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.
Take just one more moment as we clear the waiting room. Good morning. This is a hearing before the licensing board for the city of Boston. Today is Wednesday, August 5th, 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. >> Thank you, Danny. Good morning. My name is Kathleen Joyce. I'm chair of the Boston Licensing Board. And today, I'm pleased to be joined by Commissioner
Kiana Saxon and Commissioner Ava Conpsion. >> Thank you very much. Please ensure that your audio and visuals are working properly if you will be presenting or providing testimony before the board. We'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 wishing to
provide testimony, please limit your testimony to two 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, Caparia Cafe Boston, Inc. doing business as MOTW Coffee and Pastries located at 45 Broad
Street has applied for a new common vigil license to be exercised at a previously licensed location. 1534T commercial space located on the ground floor features a main dining area, seating capacity of 23. Layout includes a rear kitchen with dedicated storage,
two restrooms, and no outdoor patio seating. Just >> so you know, >> hours of operation are as follows. Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Saturday 8 am to 12 midnight and Sunday 8 am to 8 pm. Manager Kater Kapadia who is present on behalf of the
applicant. >> Yes sir. Me Carter Kapatia. >> Thank you so much for being with us. If you could please just briefly uh present your proposed concept to the board. >> Of course. Yeah. So um we're planning my my wife and I are planning to bring a uh a coffee shop to the location. It was
previously operating as a Starbucks. Uh the concept we're bringing is called MOTW Coffee and Pastries. It is a franchise uh based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Um we currently operate a franchise location in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Um it's designed to serve, you know, your typical specialty
espresso drinks, um matcha, uh you know, refreshers, bunch of pastry items, Middle Eastern pastries. We've got Dubai K, chocolate, etc. Um you know, designed to really be a third place for folks to hang out and and spend some time. We have tons of folks that that use it as a
remote working spot. Uh there's no alcohol, so it allows, you know, the the community a space to hang out um in an alcohol-free environment. Um but yeah, we're really just looking to to bring that to the Boston community, which is near and dear to our heart. >> Uh thank you. And your hours are going
to be until midnight? >> Yeah, on Friday and Saturday nights. Yes. Um other nights will be either 8 or 9, sorry, 9:00 p.m. for most nights. Yep. Okay. Yeah. Uh, thank you very much. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions?
>> None for me. >> I have none. >> Thank you very much. I'll ask if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives. >> Yes, madam chair, members of the board, Coloner Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. At this time, the mayor's office like to defer to the
judge of this board some background information. The community process. Uh, our office did not require an abutter speeding as there had been a a coffee shop usage at this space. uh they did connect with the Warf District Council which is a local civic and they were supportive of this proposal. Unaware of any concerns with that would defer to
the board. 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. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number two. SM International Inc. doing business as
Calgi located at 38 Brook Street in Brighton. Holder of a common victular license has petition to change the hours of the licensed business from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Anybody with us on behalf of Cowgi?
We will contact the applicant and take a second call. Calling item number three, stage karaoke LLC located at 138 Brighton Avenue in Alustin, holder of a com viter 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petition to change the DBA to Viva Karaoke and
Studios. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty. >> Good morning, Danny. Can you hear me? >> We can hear you. >> Thank you very much. Experiencing difficulties again this morning, unfortunately. Thank you. Good morning, Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the Lency. With me this morning is Henry
Wong, the owner operator. This is a request to change the DBA um to Viva Karaoke and Studios from the existing stage karaoke LLC. This is to mirror what Mr. Wong has done with his
other location uh on Washington Street and downtown crossing. No other changes uh to operations, hours, ownership, or any other matter are included with this request. is merely a change of DBA. >> Uh, thank you, Attorney Quilty. Thank
you, Mr. Wong, for joining us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> I have no questions. >> None for me. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Coming at number four, AV 330 Washington LLC doing business as Alantico Vanio located at 330 Washington Street. Holder of a common victer 7-day wines and malt beverages with the Kors license has petitioned to change the manager of the
licensed business from Justine Zula to Dominico Conte who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning. I'm attorney Margot Gillis from McDermac Quilty Miller and Hanley here on behalf of the Lency AV 330 Washington LLC doing business as
Alentico Vanio. I am joined by Dominico Conte, the proposed manager of record. Dominico Conte has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 5 years at different locations. He is a United States citizen, a resident of the Commonwealth, and is TIPS certified. He
is familiar with the laws of the Commonwealth, the rules of the ABCC, and this board for the sale and service of alcohol. We would like to thank the board for hearing this application today and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. >> Thank you, Attorney Gillis. Um, I see
what joined us, Mr. Ki. I have no questions at this time. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> None for me. Thank you. >> None for me as well. >> Thank you. Thank you. I'll just ask if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter. >> Yes, Ashley from council's office. I see your hand raised.
