Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

1. 175 Ipswich Street, LLC

Location: 175 Ipswich St Boston, MA 02215

License#: LB-99377, Notice/Violation#: 020625, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/01/2025

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

2. 175 Ipswich Street, LLC

Location: 175 Ipswich St Boston, MA 02215

License#: LB-99377, Notice/Violation#: 016980

10/7/25, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/06/2025

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

3. Mile 22, Inc. 

Doing business as: Cityside In the Circle

Location: 1958 - 1960 Beacon St Brighton, MA 02135

License#: LB-98902, Notice/Violation#: 007531, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/14/2025

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

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#: 071261, Category: CV7ALZ

Date: 09/20/2025

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

Patrons fighting outside of establishment in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 265 s. 13A.

5. Razorbacks Lessee, LLC 

Doing business as: W Boston

Location: 100 Stuart St Boston, MA 02116

License#: LB-98989, Notice/Violation#: 037819, Category: INNAL

Date: 10/03/2025

Notice: Failure to cooperate with police (not allowing register inspection) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.10A+B.

6. 61 Brookline Restaurant, LLC 

Doing business as: Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Location: 61 Brookline Av Boston, MA 02215

License#: LB-99217, Notice/Violation#: 016981

10/13/25, Category: CV7AL

Date: 10/12/2025

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

There was no Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. Y & Z Business LLC

Doing business as: Starry Bakery

136 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134

License #: LB‐613590

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 680SF

Premises located on the first floor, featuring a front sales area and a rear kitchen/preparation area. There is also a basement used for storage only. The premises have no seating and no patio.

Manager: Mengfei Zhou

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

2. Guanlan North Station LLC

Doing business as: Cafe Noodo

1 Nashua St., Boston, MA 02114

License #: LB‐613761

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐3,493SF

One‐room ground‐floor fast‐service café with noodles and drinks. The kitchen is located in the rear along with a bar. There are 2 restrooms on the same floor. No patio.

Manager: Yue Chen

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

3. Great Taste Bakery & Restaurant Inc

Doing business as: Great Taste Bakery & Restaurant

61 Beach St., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‐613763

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐3,800SF In two rooms on the first floor with kitchen in the rear storage in the basement. Four story building, first floor to be licensed, 3 rooms on first floor (restaurant side 900 sq ft‐bakery side 400 sq ft and kitchen 600 sq ft), 2 entrances and 2 exits with bakery & restaurant consisting of total 3800 sq ft. 1900 sq ft on the first floor and 1900 sq ft on basement level of the building. Basement for storage (1900 sq ft).

Manager: Qiao Xia Guan

Hours of Operation: 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM

4. Xixian Lei

Doing business as: Mix Sum Bakery

36 Beach St., Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB‐613936

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐1,606SF

Retail bakery located in a single room on the first floor, with 18 seats and a kitchen/storage area in the rear.

Manager: Lei Xixian

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

5. Grace Westie Inc

Doing business as: Yeanie’s

1761 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132

License #: LB‐613937

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐1,000SF

First‐floor take‐out space with a counter and a small area for order pickup. An employee bathroom is located on the first floor behind the kitchen. The basement is used for storage.

Manager: Jason Mackinnon

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

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

1. Gen’sNutra LLC

Doing business as: Fuful Bakery

274 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110

License #: LB‐613119

Holder of a Common Victualler has petitioned to change the capacity of the licensed business From:

Take‐Out Only To: 8 Seats

2. Essential Body Herbs, Inc.

Doing business as: Essential Herb N Juice Cafe

501B Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124

License #: LB‐332339

Holder of a Common Victualler has petitioned to change the capacity of the licensed business From: 19 Seats To: Take‐Out Only

3. Holly Crab Boston, Inc.

Doing business as: Holly Crab

1098 Commonwealth Av., Boston, MA 02446

License #: LB‐438577

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hours to the location of the licensed business‐ From: 12:00 PM ‐ 11:00 PM To: 12:00 PM ‐ 10:00 PM

Attorney: Andrew Upton

The Following is applying for an Innholder (No Alcohol) License at a previously licensed location:

