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Good morning. >> Good morning. Thank you all for joining. We'll get started in just a moment as we clear the waiting room. As a reminder to all who are joining, please remain on mute unless or until you are presenting or providing testimony before the board.

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>> Good morning. >> Good morning. >> Good morning. We're still clearing the waiting room. Once again, please do remain on mute unless or until you are presenting or providing testimony before the board. Good morning. This is a hearing before

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the Licensing Board for the City of Boston. Today is Wednesday, June 24th, 2026. Today's hearing is being held to pursue it is two temporary amendments to the open meeting law. That is what allows us to meet virtually. Today's hearing is being recorded and will be posted to the City of Boston's

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website. Before I review procedural matters, I will introduce chairman of the board Kathleen Joyce. >> Good morning. My name is Kathleen Joyce. I'm chair of the Boston Licensing Board. Today I'm joined by Commissioner Kiana Saxon and Commissioner Liam Curran.

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>> Thank you. Please ensure that your audio and visuals are working properly. I will call each item in the order that it appears on this morning's agenda. I will then ask who is present on behalf of the applicant. You'll make a brief presentation regarding your proposal, followed by questions by the chair and commissioners.

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Following questions, there will be an opportunity for testimony, beginning with elected officials or their representatives. For members of the general public wishing to provide testimony, please limit your testimony to 2 minutes, and please state your name, address, and affiliation, if any.

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We'll begin with the first item on this morning's agenda, calling out item number one, the Greers LLC, doing business as the Peach Cobbler Factory, located at 77 Summer Street, has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above. The premises consist of approximately 1,632

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square feet, operates as a full-service dessert restaurant with 12 indoor dining seats, located on a single street-level floor. The base includes a baking kitchen in the center of the premises, restroom at the front, and a small office in the rear. Operating hours are Monday to Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to

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1:00 a.m., with delivery service only from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Manager, Victoria Greer, and hours of operation as previously stated. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh I am, Victoria Greer, and I think my husband, Walter, is here as well.

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>> Great. Thank you very much. Thank you for being with us. If you could please just briefly uh present your proposed concept to the board. >> Sure. Um as stated, I'm Victoria Greer, and I'm here with my husband, Walter, and we together are the owners and operators of the Peach Cobbler Factory, which is soon

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to open on 77 Summer Street. Walter and I are originally from the South, and I am from Tennessee, and he's from Mississippi. And the warmth and the hospitality that we grew up with is the heart of what we are building at the Peach Cobbler Factory, and we're proud to

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bring it here, and to be the first one in Boston and in New England. Um we are excited to bring this concept here and share a bit of our Southern roots. Um the commitment um, we are committed to um uh a bigger goal, not just serving

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desserts and serving the community through our hospitality and our food, but we're also um here to show up and show inclusion and commitment through our hiring practices. And we partner with several hiring uh local organizations such as the Bridges

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program, um Straight Ahead Ministries, and others to create meaningful employment practices for adults with disabilities and court-involved youth and young adults. Uh we believe that everyone deserves a place at the table, both our guests and also as an employee.

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So, our hope is that every member of our community feels welcome, feels seen, and feels uh that they belong. And so, thank you for having us, and we're excited to be a part of Downtown Crossing. >> I think Pete's Coffee sounds amazing in Downtown Crossing. When do you expect to open?

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>> Um, we're trying to get open in the next 3 weeks. Um, so we're very close. So, this is one of the last hurdles that we have, and we're waiting on our um CO. >> Great. Um with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions?

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>> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office is to defer to the

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judgment of this board with some background information of the community process. Uh due to the style of business and its location, it did not require a developers meeting. Uh we did have some contact local civic associations, DBA and DBNA. Uh we're unaware of any concerns. Uh residents, I understand,

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are excited about this uh coming to the neighborhood. Thank you. >> Thank you, Connor. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. Calling out item number two, Casa Azul Restaurant and Grill LLC doing business

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as Casa Azul Restaurant and Grill, located at 1328 to 1334 Blue Hill Ave in Mattapan, has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above premise located at 1330 Blue Hill Avenue. Single floor of approximately 480 square feet with a counter for takeout, one

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bathroom in the front, kitchen is in the rear of the building, basement for storage. Manager Victoria Cruz Cabral. Hours of operation 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good morning. Um present for my mom, Victoria Cruz Cabral. She's here as well

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with me. Um she is seeking approval to operate a Dominican and Spanish food restaurant in Mattapan. Our restaurant will provide homemade meals inspired by traditional Dominican and Caribbean cuisine. Our goal is to

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offer affordable, high-quality food in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for families. She is committed to being responsible business owner, maintaining the cleanness of the property, complying with all health and safety regulations, and being respectful to the

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residents in the area. Her proposal is to open like a Spanish cuisine selling rice and beans, um stewed chicken, stewed beef. She is um trying to have like a variety of

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different um meals including seafood, like, you know, to provide like the community something different. My name is Victoria Cruz. Good morning. >> Good morning. Thank you for joining us.

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Uh And your daughter did a great job explaining it. So, just to summarize it, it's going to be a combination of Dominican and Caribbean cuisine. >> Yes. >> Do you have any seating, or is it all takeout?

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>> Oh, it's only takeout for now. Um next year, I think uh I'm planning I already talked to the owner of the building because next year the other side of the um the dry cleaner they're moving to the front um of the side the other side of the street and then I already talked to

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the owner of the building. He's planning to um it's expanding, you know, like they don't to provide six later. >> Okay. Um excuse [clears throat] me, are you open yet, or are you looking to open and serve? >> We're open with a temporary license

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right now. >> Mhm. >> Okay, great. That's what I thought. Uh that answers all my questions. Um I wish you good luck, and Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter

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beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office will defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process. Uh we had the applicant circulate flyers to

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abutters within 300 ft. We did not hear any concerns. There are no active civics in this area. Um so, that concluded the community process. Uh with that information, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling item number three, Tran Nova Inc. doing business as Gong Cha, located at 122 to 126 Emerson Street in South Boston, has applied for a common victualer license to be

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exercised in the above an 871 sq ft bubble tea store located on the ground floor. Space includes a rear kitchen area, front preparation area, one restroom, and a storage room with seating for up to eight customers. Manager Huyen Tran Tranova. Hours of operation 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Who is

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present on behalf of the applicant? >> Hello, hi. Um I am Huyen Tran Tranova, the owner of um Gongcha at 120 Emerson Street, South Boston. Um so um I'm seeking approval of a CD license for, like you already mentioned,

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approximately 850 square feet um business. Gongcha is a globally recognized premium tea brand specializing in freshly brewed bubble teas, fruit teas, milk teas, and other non-alcoholic beverages, such as slushies and coffees. So, our drinks are prepared to order, allowing customers to

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customize sweetness levels, ice levels, and toppings, such as tapioca pearls, jellies, and milk foam. Um this business is specially meaningful to me on a personal level. So, I was born and raised between Vietnam and Czech Republic, and bubble tea was part of uh my life growing up. Um actually,

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some of my favorite memories are meeting friends over teas after school and gathering at local uh tea shops. So, bringing Gongcha to South Boston is an opportunity for me to share a beverage that is culturally uh very meaningful to me. Um while also creating a welcoming space

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for the community. So, the proposed use has already received the necessary zoning approvals through the uh city process, and now we will continue working with the city to satisfy any remaining permitting and occupancy requirements prior to opening.

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Um so, proposed um hours of operations are 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Um the business is designed primarily for takeout with limited customer seating. Um in addition to our handcrafted teas, uh we will offer a small selection of

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light food items, such as um egg waffles, and uh we expect to serve a broad range of customers, including local residents, students, families, and neighborhood visitors throughout the day. Um I'm very excited to invest in South Boston and activate a current vacant

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storefront, create local jobs, and of course bring a unique beverage concept to the neighborhood. Um, yeah, so I'm looking forward to becoming a long-term member of the community, and uh, thank you for your time and consideration. Happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you very much for that explanation

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about your business concept. My only question is, what is your time frame for opening? >> So, it's 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. >> Are you Are you Are you open operating already? Are you guys open to the >> No, not yet. We're currently in construction. >> Oh, you're in construction. >> Mhm.

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>> Thank you. And do you have a time frame of when you would be open to the public? >> Um, so, based on construction timeline, we should be done mid August. So, sometime between mid-August and early September.

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>> Great. Okay, thanks. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> Uh, I don't, thank you. >> None for me, thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives?

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>> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. At this time, the Mayor's Office will defer to the judgment of this board. Uh, as you heard from the applicant, uh, they previously went through the community process while going through zoning. Uh, that involved an abutter's meeting on June 26th, uh,

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2025. Uh, they also connected with the Gate of Heaven Neighborhood Association, which was supportive of this proposal. I'm unaware of any concerns, and they did receive approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Uh, with that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Ashley, I do you see your hand raised? You may please provide your testimony.

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>> Thank you. My name's Ashley from Council Flynn's office. Council Flynn would like to go on record in support. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling items four and five together,

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these are two new stalls in the existing food hall. Item four, Ali's Uyghur Kitchen LLC, doing business as Noodle Lab, located within the food hall at 122 Brighton Ave in Austin, has applied for a common victualer license, a 400 square foot kiosk located in the food court, space nine. Operation for takeout

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service only. Restrooms are located in the common area. Shared seating is available for customers within the food court. Manager Nur Ali Nur My Mighty. Hours of operation 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. And item five, Fortune Equity Holdings Inc., doing business as Baby Cafe and Minori Sushi,

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has applied for a common victualer license within the same food court, stall seven and eight, consisting of 430 square feet space, offering Asian style cuisine. Operation utilizes a single kitchen located in the space. All kitchen equipment is contained within the unit with additional storage provided by the food court manager,

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Winson Chen. Hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of these two applications? >> Hello, this is Winson. I am uh uh the manager of the Baby Cafe and also representing the the food court as a whole as well.

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Um yeah, so uh Uyghur Noodle Lab was previously opened at the 88 Food Hall. They recently uh closed that one and moved into the Nova Marketplace. They serve uh Uyghur Uyghur

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um food like lan zhou noodles, >> [clears throat] >> stir fry noodles, lamb skewers. Uh that's what they're very Lamb is what they're known for. And Baby Cafe was also previously opened at at another location. They moved into

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the food court now alongside a sushi concept. Uh Baby Cafe serves Hong Kong style food like baked casseroles, uh Hainan chicken rice, beef stew. And uh with a a another sushi concept alongside it. Uh

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the opening hours for Noodle Lab will be 11:00 to 9:00. Baby Cafe will uh will be 8:00 to 12:00, but might not open for breakfast right now. Maybe start a little bit later. Uh, and there is uh a shared bathroom,

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shared seating. Uh, it's take out only. And there is I think that's it. Yeah, happy to answer any questions. >> Uh, thank you. Um, thank you for joining us. Um, how many food stalls do you have

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here? >> Uh, total we have we will be having 15. Total we'll be having 15. >> Okay, and how many are currently already activated? >> Uh, 13. >> Oh, great. Okay. Um, >> And uh and we're currently uh these Baby

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Cafe and the the Noodle Lab is currently opening with a temporary CD. Uh, looking to look for a full CD. >> Great, thank you. Um, with that I've no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these two items beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office has deferred to the judgment of this board. Uh, we had the applicants circulate flyers to voters

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within 300 ft. Uh, we did not receive any response. Um, previously the overall operator had presented to the Olson Civic Association, which uh had expressed just concerns related to hours of operation, which they've worked with the community on. Um, these two items uh

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do not raise concerns with uh with the civic uh and are in line with what the civic wanted for this space. Uh, so that information will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on these two items? Board will take these under advisement

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as well. Thank you. Calling item of six, Life Alive Cafe LLC, doing business as Life Alive Organic Cafe, located at 200 Seaport Boulevard, has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above, the premises located on the ground level, first floor of the building commonly known as Commonwealth

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Pier at 200 Seaport Boulevard, consists of a 3,828 square foot restaurant containing a kitchen, juice bar, dining area with 83 seats and three restrooms, as well as a private seasonal patio with eight seats available for use from April through November, operating during the same

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hours as the restaurant. Manager Chris Hogan. Hours of operation, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh I am Daniel Brennan, uh here handling permits and licenses for Life Alive. Thank you, Danny Green. Madam Chair, board members,

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uh I'm also joined with the manager Chris Hogan, uh Leah Dubois, the chef, and um Katrina Sloan, director of construction. Uh Life Alive is a vegetarian restaurant. They currently operate two other locations in Boston.