>> Hi, my name is Ashley from councelor Flynn's office. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and support. Thank you. >> Thank you, Ashley. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you.
Calling item number five, the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company LLC doing business as the Ritz Carlton located at 1 to2 Avery Street. Holder of an inholder all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager from William Buns to Adam Brett Beer who is present on behalf of the applicant.
>> I am and I believe Steve Ever uh our attorney should be as well. >> This is Adam Beer. >> Great. Thank you, Mr. Beer. Uh, yes. I see Attorney Ever is on here. Are you able to uh hear us? Attorney Ever.
Uh, Mr. Beer, would you like to wait for him to be present or can uh the chair ask start asking you the your qualification questions? >> You can go ahead and ask me the qualification questions. >> Great. >> Thank you for joining us, Mr. Beer. Are you a citizen? >> Yes. >> Um, are you a resident of Massachusetts?
>> Yes. What is your experience in the food and beverage industry? >> I have been in the business for the last 20 to 25 years in hotels, hotel operations that Yeah. >> Okay. Are you familiar with the rules and regulations of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth
pertaining to the sale of service of alcohol? >> Yes. >> Okay. With that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any questions? >> None for me. >> No. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter?
>> Yes, Ashley, you may I do see your hand raised. >> Thank you. Councelor 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? >> The board will take us under advisement. Thank you.
>> Calling together items 6 through 9. Tastes on the Fly Logan LLC operating four licenses at Stephanie's in Logan Airport Terminal E. Stephanie and Logan Airport Terminal B. Davios in Logan Airport Terminal C and Birkshshire Farms in Logan Airport Terminal A has
petitioned to change the manager of all four all alcoholic beverages licenses from Antonio Aliceia to Tsuyang Shirley Chen who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Uh good morning, Secretary Green, Madame Chair, members of the board, Attorney Tyler Hensler here on behalf of the
applicant. Uh joining me is Shirley Chen, the proposed manager of record. Uh Shirley is a US citizen, a Massachusetts resident. She's familiar with the rules and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol uh of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth.
And uh she has experience in the industry uh having worked for this uh organization for many years uh overseeing the responsible and safe uh service of alcohol. With that, we're happy to take any questions. Thank you. >> Uh thank you. Uh thank you for joining
us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you None for me. >> I do not. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these four items number six through nine? >> Seeing on the board, we'll take these under advisement as well. Thank you very
much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 10 LLH LLC doing business as Trader Joe's located at 199 North Harvard Street in Austin. holder of a retail package store all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed
business from Brian Thomas Foot to Lana Spear who's present on behalf of the applicant. >> Okay, [clears throat] I do see you with us. >> I'm here. Yeah, thank you. >> Wonderful. >> Um I believe our lawyer is out of town this week, so it's just me. >> No worries.
>> Okay. >> Um I'll jump right in. Thank you for joining us. Um, Miss Spear, are you a citizen? >> I am. >> And do you live in the Commonwealth? >> Yes. >> What is your experience in the food and beverage industry?
>> Uh, I've worked in grocery retail for the past six years. Um, five and a half of those with alcohol. >> Okay. 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? >> Yes.
>> Okay. Thank you. Uh, thank you. >> With that, I have no questions. Commissioners, do you have any? >> None from me. Thanks. >> I have none. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you for being with us.
