Good morning. Thank you all for joining. We will be starting in just a moment as we clear the waiting room. As a reminder, when you are entering from the waiting room, please do remain on mute unless or until you are presenting or providing testimony before the board. Good morning. This is a hearing before
the Licensing Board for the city of Boston. Today is Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. Today's hearing is being held pursuant to 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
website. Before I review procedural matters, I will introduce Chairwoman of the board, Kathleen Joyce. Good morning. My name is Kathleen Joyce. I'm chair of the Boston Licensing Board. Today, I'm also joined by Commissioner Liam Curran and Commissioner Kiana Saxon.
Thank you very much. Please ensure that your audio and visuals are working properly. I'll 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.
Following questions, there will be an opportunity for testimony beginning with elected officials or their representatives. For members of the general public who wish to testify, please limit your testimony to 2 minutes. And please state your name, address, and affiliation, if any. We'll begin with the first item on this
morning's agenda calling item number one, 470 Washington Street Corp doing business as Popeyes, located at 470 Washington Street in Broad, uh, in Brighton. Has applied for a common victualer license to be exercised on the above of 1,727 square foot quick service restaurant
located within Park Center Plaza on a single floor. The space includes seven customer seats, full kitchen in the rear, one restroom located at the front of the premise. Additional storage and office space located in the back of the property. Manager Merla Manaya, hours of operation 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Um good morning. My name is Merla Manaya. Um I am here representing the franchisee business manager for um this entity. Um I'm not sure if I'm able to share my
screen. Um No, you're not. Okay. So, basically what we're asking for is um for us we have already started construction on this restaurant. It is uh scheduled to open hopefully by end of July, beginning of August.
Um and we're just trying to go through the process of getting the common victualer license uh to operate. We have already gone through the process with the community of abutter's meeting and that was um accepted and um also with the health department. That has
also been approved. Okay. Um Sorry. Um when was the abutter's meeting? That was uh the 28th. >> [snorts] >> Of Uh April. And they had no issues with the
time or the proposal? No. No, no. They they approved it. No issues. Thank you. I have no questions. Commissioner Karen and Commissioner Saxon? 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. 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 of community process as you heard in the abutter's meeting was held on April 28th. It was lightly attended.
The applicant went on to meet with the Brighton Allston Improvement Association which was supportive of this proposal. Uh they liked that uh parking for delivery drivers is uh designated in the rear of the building. It's not on the street. Uh and they felt there would be uh minimal uh conflicts with neighbors. Uh I'm unaware of any concerns
presently. With that, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Great. Uh Ms. Maney, if there is a presentation that you would like the board to see, you may send it to licensingboard@boston.gov and I'll make sure that the commissioners are able to
view it. Okay. With that, the board will take this matter under advisement. Thank you. Thank you. Have a great day. You too. Calling item number two, a Delibas LLC doing business as Sweet Spoon located at 360 Washington Street in Brighton, holder of a common victualer license has
petitioned to change the closing hour of the licensed business from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Uh hello. My name is Zeynep Soar. Uh I'm here translating for Hakan Delibas who is the owner of Sweet Spoon. Um we are
trying to go through the process of extending our hours from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Uh we've already gone through the community abutter meeting uh process which was held on April 9th. Um so they're just trying to finish that
process with you guys now. Uh thank you for joining us. Were there any questions or concerns raised at the abutter's meeting? No, there were none. Okay. Um I don't have any questions. Commissioner Curran, and Commissioner Saxon?
Uh I have no questions. Thank you. Great. None for me. Thank you. Great. 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 defer to the judgment of
this board. Some background information in community process. Um, a bun of meetings was held on April 1st. Uh, no concerns raised as I understand. They went on to the Brighton Allston Improvement Association, which was supportive of the hour change for this applicant. Uh, previously at this location, uh, an ice cream parlor in the
past had also seek sought late night hours as well and the BIA was supportive of that. So, with that information we'll defer to the board. 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. Thank you very much.
Thank you. Calling out item number three, BBRG Newbury TR LLC doing business as Joe's American Bar and Grill located at 26 Exeter Street, holder of a common victualer's seven-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Samantha Reynolds to
Jessica Ierardiola, who is present on behalf of the applicant. Good morning. I'm attorney Margot Gillis from McDermott, Quilty, Miller and Hanley here on behalf of the licensee BBRG Newbury TR LLC doing business as Joe's American Bar and Grill. I am
joined by Jessica Ierardiola, the proposed manager of record. She has worked in the restaurant industry for over five years in Boston. She is a United States citizen, a resident of the Commonwealth. She is experienced in the food and beverage industry and is serve safe certified.
She is also familiar with the laws of the Commonwealth, the rules of the ABCC and this board for the sale and service of alcohol. >> [snorts] >> We would like to thank the board for hearing this application today and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Uh, thank you, attorney, and thank you
for joining us, Ms. Ierardiola. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? I do not. Thank you. None for me. Thank you. Great. Are Are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you.
