 1,915. To: 3105 SF Brewery located on the first floor of a 2-story building. Tap room is approximately 1615SF with 40 seats; bar and production is approximately 300SF. Basement for storage and finishing of products with no customer access. Restrooms In the rear. With an outdoor annual patio on public property, seating capacity of 36, closing at 11pm.

7. The Board deferred the following to allow for the completion of the community process, which has since occurred: Lepe Food Service LLC d/b/a La Cuchara, located at 381 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121 License #: LB-545988 Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above – Premise consists of: 1597 SF situated on one floor. It has four rooms, including a dining room, kitchen and storage rooms. (Seating capacity of 12). Manager: Antonio G Lepe Closing Time: 9:00 PM.