>> Thank you. >> Calling item 11, Brighton Mass Lodge 2199 BPOE of the USA, Inc. doing business as the protective order of Elks located at 326 Washington Street in Brighton. holder of a club all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed
business from Christopher Terowski to Casey Long. Attorney Kurt Bletzer. Attorney Bletzer. >> Good morning, Attorney Green. Uh good morning, Chairwoman Joyce, members, commissioners. Uh Kurt Bletzer for the Brighton Elks. Uh with me is Casey Long,
who is the individual we propose for the new manager. Casey is a US citizen, is a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She has over 13 years of experience in the industry and is very familiar with the rules and regulations of the licensing board and the ABCC in
regards to the sale and service of alcohol. Um, she is here with us today. Uh, if you have any questions for her. >> Thanks, Attorney Bitzer. Thanks for joining us today, Miss Long. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> None for me. Thank you.
>> I have none. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Items 12 and 13 called together. Shamut Hudson LLC doing business as Trillium
located at 401 Park Drive has petitioned to change the manager of uh both their distillery license and their combined pouring permit. From Adam Cuto Noel Driven, attorney Tyler Hensler. Attorney Hensler. >> Good morning again. Attorney Tyler
Hensler. Uh joining me is Noel Dreven. Uh Noel is a US citizen, a Massachusetts resident. She's familiar with the rules and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol of this board, the ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth, and she has experience in the industry.
Uh Noel, why don't you tell us a little bit about your your experience for for the board? >> Sure. Hi, good morning everyone. Uh my name is W. Um I've been in the industry for over 10 years now in various capacities. So, uh, I started, you know, uh, serving, catering and all of that
for a couple of years. And then I even went on to, uh, moved to the Czech Republic for a year to work for a brewery in the Czech Republic. I was a chef supervisor at a local cafe for about, um, almost a year and then I worked at Earl's Kitchen and Bar as a
bartender and server uh, for the past year before Trillium. So, thank you Thank you very much. We'll see if the board has any questions for you. >> Sorry, I was on mute. Um, I have no questions. Thank you for joining us, commissioners.
>> Not for me. Thanks. >> I I have no questions. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on these two items 12 and 13? >> The board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you. Following item number 14, Marriott Resorts Hospitality Corporation
doing business as the Marriott Custom House located at 3 McKinley Square. Holder of a common Vixler 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for a change of officers directors and has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business from Wally Nagda to Andrea Marinian who
is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning Dawson Cooper from Upton Canel in Develin. I'm here on behalf of the Lency and I'm joined by the proposed new manager of record Andrea Maranian. Um, Marriott is applying for a change of officers and a change of manager. Um, regarding the change of officers, John
Geller Jr., Brian Bllythe, James Hunter IV, and William Wellahan III are being removed as officers and directors of the licensed entity. Um, they are being replaced by Troy Ash, Harold Herman, Larry Martin, and Jason Marino. Um, two existing officers, Joseph Bermucci, and
James Miller are remaining with the Lency. Um, the manager of record, Andrea Maranian, is a US citizen and a resident of Massachusetts. She has experience in the food and beverage industry, having been with Marriott and various roles since 1992. Um, she's also familiar with the rules
and regulations of this board and the ABCC pertaining to the sale and service of alcohol. Um, there are no operational changes as a result of these this application and transactions. Um, and with that, Andrea and I are happy to answer any questions you may have. >> Uh, thank you, attorney. Thank you, Miss
Marinian, for joining us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> None for me. Thank you. >> Not for me as well. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals would like to testify on this matter? >> Seeing none, the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Calling item number 15, the Cecil W. Fog Thomas J. Robert's Post number 78 doing business as Fog Roberts Post located at 56 Harvard Aenhide Park holder of a Veterans Club all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for a change of officers directors and has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed
business from Cheryl Atkins to Joseph Catalo who's present on behalf of the applicant. Do we have anybody here on behalf of the fog post? >> Eric D. Roach. >> Great. Thank you very much for joining us, Mr. Dro, if you could please uh briefly outline the proposed changes to the board.