Calling item number four, Fenway Food Hall LLC doing business as Time Out Market located at 401 Park Drive, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Peter Sugaridis to Keith Arthur Petry. Who's present on
behalf of the applicant? Thank you, Secretary Green, and good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Attorney Ryan Gosdon behalf of the licensee. With me on the call as well is Keith Petry, who is the new proposed manager of record for the Time Out Market. Aside from the change of manager of record, there are no operational changes
proposed whatsoever. And Mr. Petry is both a US citizen and a Massachusetts resident. He is familiar with the rules and regulations regarding the sale and service of alcohol and has significant experience in the food and beverage industry, having previously been a GM for other establishments both in and
around the Boston metro area. Having said that, we're happy to answer any questions you might have. Uh thank you very much. Um 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? The board will take this under advisement. Thank you. Thank you. Calling item five, The Comfort Collective LLC doing business as Ama located at 100 Western Ave, Allston, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to pledge the license to
Eastern Bank. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Thank you again, Secretary Green, and good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Attorney Ryan Gosdon behalf of the licensee. With me on the call as well is Biplab Rai, who is the owner of this establishment. Uh it's a relatively straightforward application this morning
seeking approval for a pledge of license for the new Ama restaurant in the Atlas Hotel, which opened within the past year. Um the restaurant has entered into a loan agreement with Eastern Bank in the amount of $400,000 to fund some restaurant expenses and as part of that loan has pledged the license as
collateral to secure their obligations under the loan. Otherwise, no operational changes proposed for the establishment itself, but we're happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you, attorney. Thank you for joining us. I have no questions about the pledge.
Commissioners, do you? 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. Thanks. Thank you. On item six, Pressed Huntington Cafe LLC
doing business as Pressed located at 105 Huntington Ave, holder of a common victualer seven-day all alcoholic beverages license, has petitioned for a change of ownership interest, has also petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Samil Patel to Enis Kedri. Who's present on behalf of the applicant?
Good morning once again, Ryan Goston on behalf of the licensee. With me on the call this morning for this one is Enis Kedri, who is the new proposed manager of record. First and foremost, this is an application seeking a change of ownership within the existing Pressed Cafe at 105 Huntington Ave within the
Prudential Center following Roy Schindler's buyout of his former business partner. Formerly, both Roy and Samil Patel were the co-owners of this establishment owning 60 and 40% respectively, but this will now result in Roy being the sole shareholder of the
cafe overall, which will be a self-funded transaction. In addition to the change of ownership, there's also a change of manager of record as well given Samil Patel was the former manager of record in addition to a shareholder. Enis Kedri is the new manager. He is a US citizen, a Massachusetts resident,
and has significant experience in the food and beverage industry having previously been the operations manager for Pressed Cafe since 2018. But having said that, happy to answer any questions you might have. Thank you very much and thank you for for us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do?
I do not, thank you. None for me, thank you. Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much. Thank you. Calling items seven and eight, Wine &
Liquors Inc. doing business as Roslindale Liquors located at 23 Corinth Street in Roslindale and Blue Hills Liquors Inc. doing business as Discount Liquors at 950 American Legion Highway in Hyde Park. Holder of two retail package store all alcoholic beverage licenses have petitioned to change the
manager of both to Darabin Patel. Has also petitioned for a change of stock interest. Has also petitioned for a change of officers, directors. And finally, Blue Hills Liquors Inc. has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Rockland Trust Company. Who is present on behalf of these two applicants?
This Darabin Patel. And for the Wine & Spirit, I'm here. And uh Discount Liquor as well. Great. Thank you. If you could please just briefly uh outline the proposed changes to the board. Uh
I mean uh now uh changing that on my uh name. And um we want to do that, you know, work on in that store. So, that was the reason, I mean.
Okay. Um one second. So, there's no no um operational changes. Uh not really. I mean, I'm the one is the one is now uh handling that stuff. In a
manager as well the president, so. Okay. And so, I'm going to just go through the the four standard manager of record questions for you. Uh yes. I'm familiar with that Are you I'm sorry.
I'm familiar with that rules and regulations in our alcohol and food beverages, but yeah, if Okay, thank you. Um That's great and you have experience in the industry? Yes. Okay.
And you're a resident of Massachusetts? Yes. Okay. And um you are a citizen or have work authorization? Yes. Okay. I think we've covered all of them. No significant operational changes. I've
no other questions, Commissioners, do you? I do not. Thank you. No questions. Thank you. Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these two items? Are there any further questions from the board?
The board will take these matters under advisement. Thank you very much. Thank you. On calendar number nine, Ishtiaq H. Naqvi, located at 1745 Washington Street in Roxbury, holder of a retail package store wines and malt beverages license, has petition to change the category of the licensed business from a retail
package store wines and malt beverages license to a retail package store all alcoholic beverages license. Secondly, the applicant has petition to change the location of the licensed premises from 1745 Washington Street to 1747 Washington Street. Has petition to update the description of the premise as follows: 2,343 square
feet convenience store located on the street level of a multi-use building. There is one entrance and exit for public access and deliveries at the corner of Washington Street and Mass Ave. A separate entrance and exit is on Mass Ave for emergencies. Storage for the alcohol is in the back of the office. There's a lockable cooler,
lockable closet for alcohol, and display of alcoholic beverages enclosed by a lockable gate for when hours for sales are not available. The applicant has also petitioned to change the corporate structure of the licensed business from Ishfaq Naqvi as sole proprietor to Shabubi Inc. Finally,
the applicant's petition to change the DBA of the licensed business to Cloverdale Farms. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Good morning, everyone. Elizabeth Lashway on behalf of Mr. Naqvi and his new corporation Shabubi. My client, Mr. Naqvi, is the holder of
an off-premise beer and wine license and he seeks to amend the license in the following ways: to upgrade to an all alcohol license from a beer and wine license, to correct the address of his store from 1745 to 1747 Washington Street, to change the corporate
structure from a sole proprietor, Mr. Naqvi, to a corporation Shabubi Inc., of which Mr. Naqvi is the sole owner and officer director, to change the DBA to Cloverdale Farms, and to update the description as Mr. Green just just read.
