Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Voting Hearing Agenda

August 7, 2025

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, August 5, 2025

1. K & G Entertainment LLC 

Doing business as: Sidebar

Location: 14 ‑ 16  Bromfield St Boston, MA  02108

License#: LB‑99416, Notice/Violation#: 037872, Category: CV7AL

Date: 03/30/2025

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

Failure to notify police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.14B.

2. Twelve 22, LLC

Location: 1222  Washington St Roxbury, MA  02118

License#: LB‑99027, Notice/Violation#: 070287

10/1/24, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/29/2024

Notice: Patron on patron drink spiking in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

3. 61 Brookline Restaurant, LLC 

Doing business as: Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Location: 61  Brookline Av Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑99217, Notice/Violation#: 022408, Category: CV7AL

Date: 02/02/2025

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

4. Little Haiti International Cuisine LLC 

Doing business as: Little Haiti International Cuisine

Location: 1184  Hyde Park Av Hyde Park, MA  02136

License#: LB‑577222, Notice/Violation#: 26379, Category: CV7ALZ

Date: 05/24/2025

Notice: Patrons inside after 1:30 am closing in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

5. 186 Harvard Ave Bar LLC 

Doing business as: Han

Location: 178 ‑ 188  Harvard Av Allston, MA  02134

License#: LB‑99093, Notice/Violation#: 019826, Category: CV7AL

Date: 05/26/2025

Notice: Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron on employee in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.

Assault and battery dangerous weapon patron on patron in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 15A.

6. Barcelona South End, LLC 

Doing business as: Barcelona

Location: 525  Tremont St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑99247, Notice/Violation#: 022003, Category: CV7AL

Date: 05/27/2025

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

7. Asian Cuisine, Inc. 

Doing business as: Typhoon‑Restaurant

Location: 725  Boylston St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑98931, Notice/Violation#: 020046, Category: CV7AL

Date: 04/21/2025

Notice: Overcrowding ‑ capacity 72, 99 mechanical count in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A,F.

Overcrowding patio ‑ capacity 8, 54 on mechanical count in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.03J, 1.06A, F.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, August 6, 2025

1. Chickin Worx, Inc.

Doing business as: Burg & Shaw

80 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-603611

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -750SF Ground-floor, takeout-only restaurant includes a customer area, kitchen, back-of-house ware washing and storage areas, a walk-in cooler, and an employee restroom.

Manager:  Ahmed Kadous

Hours of Operation:  10:00 AM to 1:00 AM

2. Pink Carrot Back Bay, LLC

Doing business as: Pink Carrot

400 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

License #:  LB-604354

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -Single-story quick-serve restaurant with a takeout option located in Suite 1000. The interior includes 24 seats on the main floor, a kitchen, and two rear bathrooms. A seasonal private outdoor patio (April through October) offers an additional 12 seats and operates during the same hours as the indoor restaurant.

Manager:  Robert Fautz

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

3. XZelent, Inc.

Doing business as: Fiskie's Cafe 

27 Harbor Point Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02125

License #:  LB-131728

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hour of the licensed business - From: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM.

4. Nite Lite Cafe, LLC

Doing business as: Nite Lite Cafe

89 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

License #:  LB-99779

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business -  From: Nite Lite Cafe To: 89 Charles.

Attorney:  Elizabeth Pisano

5. Beau Geste XXV, LLC

Doing business as: Doubletree Guest Suites

400 Soldiers Field Rd, Allston, MA 02134

License #:  LB-101635

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Tarun Shanker To: Fergal Gildea.

6. Chilton Club

150-152 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-98811

Holder of a Club All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors.

7. Trinity Stuart Concessions, LLC

Doing business as: The Raffles Hotel

40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA 02116

License #:  LB-485388

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest. Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers.

Attorney:  Elizabeth Pisano

8. GB LL Holdings MA, LLC

Doing business as: goPuff

371 Dorchester Ave, South Boston, MA 02127

License #:  LB-353145

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest. Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Christopher Walsh To: Kelly Carillo.