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Um and they have 14 locations total, uh 11 of which are in Massachusetts. Uh this location is just under 4,000 square feet. Uh 83 interior seats and eight seasonal patio. It's on the ground level. Uh hours requested are 7:00 a.m. to 9:00

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p.m. No alcohol. Uh hoping to open early July. Happy to answer any questions. >> Uh thank you very much. Um I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Conor Newman with Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the mayor's office would defer to the judgment of this board. Our office did not require a butter's meeting. They engaged with the Seaport Neighborhood Association, securing their support.

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That would complete the community process with us. Uh we don't envision any concerns or negative impacts to the community. With that I will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Ashley, I see your hand raised. >> Thank you, Counselor Flynn. I would like to second in support. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who'd like to testify in

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this matter? Board, we will take this under advisement. Calling out of number seven, Salt & Straw LLC doing business as Salt & Straw located at 200 Seaport Boulevard has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above the premises located on level one, West

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Retail 2 of the building commonly known as Commonwealth Pier at 200 Seaport Boulevard consists of a 1,753 sq ft ice cream shop with no customer seating, includes a service counter, one public restroom, one employee restroom, a walk-in freezer, kitchen area, and a

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warewashing area. Manager Elena Calvano, hours of operation 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh that's me again, Daniel Brennan handling permits and licenses for Salt & Straw. Uh Madam Chair, board members, thank you for having me.

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Um joined with Brenna Sheehan, uh director of real estate and construction. Um Salt & Straw is a artisanal ice cream shop. They operate uh like 60 locations nationwide, but I believe this is the first one in Massachusetts.

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Um this location is just over 1,700 sq ft. There's no seating. It's a ice cream shop. Hours of operation 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Uh also hoping to open early July. Um happy to answer any questions.

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>> Thank you very much. Um I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who'd like to testify in this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board,

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Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time the mayor's office will defer to the judgment of this board. I would not require a Nevada's meeting to engage with the Seaport Neighborhood Association securing their support. We don't envision any negative impacts for the community. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Yes, Ashley from Councilwoman's office, I see your hand raised. Can you please provide your testimony? >> Thank you, counselor. I would like to go on record in support. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well.

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>> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling in number eight, Meltwich Massachusetts Franchisee LLC doing business as Meltwich Food Co located at 1102 Commonwealth Ave has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above in 1,100 square foot full service restaurant on

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the first floor with takeout seating for up to 20 people, kitchen in the back, and two bathrooms. Manager is Sohaib Duggal. Hours of operation 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh Ryan Hillis from Meltwich Food Company. >> Great. Uh if you could please briefly uh

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present the proposed concept to the board. >> Excellent. Thank you everyone for your time. Uh very much appreciated. Um Meltwich Food Company, we are a quick service restaurant franchise primarily focused on uh takeout and delivery. Uh we do have limited seating uh in this location, approximately eight seats. Uh

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we are approximately 895 square feet. Um our offerings include um American style comfort food uh with grilled cheese sandwiches, smash burgers, french fries, uh milkshakes, things like that. Um we are here today to request um uh

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opening timelines of Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 to 11:00. Uh and Friday and Saturdays from 11:00 to 2:00 a.m. Again, focus primarily on takeout and delivery. >> Thanks very much. Um And you're open 7 days a week?

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>> Correct. Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Um I I no questions. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives?

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>> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office would defer to the judgment of this board. Background information of community process and abutters meeting was held where no abutters attended. Uh they presented to the Allston Civic Association, uh which

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I understand had no concerns. Uh we're not aware of any concerns ourselves and would refer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, everyone. Thank you.

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>> On calendar number nine, Selly and Sons Associates One LLC doing business as McDonald's restaurant located at 1223 Commonwealth Ave in Allston, holder of a common victualer license, has petitioned to change the operating hours of the licensed business from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00

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a.m. in the indoor lobby to 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. in the indoor lobby and adding 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for delivery only in the vestibule. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good morning, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board, Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the

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licensee. Uh with me, I believe is Shahram Selly, who is the uh one of the owners of the business. Um and uh can you Is he present? I can't see him on my screen. >> I'm not seeing him.

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>> Mhm. >> [clears throat] >> Uh I can explain uh >> Sure. >> the request if I may. Um This is an existing operation, of course. They own a number of McDonald's franchises in the city of Boston, among them this location. Uh they appear

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before you this morning seeking an amendment of the operating hours for pickup delivery uh requests only in an existing vestibule of the subject building. They have been utilizing the vestibule for their current

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operations for late night deliveries and pickups. This will extend that from the 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. again for deliveries only, orders by phone, pickups in a secured vestibule of the property, nobody inside the

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premises, no no customers, if you will, inside the premises. Again, this is only for delivery services in a secured vestibule, which they have been using presently for that hour between

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2:00 and 3:00. They would like to extend that to 3:00 to 5:00, again for delivery pickups only. There's ample parking in this section of Commonwealth Avenue, immediately in front of and around the property. And again, this will be in a

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secured vestibule, staff only in the premises at this time for phone-in delivery orders only. Um They have had no violations that I'm aware of in their operation here. They are they

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run good businesses around the city. Um and again, seeking to add these hours of operation for delivery and pickup. I'm happy to take your questions. We did meet with at an abutter's meeting, we met with the ACA both in April of this year.

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>> [cough and clears throat] >> Excuse me. Thank you. >> And Attorney Colucci, no issues at that meeting? >> We had I think there was one person in attendance at the abutter's meeting. There were the I think the standard

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concerns, obviously these delivery drivers trying to corral folks like that. Most of the concerns were around delivery drivers. Um You know, we we do the very best we can and we're dealing with uh uh as the board knows, these are

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kind of independent operators and sometimes hard to corral, but we do the very best we can to do so. >> Thank you. I know I appreciate that. We are seeing those issues across the city, not just in one particular neighborhood and um working with those

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working with uh those companies. Um I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not, thank you. >> None from me, thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives?

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>> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office of Neighborhood Services. This time the mayor's office would defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information community process. So you hear from the applicant's representation. We did have an abutter's meeting. It was likely at the >> Point of hearing. >> There was one resident who expressed uh

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concerns over third-party drivers loitering and double parking uh in that particular intersection where there is a a number of different traffic lanes converging. Uh they went on to meet with the Allston Civic Association which had uh similar concerns um

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just with the introduction of electric bikes, mopeds, and scooters, public safety concerns take precedent not only managing food delivery drivers in terms of pickup and delivery, uh but also loitering in front of the establishment, privacy issues at receiving locations, especially larger buildings, as well as lack of traffic traffic enforcement.

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That's from the Allston Civic Association. Ultimately though, they voted to defer to the judgment of this board as well. Uh with that information, uh we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Any further questions from the board?

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>> No, thanks. Thank you. >> The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On item number 10, Shake Shack Massachusetts LLC doing business as Shake Shack number 1431, located at Boylston Street, holder of A common victualer license, has petitioned to

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change the operating hours of the business from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good morning, Dustin Cooper from Upton Canale & Devlin here on behalf of Shake Shack. They have applied for an extension of their license hours from

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10:00 a.m. to midnight, which is an addition of 1 hour to their opening and closing times. I'd like to emphasize that Shake Shack won't be changing any other operational areas of their business with this expansion. They aren't looking to change their menu offerings, their entertainment, or their concept. With the summer and busy season

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upon us, Shake Shack's looking to be able to serve the community where they sense demand. This location and many locations across Massachusetts have noticed a demand for late-night food and are looking to extend their hours and match their later hours at all locations. Shake Shack is simply looking to allow a greater selection to patrons who may be

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working late, craving a late-night snack, or just sweet treat like a milkshake before heading home. In its downtown location, its proximity to hotels and tourist destinations, and other restaurants and bars that are open until at least midnight make it a great location to provide that option.

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Again, Shake Shack's just looking to serve their customers in the manner their customers would like to be served. The operators understand the importance of being good neighbors and operate in a safe and respectful manner within their community. They will continue this respectful operation as they're open later into the night. I'm happy to answer any questions.

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>> Um Thank you, Attorney Cooper. I don't have any questions about this one additional hour. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter, beginning with elected officials or

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their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's office deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background information community process, our office not required in about this meeting as they're located within provincial building. They did connect with the Saint Botolph neighborhood

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association, which was not opposed uh to the hour extension. With that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Item number 11, 1750 Washington Inc.

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doing business as Nan Xiang Express, located at 1750 Washington Street, holder of A zip code restricted common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages license. Has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business from Nan Xiang Express to Novo Lantern. Attorney Carolyn Conway. Attorney Conway.

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>> Yes, thank you, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, members of the board. Uh Carolyn Conway on behalf of the applicant. I have with me today uh the owner, Solon Ting. The change in DBA is a reflection of an upgrade of the service that the restaurant is giving the neighborhood.

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In addition to the uh the grant of the alcohol license, we're going from fast casual to more of a permanent dining experience, going from say paper plates and that up to regular, and hoping that our our neighbors will sit longer while

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they uh they enjoy uh the soup dumplings and the fare that has already become very popular in the neighborhood. >> Uh thank you, Attorney. Um I love that concept. How long have they been at this location? >> They've been there um approximately 2 years, and uh they were most recently

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granted the um beer and wine license, and as I said, they're they're it's really a a great neighborhood establishment. They really love it. >> Great, thank you. Um happy to see this application. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you?

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>> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. Item 12, PPF Boston Harbor TRS LLC doing business as Boston Harbor Hotel, located

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at 70 Rose Wharf, holder of an in holder all alcoholic beverages license, has petition to change the manager of the licensed business from Stephen Johnston to William Brodsky. Attorney Conway, once again. >> Yes, good morning again. Um I have with me today Mr. William Bill Brodsky, who is the proposed new manager for the

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Boston Harbor Hotel. Mr. Brodsky has extensive experience in the um alcohol and hospitality industry in the Boston. As a matter of fact, he has been manager of record on three different licenses. One, City Landing uh in beginning in

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2012. More recently, he has been the manager of record of the Revere Hotel and also the Hotel AKA Back Bay. We're looking forward for him to bringing all of his talents to the Boston Harbor Hotel and continuing on with the hotel's

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great um tradition in the city. >> Okay. Thank you. Sorry, I just lost my track there. Um and is Mr. Brodsky here? >> Yes. >> Oh, there you are. Thank you. So, you're already an approved manager of record? >> That's correct.

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>> Okay, great. Um thank you for joining us today. Thank you, attorney. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you and thank you for being with us, Mr. Brodsky. I'll just ask if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter.

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And the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you very much. We appreciate your time. >> Calling item number 13, Legends Music LLC, located at 800 Boylston Street, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license, has petition to change the manager of the

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licensed business from Justin Ring to James Davis. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good morning, everyone. Attorney Andrew Upton from Upton Canale & Devlin for the license fee. Thank you. Uh this is a just a change of manager, no other changes to any aspect

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of the operation. Uh Mr. Davis has been working there for 2 years. Uh so he's familiar with the sale and service of alcohol and the supervision of those selling and serving alcohol. He's a Mass resident, a US citizen. He's familiar with the rules and regulations of this board and the

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Commonwealth. And he is TIPS trained. And with that, we're glad to answer any questions. >> Thanks, Attorney Upton. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Davis. I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.

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>> Right. Thank you. I'll just ask if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter. And seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Calling item number 14, W Entertainment Group Inc. doing business as Viva Karaoke and Studios located at 204

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Tremont Street, holder of a common victualer 7-day restricted all alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to remove the following condition from its license: no alcohol service in individual studios unless all present are over 21 years of age. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty?