Uh Mr. Naqvi has operated convenience store at this location since 2005 and he's had a license to sell beer and wine at the store since 2012. He's the manager and is tip certified. And in his 14 years of holding the license, the store has never been charged with
violating any state or or local alcohol laws. The store is very strict and cards everyone. Generally, Mr. Naqvi is at the licensed premise over 40 hours a week and most of his employees have worked at the store for many years. With regard to potential service of
liquor, he will sell liquor behind the counter. It won't be self-service, so customers will have to ask employees for it. There were two neighborhood meetings held, both Worcester Square and Chester Square, because his store is located kind of right on the on the edge of both
of them. Um and also the abutter's meeting was held. There's a current condition on his license that no single cans or bottles of beer will be sold. And at the neighborhood and abutter meetings, Mr. Naqvi agreed to not sell any containers
smaller than one pint in size, and he's willing to have that condition placed on his license. In terms of public need, patrons at the store all the time ask why the store doesn't sell liquor. We submitted a petition signed by numerous customers in
support of the proposed application. The nearest other all alcohol off-premise licensees are a half mile away from Clover Dell Farms. They include Brothers Wine and Spirits at 616 Shawmut Ave, Hollywood Liquors at 950
Tremont Street, and Simmons Package Store at 2169 Washington Street. Other public need issues include traffic. There should be no increase to traffic as a result of updating the license to all alcohol, and
we expect that most of the customers will continue to travel to the store by foot or public transportation. There's a bus stop right in front of the store, and there's also on-street parking. There's no indication that upgrading to an all alcohol license would increase the level of noise at the store, and the
size of the store is modest. It's 2,343 square feet. And in terms of the sort of operation that carries the license and the reputation of the applicant, as I mentioned, he's had the the current license for 14 years and never had a
liquor-related violation. He does not have a criminal record. He tries to be a good neighbor, and he always aims to keep the inside and outside of the store clean and tidy. So, in court accordingly, we respectfully request the board approve the amendment application, and we're
happy to answer any questions. Mr. Naqvi is also on this Zoom hearing. Thank you. Thank you, attorney, for that explanation about the need for the upgrade. And for walking us through the other changes requested today.
Thank you, Mr. Naqvi, for joining us. At this time I don't have any other questions. Commissioners, do you? Not at this time. Thank you. None for me. Thank you. Thank you. I'll ask then if there are any individuals present 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. It's time the mayor's office to defer to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process as you heard there was an abutter's meeting as well as two meetings with the civic associations. Washington Square Neighborhood
Association and Chester Square. They both attended the abutter's meeting as well. They worked with the applicant and any concerns they had were assuaged by the promise that nothing below one pint would be sold to customers. So no nips. I think that addressed, like I said, the
primary concerns that residents might have had. Unaware of any opposition at this time and 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? Are there any further questions from the board?
Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Thank you. Following at number 10, Try Your Ink doing business as the Salty Pig located at 130 Dartmouth Street. Holder of a restricted common victualer seven-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to amend the description of
the premise from a one and large room on two levels with kitchen to include an outside patio seating area for 50 persons. Inside capacity of 90 working down to 15 at stools, 60 at tables and chairs, seven standing. Two, in one and large room on two levels with kitchen and various seating areas,
handicap accessible bathroom to include a seasonal April to October outside patio seating area on private property for 50 patrons with an 11:00 p.m. closing hour. Inside capacity 107, 96 seated occupants including 15 stools, a standing room for six, all together comprised of 2,341
square feet with one entrance and two exits. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Thank you, Secretary Green. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of the board. Attorney Ryan Gadsden behalf of the licensee, Tryer Inc. This is an application seeking an alteration of premise for the existing Salty Pig restaurant located near Back Bay
Station. The restaurant recently had the opportunity to enter into a lease amendment with its landlord to capture an additional 308 318 square feet of additional space within the restaurant, which allowed them the opportunity to add a new handicap accessible bathroom
as well as upgrade or increase the capacity, rather, by 17 patrons. Other than the minor updates to the physical layout of the restaurant to accommodate the new bathroom and 17 additional seats, there are no large layout changes to the restaurant. It will largely be remaining the same. And
the new seats that have been added are in a sort of bumped out corner within the space. So, the restaurant will largely be remaining as it is uh presently. Otherwise, no operational changes proposed. Prior coming to the board today, we did reach out to the mayor's office of neighborhood services, but
given the limited nature of the alterations being sought here, we were informed that no community process was required. But, we're happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks, attorney. I've 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, Madam Chair, members of the board. Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office I'd like to defer to the judgment of this board. Some back
information on the community process. They were in contact with our office. We had them circulate flyers to abutters within 300 feet. We received two support letters with those residents talking about how much they love the establishment, how it's a an added plus to the community,
and how they were excited with these changes. With that, I'll defer to the board. Thank you. Thank you. I do see Ashley from Flynn's office with a hand raised. Good morning. My name is Ashley from Councilor Flynn's office. Councilor Flynn would like to go on record and support. 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. Thank you. Call my item 11, Eal Point Cafe LLC doing business as the Shawmut Inn located 477 Shawmut Ave in Roxbury,
holder of a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with liquors license. Has petitions 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? Thank you, Secretary Green,
and good morning once more. Ryan Goston on behalf of the licensee, Eal Point Cafe LLC. With me on the call as well is Matt Sullivan, who is the owner of the establishment. As the board is likely aware, the Shawmut Inn is an existing full-service American bistro and restaurant located at 477 Shawmut Ave in
the South End, which has been in operation at this location since 2024. Currently, the restaurant has a beer, wine, and cordials license, and they are now seeking to upgrade that license under section 12D into a restricted all alcohol license. This will grant them
additional flexibility to serve craft cocktails and other types of beverages at the establishment, which is something that their patrons frequently ask for. And aside from the change of license category to grant them this additional flexibility, there are no operational changes proposed at the establishment
nor to the menu itself aside from the liquor program. With respect to public need, this operation has or this restaurant rather has been in operation for more than 1 year, so public need can be presumed. But with respect to community outreach prior to coming to the board today, we
did host an ONS abutters meeting on April 16th, which was well attended. And we did also meet with the Blackstone Franklin Square Neighborhood Association on March 17th. And as we sit here today, we're unaware of any opposition. And we're happy to answer any questions you might have.