Attorney:  Caroline O'Connell

9. GB LL Holdings MA, LLC

Doing business as: Boston Liquors

225-227 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134

License #:  LB-101867

Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business - From: 225, 227 Cambridge Street and 361 North Harvard Street, in one room first floor with rear room for stock. To: 225, 227 Cambridge Street and 361 North Harvard Street. The first floor is 8,000 square feet and has two rooms, one of which is for stock. The basement has 3,150 square feet and has two rooms, one which is 3,000 sq. ft and one which is 150 sq.ft. Secondly, has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest. Thirdly, has petitioned for a change of 

Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Lastly, has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Jamie Villanueva To: Nam Sam.

Attorney:  Caroline O'Connell

10. Hersha Hospitality Management, L.P.

Doing business as: Bulfinch Social at the Boxer Hotel 

119 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114

License #:  LB-101663

Holder of an Innholder All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: BM Merrimac Hotel, LLC dba Bulfinch Social at Boxer Hotel (at the same location). Ignacio Casanova Hausmann, Manager. 2:00 AM Closing Hour. Updating the description of premise as follows: In whole of said building for the operation of a full service hotel with 80 guest rooms, with restaurant and lounge on ground floor with bar and approximately 49 seats. All together comprised of 39,100 square feet with 4 entrances and exits.

Attorney:  Dennis A. Quilty

11. Frank Pezzano

Doing business as: U’Sarraceno Restaurant

286 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

License #:  LB-99350

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: F.P. Restaurant, Inc. (with updated stockholders and officers) dba Saraceno/Bella Vista (at the same location). Frank Pezzano, Manager. 1:00 AM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed premise -From: One room on Basement Level - One room on Street Level and Kitchen - Storage in Basement Level. To: (7200 SF total, 2 entrances, 3 exits) In three floors: (1) basement level, totaling 2400 square feet, in two (2)rooms with 64 seats and 36 seats respectively, office and bathrooms; first floor level, totaling 2400 square feet, in two rooms: the first room with 40 seats, bathroom and kitchen in rear, and the second room with a 12-seat bar and table seating of 20, a second kitchen and bathroom in rear; the second floor level, totaling 2400 square feet, in two rooms, the first room for liquor and sundries storage and the second room for dining with 57 seats.

Attorney:  Carolyn M. Conway

12. Grotto, Inc.

Doing business as: Grotto Restaurant

37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02114

License #:  LB-99764

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and the location - From: Grotto, Inc. located at 37 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA 02114 To: AV 565 Boylston, LLC dba All’Antico Vinaio located at 565 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116. Justine Zozula, Manager. 1:00 AM Closing Hour. Premises consists of 3,680 square feet on ground floor and basement level. One entrance, two exits. Front entrance on Boylston Street. Dining area with seating for 30 patrons. Kitchen area and prep table to the right center, two bathrooms and refrigerators to the left center. Additional prep area in the rear. Basement for storage. Outdoor patio seating for 12 patrons on private property. Patio is approximately 391 square feet and open seasonally from April 1 to October 31, closing hour same as indoors.

Attorney:  Nicholas J. Zozula

13. Bon Sole Market, LLC

Doing business as: Bon Sole Market

48 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119

License #:  LB-603679

Has applied for a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 2100 SF Convenience/Grocery store located on the first floor of a mixed-use building with 1 entrance/ 1 exit. Front of the store contains (3) 2-door coolers, shelves for snacks, and checkout area. Back of store contains (3) additional 2-door coolers and shelves for groceries and storage.

Manager:  Mac-Clen Pierre

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

14. Aguasvivas Market, Inc.

Doing business as: Aguasvivas Market

926 Morton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

License #:  LB-603676

Has applied for a Retail Package Store Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 820SF convenience store on 1 floor with 1 entrance/2 exits. As you walk in, the service counter is to the left; shelving units and refrigerators throughout; additional 820SF in the basement for storage only.