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>> Good morning again, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the licensee. With me this morning, Henry Wong, the owner operator of the establishment. And as suggested, the request is to remove a condition

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um uh stating that no alcohol service is allowed in the individual karaoke studios unless all patrons are 21 plus. This has become somewhat of a business uh difficulty with great number of young person and

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children events that happen on weekends, birthday parties, and things of that nature, which they would simply like to be able to allow the parent or guardians to enjoy an alcoholic beverage if they choose to while their children are you know, and using the karaoke equipment for a birthday party or

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celebration of some sort. That's the only change requested. No other operational changes. Uh we had an ONS abutters meeting on May 21st. We made outreach to the Downtown Residents Association, had a walk through with them, and I believe they

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wrote a letter of support to the board in that context. With that, we're happy to take any of your questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Um I didn't see the letter of support. My only question is with these small rooms, how do you um prevent pass-offs? I'm sure you've thought that

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through, but >> Well, they have I I think as as the board knows, he's been in business at this location for a number of years. Uh quite free of violations. They're very serious about observing the rooms. Staff goes in and out on a constant basis for

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just that reason. Uh and they will continue to monitor that. They mean, again, we find that these the the request here today is mostly for young for children's birthday events, not really for you know, adults enjoying the day, but uh Yeah, but they they staff it

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appropriately for that exact reason. >> Okay. Um I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter

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beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office would like to defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process as you heard from the applicant's representation. An abutters

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meeting was held May 21st. Um we understand that it was well received uh this um proposal to remove the petition. Um They met with the They were directed to meet with the the Downtown Civic Associations, the Downtown Business Association, as well as Downtown

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Crossing Neighborhood Association. Both those interactions were positive. We're unaware of any concerns presently posed by community members. That I'd refer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see Ashley from Councilor Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Thank you, Councilor Flynn. I'd like to go on record in support. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Following item number 15, AMF Bowling Centers Inc. doing business as Jillian's Billiards Club located at 145 Ipswich

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Street, holder of a common victualer license, 7-day alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned for a change of officers. Who is present on behalf of the licensee? >> Good morning, Dawson Cooper, attorney at Upton Cannan and Devlin. I'm here on behalf of AMF Bowling Centers Inc. AMF

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is applying for a change of officers. There will be no operational changes at the licensed premise. This is simply a record keeping transaction. The change applied for is to remove Brett Parker as secretary, treasurer, and vice president. The licensee has added Robert Lavon as CFO, secretary, and treasurer.

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Previously approved officer Thomas Shannon remains CEO and director. Again, there will be no operational changes, and I'm happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you, Attorney Cooper. No questions for me. Commissioners? >> No questions. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Calling item 16, The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc. doing business as The Cheesecake Factory located at 115 Huntington Ave., holder of a common victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages

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license, has petitioned for a change of officers. Attorney Andrew Upton, Attorney Upton. >> Good morning again, everyone. Andrew Upton for the licensee from Upton Cannan and Devlin. This is an officer change at the corporate headquarters in Calabasas, California.

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We are adding Mr. Gordon and removing Ms. Zerzolo. No changes in any aspect of the operation of the restaurant in Boston or any restaurants in Massachusetts. Glad to answer any questions. >> Uh thank you attorney. No questions. Commissioners do you have any questions?

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>> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling item number 17, BM Merrimack Hotel LLC doing business as

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Bulfinch Social at the Boxer Hotel located at 119 Merrimack Street, holder of an in holder all alcoholic beverage license has petitioned for the approval of a management agreement between BM Merrimack Hotel LLC and BFSG LLC. Attorney Dennis Quilty, Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning again everyone. Dennis

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Quilty, attorney representing the licensee. With me this morning on behalf of the hotel LLC, Patricia Sorejo. And with us representing the BFSG LLC for approval of a management agreement,

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George Vinal. This is an application for approval of a management agreement between the hotel operator and management company. We are happy of course to take any of your questions. Thank you. >> Um thanks. At this time I have no

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questions. I might after Commissioners do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you.

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Calling item 18, Museum of Fine Arts doing business as the Museum of Fine Arts located at 465 Huntington Ave, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverage license has petitioned for the approval of a management agreement between the Museum of Fine Arts and Gourmet Caterers Inc. Attorney Dennis Quilty, Attorney Quilty.

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>> Once again, Dennis Quilty. >> That's right. >> Representing the uh licensee, the Museum of Fine Arts. Uh with us this morning on behalf of the museum, Brendan Mulligan. And on behalf of Gourmet Caterers, Owen Wiggins. This is a similar application

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to the previous item for approval of a management agreement between the museum entity, which is the licensee, and Gourmet Caterers Inc., a well-known, you know, local catering company to do the catering manage the uh license under a management agreement, if approved. And

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again, we're here happy to take any of your questions. Thank you very much. >> I I yes, so I was um at uh the >> I thought that that was Mhm. Sorry, we're we're not yet taking uh

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a comment. So, just a moment there. Any questions from the board? >> [laughter] >> Um so, this is a brand new management agreement between Gourmet Caterers and Museum of Fine Arts. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Uh I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. I will now we ask are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Uh Ms. Carman, I don't know if you were speaking on uh in reference to this item. >> Mhm. >> I will Okay, if not, then the board will

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take this matter under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Call [snorts] on item number 19, Newbury Guest House Inc. doing business as Newbury Guest House, located at 257 to 261 Newbury Street, holder of an in holder all alcoholic beverages license,

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has petitioned for a change of officers, directors, and for a change of stock interest. Attorney Dennis Quilty, once again. Attorney Quilty? >> Good morning again, Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the licensee. With me is David Garabedian. But this is an internal uh a change of officers,

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directors, and change of stock interest as a result of the estate circumstances. Mr. Garabedian will become the the sole owner operator. He is presently operating. No other changes are proposed and again,

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we're happy to take your questions. >> Thank you. Thanks for joining us, Mr. Garabedian. So you're currently the on-site manager there or manager there? >> Okay. >> Yes. >> How long have you been there? >> Since 2019. >> Okay, great.

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>> I'm listed as the manager on the license currently. >> Okay. That's helpful. Thank you. I have no other questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Call item number 20, Mile 22 Inc. doing business as Cityside in the Circle, located at 1958 to 1960 Beacon Street in Brighton. Holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for a change of officers,

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directors, has petitioned for a change of stock interest, and finally has petitioned to pledge the license to True North Bank. Attorney Stephanie Boudreau, Attorney Boudreau? >> Good morning. Stephanie Boudreau from our law on behalf of Mile 22 Inc. doing business as Cityside. Um the license to

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operate Cityside from 1960 Beacon Street in Brighton. We're today seeking an amendment of the license to change the officers and directors, to update the stock ownership, and to seek the approval of a pledge of the license to True North. On the change of stock, um the owner

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Mark Standish has acquired an additional 60% of the company's shares pursuant to a stock purchase agreement that's been filed with the application. As a result, Mark is now the owner of 90% of the company. Mark has run the restaurant operationally for 18 years

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since it was acquired back in uh 2008. As a result of this amendment, there will be no operational changes, no change of staff, no change of management. Um with the acquisition of stock came a change in the officers and

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directors. Mark is now the sole officer and continues to be a director of the company. The records of the Secretary of State office uh Secretary of State's has been updated. Um and finally, a pledge of the licenses to be given to True North um to fund the acquisition of the

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stock. Loan documents including the uh note and pledge have been submitted uh to the board. Mark is also here with me today. If the board has any questions, thank you. >> Thanks, attorney. Thank you, Mr. Standish, for joining us.

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Um I don't have any questions for you. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you so much.

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>> Call on calendar number 21, Early Monsoon LLC doing business as Don't Tell Auntie located at 1080 Boylston Street, holder of a common victualer seven-day alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned for a change of LLC manager, for a change of ownership interest, and to change the manager of the licensed

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business from Nirav Patel to Vishal Patel. Attorney John Aida, Attorney Aida. >> Thank you, Attorney Green. Uh good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. John Aida, McDermott Will & Emery Hanley on behalf of the licensee. Joining me this morning is Vishal Patel.

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Um as Attorney Green mentioned, he's the proposed manager of record as well as a new LLC manager and member. Um for this transaction, Vishal Patel and another individual um Uday Gumakonda are acquiring the membership interest from an original LLC member and the original

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LLC manager, Nirav Patel. Um in exchange, uh those individuals are assuming the company's liabilities, uh, which is predominantly a business, uh, loan, um, with Rockland Trust. Um, as to Mr. Patel's qualifications, he's an experienced operator. He has nearly a

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decade of experience in the restaurant industry. Um, most of that has been on the West Coast in California, but more recently, um, it has been at this location for the last couple of months. Uh, Mr. Patel is a US citizen, uh, a Massachusetts resident, and he is

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familiar with the rules and regulations of the board and the ABCC as it pertains to the sale and service of alcohol. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. >> Excuse me. Thank you, attorney, and thank you, Mr. Patel, for joining us. Um, I think you covered all the questions I had. Commissioners, do you

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have any questions? >> I do not. [clears throat] Thank you. >> No, thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter? Board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Following item 22, The Comfort

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Collective LLC doing business as Ama located at 100 Western Ave in Allston, holder of a common victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the hours on the license from 2:00 a.m. indoors 11:00 p.m. first floor patio 12:00 a.m. rooftop terrace to 2:00 a.m. indoors

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11:00 p.m. first floor patio 1:00 a.m. rooftop terrace. Additionally, they have petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Biplab Rai to Ronaldo Rodriguez. Attorney Dennis Kilty. Attorney Kilty? >> Good morning again, everyone. This [clears throat] is me, Dennis Kilty, my

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attorney representing the licensee. Uh, with us this morning, I I hope Biplab Rai, who is the, uh, operator of, uh, the licensee, and mis- Ronaldo Rodriguez, who is the proposed manager of record. Do Do you see them,

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uh, Mr. Kilty? >> We're here. >> Oh, there they are. There they are. There they are. >> You now. >> Um, so, for a moment I'll just go to the hour change, which as as indicated in the recitation, seeking to change the the outdoor

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um patio rooftop patio hour by 1 hour rather, excuse me, from midnight to 1:00 a.m. Uh this matter has been uh discussed with the ACA. We had a meeting with them on April 15th. They had no concerns. They actually were very supportive. Uh and ONS did not require a

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an abutters meeting on the matter. Um with and again with regard to the manager of record, Mr. Rodriguez is here with us this morning, has extensive experience in the food and beverage service, uh is a US citizen and a Mass resident, and we are happy to take any

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of your questions. Thank you. >> Am I mute? Thank you very much. Um I have no questions. I think you covered everything. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thanks. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who

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would like to testify in this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. At this time, the Mayor's Office deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process, we did not require an abutters meeting as

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it's located uh within uh Harvard-owned campus. Um we did have them connect the Austin Civic Association. They presented on April 15th uh and were supported by that civic. I'm unaware of any concerns with that. I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other

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individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Calling item number 23, Unique Concepts LLC doing business as Anushella, located at 35 West Newton

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Street, holder of a neighborhood restricted common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with liquor's license has just to change the classification of that license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in Mass General Laws chapter 138 section 12D. Who's

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present on behalf of the applicant? >> Alexander Beckert. >> Great. Thank you for being with us. If you could please just uh briefly uh outline the reason for the proposed change to the board. >> Hello. So, I'm a general manager of the

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restaurant The reason >> Sir, maybe you could turn your camera off cuz we can't hear you. >> Is this better? >> Yes, thank you. >> Okay, thank you. So, the reason for it is I mean, it all started with the neighborhood

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uh with our um with our um guests, with our uh naked customers, locals. They were saying that, you know, the city did uh this thing that now you can apply for full liquor license. Please do it. Please do it and become a neighborhood uh place

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because few restaurants around us were closed. Stella was one of them and then something else. I don't remember the name. And um you know, they're looking for a local place to to be uh on the weekdays, on the weekends, um not expensive and they you

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know, they they do want to have a cocktail. Uh we operated for 9 years here. I operated this restaurant. We didn't have a single We didn't have any complaints. We didn't have any incidents. I would really like And so, we have three

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We basically want to convert fast casual at night. We plan to be uh a full service restaurant. And it's the idea is to be a local a local restaurant.

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Hello. >> And so, you're the manager of record? >> No. >> No. >> I was appointed by the secretary to the board. >> Okay. Uh what are their hours?