>> So, I'm here with the proposed bar manager, Joe Joe Catelo. Um [clears throat] he's got over 40 years of working here at this place through experience and the change of comm changing of commander to Steve Straen
agitant to Delena Shaw Joseph Catelo who's also our sergeant- of- arms for changing that and William Macgyver to our graves and registrations officer who takes care of all the cemeteries with the flags and stuff at Memorial Day and squares.
>> Thank you. Uh, thank you both for joining us today. We're happy to see this application. Just a few more questions for you, Mr. Katalo. >> Are you a citizen? >> I am. >> Do you live in Massachusetts? >> I do. >> 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? >> Yes, I am, ma'am. >> All right. Great. Great job. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> No questions. >> I have no questions. >> 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 very much. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Following item 16, Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. doing business as Whole Foods Market, located at 348 Harrison A in Roxberry, holder of a retail package
store, all alcoholic beverages license. Has petitioned for a change of corporate name and corporate structure from Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. to Whole Foods Market Group LLC. has alition for a change of officers, directors, LLC managers who is present on behalf of the applicant.
>> Good morning. I'm attorney Marggo Gillis from Mcdermic Quilty Miller and Hanley here on behalf of the Lency. As you stated, we are here on a request for a change of corporate structure. The lency Whole Foods Market Group Inc. is converted to an LLC becoming Whole Foods Market Group LLC.
Here for a change of corporate name to reflect the conversion to an LLC for Whole Foods Market Group In Bank Inc. to Whole Foods Market Group LLC. And finally, a change of officers, directors, and LLC managers. The licency level went from having traditional officer positions to a sole LLC manager
of Byron Kor. Anytime there is a change, it is required to update both the board and the ABCC. So, that is why we are requesting these changes. There are no changes in day-to-day operations, no changes in hours, and the manager record remains the same. Whole Foods holds
seven other licenses throughout the Commonwealth and we are in the process of updating all the stores. Please let me know if you have any questions. >> Thank you very much. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you >> No questions.
>> No questions as well. >> Thank you. I'll just ask if there are any individuals who would like to testify on this matter. >> The board will take this under adisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 17. AHF Speedway Holdings LLC doing business as the Charles River
Speedway located at 1420 to 1440 Soldiersfield Road in Brighton. Holder of a common bachelor 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned for the approval of a management agreement between AF AHF Speedway Holdings LLC and to the races LLC. Who's present on
behalf of the applicant? I'm >> I'm Sean McDonald on behalf of AHF Speedway Holdings. >> My name is Evan Harrison from To the Races LLC. Great. Thank you both for being here. If you could uh just please briefly propose the outlined concept to the board.
>> I'll start. Um we are the holder of the license. I'm the manager, Sean McDonald. Um and we have a management agreement. We have had we have several other businesses that operate under the same management similar management agreements. Um Evan uh and his business
to the races is coming in to replace a business that has has that has left our presence. We've notified the board of that. Evan operate Evan and his partners operate another business elsewhere in the Commonwealth which he can detail. Um and so that that's my my introduction.
Okay. >> Thank you. >> And Evan, why don't you go ahead? >> Um we are looking to open a cocktail bar at the Speedway. Um I've been me and my business partners have been running a
bar in Cambridge for the last 13 years. in the context of some of your questions. Evan is and he can detail a resident of the state of Massachusetts uh citizen of the United States uh and is familiar with the the the rules and regulations of this board and of the ABCC.
>> Thank you. Thank you both for joining us. Um Mr. Harrison, can you tell us a little bit about the concept at this location and what your um business is? You said it's in Cambridge. Yeah. So, our concept for the new location is a New England inspired
cocktail bar with a kitchen that will serve a little bit of beer and wine as well as cocktails. Um, our current operation in Cambridge is called State Park. Um, it's a full-ervice restaurant with a full liquor license. Um, and like I said, we've been here for almost 13 years.