Manager:  Angel Aguasvivas Lara

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

Attorney:  Travis J. Jacobs

15. Tao’s Newbury, Inc.

Doing business as: Tao’s

336 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115

License #:  LB-603680

Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Premise also known as 334-336 Newbury Street - 3823SF retail space with 1 entrance and 1 exit for customers (336) and 1 entrance and 1 exit for warehouse (334); to include various shelving and display units, refrigerators/freezers along with back wall, and storage in the rear. No outdoor space.

Manager:  Jason Blackburn

Closing Time:  9:00 PM

16. MDM Wine6, LLC

Doing business as: VinoDivino

533-545 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

License #:  LB-603706

Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - (Premise located at 543 Commonwealth Ave, 1st Floor) On one floor and containing approximately 1,606 sq ft, contains five rooms. Entrance opens to display room with shelves, cooler, and point of sale. Tasting room to left side of display room. Storage room with exit on rear right side. Dishroom and bathrooms rear left side.

Manager:  Angelo David Ucci

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

17. Liuyishou Hotpot Boston, LLC

Doing business as: Liuyishou Hotpot 

702 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

License #:  LB-603744

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - (5,532SF total with 1 entrance/exit) On two floors: First floor approx. 3,429sf in two rooms with seating for 60 and kitchen; basement approx. 2,103sf, with storage, walk in coolers, prep area and office.

Manager:  Po Ching Chan

Closing Time:  11:30 PM

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

18. RFC LA, LLC

Doing business as: Roger’s Fish & Chips

1 Harborside Drive, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-603766

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day (Airport) All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Space known as Unit AS-2-A02 in Terminal A consisting of 700 square feet. Includes a limited food prep space and is in an area in the Terminal occupied by a number of concessionaires with an adjacent food court seating area where alcohol will be consumed.

Manager:  Roger Berkowitz

Closing Time:  2:00 AM

Attorney:  Richard Heller

19. South Bay Fields Pie Company, LLC

Doing business as: Sally’s Apizza

9 District Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

License #:  LB-603681

Has applied for a Common Victualler (South Bay Restricted) 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – 4965 sq. ft. of restaurant space and an additional 967 sq. ft. outdoor patio located on private property, including a bar, kitchen, pizza kitchen, prep space, cooler, office, storage, dining area and bathrooms in Suite #400 on the ground floor of Building D located in the shopping center known as South Bay. The premises contains indoor seating for 138, including 15 at the bar and an additional 48 on the outdoor patio, 2 entrances and 3 exits. Outdoor patio is seasonal, it will operate from May-November and close at 10 pm daily.

Manager:  Eric Gelfond

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

Attorney:  Adam R. Barnosky

20. 1750 Washington, Inc.

Doing business as: Nan Xiang Express

1750 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02118

License #:  LB-603690

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - In one room on first floor with 45 seats, kitchen, storage and bathrooms in rear consisting of 2887 total square feet. (1 entrance, 3 exits).

Manager:  So Lim Ting

Closing Time:  12:00 AM

Attorney:  Carolyn M. Conway

21. Beitna, LLC

Doing business as: BEY

280 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02118

License #:  LB-603763

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above – Premise consists of approximately 1,800 square feet on ground floor and basement (1 entrance, 2 exits). Ground floor main room for dining with seats for 41 patrons. Kitchen rear left, bathrooms rear right. Stairway to basement front left. Basement level dining area with seats for 26 patrons. Prep kitchen and exit in rear.

Manager:  Lina Samaha

Closing Time:  12:00 AM

Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. The Little Cocoa Bean Company, LLC

Doing business as:  Little Cocoa Bean 

308 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210

License #:  LB‑604370

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ 00SF Fast‑casual restaurant designed for families, located on the first floor of the Boston Children’s Museum. The space includes a back‑of‑house kitchen area and is adjacent to the museum’s lunchroom, which offers guest seating and access to a restroom. A private seasonal patio (May‑October) provides additional seating for 15 and operates during the same business hours at the restaurant.