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We'll look them up. Sorry, I know you're struggling with connection today. >> It's It's 11. Currently, it's 11 to 9. We close. But our Certain nights we stay later. Our

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food and beverage allows us to stay till 1:00 a.m. >> Okay. That makes sense. Thank you very much. Sorry about the connection issues. Uh Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who

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would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background information the community process uh the applicant was connected to uh the

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Blackstone Franklin Neighborhood Association. We had an abutters meeting June 10th that was well attended. Um the concerns that were raised in the abutters meeting had less to do with uh this applicant seeking a liquor license and more just other challenges in the

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community um than in the neighborhood. Um again, I don't we don't have specific concerns I feel related to uh them receiving uh this uh type of liquor license in the city. So, uh with that, I defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Um I do see Ashley

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from Councillor Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Thank you. Councillor Flynn would like to go on record in support. Thanks. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you.

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Calling item 24, M&K Restaurant Group LLC doing business as Blasi Cafe, located at 762 Adams Street in Dorchester, holder of a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with a course license, has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority

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contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Ryan Spitz, Attorney Spitz. >> Great. Thank you, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, Commissioners, Attorney Ryan Spitz here on behalf of M&K Restaurant Group LLC and the manager of record, Maria Blasi. Unfortunately, Maria is actually at the State House today

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receiving a good neighbor award, so she couldn't be with us here personally. But as you know, Ms. Blasi has a stellar reputation with this board and within the city of Boston. As record to record, this is an application to change the classification of its license as an upgrade from its current CV7 malt and

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wine liquor license to a restricted CV7-day all liquor license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D. As you may recall, this board recently approved an application for one of the new neighborhood restricted licenses prior to this updated legislation,

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but again, Ms. Blasi had to respectfully decline that offer due to the financial risk at that point in time. Again, the operation of the business will stay entirely the same, and if granted, this upgrade will allow her small business to remain competitive with the many other restaurants within Adam Village that

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have a full liquor license. So at this point, Madam Chair, I'll turn it over for any questions or comments. >> Thank you, Attorney, and congratulations to Ms. Blasi. It comes as no surprise that this is an application I'm very happy to see before us. I've had numerous conversations with Ms. Blasi

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about this, and neighbors have actually come up and talk to me about this application. I'm glad she's taking full advantage of this opportunity. I have no questions for you. Commissioners, do you? >> Uh no questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Conor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's office deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background information in the community process and

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about the hearings had was well received. We notified the civics in that area, Cedar Grove and I believe Pope's Hill as well. We're not aware of any concerns presently and I have to defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see Liam from Council Fitzgerald's office with his hand

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raised. >> Yep. Hello Madam Chair, members of the board. Liam Reardon from Council Fitzgerald's office. The council would like to go on record to support this proposal. Thank you. >> Thank you very much and I see Ashley also with a hand raised. >> Thank you. Council for me I'd like to go on record in support. Thank you.

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>> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling Adam 25, Mi Tierra Mexican Foods LLC doing business as Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant and Pizzeria located at 4249

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Washington Street in Roslindale, holder of a C code restricted common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages license has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Who's present on behalf of the

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applicant? >> Hi, yes, I'm here. My name is Oscar Bonilla and first of all, thank you for this opportunity and um So, I've been living in Roslindale for 35 years and I have a three business across the street each other. Um

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You know, 2018 I started with a Bonilla Wireless and Multi Services working with the community service to the community to the neighborhood. Um you know, five years later I opened a Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant which which a combination of the

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uh Mexican and Italian so pizza, pastas, and all Mexican dishes can you imagine. Uh I'm a I've been in the food business for 35 years. Uh I'm very uh food passion person. I love the the the the food. I like I like to

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eat a lot, I guess. And uh I'm a very uh food passion person. Um so then we open up uh Mifica Mexican restaurant. Then um also I have the uh Fonuts Bread Bakery. It's been in the business for 27 years.

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Uh we took over uh Fonuts Bread about 2 years 2 and 2 and 1/2 years ago. So the purpose here is the um is Mifica that we want to upgrade our beer and wine to a fully collection. Um you know, many many customers they

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they're asking me the support for the uh you know, get the liquor license. So you know, that's another plus too. We want to uh upgrade um uh the the beer and wine license. Um the operational hours is Monday Monday

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to Sunday 11:00 to 11:00. No no changes there. Um and yeah, I'm very uh I'm here with the Blair, my manager who's been supporting me and I he also helped me to run the business. Um but yeah, I'm open to answer any

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questions. Uh >> Thank you. Thanks so much for joining us today. Um another great story. I love to see these upgrade applications. Um and I don't have any questions for you. Commissioners? >> I have no questions. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time the mayor's office has deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background

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information on the community process. Uh, ONS hosted a butter spring on April 15th. Uh, there were no attendees. Uh, we reached out to the West Village Neighborhood Association to make them aware. I'm aware of any concerns presently. Uh, with that I'll defer to the board. Thank you.

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>> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as >> Well, thank you. >> Calling out of number 26, Jeong Enterprises Inc. doing business as @Union located at 174 Harvard Ave in Allston, holder of a neighborhood

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restricted common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with a liquor license, has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Who's present on behalf of the applicant?

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>> I. Hi. My name is Jin Song, manager at Union. We are located in 174 Harvard, Allston. We served the breakfast, brunch, and lunch over 17 years at same location and same under

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ownership. We're asking for the upgrade our current beer and wine license to all alcohol license. We believe this upgrade will make our guests' experience more exciting and help our business grow. Thank you for

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the opportunity. Happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you very much for joining us. Just double check one thing. Um, and what are your hours of operation at this location? >> So, we have common victualer license uh

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permitted until 12:00 a.m., but we actually operate until 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday and 5:00 p.m. Uh, till weekend for just focusing on serving breakfast and lunch. >> So, with the upgraded license upgraded

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application, if it's approved, will you change your hours? >> So, we are not 100% sure on that, but we want to expand it a little dinner >> Okay. >> uh experience. So, we are hoping to open till like maybe 10:00 p.m. on Friday

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Saturday night. >> Okay, and one more question. How big is this location? How many What's your capacity? >> So, our capacity is a 47 seats. >> Okay. All right, thank you. Commissioners, do you have any questions?

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>> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office would like to defer to the judgment of this board.

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Sent back from the community process. We had We had the applicant circulate flyers to abutters within 300 ft. Received one letter in support from one of those abutters. They went on to present with the Allston Civic Association. Uh that was May 20th. Uh ACA was supportive of this proposal. I'm

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unaware of any concerns. We've only heard positive reactions from the community. With that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement. Thank you. All right, number 27, 429 Broadway LLC,

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located at 429 West Broadway in South Boston, holder of a common victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to amend the description of the license premise from premise consists of 2,400 sq ft on ground floor in one room with a bar, dining area, seating for 44, kitchen, two restrooms,

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and storage. Two, premise known as 429 to at West Broadway, 9,655 sq ft restaurant on two floors with one entrance and two exits. First floor consists of 4,880 sq ft and includes two bars, two dining areas, kitchen and cafe

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with seating for approximately 226 patrons and standing for 37 patrons. Basement consists of 4,775 sq ft and includes a bar, dining area, storage, office, mechanicals, and restrooms with seating for approximately 78 patrons and standing for 19 patrons.

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The applicant also wishes to change the DBA of the licensed business to Dahlia. Attorney Ryan Spitz. Attorney Spitz. >> Great. Thank you, Attorney Green. Madam Chair, Commissioners, Attorney Ryan Spitz here on behalf of 429 Broadway LLC, holder of a common victualer's 7-day all alcoholic beverages license at

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429 West Broadway, South Boston. We are here today on two related petitions, an alteration of the licensed premise and a change of the DBA to Dahlia. Chef Nick Dixon, the manager of record and as well as the man- member manager of the LLC, Eric Holmback, is joining us

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here today. The license at 429 West Broadway has operated as a neighborhood restaurant and bar. The petitioner has expanded the physical footprint of the establishment by incorporating the adjacent space at 431 West Broadway in the building base- basement level has been built out creating a larger but

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responsibly planned venue. The expanded premises is known as 429 through 431 West Broadway, totaling 9,655 sq ft across two floors. First floor, 4,880 sq ft, two bars, two dining areas,

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kitchen and a cafe with seating for approximately 226 patrons and standing room for 37. Basement space is 4,775 sq ft, a bar, dining area, storage, office, mechanicals, and restrooms with seating for approximately 78 patrons and

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standing room for 19. Total capacity is approximately 304 patrons and standing room for 56 across one entrance and two exits. The expanded footprint represents a thoughtful, well-designed build-out appropriate for this commercial corridor in South Boston. The premises will continue to

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operate as a full-service restaurant. The petitioner is also seeking to change the DBA of the licensed business to Dahlia. This reflects the re-brand rebranding of the establishment in connection with the expanded premises in the new concept. The underlying license entity 429 Broadway LLC remains

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unchanged. 429 Broadway LLC is committed and continue to continue operating Dahlia as a responsible licensed establishment and a positive addition to the West Broadway commercial district. The expanded premises will allow the licensee to better serve its its guests while maintaining full compliance with

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all conditions of the license. At this point, Madam Chair, I'll turn it back over to the board for any questions. >> Thank you. I was I I actually had the privilege of seeing that space one night when I went out on inspections with the licensed premises unit. It looks great. Um so, good to see this application. Uh

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when do you expect that's that area to be done and open to the public? >> So, well, the area is completely done. Uh the place of assembly will have to be updated. So, as quick as we can get this out to the ABCC and get approval, we can we can open. >> Okay. Great. Um I have no questions.

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Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office and neighborhood services. This time the

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mayor's office to defer to the judgment of this board. Uh previously this went through a community process years prior when they were also going through zoning as well. Um this was in um the uh late winter of 2024. Um the abutter's meeting, it was well received

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by the community. Uh they reached out to city side as well. Uh unaware of any concerns. As mentioned, this previously went through zoning and was approved. With that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I see Ashley from Council Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Thank you. Ashley Levy from Council

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Flynn's office. Councilor Flynn would like to go on record in support. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On item 28, A&B Burgers Causeway LLC

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doing business as A&B Burgers located at 101 Beverly Street, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Sport and Leisure Boston LLC doing business as Sport and Leisure at the same location. Joseph Thomas Spano Jr., manager.

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The applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the premise as follows: in one room one large room on ground floor of the property located at 101 Beverly Street, also known as 115 Beverly Street, including a dining room with various seating areas and a bar with 17 seats, kitchen, restroom, storage, and office space in rear,

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interior 4,000 square feet, together with a seasonal April to October outdoor patio on private property consisting of 1,000 square feet with 39 seats and an 11:00 p.m. patio closing hour. Interior closing hour 2:00 a.m. altogether comprised of 5,000 square feet with one entrance and three exits. Attorney

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Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning again, everyone. Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the applicant. This is an existing restaurant, A&B Burgers on Causeway Street, across from the garden, being transferred via today's hearing, we

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hope, to a new operation at the same site with us this morning John Lane, who's the owner of the new entity Sport and Leisure Boston LLC, and Mr. Spano, the proposed manager of record, is with us

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as well. This is a continuation of an existing restaurant, some minor cosmetic changes, otherwise no changes to the style or or concept, new name, new interior designs, etc. New owner,

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new manager, and hopefully we'll be open and ready to go soon. The ONS did not require an abutter's meeting as this was a corp-to-corp, no change of location. We were asked to meet with the West End Civic Association, which we did on June 4th,

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and we believe they have issued a letter of support. Excuse me. Um Mr. Lane and Mr. Spano were both here. Mr. Spano is a US citizen, a Mass resident, has extensive experience in the food and beverage business, and we're happy to

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take any of your questions. Thank you very much. >> Uh thanks, attorney. Just one second. Mr. Spano is here? Do I see him? >> I do see him. He's on my screen. >> see him. Thank you. Thanks for joining us today. Um

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with your attorney's presentation, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Connor Newman with the Mayor's

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Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office preferred to the judgment of this board. It's correct we did not require an abutter's meeting. We did encourage them to meet with the West End Civic Association, which they did. The West End Civic had no opposition to this proposal. I

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understand that abutters who were involved with the Civic, you know, were were very supportive of this. So, with that I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. >> Calling out number 29, Mission Hill Hospitality LLC, doing business as Yellow Door Taqueria Mission Hill, located at 1619 Tremont Street in Mission Hill, holder of all alcohol and malt beverage 7-day all alcohol beverage license, has petitioned to transfer the

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license from the above to BUPRIVA 1619 LLC, doing business as Flan O'Brien's at the same location. Our Scott Prince, manager, 1:00 a.m. closing hour. The applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the premise as follows: 2,603 square feet total, 1,443

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square feet on the first floor with bar seating and main dining area seating, kitchen located off of bar, additional seating in rear TV room, restrooms in rear, 1,160 square foot basement for office, storage, and prep area, one main entrance exit on Tremont Street, additional egress on Wigglesworth Street

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in rear of premise. The applicant has also petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to MH Tremont LLC. Attorney Kristen Scanlon, Attorney Scanlon. >> Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board, Attorney Green. Kristen Scanlon for the applicant. On with us this morning is co-owner and proposed

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manager of records, Scott Prince. As you know, this application before you this morning is a transfer and all alcohol license at the same location plus a pledge of license and inventory for a bit of a revived concept under different ownership in Mission Hill,

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Flan O'Brien's. While the most recent concept at this site was Yellow Door Taqueria, that closed in January of this year. The previous and long-standing business at this location since the early '90s was an Irish pub known as Flan O'Brien's.