>> Great. Uh, thank you both very much. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> None for me. Thank you. >> I I had one. I just wanted to ask Evan, how many years of experience do you have total? >> Total, um, I've been working in restaurants for 20 years in in in and
around Boston. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing none, the board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you very much. Calling item number 18, Jul's Kitchen
LLC. Doing business as Mike and Patty's located within 300 terminal C in East Boston, holder of a common victual or 7-day alcoholic beverages license. Has a petition to change the closing hour of the licensed business from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Attorney Alenoli. Attorney
Denapoli. Hang on. You are on mute. I'm just going to ask you to unmute. Attorney Denapoli, I see you're still muted. >> One second. >> There we go. >> Oh, I'm my apologies for that. Um, I believe Jul was with us early. I don't
see him presently, but let me explain what the situation is. When we applied for the license, closing hours at 10:00 a.m., we operate Mike and Patty's at Terminal C in Logan Airport. Uh, two things have happened. Uh, one is that um, uh, there's a new flight that leaves
from Terminal C at 11:45. That wasn't, um, on the schedule when we applied. uh lease with Massport uh requires us to stay open until a half hour before the last flight leaves. So
that would be we would need it in any event to 11:15. Second thing that has happened is that Massport has asked us to extend the license uh closing hours to 200 a.m. in the case that there's cancellations and
that the passengers are sitting in the airport waiting for a flight to leave and that they would need uh any kind of sustenance whether it be some kind of beverage or food from Mike and Patties. So the 2 a.m. would only be there as an option if there's a canceled flight. uh
the 11 um 15 would be necessary to deal with the 11:45 new flight to Lisbon that leaves from terminal C. >> I am here. Hi everyone. Thank you for the explanation. That's correct.
>> Thank you and thank you for joining us. Um that makes sense from a business perspective. Um and with that I have no questions. Commissioners, do you? >> None from me. Thank you. None for me as well. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who
would like to testify on this matter? >> Seeing on the board, we'll take this under advisement as well. Thank you for being with us. >> Thank you very much. Have a good day. Bye. >> Have a good day. Bye. >> Thank you. Calling together items 19, 20, and 21. These are similar applications to the one just heard. SSP
America Boss LLC doing business as Wallberers and SSP America Inc. doing business as Pets at Night and Boston Harbor Distillery. um holder of three airport commit or 7-day all alcoholic beverages licenses have the vision to change the closing hour of all three to
2 am. Two of them currently have a 12 a.m. One currently has a 9:00 p.m. Attorney Amanda Taylor. Attorney Taylor. >> Hi. Yes. Um these applications are all at um terminal C and I guess for the same reasons as the other one. They're requested by Mathport to extend their
closing hours to 2 am. Thank you. Oh, I muted. >> Sorry, talking to myself here. Thank you very much. I don't have any questions for you, commissioners. >> None for me. Thank you. >> I have no questions. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on any of these
three applications 19, 20, or 21? Seeing none, the board will take these under advisement as well. Thank you very much. >> Yep. >> Moving on. Calling uh item number 22. Castanada Gomez Corporation doing business as La Fonda Colombiana located
at 972 to 974 Saratoga Street in East Boston. Holder of a common victual or 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to change the closing hour of the licensed business from 1:00 a.m. to 2 a.m. who is present on behalf of the applicant. >> Good morning. Dawson Cooper from Upton
Canel and Devlin here on behalf of the Lency. I'm joined u by the owners, Sebastian and Jorge Castanada. Um, Lefonda has applied to change its closing time to 2 am, seven nights a week. This is a 1-hour extension of their currently approved hours. Um,
Lefonda was temporar temporarily allowed to remain open until 2 a.m. due to the temporary extension granted by Boston for the World Cup. Um, in this extra extended hour, the demand from the community had been great. Um, as this temporary extension has ended, the licences seeking to extend their hours
um to continue providing their great food and Colombian bar atmosphere to the community until until 2 am permanently. Um, during this temporary extension period, the restaurant operated without issue and will continue to operate respectfully with the permanent extension. Um, they aren't seeking to change their entertainment offerings,
their menu, or their concept. Um, additionally, several chain restaurants in their area are approved for hours equal to the requested or later, um, with several open 24 hours. Um, this extension would allow a community small business the opportunity to provide their local community with fresh,
authentic Colombian cuisine later into the night. Um, during the Abutters meeting, there were two attendees who express expressed disinterest in this proposal. Um, however, we feel that these were the vocal minority. Um, the applicant has gathered petitions that were submitted to the board for review.