Uh thank you. I have no questions. Commissioners? No questions. Thank you. None. 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
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 as you heard, there was an abutter's meeting held uh in April. Uh there were three community members in attendance, all who supported uh the applicant and also went on to meet with
the Blackstone Franklin Square Neighbors Association in March, uh where there were no issues or concerns expressed there. Uh in addition, we also received two letters of support from abutters. Uh with that, we'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. Thank you. Connie Island 12 Fox and the Knife LLC doing business as Fox and the Knife located at 28 West Broadway in South Boston, holder of a common victualer's 7-day wines and malt beverages with a cordials license has petitioned to
change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to chapter 138 section 12D. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? I'm Karen Akunowicz. I'm the owner of Fox and the Knife. Um and thank you for the opportunity and for hearing us today. Um we'd like to upgrade our
liquor license in line with recent legislation from uh beer, wine, and cordial license to liquor uh to a restricted all alcohol license. We're We're requesting no changes to our posted hours. Uh Fox and the Knife has been in operation since 2019, and we were
granted a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction at the end of 2025. With a growing influx in tourists in the space, we've also seen a growing request for spirits. Um this upgrade helps us stay competitive and financially stable as an independent neighborhood restaurant. And being able to offer a complete beverage
program strengthens our ability to remain a long-term business in the South Boston community. And we take being a part of the neighborhood very seriously, and our goal has always been to contribute positively to the area, be good neighbors, and operate responsibly. Uh the license upgrade hopefully helps
us to continue doing that long-term. Uh the mayor's office hosted a virtual abutters meeting on March 23rd on this change classification with no questions or opposition. We also met with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association on April 2nd, 2026, and they voiced no concerns and provided a letter of
support for us. Um I'm happy to answer any questions. Uh thank you. We're happy to see these applications. 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, 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, sent back information on the community process as you heard from the applicant. An abutters meeting was held on March 23rd.
Uh there were no attendees at that meeting. Uh no concerns expressed afterwards uh by any abutters. Uh they met with the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, secured their support. Uh with that I'll defer to the board. Thank you. Thank you. Uh I do see Ashley from Councilor Flynn's office with a hand
raised as well. Thank you. Councilor Flynn would like to go on record in support. 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 very much. Thank you.
Okay, then number 13, Jigu LLC doing business as Cafe Jigu located at 102 Meridian Street in East Boston, holder of a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with the core license, has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to Chapter 138, Section
12D. Who's present on behalf of the applicant? Good morning. My name is Paula Osorio. I'm the owner of Cafe Jigo, a Colombian restaurant located in 102 Meridian Street in East Boston. I started to work at Cafe Jigo in 2012
as a manager, and in 2023 I became the owner. Cafe Jigo is a small restaurant with a sitting capacity of 30 seats guest. We offer tapas style dishes, handcrafted cocktails. Um we also support the local artists through art
exhibitions and cultural events. Uh I'm here to request an approval to upgrade our current license from wine malt and cordials to all liquor beverages. Back in 2024, I previously applied for this license with attorney James
Costello. And today I'd like to continue this process to take advantage of this new legislation. Uh there's no change to our closing hours. The purpose of this request is to better complement our menu to and
continue improving the dining experience to our customers. Cafe Jigo has always operated responsibly and respectfully. We have maintained a positive relationship with our neighbors, and we have never had any issues or violations related to our
current license. We remain committed and responsible at core services service, ensuring that all of staff are properly trained and maintain a safe and respectful environment for our customer and community.
My goal is to continue growing responsibly while providing a welcoming and cultural space for this Boston community. Thank you very much. Uh thank you. We're happy to see your application before us today. Um you did
a great job explaining it, and I have no questions. 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 their representatives? Yes, Connor Newman with the mayor's
office of neighborhood services. I was assigned to mayor's office to defer to the judgment of this board. I would the applicant circulate flyers to abutters within 300 ft. No concerns were raised. We had all positive feedback. They went on to meet the Maverick Central Neighborhood Association which was supportive of this proposal.
I'm unaware of any concerns with that. I refer 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 as well. Thank you. Thank you. Calling item 14, Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC doing business as The Godfrey Hotel
Boston located at 505 Washington Street. Holder of an in-holder all alcoholic beverage license has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Dean BC Propco LLC doing business as The Godfrey Hotel Boston at the same location. Paul Sosa, manager, 2:00 a.m. closing hour.
The applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the premise as follows: in a whole of said building known as 505 Washington Street consisting of 135,000 sq ft, 11 floors, a basement, 242 guest rooms with mini bar service, lobby, offices, conference
and meeting rooms, a 4,247 sq ft ground floor restaurant with 150 seats, and a lobby bar lounge with seat 60 seats. The applicant has also petitioned for the approval of a management agreement between Dean BC Propco LLC and DGUS HMA Co. LLC.
And finally, the applicant has petitioned to pledge the license to Athena Annuity and Life Company. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Hi, good morning. My name is Whitney Gillings. I'm present representing the applicant. Um this transaction is for Dean BC
Propco LLC to purchase the liquor license and begin operating at the hotel. Fairly straightforward transaction, although there are a number of business-related changes that happen when a hotel changes hands. Um So, there
are no actual changes to the hotel operations, although they are adding some seats at the bar and the restaurant just to kind of maximize space there. Otherwise, everything is staying the the same. Paul Sacedo is the new proposed
manager of record. He is a US citizen and a Massachusetts resident. He is familiar with the rules and regulations for the city of Boston and the state of Massachusetts. And he has extensive
experience and knowledge from working in the hospitality industry for the last 20 years. Regarding the management agreement, there is a a third-party manager, but it is an affiliate entity of Dean BC Propco
LLC. And then a fairly straightforward pledge of the license. So, I am happy to answer any questions that you guys might have. Thank you. And thank you for joining us, Mr. Sacedo. I have no questions.
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? Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much.
Thank you. Calling out item number 15, BDGA LLC, located at 69 Canal Street, holder of a common victualer 7-day all alcoholic beverage license, has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to BB Fusion Lounge Inc. doing business as Black Bamboo at the same location. Mimi
Chan manager 2:00 a.m. closing hour. Applicant is also petitioned to update the description of the premise as follows totaling 6,787 square feet of interior space with one entrance and four exits consisting of 3,449 square feet on the first floor for service areas, seating and bar areas,
3,031 square feet in the basement for storage, kitchen, restrooms, offices and function rooms and 398 square feet on the mezzanine level. Also a seasonal outdoor patio for 60 patrons seated or 180 patrons standing totaling approximately 1,200 square feet on public property.
Finally, the applicant is petitioned to pledge the license to Canal Plaza LLC attorney Tyler Hensley. Attorney Hensley? Thank you Attorney Green. Good morning. Good morning Madam Chair. Good morning Commissioner Saxon and Curran. Attorney Tyler Hensley for BB Fusion Lounge Inc.
which will be doing business as Black Bamboo. As they apply for a transfer of license at the same location which is at 69 Canal Street. This was previously Bodega Canal. Joining me is Mimi Chan the proposed manager of record as well as the
president and director of the applicant. The concept of this new restaurant will be an Asian fusion restaurant featuring sushi and other cuisine from all over Asia. They will have an all alcoholic beverages license which will allow them to pair the food with beers, wines and
cocktails that they will curate to their menu and which will change with the with the different dishes that they'll be offering. The layout is the left side of the restaurant will be a sushi bar where customers can come in and sit and get a relaxed bite to eat. Where the the right
side will be a larger space which will function as an entertainment venue with the idea being that the focus is not just having your meal but also enjoying and interacting with their entertainment options on that side as well.
This will be in furtherance of the goal of promoting social events to bring bring the community together where they will strive to be a true meeting spot not just for pre-game or concert garden crowds but more for the residents of the neighborhood.
A public need for a license at this location is presumed as a license has existed at this location for years. However, I will add that this will be a unique concept for the area as an Asian fusion restaurant offering a wide array of social events on Canal Street.
The character and fitness of the applicant is also very strong. Mimi has been a manager at Dynasty in Chinatown where she successfully oversaw the sale and service of alcohol with and food with no violations or issues. Before that, she had a long career in
finance working at institutions such as Citizens Bank, State Street, and Mass General Brigham. She is very excited to focus on her new venture as manager of record president and director of the new Black Bamboo. Mimi as mentioned will be the manager of
record. She is a US citizen. She's a Massachusetts resident. She's familiar with the rules and regulations of related to the sale and service of alcohol with this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth, and she has experience in the industry as I just
described. For community outreach, uh the mayor's office of neighborhood services did not require a abutters meeting for this transfer at the same location, but we did meet with the West End Civic Association on this concept once for the
liquor license transfer and again for the live entertainment license application. After hearing the concept and more about Black Bamboo's commitment to fostering a neighborhood meeting place, they were
very supportive and they they issued a letter of non-opposition on the live entertainment license, but not for this, you know, the transfer that's the subject of this hearing, it being a transfer at the same location, but they were supportive all the same. And finally, there there's also a pledge
related to this transaction to Canal Plaza LLC related to costs used for renovation of the space. With that, Mimi and I are here to answer any questions. Thank you for your time. Thank you very much and thank you um
for joining us, Ms. Chan. Um I think we have an entertainment hearing with you tomorrow, too. Um but on the alcohol side, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? I do not. Thank you. No questions. Thank you. Thank you very much. With no questions,
I will ask if there are 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 deferred to the judgment of this board. Some background information on the community process, as you heard, we do not require an abutters
meeting as this was mostly just a transfer, but we thought it prudent that they connect with the West End Civic Association, WECA, which they did twice, working with them extensively. I'm aware of any concerns at this time, but that I will defer to the board. Thank you. Good morning, Madam Chair and members of
the board. My name is Anthony. I'm here on behalf of Councillor Sharon Durkan, who would like to go on record in support. Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? And the board will take this under advisement. Thank you. Thank you.