Manager:  Tracy Skelly

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

The Following has applied to make changes to their existing Lodging House License:

1. 476 Columbus, LLC 

476 Columbus Av., Roxbury, MA 02118

License #: LB-418490

Has applied for a Change of Manager From: Keith Beardsley To: Paige Stone

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

1. Time Out Market (Boston) LLC 

Doing business as: Time Out Market 

401 Park Dr., Boston, MA 02215

License #: LB-99113 has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending onto the contiguous lawn for a “Promotional Event” on August 28, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Manager:Michael Minichello

2. Time Out Market (Boston) LLC

Doing business as: Time Out Market 

401 Park Dr., Boston, MA 02215

License #: LB-99113 has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending onto the contiguous lawn for a “Promotional Event” on September 1, 2025, 2025 between the hours of 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Manager:Michael Minichello

The Following have applied for an All Alcohol Special One Day License:

1. Garage B Events - LBS-603828 

Has applied for a(n) Reception at: 

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

Date and Time: 09/26/2025, 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Manager: Jenna Chillington 

2. GRLZ Media, Inc - LBS-604496 

Has applied for a(n) Block Party/Music festival at: 

1195 Blue Hill Av., Mattapan, MA 02126 

Date and Time: 08/10/2025, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Manager: Danielle Johnson 

3. Montserrat Aspirers - LBS-604505 

Has applied for a(n) Graduation at: 

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124 

Date and Time: 08/16/2025, 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. 

Manager: Denise Perkins 

The Following have applied for Malt & Wine  Special One Day License:

1. Voltage Park, LLC - LBS-604490 

Has applied for a(n) Conference & Networking, Wedding, Birthday and Afrobeat & Caribbean Event at: 1260 River St., Hyde Park, MA 02136 

Date and Time: 08/09/2025, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 08/30/2025, 8 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Date and Time: 08/16/2025, 8 p.m. - 11:45 p.m.

Date and Time: 08/10/2025, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Manager: Vincent Bulega 

2. BU - Med Science - LBS-604497 

Has applied for a(n) Reception at: 

72 E Concord St., Roxbury, MA 02118 

Date and Time: 10/16/2025, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Manager: Christine Cappadora 

3. BU - Data & Sciences - LBS-604499 

Has applied for a(n) Reception at: 

665 Commonwealth Av., Boston, MA 02215 

Date and Time: 08/23/2025, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Manager: Christine Cappadora 

4. BU - Photonics - LBS-604500 

Has applied for a(n) Reception at: 

8 Saint Mary'S St., Boston, MA 02215 

Date and Time: 09/10/2025, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Manager: Kevin Lu 

5. BU Beach - LBS-604502 

Has applied for a(n) Reception Dinner at: 

270 Bay State Rd., Boston, MA 02215 

Date and Time: 09/03/2025, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Manager: Kevin Lu 

6. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-604509 

Has applied for a(n) BC Football at: 

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 08/30/2025, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Manager: Paul Flaherty 

7. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-604510 

Has applied for a(n) BC Football at: 

129 Lake St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 08/30/2025, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Manager: Paul Flaherty 

8. Fenway Community Center - LBS-604513 

Has applied for a(n) Social Event at: 

1282 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215 

Date and Time: 08/10/2025, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Manager: Mallory Rohrig 

9. Gracenote Coffee - LBS-604525 

Has applied for a(n) Vinyl Listening Room Events at: 

108 Lincoln St., Boston, MA 02111 

Date and Time: 08/23/2025, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Date and Time: 08/09/2025, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Manager: Harrison Pesce 

10. Third Cliff Bakery - LBS-604530 

Has applied for a(n) Art Class at Cafe at: 

3531 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

Date and Time: 08/17/2025, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

Manager: Meg Crowley

Old and New Business:

1. The Board has received notification that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has seized, and will be selling at auction to the highest bidder, the liquor license of Olives, Inc. d/b/a Figs, 42 Charles St., Boston, MA 02108, License # LB-99536, for nonpayment of delinquent Massachusetts taxes, on 7/30/24.

2. The Board has received notification that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has seized, and will be selling at auction to the highest bidder, the liquor license of Olives, Inc. d/b/a Figs, 67 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129, License # LB-99586, for nonpayment of delinquent Massachusetts taxes, on 7/30/24.