1. Colwen Management, Inc. 

Doing business as: Midtown Hotel

220 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115

License #: LB-613560

Two-story building consisting of 73 rooms on the 1st floor. 86 rooms on the 2nd floor. Total of 159 rooms. 322 total capacity

Manager: Adam Rabitaille

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

1. Adare, Inc.

Doing business as: Ned Devine’s

2201 Faneuil Hall Market Pl., Boston, MA 02109

License #: LB-99128

Has applied one day amendment to existing license to include extending license onto the

contiguous space of the Upper rotunda of Quincy Market Building for a wedding reception on December 30, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Manager: Michael Carlisle

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

1. Montserrat Aspirers - LBS-613778 

Has applied for a(n) New Years Eve Celebration at: 

358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124 

Date and Time: 12/31/2025, 1 p.m. - 2 a.m. 

Manager: Jahmual Daniels 

2. Chartwells Higher Education at Suffolk University - LBS-614379 

Has applied for a(n) Department Reception at: 

120 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108 

Date and Time: 01/09/2026, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

Manager: Kasey Tapper

3. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - LBS-614399

Has applied for a(n) Banquet at:

184 Dudley St. Roxbury, MA 02119

Date and Time: 12/20/2025, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Manager: Aaron Wright

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

1. Vietnamese Community of Mass - LBS-613777 

Has applied for a(n) Banquet at: 

42 Charles St., Dorchester, MA 02122 

Date and Time: 02/22/2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/01/2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Manager: Khang Nguyen 

2. SIMMONS COLLEGE - LBS-613779 

Has applied for a(n) at: 

300 Fenway Boston, MA 02115 

Date and Time: 01/01/2026 - 06/30/2026, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. 

Manager: Steve Everett 

3. VIET AID - LBS-613896 

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at: 

42 Charles St., Dorchester, MA 02122 

Date and Time: 12/21/2025, 3 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 

Manager: Victor Tu 

4. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-613919 

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at: 

2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 01/06/2026, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/31/2026, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/21/2026, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/17/2026, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Manager: Beth Emery 

5. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-613920 

Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Hockey at: 

2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 01/16/2026, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/09/2026, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/23/2026, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

Manager: Frank Bailey 

6. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-614309 

Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Basketball at: 

2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 01/15/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/04/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/29/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/18/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Manager: Beth Emery 

7. Trustees of Boston College - LBS-614378 

Has applied for a(n) BC Women's Hockey at: 

2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 01/16/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/03/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/30/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Date and Time: 01/24/2026, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Manager: Frank Bailey

8. Sustainable Sounds - LBS-614410 

Has applied for a(n) Holiday/Year End Celebration at: 

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

Date and Time: 12/23/2025, 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. 

Manager: Montana Bray

The following have applied for a Farmers Market Series license:

1. Blisspoint Meadery - LBS-613899 

Has applied for a(n) Roslindale Winter Farmers Market at: 

10 Birch St., Roslindale, MA 02131 

Date and Time: 01/04/2026 - 03/29/2026, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Manager: JEFF VENUTI

2. Blisspoint Meadery - LBS-613899 

Has applied for a(n) Brighton  Winter Farmers Market at: 

640 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135

Date and Time: 01/25/2026 - 05/3/2026, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Manager: JEFF VENUTI

Old and New Business:

1. The Board is in receipt of correspondence from Sugar Bowl Cafe, LLC d/b/a The Sugar Bowl, 857 Dorchester Av., Dorchester, MA 02125, License # LB-451415, requesting administrative approval to increase the capacity of the Licensed Premise from 19 to 46.

2. The Board has received a written dispersal plan from Facility Concession Services  LLC d/b/a Spectrum, 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135, License #LB-99313, as requested by the Board on November 20, 2025.

3. The Board held an informational hearing on October 21, 2025 to receive public feedback from licensees regarding M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 12D (as codified by Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) which would permit the Board to allow licensees permitted to sell only wines and malt beverages pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 12 to trade in said license and be issued a non-transferable all alcoholic beverages license. The open comment period was extended to December 3, and has now formally closed.

4. The Board will deliberate on applications for new unrestricted on-premise all alcoholic beverages licenses, which were complete and submitted prior to the December 6, 2024 and May 23, 2025 deadlines.