From item 16, Zazibar Corp doing business as Zazibar, located at 60 Seaport Boulevard, holder of a common victualer 7-day wines and malt beverages with a course license has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Bloom Seaport LLC doing business as Bloom at the same location, Raymond Lee,
manager, 2:00 a.m. closing hour. Secondly, the applicant has petitioned to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverage license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. And finally, the applicant has petitioned to pledge the license to Seaport BC Retail Owner LLC. Attorney
Stephanie Boudreau. Attorney Boudreau? Good morning. Thank you, Secretary Green, and good morning, members of the board. Stephanie Boudreau from AR Law in Brookline. Here on behalf of Bloom Seaport LLC. Mr. Lee is here with me this morning. Um
we are here seeking the approval of two amendments actually two amendments to the license. The first is a license transfer from the prior licensees Azabu Corp. And the second is a change of category from beer and wine to a restricted all alcohol in accordance with Massachusetts General
Laws 138 section 12D. As for the transfer, the applicant and proposed manager of record is Raymond Lee, who owns 100% of the interest in Bloom Seaport LLC. Raymond is experienced in the restaurant industry having opened several since uh
2000. Um he has not faced any prior disciplinary action. He's TIPS certified, crowd management crowd management certified, has submitted his query, is a US citizen and a Massachusetts resident. The concept for the restaurant will be Japanese comfort
food and classic cocktails. Um the as far as the space, uh the space will largely remain the same. There will be some minor renovations including painting, um but the layout and the uh square footage will remain the same. It
will be 828 square feet. Um the premises are occupied pursuant to a lease with Seaport Square who is taking back a pledge of the license to secure >> I think we might be frozen. There we go. Looks like we got you back.
Are you there? Yes. I just my it keeps going out, so I apologize for that. Um anyway, so the the landlord is taking back a pledge to secure a small loan. Uh those documents have submitted and approval of
the pledge is submitted. The proposed hours will be 2:00 a.m. weekly with 10:00 p.m. on the patio as requested by the mayor's office and the neighborhood. Um as far as far as the change of category
seeking the change um to upgrade to all alcohol, we do not anticipate the change of class classification to impact the operations to change the traffic or create any issues, but we'd just like the opportunity to increase the
offerings to the restaurant's customers. Um we reached out to the community and to the mayor's office and because there were no operational changes, um the it was confirmed that the community
outreach was not required. Uh again, Mr. Lee is here if the board has any questions. Thanks. Thank you and thank you for joining us, Mr. Lee. I don't have any questions for you or your attorney. 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? Yes, Ashley, you may please go ahead. Thank you. Council 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. Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. Thank you. Calling item 17, ARE 15 Necco TRS Holding LLC located at 15 Necco Street, holder of a common victualer 7-day all
alcoholic beverages license, has petitions to transfer the license from the above to Hawksmoor Boston Inc. doing business as Hawksmoor Boston at the same location, Adam Christian manager. The applicant has petition to amend the description of the premise from 7,371 sq
ft on ground floor of life sciences and office building consisting of contiguous restaurant dining areas with seating for 174 patrons, a bar with seating for 11 patrons, and a private dining room with seating for 40 patrons, kitchen, back of house storage areas, and restrooms located throughout, 3,000 sq ft annual
weather permitting outdoor patio on private property with seating for 170 patrons, and a 1:00 a.m. indoor closing hour and cloud outdoor closing hour. To the new description, approximately 7,371 sq ft of interior and 3,000 sq ft of exterior on ground floor and exterior
of office building with seating for approximately 292 patrons inclusive of 82 in main dining room, 83 at bar area, 44 in two private dining room areas, and 83 within the outside weather permitting patio on private property. 1:00 a.m. indoor and outdoor closing hours.
Attorney Mike Ross, Attorney Ross. Uh good morning, Mr. Secretary. Good morning, Madam Chair and members of the board. My name is Mike Ross, an attorney from the law firm of PrinceLobel. Uh representing the transfer of license uh from Alexandria Real Estate, the landlord to Hawksmoor uh Boston, the
tenant at the same location, uh 15 Necco Street. The proposed licensee, Hawksmoor Boston Inc., uh is represented by its proposed manager of record, Adam Christian, who is here with me, and Mark Braver, Hawksmoor's VP of operation. Adam's a US citizen,
Massachusetts resident, and is familiar with the rules and regulations of the city and the Commonwealth, having most recently worked as general manager of Ramsey's Kitchen in Boston. Hawksmoor is a British steakhouse with US locations in New York and Chicago. Boston would be
its third restaurant in the United States. Now, the proposal is for a ground floor restaurant and seasonal outdoor cafe within the building located at 15 Necco Street, which is the corporate head campus of Eli Lilly Company. Uh the plan for this facility
is to have all patrons off the premises by 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Uh included in this application is also an alteration of premises, uh but this was mostly uh to clean up a previous description now that the property is rent and the lease
has been signed. Substantively, there were no subs- substantial changes to the property, but we wanted to just clean it up a little bit and give you the latest description of the premises. Uh the applicant met with the Four Point Neighborhood Association, and the board received a letter of support, uh which
was sent in by the association. I'll pause there if there are any questions. Thank you. Um What What is the closing hour again? Uh 11 uh Yeah, we it's a 1:00 a.m. license, but the practically speaking, the restaurant
will be closed will be have its last patron out by 11:30 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, 10:30 on Sunday. And what about um what time will people be off the patio? Same >> Um they wanted to allow for
uh 11:30 and 10:30 uh respectively. Okay. Okay. Um Just write that down. That's not in the description, so I just want to make sure we have that on the license. Apologies.