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Like many other businesses, unfortunately, in the hospitality industry, they had to close their doors in 2021 and the previous owner thereafter sold the building to the current landlord. The owners of the proposed concept, Michael Vaughn, Ray Butler, and Scott

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Prince, when Michael and Ray opened the Banshee in Dorchester nearly 30 years ago, they did so as a complimentary nod to Flan's, which they believed captured the true essence of a pub. What they're hoping to do with this Mission Hill location is uh return to

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that where it will return as a gathering place, hopefully bringing people together from locals, visitors, families, and uh nearby hospital workers. The pub itself will serve a standard Irish-American um and comfort food for lunch and dinner every day and

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breakfast and brunch on the weekends. The hours proposed um are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily with seat uh seating for 73 and an occupancy of 140. Scott, who is again the proposed manager record, is a US citizen, Massachusetts resident

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living in Quincy, and he's familiar with the rules and regulations regarding the service and sale of alcohol. He's worked at Puddingstone Tavern also in Mission Hill for about a decade as manager and bartender there and also at the Banshee for the better part of a decade as well.

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They anticipate opening in fall of this year and um are looking forward to again reviving um a previously known concept at this location a bit but under of course new ownership. That being said, happy to answer any questions that the board might have.

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>> Uh thanks, Attorney Scanlon. Thank you, Mr. Prince, for joining us. Um no questions for me, commissioners? >> No questions. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board,

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Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office to defer to the judgment of this board. Uh we did not require community process with a simple transfer here, but we understand the community is excited to have this business returning to the neighborhood. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On item number 30, Brasserie 560 LLC doing business as Brasserie located at 560 Harrison Ave. Holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to transfer the

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license from the above to 560 Harrison Ave LLC at the same location. William Clark, manager, 2:00 a.m. closing hour. The applicant has also petitioned to amend the description of the premise from the existing premises as described in dining room and cafe with kitchen and storage on ground floor, entrance from

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building lobby, additional exit to Harrison Avenue, and emergency exit to Waltham Street into include an outdoor seasonal patio from April through October for 64 patrons on private property adding 2,250 square feet for a total of 8,038 square feet. To revise

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description, 8,038 square foot total restaurant space which includes both indoors and outdoors on one floor with one entrance and two exits. Indoor space includes dining room and cafe, bar with seating for approximately 31, kitchen and storage, entrance from building lobby with exit to Harrison Ave, and

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emergency exit to Waltham Street. Outdoor space is a seasonal patio, April through October, with a bar on private property for 152 patrons and a closing hour 2:00 a.m. The applicant has also petitioned to remove the following conditions from its license. Indoors, alcohol at tables to

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be served only in conjunction with meals. And a patio condition, alcoholic beverages to be served only in conjunction with meals, no bar. Finally, the applicant has petitioned to pledge the license to Brasserie 560 LLC. Attorney Ryan Spitz, Attorney Spitz. >> Great. Thank you, Attorney Green. Madam

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Chair, Commissioners, Attorney Ryan Spitz on behalf of the applicant 560 Harrison Ave LLC. Uh joined by uh its principal Eric Wallinback as well as the manager of record William Clark. Uh William Clark has served as a general manager and the director of operations for the Broadway Restaurant Group since

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2014. He's a United States citizen, resident of the Commonwealth. He is familiar with the rules and regulations of this board and the ABCC and has also has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry. The applicant petitions to transfer the existing 7-day all alcoholic beverage license

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at 560 Harrison Avenue from the current holder Brassiere 560 LLC at the same location and the closing hour at 2:00 a.m. will remain the same. Uh the existing license premise total about approximately 8,038 square feet on one floor compromising of an

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interior dining room cafe bar seating for approximately 31, a kitchen and storage plus an existing outdoor seasonal patio from April through October for 64 patrons. Access is via a single entrance from the building lobby with exit to Harrison Avenue and an

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emergency exit to Waltham Street. The applicant proposes to amend that premises description to reflect a full 8,038 square foot footprint as follows indoor dining room and cafe bar with seating for approximately 31, kitchen and storage, entrance from the building

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lobby, exit to Harrison Ave, emergency exit to Waltham Street, outdoor seasonal patio April through October on private property expanded to accommodate 152 patrons. Capacity indoor would be 183 persons, outdoor would be 152 seats,

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total proposed capacity 335 up from the existing 227. And again, uh the total square footage which will remain unchanged at 8,038, occupancy total number will be 335. The applicant petitions to remove three conditions currently attached to its

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license. One, alcoholic tables to be served only in conjunction with meals interior. Two, alcoholic beverages to be served only in conjunction with meals exterior. And three, no bar on the patio. These conditions no longer reflect the practical realities of how this South

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End neighborhood operates or what patrons reasonably expect from an establishment of this caliber. The applicant is not seeking anything novel. The neighboring restaurant Caprice also operated by the Broadway Restaurant Group is already permitted to operate without those restrictions. The applicant respectfully

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requests that this license be brought into alignment with the standard under comparable self-then establishments operation. Removal of the meal service requirement and authorization for bar service on the patio are consistent with the board's approach for similarly situated licenses and will allow 560

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Harrison Ave LLC to offer guests a full dining and hospitality experience appropriate to this concept. The applicant is also seeks to approval of a pledge of license to Brasserie 560 LLC in connection with the $525,000 promissory note that forms part of the

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purchase price. Documentation supporting the pledge has been submitted along with that application. Uh the concept here is an American Bistro with a cafe component serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the day and into the evening. Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily, no change from the

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existing. Patio season, again, April through October. Patio music concludes by 11:00 p.m. Dinner service concludes by 11:00 p.m. All patrons off the patio by 1:00 a.m. Uh the applicant has proactively taken steps to mitigate sound impact on neighboring residential

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properties. The landlord has agreed to close Harrison Avenue breezeways opening and add windows to the existing ramp facing openings, which will significantly reduce sound travel toward the residential buildings across the street. The applicant will also install a distributed low volume speaker system

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throughout the patio. Multiple small speakers at low output rather than in any centralized or high high-powered setup. This system used successfully at the Broadway restaurant groups other location maintains ambient music at a level appropriate for conversation without projecting into the

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surrounding neighborhood. The applicant is committed to working collaboratively with the neighborhood residents, abutters, and this board to ensure responsible operation. 560 Harrison Avenue LLC is a well-capitalized, experienced restaurant operator with a demonstrated track record within this

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neighborhood. The transfer of premises, alteration, condition removal, and pledge request before this board are straightforward and supported by the application. And at this point, I'm going to turn it back over to the board for any questions. >> Uh thanks, attorney. Um

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Is Mr. Clark here, the manager of record? >> Yes. >> Uh um thanks. I see him on my second screen. And he [clears throat] Is he already a manager of record approved by this board? >> I I believe so. Um I think I believe he might be on the Capri license. I'll let

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Will speak uh to that himself. >> Okay. Um Hi, Mr. Clark. I >> Sorry about that. >> Your attorney may have covered all the manager of record questions, but I just want to make sure we did. Are you already approved by this board? >> That's correct. >> Okay. That's what I thought.

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Um thanks very much. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> Not at this time. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of

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Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office would like to defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process. Um the applicant engaged with the Blackstone Franklin Neighborhood Association, which was supportive of this proposal moving forward. Um we had an abutter's meeting on June 9th. Uh there was a mix of opinions in that

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abutter's meeting. Uh we continue to receive uh a number of letters uh both uh in support and opposition showing a mix of opinions. Um ultimately, the final count, we had 42 letters in support, 11 of which were abutters within the 300-ft radius. Uh

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some of those were were merchants in the area. Um we had four letters in opposition from direct abutters uh expressing concerns regarding uh the closing time, the size of the patio, um feeling uh worries that there would be more noise, more conflicts with neighbors.

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Um with that information, and I believe all those letters have been shared with the board. Um, we'll defer to the board at this time. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see uh Liam from Councillor Fitzgerald's office with a hand raised. >> Uh hello Madam Chair, members of the board. Liam Reynolds from Councillor Fitzgerald's office. The Councillor

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would like to go on record in support of this proposal. Thank you. >> Thank you, and I also see Ashley from Councillor Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Thank you. Councillor Flynn would like to go on record in support. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 31, SCJM Boston Beverage Company Inc. doing business as the Four Seasons at One Dalton, located at One Dalton Street, holder of an in holder all alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to amend the description of

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the licensed premise from a 61-story building outdoor ground level patio not to be licensed, basement to be licensed on level three, six rooms, two entrances, two exits, floor one to be licensed, six rooms, five entrances, seven exits, floor two to be licensed, three rooms, two entrances, two exits,

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floor three to be licensed, six rooms, two entrances, two exits, floor six through seven to be licensed, 12 rooms on each floor, two entrances and two exits, floor six outdoor patio, floor eight outdoor patio, floor eight through 25 to be licensed, 12 rooms on each floor, two entrances and two exits,

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floor 26 through 48 to be licensed, four rooms on each floor, two entrances and two exits, floor 49 through 60 to be licensed, four rooms on each floor, two entrances and two exits, patios on floors 50 through 60 to be licensed are each 150 square feet, floor 61 to be

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licensed, three rooms, two entrances, two exits, outdoor rooftop patio, the indoor total 805 856,359 square feet, outdoor total 5,975 square feet, indoor hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., outdoor seasonal

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March to October patios, including floors six, eight, and 61 of the same hours as indoors. Two revised ultra description 61 story building outdoor ground level patios not to be licensed. Basement is to be licensed on level three, six rooms, two

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entrances, two exits, 21,919 square feet. Floor one to be licensed with six rooms, five entrances, and seven exits, 15,148 square feet. Floor two to be licensed excluding dining room and kitchen, three rooms, two entrances, two exits, 13,928 square feet. Floor three

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to be licensed, six rooms, two entrances, two exits, 16,160 square feet. Floor six through seven to be licensed, 12 rooms on each floor, two entrances, and two exits, 13,875 square feet. Floor six outdoor patio, 1,695

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square feet. Floor six prep kitchen is not to be licensed, that's 590 square feet. Floor eight outdoor patio, 920 square feet. Floor eight through 25 to be licensed, 12 rooms on each floor, two entrances, two exits, 13,544 square feet. Floor 26 through 48 to be

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licensed, four rooms on each floor, two entrances, and two exits, 13,365 square feet. Floor 49 through 60 to be licensed, four rooms on each floor, two entrances, and two exits, 13,218 square feet. Patios on floors 50 through 60 to

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be licensed are each 150 square feet. Floor 61 to be licensed, three rooms, two entrances, and two exits, 11,656 square feet. Outdoor rooftop patio with 1,710 square feet. For the total of 856,359

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square feet indoors, 5,975 square feet outdoors. Who is present on behalf of this application? >> Good morning, Dawson Cooper from Upton Cannell and Devlin here on behalf of the Four Seasons. Um the Four Seasons has applied to alter its license premise to remove the second

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floor dining room and kitchen, as well as the sixth floor prep kitchen, um to allow a third-party restaurant tenant to occupy those spaces. Um this is a removal of approximately 2,900 square feet. >> [clears throat] >> Um the third-party applicant will discuss