um with many signatures in support of the proposal. Um in summation, Lefonda is simply seeking to make a permanent a change in which they operated during July with success and no issues that has made all the difference for their business. Um the business owners want to continue to provide the community with great service and food. Um at this time,
the owners and I are happy to help answer any questions. >> Uh thank you very much. Can you tell me about uh did you the public process? Uh yeah, so we held in a Butters meeting um and there was a miscommunication
regarding having to meet with Orient Heights. We're working to connect with them now. Okay. >> Um and we'll have them report once we meet with them. >> Okay. Uh thank you. Um I don't have any other questions at this time.
Commissioners, >> no questions for me. Thank you. >> No questions for me as well. Thank you very much. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board,
Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time, the mayor's office to defer to the judgment of this board some background information the community process. Our office held an abut meeting on July 23rd. There were two abutters in attendance who expressed opposition to this proposal. Uh cite citing ongoing
concerns related to uh a trash situation in the rear of the of the building. Um as well as concerns related to noise from patrons uh as they depart the establishment. Um we would like the applicant to meet with the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council. Uh they
meet on the third Monday of the month. Uh so they'll be back up and running on September. So, um, we ask that the board, uh, defer any type of judgment until they complete that part of the community process. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I see a hand raised
from Mr. Casta. Yes. If you would like to address the board, you may do so. >> Good morning, board. It's nice to see you everyone together. Um, yes, about the trash situation. I already talked with my neighbor. He's the neighbor that I had in the back. Uh I explain him that
we had a recently change of ownership of the property that I don't know if they missed the contract um and no one was picking up their trash. So we was using our own uh trash company that picks everything but I already talked to him
and and we came to an accordance and we're working on it. Uh also I I speak I was in charge of collecting the the signs from our neighbors again. Uh I explained then I connect all all of
them. I noticed that most of our uh neighbors speak Spanish and most of them um I was explaining everything that we was trying to do and they showed the support and I I tried to go every week how's the noise going because we've been
improving the the location uh because it's a very old um building but we're working in all this and of course we're looking to work closely to the community and more in that interest I can receive more information about the community uh meetings because of course I would love
to join. >> Thank you for that. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Are there any further questions from the board? >> I I just have another question for clarification. Putting on my entertainment noise hat for a moment.
Um, is the no are the noise the are you hearing from the neighbors noise from um inside the restaurant during operating hours or is it just when people are leaving and congregating outside? >> Being honest is it's just from one
neighbor. >> Okay. >> That is it's from to the other side of the rotary. It's just one neighbor that is complaining about the noise. Even the people upstairs and around off they don't complain about noise. And we've been working really hard because we have
a security every day because when we buy this business six years ago, it was an issue when people was going out. But since then, we fix the issue and no complaints just by those only neighbor. >> Okay. Is it people leaving at the end of
the night or is it music inside? >> People at the beginning five years ago, it was people when when was the people Okay, thank you. Um, I don't have any other questions. Commissioners, do you? >> Not for me. Thank you.