Um With that, I have no questions. We might circle back just to clean it up a little bit, but uh commissioners, do you have any questions? Yeah, I just I see 1:00 a.m. outdoor in the description, so is it is that on it currently?
Uh so the previous uh license was held by the landlord who's the owner of the property and this is a new construction ground up, you know, large seaport building, so it never actually There was never actually opened. The previous license was a 1:00 a.m. license and uh you know, the intent
is to not strip out the hour of the of the of the license itself, but this is a restaurant that will never see 1:00 a.m. It's uh it none of their none of their none of their locations do. Uh they are and they and they're they're they're closing
their closing hour would be no later than 11:30. Yeah, cer- certainly with indoor, but the 1:00 a.m. outdoor seems a little unique to me. Yeah, I mean, we we can certainly limit that to 11:30 and uh 10:30 on Sunday. I'm fine with that. Okay, sure. We'll
clean it clean it up as the chair said, so thank you. Thank you. No questions. 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
neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office elected to defer to the judgment of this board. Uh being a transfer at the same location with no major operational changes, we do not require an abutter's meeting. That being said, they met with the Four Point Neighborhood Association uh working through any concerns that they may have had. I have not had a chance to see the
letter cuz they just met last night. Um but um the Four Point Neighborhood Association knows how to advocate for themselves and if they feel comfortable with this proposal, uh we trust there was a great conversation there. 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. Thank you. On item 18, Safar Coiffures Inc. doing business as Safar Salon, located at 235 Newbury Street, holder of a general on-premise wines and malt beverages license, has petitioned to transfer the
license and the location from the above to Hugo & Co. Holding LLC, doing business as Hugo & Co., located at 40 West 3rd Street in South Boston, Bram Callahan, manager, 2:00 a.m. closing hour. Premise consists of approximately 11,643
sq ft on two floors, and 7,287 sq ft on the ground floor, including a 1,081 sq ft annual weather permitting patio on private property, with a closing hour of 11:00 p.m. 4,356 sq ft on the second floor, including a 2,231 sq ft annual weather
permitting roof deck patio on private property, with a closing hour of 11:00 p.m. The premise includes three entrances, seven exits, with a total seating capacity of approximately 395, in seven areas/rooms, including a main bar and lounge, multiple dining rooms, kitchen,
prep, storage on the first floor, and four areas/rooms, including speakeasy bar lounge on the second floor. The applicant has also petitioned to change the license type from a general on-premise to a Section 12 restaurant license. Lastly, has petitioned to change the classification of the license to a
restricted all alcoholic beverages license, pursuant to the authority in Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 138, Section 12D, Attorney Bill Kelly. Attorney Kelly? Uh good morning, Chairwoman Joyce, Commissioner Jackson, Commissioner Curran, and Secretary Green. Thank you very much for the opportunity to speak
to you today about this application. As Secretary Green indicated, we have uh looking for a transfer of ownership of a wine and malt beverage license now. Uh the change of location from Newbury Street over to South uh West 3rd Street.
Change of license type from a general on-premises to a restaurant. Change of hours to expand those to 2:00 a.m. as was stated in the legal advertisement, and that last but certainly not least, a section 12D upgrade of the beer and
wine, assuming it is granted, to an all alcohol license. Um With me today is uh before you is Bram Callahan. He is the proposed license manager. He is a principal of the applicant. You should
have in front of you submitted uh two documents for quick reference. One is basically a diagram of the chain of ownership. Um that can get confusing if you look at words because a couple of different entities have very similar names.
Um so I thought the diagram uh with color coding for the various entities might add clarity and ease of review. In addition, there was a statement provided from Bram Callahan that described uh the neighborhood outreach process.
Now, this is not a neighborhood outreach process that we went through within the last year regarding separate application that um we basically have decided to pursue without call, rightly or wrongly, plan B,
uh which is the transfer of this wine and malt beverage license relocated and the other associated changes. Um you have a diagram of the ownership. Um Mr. Callahan,
in addition to the formal uh outreach through the mayor's office and neighborhood services within the past year, is also in the last month or so continued to reach out and inform all those same uh
neighbors and people within the zone of contact about this pending application as well. I understand that many if not all of them have sent it to the board letters of support of this.
Um, and with that I will conclude my presentation uh, unless you have any specific questions or would like any further information from me or what Mr. Callahan who's here to answer any questions you might have as well. Thank you, attorney. Thank you,
[clears throat] Mr. Callahan for um, joining us. Um, can you tell me a little bit about the public process around the 2:00 a.m. closing? Absolutely. So, I just want to also say thank you again for the time and the opportunity here. Um, we're certainly
truly appreciative of it and um, understand, um, you know, the time and effort that goes into this. So, thank you for that. Um, as far as the 2:00 a.m. piece, we're applying for a 2:00 a.m. license, but our last call is going to be based off of our dining room hours. I want to stress that this is a
fine dining restaurant. We are focusing on, um, you know, elevated experience there. And so, our, um, last call will be 2 hours after our last dinner seating. And so, um, Sunday night that would be 9:30, so last call will be 11:30. Monday through
Wednesday, it would be a 10:00 last seating, so that would be midnight last call. And then, uh, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, uh, we will be doing, uh, 11:00 p.m. as the last seating, so it would be a 1:00 a.m. last call. That being said, we're also going to be very
conscious, um, of the outdoor space as well. So, our plan is to essentially do a last call shut down at 10:00, uh, all days for the patio except for Sunday which we would do at 9:30, um, when essentially we stop serving, um, largely
because I understand the impact that outdoor space can have on the neighborhood and as someone who lives in the neighborhood with small kids, um, we spoke, uh, at length with neighbors, um, abutters, uh, about that and understand their concerns. And this is one of the many things that, uh, we put into place
or want to put into place to make sure we're respectful of, um, of our neighbors. Okay, that's very helpful. Um, I do remember we covered the manager of records questions at the last hearing, so I won't go through those again.