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more about their application in the next agenda item. Um the remainder of the licensed premise will continue to operate as it does now. Um happy to answer any questions about the alteration. >> Uh thanks, attorney. I've no questions. >> No questions. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, uh just item 31, the first half of this transaction? >> Yes, Conor Newman from the Office of Neighborhood Services. This time, the mayor's office did refer to the judgment of this board. Our office held an abutters meeting and there were no attendees. Uh the applicant went on to

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connect with the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, uh which was in non-opposition to this proposal. Uh with that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement. Calling up the record, the companion

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application, item number 32, FM Restaurant Signature Opco LLC, doing business as Sol Mexican Cocina, located at 116 Huntington Ave, holder of a common victualer 7-day all-alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above to La Petite Maison

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Boston LLC, doing business as LPM Restaurant and Bar, located at 1 Dalton Street, Roberto Mena Jr., Mena uh manager. 2:00 a.m. closing hour. The premise consists of in one large room on the second floor, comprised of main dining room with seating for 70 patrons,

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with a service bar and adjacent kitchen space, together with additional prep kitchen on the sixth floor for food storage and preparation, altogether comprised of 2,900 square feet with one entrance and two exits. The applicant has also petitioned to remove the following patio conditions: alcoholic beverages to be served only in

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conjunction with meal, and to be staffed at all times. Um the reason for this being there's no patio at the new location. Attorney Dennis Quilty, Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning again, everyone. Let me excuse me, Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the applicant. As attorney Cooper suggested in the previous

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hearing, the space we seek to under to operate in is the space removed from the Four Seasons license in the preceding hearing. That this application is for La Petite Maison, which is an internationally

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acclaimed restaurant operation. This will be their first expansion into into Boston, Massachusetts. They have locations around the world uh in London, Miami, Dubai, and elsewhere. They're an award-winning

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Mediterranean French-style restaurant, which they hope to continue in this space at the former Four Seasons breakfast room space. Um the uh it is a full-service fine-dining establishment, which we think will be a fine addition to uh

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Boston's already vibrant uh dining scene. In preparation for it being before you, I think um uh Mr. Newman suggested it was our meetings that took place. We had a neighborhood association meeting on March 12th. Uh we had a at ABB NAB

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meeting on March 2nd. Uh we've had no objections uh voiced in in those meetings. Mr. Menya is with us uh this morning as the proposed manager of record. He has an extensive experience with La Petite Maison in various

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um capacities over many years. He is a Mass resident and a US citizen, and we are delighted to take any of your questions here this morning. And we thank you very much. >> Thanks, attorney Quilty. Thank you, Mr. Mina, is that how you pronounce your

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name? For joining us. >> Mina. >> Uh I'm just I I'm confident you have um appropriate experience in the food and beverage industry, but just to get on the record, I want to ask the last question. Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth

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pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Okay. That's all the questions I have for you. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify in this matter, beginning with elected officials or

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their representatives? Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 33, KLK Inc. doing business as 10 Tables, located at 597

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Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, holder of a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with liquors license, has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Proctor Restaurant Enterprise Inc. doing business as Luxor and the Bloom Room, located at 28 to 30 Kingston Street. Ravinder Shahani,

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manager, 2:00 a.m. closing hour. Premise consists of in one large room on ground floor, comprised of various dining areas, 74 seats, and bar with seating for eight patrons, kitchen in rear, together with room on lower level with additional dining areas, 19 seats, and a bar with seating for 12 patrons. Food

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prep, storage, office space, and restrooms on lower level, altogether comprised of 3,742 square feet with one entrance and four exits. The space is otherwise known as 100 to 106 Bedford Street. The applicant has also petitioned to provide bottle service for up to 11

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tables on the first floor and five tables on the lower level. The applicant has also petitioned to remove the following condition from the license: alcoholic beverages to be served only in conjunction with meals. And finally, the applicant has petitioned to change the classification of this license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to

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the authority contained in chapter 138, section 12D. Attorney Dennis Quilty, Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning again, everyone. [clears throat] Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the applicant. Uh this matter may, uh, be familiar to the board as, uh, this

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entity was fully approved for a full, uh, license at this location approximately 1 year ago. Um, the the the deal at the very finish line fell apart due to the discovery of a very large, uh, SBA loan outstanding on

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the property and which caused my clients to, uh, back out of the deal. Um, they were able to find a replacement license. We're here before you today for the exact same, uh, application. The difference being that we're transferring or seeking to transfer

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an existing, uh, malt wine and liquors license to the site, uh, and asking at the same time that it be, uh, upgraded under the new legislation to a restricted all alk, also to do away with, uh, conditions that were on the

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license which is coming from Jamaica Plain that have nothing to do with us, uh, to increase the hour to 2:00 a.m. which would match the hours that were approved when we were first before you. Um, uh, requesting the bottle service which was approved when we were first

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before you. Um, and and I I think that's I think that's the entirety of it. Mr. Ravi Shahani, who's one of the owners operators is with us here this morning. We had a a very robust, uh,

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um, community process on the first go around including an ONS abutters meeting, two meetings with what was then entitled the Downtown BID, and a meeting with the Downtown Residents Association. Um, all of whom were satisfied that the

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operation could, uh, take place at this site, which I I may remind you is the site of the former, um, Good Life, which was at this location for many many years and closed, uh, due to COVID. So, we're hopeful that this is a way to

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reinvigorate this part of the downtown a crossing area. Um and uh we again are happy to take any of your questions uh here today. Thank you very much. >> Uh thanks, attorney. Um I don't have any questions.

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>> And I'm sorry, Mr. Um Shahani would be the proposed manager of record as well. I I apologize. And he was approved in the first go around. >> you. >> Before you. >> And he's here? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Sorry, I don't know why they're not showing up. >> I He sent me a message that he had

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logged on. I would think >> Okay. Oh, I see him. He's down the bottom. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Shahani. Um again, >> Thank you. >> uh I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of Neighborhood Services. At this time, the mayor is asking to defer to the judgment of this board. As we previously testified uh during the community

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process back last summer, abutters beings held, the applicant was directed uh to engage with the two active civic associations in that area. I'm not aware of any concerns uh with that. I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling together items 34, 35, 36, and 37, EKS Ventures Inc. doing business as Boston Harbor Distillery located at 12R Ericsson Street in Dorchester has

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applied for a farmer winery pouring license under Section 19B of Chapter 138, a farmer brewery pouring license under Section 19C, a farmer distillery pouring license under section 19E and a combined winery brewery and distillery pouring license under section 19H. Our

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reading of the article description of the combined floor plan is that includes all the three subsidiary licenses. Premises to be licensed under chapter 138 section 19H consists of spirits 1,988 square feet of production, 1,988

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square feet of pouring, malt 7 and 1/2 square feet of production, 7 and 1/2 square feet of pouring, wine 7 and 1/2 square feet of production, 7 and 1/2 square feet of pouring, combined 4,006 square feet all on one floor, six entrances, six exits, manager Rhonda Kalman, closing time 11:00 p.m. Who's

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present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh I am Rhonda Kalman. I'm founder and CCO of Boston Harbor Distillery. And uh we're here today because I had a transfer of ownership. So we uh I've been operating that in that location for

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11 years uh with a distilled spirits pouring permit. And we did a transfer of ownership, so we're asking for that pouring permit back. And we, you know, to transfer to EKS Ventures and then the beer and wine

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portion is actually new. And we just want to meet customers where they are. We've been there 11 years without any incidents. People want beer and wine. We need to get some events going. It's a really beautiful um actually behind me. It's a building. Um it's a hidden gem. There's There's no

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public transportation to speak of there. Uh there was a development that was supposed to happen 10 years ago that never did. So we really need to increase our traffic. Uh we make everything on site. Uh the beer and wine actually will

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be made for us by other local Boston companies. So we're just um here today to get approval from you guys. >> Uh thanks, Rhonda, for coming back and joining us today. I have no questions for you. Commissioners, do you?

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>> I do not. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Oh, sorry. Commissioner Jackson, do you have any questions? >> I lost you guys for a little bit. Yes, no. No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these four items beginning with elected officials or their representatives?

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Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on these items? Seeing none, the board will take these all under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Following out of number 38, Cabana LV Inc. doing business as Cabana Grill located at 254 Bennington Street in East

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Boston has applied for a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with the course license to be exercised on the above 3,122 square feet of restaurant and function space on three floors with two entrances and two exits. Restaurant on the first floor includes dining area with seating for

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approximately 34, two restrooms, and kitchen. Function space on second floor includes bar with seating for five and various dining and standing areas and three additional restrooms. Basement includes office, walk-in cooler, storage, and additional kitchen. Secondly, has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a

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restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Manager Pedro Lopez. Closing time 2:00 a.m. Attorney Lauren Scatino. Attorney Scatino. >> Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Attorney Lauren Scatino on

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behalf of Cabana LV. Um the board may recall this one as well. Um this is essentially a probably one of the last ones of the original upgraded licenses under the um new legislation that allowed for the licenses to be

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upgraded to all alcohol. So basically, what we're just trying to do at this point is get the paperwork in order to um take back the beer and wine and then upgrade it to the all alcohol. Everything else will stay the same, including the manager of record, Pedro Lopez, who's on with me. Um this has

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been operating for 15 years and since December, January, um also with the all alcohol license as well. >> Uh thanks, um attorney, for um walking us through this process and working with us through this process. I

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have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Have a great day. >> You too.

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Calling item number 39, Lan Zhou Beef Noodle LLC, doing business as Ji Wei Cafe, located at 104 South Street, has applied for a new common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above 1,743 sq ft restaurant on the first floor with

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one entrance and one exit. Includes dining area, small bar area, and restroom in the front of the space. Kitchen, storage, cashier, and loading dock in the rear of the space. Manager, Jin Si Tan. Closing time, 10:00 p.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Hey, good morning and thank you for

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having us here today. My name is Jin. I'm the owner of Ji Wei Cafe located at 104 South Street, Boston. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Leather District and to present our application for beer and

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wine license. Ji Wei Cafe is a full-service restaurant that focus on providing high-quality food and a welcoming dining experience. We are honored to have been recognized as a Michelin recommended restaurant and

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we take pride in contributing positive to the neighborhood. The purpose of this application is simple. We just want to enhance the dining experience for our guests, and I want to emphasize that this application will not change our nature

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of our business. We are not creating a bar, and we are not introducing nightlife or entertainment. We will remain a food-focused restaurant, and we are there and we are served to sitting

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dining guests. Thank you again, and let me know if there's any questions. >> Thank you so much, and uh thank you for uh joining us today and presenting your application. Um

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this um at your your zip code is not part of the uh legislation we got with the 250 new licenses, so I'm just want to let you know that we don't have any licenses available right now for which you qualify, but you're welcome to keep your application active, and we can

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revisit it should one um appear, but I do think it's important to still go through the public hearing process, but I want to be upfront about that with you. >> Yep. >> Okay. Um with that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> I do not. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Madam Chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office actually deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background

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information on the community process. ONS hosted about a dozen people on April 22nd. Uh the proposal was well received. Uh they worked with the Leather District Neighborhood Association as one as one LD, excuse me. Both these civics were supportive of the proposal. They also

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went on to engage with uh Chinatown Civic Associations as well, which were supportive. We're unaware of any concerns. We've only heard heard positive reactions from the community on this. With that I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter? Yes, I see a hand raised from an April Carmine. I'm going to ask you to unmute. You may provide your testimony. >> Yes, hi. Um, can you hear me? >> Yes. >> Perfect. >> Oh, now you're on mute. Hang on. Let me

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unmute you again. There we go. >> I'm a board member of 1LD um, and I also am a resident um, in the same building um, as uh, the cafe and I'm giving testimony to support um, the liquor license. Um,

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this cafe has been a great addition to the neighborhood. Um, and we just want to say that we support this cafe. >> We're not able to hear you. It sounds like you're I don't know if you're moving or you're muffled but we we can't hear you anymore. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Can you hear me now?

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>> Mhm. >> Okay. I was just saying that yes, I am so in support of this. Um, and I have heard from many other residents as well. Other districts that um, we all like the cafe and we support its

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liquor license. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much for that testimony. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. Calling out number 40, Pho Quoc Inc.