>> I have no questions. >> Thank you very much. If there are no further individuals wishing to testify, then the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you all. Call item number 23, Los Cavayeros Market, Inc. doing business as Los Cabayeros Market located at 796
Washington Street in Dorchester. Holder of a retail package, store, wines, and malt beverages license. has petition to change the category of the licensed business to a retail package store all alcoholic beverages license. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? Hi, good morning. My name is Francisco
Marte. I represent Los Cavaleros Market. This is a convenience store that has been owned by the family for the last since we opened back in 2003. So we have run this convenience store honestly and truthful to the community
[snorts] and we have a operating license for a beers and wine since year 2005. We are run small operation. We have a a community connections as requested of our customers. Um we have different
license in the store like with uh the week program, the full stamp program, the lottery and we actually requesting at this moment and updated to a full legal license. We have went through the process with the communities already. Um
and basically today we're requesting the board to update our license for Los Cavaleros market to a full liquor license with the promise that we will respect and the same way that we have done for the last 20 plus year operating
of BS and wine at the stores. >> Thank you very much. Um a couple of questions for you. Will you be removing any of your market offerings like food and other offerings to make room for the
all the other alcohol? >> Nothing's going to be changed in the store. I had never switched my convenience store for no alcohol. Uh it would be actually we have a space in the store. We with this license. The good part of that we investing in oper and
opening a better space for all the alcohol is going is actually at this moment is separated even that is beers and wine. So the alcohol is always been separated it will be separated from a reach on any minors or any other.
>> So where are you removing some of the beer and wine to make room for the alcohol? No, no, no, no. The alcohol it would be, it would be in a separate runes basically. Okay. >> That is already um submitted. The map was submitted to the board.
>> Yeah. >> Sorry, I I didn't have that at my fingertips. >> Um there are no conditions on this license. when you were going through um the application and whatever community process, was there any
discussion about the sale of miniature bottles or a NIPS? >> No, no discussion at all. No, haven't been any discussion. >> Are you planning on selling nips? >> If the community allows and the city allows, yes, if it's allowed by the law,
of course. If >> Okay. All right. Um, we uh, one thing we do request if this is approved is to keep a copy of the floor plan on site for inspection.
And what I'm trying to get at is we don't want to be seeing these markets replacing food with more alcohol. So, we want to make sure if you are expanding that it's on the floor plan for police inspection, if that makes sense. commissioner
and the group and the rest of the audience. I have been running this convenience store for the past 25 years. It's a convenience store that is uh basically supported that neighborhood. That neighborhood support this convenience stores in way we actually
have a very relationship with this community. I'm not switching my convenience store for alcohol. This is a complimentary uses for our um clients and customers. And yes, we run a very small business there. We have very
respectful community members for years. >> Great. I appreciate that and thank you for letting me get those questions on the record. They're the questions we ask any application that comes before us where there's food and market items sold and that they're looking to add alcohol.
Um I'm curious of what the public discussion is on the miniature bottles and singles, but I will wait to see um questions from the public. Uh commissioners, do you have any questions? >> That was actually the same question that I had um chairwoman about singles. Do you sell singles currently?
>> We do singles at this moment. We do. Yes, we do. We've been doing for the past 20 years. No issues at all. By the way, we actually have a strictly program or strictly rule for through the employees
through the this is a family store that we I have run this convenience store for 23 years personally with my sons and families and workers that have been in the community. Um this is a very trustful convenience store for our neighborhood
and Yeah, >> thank you, Mr. Marte. Uh, Commissioner Conception, any questions before we move to testimony. >> Uh, I I don't have any questions. I just, as the chair mentioned, I I look forward to hearing more input. But, um, 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? Madame chair, members of the board, Conor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. This time the mayor's office to defer to the judgement of this board. Some background information the community process our
office had hosted an abutters meeting on November 11th of last year. Uh there were two members of the public in attendance. One identified themselves as a direct butter across the street. Um both expressed support for this proposal um and raised no concerns. Uh the applicant was then connected with the
Talbot neighbor uh Talbot Norfolk Triangle um neighborhood association. Uh unaware of any concerns there. Uh we've reached out to the civic a couple of times confirmed their stance but have not heard back. Uh but presently our office is unaware of any concerns. Uh in the abutters meeting uh no discussion
came up regarding uh the sale of nips and singles. Uh with that defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you Connor. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? There any further questions from the board following that recap of the community process?