Um, Commissioner Saxon, or Commissioner Curran, do you have any questions? Not at this time. Thank you. No questions. 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 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, and it was an extensive community process. Uh, we had an abutters meeting on July 10th that was
very well attended. Overwhelmingly people spoke in, in support of this proposal. They were excited about, uh, world-class dining option coming to South Boston, as well as the jobs that were going to be created. I believe it's, uh, 50 employees would be added. Um, they met with three different civic
associations, uh, Fort Point Neighborhood Association, Friends of North of Broadway, as well as the West Broadway Neighborhood Association. Uh, I know the board should have copies of the support letters from Friends North of Broadway and WBNA. I don't think, uh, Fort Point sent one in, but I know that
they had very positive, uh, reception uh, when they presented. Uh, we've also received over 100 letters in support, uh, from South Boston residents, uh, as well as support letters from local South Boston officials, as well. Uh, with that information, uh, we're unaware of any concerns at this time. It's, it's been
overwhelmingly in support. Uh, with that information, we'll defer to the board. Thank you. Thank you. I do see Ashley from Council Flynn's office with a hand raised. 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. I see a hand raised from
Maria Malone. Uh you may please provide your testimony. Thank you. Maria Malone. I'm at 525 East 1st Street. I am a member of the Friends of North of Broadway Association and just wanted to say I've had the pleasure of getting to know Bram over the last
several years. Um I am personally just very excited about um the nature of the restaurant um that he is going to be bringing bringing to South Boston. I think it's um sorely needed. In addition to that, um
Bram has been an amazing supporter of the neighborhood um without any hesitation on a request from me stepped up in a major way to support um a local charity um in a very significant way and um
just think he's going to be a great neighbor and great part of South Boston. Thank you very much for that uh testimony. The next hand I see raised is from uh Patrick Bozargian. You uh you may provide your testimony as well. Uh okay. Thank you. Thank you for your time. Um I'm Patrick. I live at 45 West
3rd, right across the street from this location. Um I'm a trustee here at the building. We have 100 units. I just want to go on record to fully support this. Uh Bram has been a good uh neighbor to us answering any questions and everyone here is very excited for this. So, thank you and we look forward to opening.
Thank you. 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 very much. Thank you. Calling item number 19, Julia's Kitchen LLC doing business as Mike and Patty's
located at 300 Terminal C in East Boston within Logan Airport has applied for an airport conversational 7-day all alcoholic beverages license to be exercised in the above a 931 square foot quick service restaurant space on one floor located in space CB2A 1135 of
Terminal C in Logan International Airport with two entrances and two exits. Includes a bar, approximately 24 seats, full kitchen, and a grab-and-go cooler. Manager Julival Rocha, closing time at 10:00 p.m. Attorney Al Dinapoli, Attorney Dinapoli.
Good morning, good morning Tune and Joyce and members of the board. My name is Al Dinapoli. I'm here with the applicant um Julival's Kitchen LLC, uh the 100% owner of Julival's Kitchen, uh Julival Rocha, is on uh here to answer
any questions. Uh we're trying to uh get an application approved uh to put a license in an existing location uh at Logan Airport. Uh the existing location that had a restaurant had an alcohol license. Um they went out of business
and uh Massport actually reached out to Mr. Rocha uh because of Mr. Rocha's experience in the airport. He's been working at the airport in various locations since 2004, both as a chef and as a general manager. He's very familiar
with the restaurant business, with the in um the rules and regulations of the city of Boston, and and of the ABCC. He is a citizen of Massachusetts, a citizen of the United States, uh and as I said, he's experienced uh in the not only in the restaurant industry,
but in the airport. Uh he's the 100% owner of Julival's Kitchen. He's going to be uh hands-on, and um now we um submit our application for the commission's um approval. Now, before we conclude, I have one
further request. Um as you all know, you know, public need is uh one of the criteria of uh getting an application. Uh uh there we had been a restaurant here with alcohol license, went out of business. Uh Massport has the
underscored the public need by asking Mr. Rocha to uh move on this and open this up. Now, of course, we've no control of the ABCC and how soon they can open and move along with the liquor license, but uh we're asking if the board could consider a temporary common victualer
license so that Mr. Roca could open at least serving food for the public. Um the um the Massport would like him to do that uh and he's been preparing to do that uh as soon as next week if that's possible. So, anything that the
commission would ask us to do in order to make that happen, we're willing to take those steps. Uh thank you. We can work with you on that. Um thank you, Attorney DeNapoli, and thank you, Mr. Roca, for joining us. Uh this sounds like a great opportunity for both
you and um for Massport. Um With that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any? 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. Thank you very much.
Thank you. Have Have a good day. >> You too. Those are all the items before the board this morning. Uh the board is set to vote tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been posted to the city's website already. With that, we'll adjourn this hearing. Thank you all and do enjoy the rest of your day. Thank you.