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doing business as Pho Quoc Restaurant located at 291 Adams Street in Dorchester has applied for a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above 1400 square foot restaurant space on one floor with one entrance and two exits. There are two rooms. One room includes a

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dining and lounge area to the right, a bar with seating for five patrons on the left, restrooms, kitchen, and storage in the rear. The other room is a game room which is used for socialization, entertainment, and birthday parties. Manager Daniel Lam, closing time 12:00 p.m. Sorry, 10:00 p.m. was present on behalf of the applicant.

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>> Um I am um good morning Madam Chair and the member of the board. So, my name is Daniel Lam and I'm here on behalf of Quay Restaurant on 291 Adams Street. Um

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This location used to be An Home Restaurant really popular restaurant here in Dorchester. Um we've been operating for almost more than a year and a half now. Um and we're serving traditional Vietnamese food

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such as like pho and other traditional variety of other Vietnamese dishes. Um we are seeking for more and wine license to to enhance our patron experience and so they can enjoy some food and

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alcohol beverage. Um yeah, so um I would be happy to take any questions. >> Thank you very much. Let me just double check. Um I don't have any questions at this time.

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Commissioners, do you? >> None for me. Thank you. >> Uh did did we do manager of record? >> No, we should go through the manager of record questions. >> Sorry about that. Let me just go back to my um Thank you. Mr. Lam, are you a citizen or do you have work authorization?

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>> I am a citizen. >> Um and are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> Yes, I am. I'm a resident of Dorchester. >> Okay. You've described your experience in the food industry. Are you familiar with the rules and

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regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes, I am. >> Great. With now with that, I have no questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. Commissioner Curran, Commissioner Zack, do you have any questions? >> No.

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>> Great. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's office would like to defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community

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process. An abutter's meeting was held on November 25th. I believe it was lightly attended. The applicant was then connected with the Fields Corner Civic Association. We're not aware of any concerns related to this proposal. With that, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much, Liam. You may

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please provide all your testimony on behalf of the counselor. >> Yeah, hello. Madam Chair, members of the board, Liam Rivers from Council Fitzwilliam's office. The council would like to go on record in support of this proposal. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board, we'll take this under advisement.

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Thank you very much. On item number 41, Pena Bonita Restaurant Inc. doing business as Pena Bonita Restaurant, located at 45-41 Washington Street in Roslindale, has applied for a common victualer's 7-day wines and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above 1,500 square foot

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restaurant space on two floors with one entrance, two exits. 750 square feet on the first floor includes dining area and service counter in the front of the space. Kitchen, storage, and the restroom in the rear of the space. Also includes a 750 square foot basement for office and additional storage. Manager,

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Fleming Pena Franco. Closing time, 10:00 p.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Hi. Good morning. Uh ladies and gentlemen, my name Fleming Pena Olney of Pena Bani's restaurant. We are family owned

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restaurant. We serve the authentic Dominican and Caribbean food. Our customer and neighbor who regular and family. We bought the restaurant 1 years ago, but been serving this community for 7 year.

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Uh we are applying for a beer and wine license. I will improve the experience for all customer and they have been asking for it. Uh we will follow all alcohol laws and

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all our staff who serving alcohol will receive a proper training. We care about our neighbor and all customer. If approved, we are also looking to extend our business hours to 10:00 p.m.

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closing time. Thank you for your time and consideration. >> Thank you, Mr. Pena, for joining us and for your application um before us today. Um I'm just I'm just going to go through the

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um Hold on 1 second. Do I have the right Yeah, I'm just going to go through the standard manager of record questions and you can answer yes or no. We ask these anyone applying for an alcohol license, whether it's all alcohol, beer, wine.

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Um are you a citizen or do you have work authorization? >> Yes, I'm a citizen. >> Um do you live in Massachusetts? >> Yeah, yes. >> And you've described for us your experience in the food industry, food and beverage industry.

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Um just remind me how long you've been at this location. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Uh >> How many years? >> 1 years and maybe 1 years or 1 month, 2 month, >> Okay. >> Yeah.

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>> Are you familiar with our rules and regulations and the laws of the Commonwealth and the rules of the board pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Thank you. That covers that. >> Thank you so much.

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>> Commissioner Saxon or I can't see Commissioner Curran. Commissioner Saxon, Commissioner Curran, do you have any questions? Oh, there you are. Sorry. >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter,

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beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of Neighborhood Services. This time the mayor's office would like to defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process. Uh we hosted a butter sweeping

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on May 12th. Uh the applicant uh then notified uh WNA of their purpose of uh pursuing this license. We don't have any concerns presently. That will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you, Connor. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Following up on number 42, Los Compadres Taqueria Sport Bar Inc. doing business as Los Compadres Taqueria Sport Bar, located at 26 Province Street, has applied for a common victual or 7-day

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alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above, a 3,300 square foot two-level commercial space featuring 1,650 square feet on the first floor with a full kitchen, seating for 18, an ADA compliant restroom, and two entrances with proper egress. The

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basement offers an additional 1,650 square feet dedicated to storage and food preparation. Manager Lady Lopera, closing time 2:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Hi, good morning. My name is Christian Serrian. I'm the general manager of Los

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Compadres Taqueria Sports Bar, located at 26 Province Street. We um we've been in operation as a regular sit-down restaurant since 2024. Uh we're rooted in serving authentic regional cuisine from Mexico.

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We had our first location in Lynn on 120 Broad Street. And now we're applying for a full alcohol license to supplement our uh menu. We are Closing time is 2:00 a.m. Friday through

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Saturday, but Monday through Thursday and Sunday we're going to close at 11:00 p.m. And uh yeah, if you have any questions. >> Sorry, I was on mute there. Uh thank you um for presenting that to us.

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Is um the manager of record with us? The proposed manager of record? I see her I see her. >> name. I just asked her to come on camera. There we go. >> Um good morning. Thank you for joining us. Um Are you a citizen or do you have work

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authorization? >> Yes, I do. >> Are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> Yes. >> Do you have experience in the food and beverage industry? >> Yes. >> Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining

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to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Yes. Thank you. And again, I just want to re- remind the applicant today that uh this application only qualifies um for one of the um

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I think unrestricted licenses, which we don't have right now. Um so should this not be approved this right now, we would keep your application um active for a 2 years uh um in the event something

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becomes available for which you do qualify. So, I know my staff went over that with you, but I just wanted to repeat that for your iteration on the hearing. Yep. >> Um Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None from me. Thank you.

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>> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of Neighborhood Services. The sound of mayor's office is deferred to the judgment of this board. We hosted a butter's being on February 3rd. The

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applicant was then connected with the two active civic associations for this area, DBA and DB EBNA. Um unaware of any concerns at this time. That will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. I see Ashley from Councillor Flynn's office with a hand raised. >> Thank you. Councillor Flynn would like

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to go on record in support. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement as well. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling out a number 43, Tandoor Tales LLC doing business as Tandoor Tales located at 1035 Tremont

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Street in Mission Hill has applied for a common victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 942 sq ft restaurant on the first floor of a multi-use building with one entrance and one exit. Includes standing room with approximately 40 seats in the front, restrooms and an ordering counter

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in the middle, storage and full kitchen in the rear. Manager, Umpathy Suban. Closing time, 11:00 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh hello. Good morning. Good morning all. Uh my name is Uma Umpathy Suban.

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Um I am a US resident uh as well as US citizen. I'm a US resident. I'm originally from India. I'm opening this Indian restaurant called Tandoor Tales. This space used to be an existing restaurant from some other concept. Recently I took over the lease and we

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have signed up and did some renovations and got the building permit. And I would like to, you know, request for a license. Uh, we are open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 7 days. >> Thank you very much. Um, one second.

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Um, are you a citizen or do you have work authorization? >> I am a US citizen. >> Are you a resident of the Commonwealth? >> I am a resident, yes. I live in Walpole. >> Okay. Um,

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and are you familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um, and again, just to full disclosure, this zip code is not

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part of the zip code restricted batch of licenses we received. Um, so we'll keep your application active and um, until and when we receive an application for which you qualify. Um, commissioners, do you have any questions?

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>> I do not, thank you. >> None for me, thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Madam Chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with O's. At this time the mayor has asked us to defer to the judgment of

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this board. Uh, we had a neighborhood meeting on May 14th. I'm unaware of any concerns related to this proposal. Uh, with that I'll defer. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much.

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>> Thank you. >> Thank you. Calling item number 44, Marabu Cafe LLC doing business as Marabu Cafe Restaurant, located at 1592 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, has applied for a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 2,009 square foot restaurant space

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with one entrance and two exits on two floors. First floor includes dining area in the front, takeout counter and bathroom in the middle, kitchen, office, storage, and additional bathroom in the rear of the space. Basement for additional storage only. Manager, Marie Paulette Firmin. Closing time, 1:00 a.m.

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Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good af- good afternoon, Madam Chair, members of the board, Attorney Green. Thank you for recognizing me. Madam Chair, I'm very happy to present to you this morning. I'm joined by the manager

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of record, um Ms. Paulette Firmin. Uh just by way of background, Madam Chair, this uh uh um ap- application is located at 1592 Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan Square. The restaurant is owned by two sisters, both

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Haitian-American, and they're both citizens. They were trained as nurses. Ms. Paulette Firmin has a long history of running successful um restaurants as well as a nightclub in Florida. She moved She recently moved to

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uh Massachusetts. She has purchased a home here. And prior to um engaging in um executing a lease for this location, they both engaged in participated in a program called Seed, which is a program at Suffolk University in the city of

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Boston, just designed to help business owners run successful businesses. And since last August, they've opened up they renovated the restaurant, as you can see in the background, with the um Haitian um uh uh uh

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descriptions and paintings and and stuff. So, they've had several um uh uh receptions there, primarily for uh members of the community, elected officials, and she was encouraged primarily by the by the honorable mayor of Boston to

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apply for a liquor license. They serve traditional food, primarily rice and beans in a restaurant setting with actual China serving plates and and and so on. We had a robust engagement of

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the community about us as well as as the civic associations who fully supported her application and I believe also several members of the city council as which we provided with you with with the letters. The hours of operation, Madam Chairs, would be 8:30

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in the morning till 10:00 p.m. And Sunday 10:00 to 3:00. That's those are the hours that they are operating now. One other thing that I'd like to point out to you, Marabu Cafe is the only sit-down restaurant in Mattapan Square

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itself. Primarily, prior to opening up the restaurant, the other restaurants are all takeout restaurants with primarily no areas for people to sit down. We've engaged in the community process, met with the community, met with the

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mainstream and what they require and and told us that they desire is a place for people to actually sit down and enjoy the meal. And we asking for the license to help them operate successfully so that uh

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customers can enjoy the a full meal with beverages if they if they choose to. In preparation for this, Madam Chair, Miss Paulette Foreman as well as four other members of her staff have already engaged in a full training

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of serving liquors in in Massachusetts. In addition to addressing parking issues in Blue Hill Avenue, there lease contained normally parking in the front of the building, put an additional 12 parking spaces in the back of the building and and so on. Uh, since they

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opened last August, there have been no issues at all, um, in terms of violations and everyone in the community have fully supported this and at this time I'll turn it back to the board and answer any questions that you may have. >> Thank you. Thank you for joining us and

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thank you, Ms. Firmin, for joining us as well and for hanging in there with us now going into hour two of our hearing. This is a very exciting application and to repeat what you shared with us, this would be our only sit-down restaurant in Mattapan at this

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time. Um, would you plan on keeping your hours closing at 10:00 p.m. or would you be expanding those hours should you get the alcohol license? >> Should we get the alcohol license, I think she would eventually open up the

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the the time, but it would be in keeping with the community of what they they would want. So, right now, um, the preferred hours would be Ms. Paulette, you may speak to that, um, if you if if you wish. You on mute.

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You on mute. You have to unmute yourself. >> Ms. Firmin, I just asked you to unmute something that had popped up on your screen. >> Madam Chair, while she's unmuting, as you can tell, I may have lost my voice simply because this restaurant >> There I am. Here I am. >> Oh, okay.

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>> going on right now. She was chosen as one of the destination soccer watches and I'm sorry to say that Haiti did not, um, make it. >> I'm sorry, too. >> calls and stuff, but, you know, but, uh, we would we are very excited, but,

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again, uh, let me introduce Ms. Paulette Firmon to you. >> Good morning. Good morning. Um, my name is Paulette and I'm on one of my I'm the main the manager for my Arabic Cafe and I sister and I we own. And um, we plan on changing the hours for

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Friday, Saturday to up to 1:00 in the morning but the remaining days we will keep it as such like the Monday through Thursday. And Sunday I believe we change it until 8:00. >> Okay, that sounds that sounds very reasonable. Um,

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I do love your your murals in the back there and um, I'm glad your your location was able to be um, utilized for the exciting World Cup. You're saying you lost your voice but so you must be as tired as our staff is cuz we have been doing all these activations

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across the city on top of our regular licensing work and we are um, >> I understand. >> barely holding on here but um, I really again, I want to repeat it's very exciting to see your application. Um, these are the types of applications that we've been looking for so

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um, I'm glad we could assist you to get on our agenda today. I'm going to ask you Ms. Firmon, the manager of record questions we ask any application any applicant before us today. Are you a citizen or do you have work authorization? >> US citizen and a resident of

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Massachusetts. >> Great. And you've been open for a year so you do have experience in the food and beverage industry. The last question is are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board of the ABCC and the laws of the Commonwealth as they pertain to the sale and service of

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alcohol? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay, that is great. I'm going to see if Commissioner Carrina Commissioner Saxon have any questions. >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on

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this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair members of the board, Conor Newman with Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. This time the Mayor's Office would like to defer to the judgment of this board. There's some background information on the community process. We did a butter swing on April 22nd. It was lightly attended, no

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concerns were raised. Uh they went on to meet with the River Street Neighborhood Association, which was supportive of this proposal. I'm not aware of any concerns with that, but I'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Yes, uh Matt O'Malley, chief of staff

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for Councillor Worrell. Councillor Worrell would like to go on the record in support of um this proposal. Thank you. >> Thank you, Matt. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much.

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Calling out of number 45, Buenavida Corporation doing business as Milano's Delicatessen located at 978 Saratoga Street in East Boston, has applied for a new common victualer's 7-day all alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 1,800 square foot restaurant on one floor with two

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entrances, three exits, includes a main dining area with 15 seats, service counter, food preparation areas, and one restroom. Manager, Stephanie Maldonado. Closing time, 11:00 p.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Good morning, Chairman and members of the board. My name is Stephanie

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Maldonado and I'm here also with my partner, Maria Lobo, on this uh Zoom call. Uh Sorry, so can I speak a little bit? Do you mind? >> Yes, please. >> Okay, perfect. Um so, I'm here. I want to thank you for the opportunity today,

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um on behalf of Milano's, um part of the East Boston community. Um we would like to um present to you um after taking uh ownership, we decided to make some improvements and in supporting the ongoing um customer base that's been

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coming in um in in the past months that we took over new clientele has been asking and wondering if we sell beer or wine and obviously that got us thinking and we decided to move forward with this application to see if we could sell beer

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wine and alcohol here at Milano's. One thing that we respected respectfully want to continue is that we want Milano's to still stay in and continue to be very family-oriented. We're not looking for this to be kind of like a

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bar. We really want envision is that you go into Milano's and grab a chicken and you know a glass later or something or a glass of wine with some pasta. That's really our vision for Milano's and you know, I know that this license

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will help like you know reciprocate some of the requests that we've gotten from some of the hotels nearby that we have a lot of guests coming in looking for something to enjoy with their their meal. But I want to make it very clear

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that for Maria and I we definitely wanted to still be very neighborhood-friendly nothing like rioting like you know not looking for that type of environment in in in Milano's. We wanted to kind of be like you know your your neighborhood spot to

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just grab something and relax and unwind after work. Again, we do appreciate your you considering us in this new application for liquor license and hope that that we can answer any questions you may

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have or concerns. >> Thank you Stephanie and Maria for joining us. I'm not sure if Maria wants to >> Okay. >> Do you have anything you want to add Maria? >> I think Stephanie was comprehensive with our plan, but ultimately, you know, we want to make sure that we're staying true to the people who have been the

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patrons of Milanos for the past 40 years, while also knowing that the neighborhood is changing. There are a lot of new people coming in, um and all of the businesses in our not all the businesses, but most of the restaurants and cafes in the area do have beer, wine, or liquor, and so it just helps

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us, you know, stay up with what the market looks like at the moment, and you know, in accordance with the with customer requests. So, that's what we got for now. Thank you. >> Thanks. That's a a great uh concept. Um Stephanie, you're the going to be the

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manager of record on the license? >> Yes. >> Okay. I'm going to just run through the manager of record questions for us today. Are you a citizen or do you have work authorization? >> I am a citizen. >> Okay.

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Are you a resident of Massachusetts? >> I am a resident in East Boston. >> Okay. And do you have experience in the food and beverage industry? >> [clears throat] >> Yes, I've been in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years.

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>> And are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth pertaining to the sale service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Great. Thank you. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you.

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>> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes. Conor Newman with the mayor's office of Neighborhood Services. This time the mayor's office is to defer to the judgment of this board. So, back our formation of the community process, we

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did an abutters meeting on April 27th. Abutters were supportive on that meeting. Uh the applicant went on to meet with the Orient Heights Neighborhood Association, which was not opposed uh to the uh license being sought. With that information, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other

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individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The Board of Appeal will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Calling item >> Thank you. Calling item number 46, Gangnam Spice LLC doing business as Gangnam Spice,

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located at 225 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, has applied for a common victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 1,823 square foot restaurant on first floor of MLD's building with one entrance and two exits. Includes dining area with seating for approximately 33,

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kitchen prep and storage, and one bathroom in the rear. Manager, Richard Kim. Closing time, 11:00 p.m. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh it's me, Richard Kim. >> Thank you, Mr. Kim. >> I uh my name's Richard Kim. Uh my wife,

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Jean and I are owners of Gangnam Spice. Uh we're located at 225 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain, across the street from Jackson Square Station. Uh we offer Korean fried chicken and Korean uh street food with our own unique house-made recipes. Um we've been operating uh the restaurant with the

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common victual license without alcohol since November 2025. And our goal has always been to provide affordable Korean food to communities outside of Austin neighborhood. Uh but in addition to the food, we always strive to provide like a fun engaging spot for fans of K-pop or Korean media

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and culture. And with that goal in mind, we have been hosting K-pop themed games and trivia nights at our restaurant. So, today I'm here to request that the board grant us the opportunity to start serving alcohol uh to to our customers because we'd love to serve soju

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as well as beer imported from Korea and Asia. And we think that this these drinks will really help trivia and game nights at our location to be more engaging and fun. How do I say? Um so, my wife and I are both US citizens, residents of Massachusetts. I'm currently TIPS certified um and all of

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the employees in the team are undergoing the train for TIPS certification. And I'm happy to answer any questions. >> Uh thank you very much, Mr. Kim, for that description and for the explanation. I'm just going to double-check with Danny that we covered all of the mandatory record questions. I

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think we did. >> Yes. >> Okay. Uh thank you for doing that. I have no questions for you. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> I do not. Thank you. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or

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their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. At this time, the Mayor's office would just defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process in a budding meeting was held on May 14th.

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Uh it was well received. Uh there were supporters on that meeting who uh spoke in favor of uh the license has been granted. They went on to meet with the JPNC, which was also supportive as well. Um with that, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I do see a hand

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raised from Michael Reiskind. You may please provide your testimony. >> Well, my name is Michael Reiskind. I live at 425 South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain. I'm a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council and chair of its Public Service Committee.

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We had a neighborhood hearing on this issue on June 2nd. Um um the um and um everybody who came was in support. Um the um this location is right in uh Jackson

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Square. It's got an open kitchen. It's a very large space. And it looks like this uh concept with the all alcohol will enliven the space and be a big addition to the Jackson Square

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neighborhood. It has an open kitchen, and all servers will be bringing the food and alcohol to the tables. They did also attend a meeting of the Jamaica Plain Business and Professional Association, and I'm

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sorry I did not submit that letter of support as well. He is planning to have mainly Japanese and Korean beers, as well as soju, Korean distilled spirit, and interestingly,

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there is a soju distillery opening up a block and a half away on Heath Street. So, this would be very appropriate. So, we urge you to pass this all alcohol CV license for Gangnam

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Spice. I do have one coda. Uh This building is on the Jackson Square is on the Jamaica Plain Roxbury border. This has always been Jamaica Plain.

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The post office, however, has changed the zip code very recently from 02130 to 02119. I think the application is under 02130.

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I think both zip codes do are are in your list of 13 zip code areas, but you might want to see I think this is actually now changed to 02119. Thank you. >> Thank you. That is an important

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qualification, as it does matter which zip code should this be granted a license. which which quota would pull from. So, we will definitely check with the US Postal Service on this. Thank you for that. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter?

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Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. And finally, calling item number 47, Ana's Best Dominican Food Inc. doing business as La Perla del Sur Cantina located at 456 Hyde Park Ave. in Roslindale has applied for a common

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victualer 7-day alcoholic beverages license to be exercised on the above 2,144 sq ft restaurant space on two floors with one entrance and two exits. 1,311 sq ft first floor includes dining area with seating for approximately 16,

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kitchen, restroom, and storage. 833 sq ft basement for storage only. Manager Ana Cantina, closing time is 7:00 p.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Yes, my name is Ana Cantina. Good afternoon, everybody.

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I'm applying for BSNMY and here's Amalia, my counter. And I have is I'm come to the country in 1975 and citizen

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United States citizen and I have very experience in meal and beers. I'm working 1975 in New Berry Street in my Japan. And I'm working in Cambridge and Auto

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the Lido. And also, I'm working in California Pizza and Prudential and Harvard in both places. And now, I have my own restaurant for 17 year in

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Roslindale. >> That's a great story. Thank you for sharing that with us and thank you for being here on the hearing. Um This is a great application. Just a couple more questions. Do you live in Massachusetts? >> Yes.

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>> And are you familiar with the rules and regulations of our board and the ABCC and all the laws pertaining to the sale service of alcohol? >> Yes, I am. >> Fantastic. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Um I have no questions for you. I'll see if

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Commissioner Saxon or Commissioner Carr do. >> I I do not. Thank you. >> No questions. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, Madam Chair, members of the board.

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Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time the mayor's office will defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process. Uh we hosted a Excuse me, we hosted a butter's meeting on June 8th. Uh there were two supporters on uh who expressed strong

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support for this proposal. Uh we notified the West Village Neighborhood Association uh that this application is going forward thereby completing the community process. We're unaware of any concerns. We've only heard positive things. Uh with that we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you.

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>> Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who Oh, yes, Matt, you may go ahead. >> Hi. Jared. Uh thank you, Chairwoman Joyce, members of the board. Katherine O'Roark would like to go on the record in support of this proposal um >> Thank you.

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>> Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much for being with us and for sticking around till the end. Those are all the items before the board uh today. The board is set to vote tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been posted to the city's website.

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That will adjourn this hearing. Thank you all and enjoy the rest of your day. >> It's a green. Can you hear me? >> Oh, yes. Hello. >> Hello. Oh, I'm sorry. Yeah, I'm I tried to call him because uh I don't have any internet I drop out. Actually, I'm here to hearing about the

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application Zao Zi Beef Noodle LLC DBA as Zui Cafe. >> Yes. >> Yeah, so my name is Adi Satriano. I'm the owner of Boston Soft Liquor and Spirit and my address is 106 South

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Street in Boston. So actually my look I'm not supposed to for this because it's I'm under of the uh the restaurant and our restaurant is a little bit before it make noise and stuff like that and also above them actually is

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doctor office. They complain about the noise. And beside this one is actually a small business. Right now is the economy a little bit tough. It's hard to me to you know the uh get the customer as well. So this is the reason and also is uh

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the restaurant is make nightmare for us. We also we have a lot of leaking in my unit. It's not just one time all the time. You can ask the back building management. So the reason is you know like until like weeks ago we had some leaking for them. So basically I'm not

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support because it's we have I'm under under of the restaurant and above is actually is doctor office. So it's not good for me and it's not good for building as well. Thank you so much. >> Thank you for that. Also, if you would like to expand upon any of that you can

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send an email as well to licensingboardofboston.gov with your with your concerns. Um >> Thank you so much. >> Thank you very much for being here. Um with that being said that will now adjourn this hearing. Thank you all. >> Thank you.

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>> Thank you.