>> Uh no no questions. >> Seeing none and the board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 2400 WB LLC doing business as SAR located at 400 to 408 West Broadway in South Boston. Holder of a common or 7-day wines and mop
beverages with the KOR's license has petition to change the classification of its license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in general laws chapter 138 section 12D attorney Elizabeth Lashway. Attorney Lashway. >> Good morning board. Elizabeth Lashway on
behalf of 400 WB LLC doing business as SAR. Uh, Sikara seeks to change its category to an all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to section 12D. Sara, which operates a gourmet pizza restaurant at 400 West Broadway in South
Boston, has had a wine and malt with cordials license since May of last year. Given the board's rule uh 1.08R6, we understand the public need is presumed because SAR has held a license for more than a year. Um but um Michael
Lombardi who is one of the owners and is the manager of record is here to answer any questions that you may have. Um and we will note that there is a school St. Peter Academy that's within 500 ft of 400 West Broadway. We provided them with notice of this application and hearing
as required by the statute. And so we request that the board find that the restaurant would not be detrimental to the activities of the school or I should say the the all alcoholic beverages license. Um, and we respectfully request that this application to upgrade uh be
granted. Thank you. >> Uh, thank you, attorney, and thank you, Mr. Lombardi, for joining us. So, the just to make sure I have my notes correct, you've had the beer and wine since May of 2025, >> correct? >> Okay. Um, and has that been successful
to your business? Uh, yes, we do operate another store in Cambridge with a full alcohol license. So, we're just looking to mirror the same offerings that we already operate in Cambridge. >> Okay. Um, I may have questions after
public testimony, but right now I don't. Commissioners, do you >> Is this a a high school that that it's near? Have there been any issues of like underage people trying to come in and and order? I'm not sure what age the school is. I
don't know if um Elizabeth knows, but we don't have any issues with students coming in or underage coming in. >> Yeah, I'm not sure to be honest what St. Peter Academy is, what um age levels there are, but we provided them notice a
year ago when he saw a beer and wine license, and there were no issues at that time either. No concerns. And also, we're primarily a fullervice pizzeria that's, you know, we're mostly an ery. Most of our sales come from food, not alcohol. Um, it's just a a
part of the dining experience. >> Thank you. Are there any questions from the board before we move to testimony? >> I have no questions. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter, beginning with elected officials or their representatives? Yes, madame 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 this board some back information the community process. Uh we had done an abuters meeting back on July 10th of 2024. Uh it was very well received in that abutters meeting. Uh the applicant
then went on to uh connect with the St. Vincent's uh lower end uh neighborhood association and had constructive conversations with them. We're presently unaware of any concerns and with that defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. I see Ashley from councelor Flynn's office with a hand raised.
>> Thank you. Councelor 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? >> The board will take this under advisement. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Calling item number 25. IWJ Restaurant
Group Inc. doing business as Society on High located at 99 High Street. holder of a common venture or 7-day all alcoholic beverages license has petitioned to transfer the license from the above to Clover Ventures 3 LLC at the same location. Patrick Silva, manager, 2 a.m. closing hour, both
indoors and outdoors. The applicant has also petitioned to update the description of the license premise as follows. in one uh 5,267 foot room on the ground floor with dining for 133 kitchen and storage. 1,636
foot outdoor tented patio with service bar seating 14 on private property and seated dining for 52. There are two entrances and three exits. Attorney Tyler Hensler. Attorney Hensler. >> Good morning again, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the commission. Uh Tyler Hensler on behalf of the
applicant, Clover Ventures 3 LLC. Joining me is Patrick Silva, the proposed manager of record. Uh we're here to transfer the license, as you just heard, um at the same location from the previous lency to Clover Ventures 3 LLC. Um we're not looking to change the
footprint or the conditions on the license. Uh just transfer it over from uh the old lency to the new. Uh but we were asked to update the license description to comply with ABCC and Boston licensing board policy uh that has rendered the previous description
out of date. So we're happy to do that. Um this ownership group uh is experienced. They also run Boston um right on State Street. So they are good operators in the downtown area and they understand the dynamic expected of licenses and interfacing with the Boston
police and the the Boston licensing court as well. Um, Patrick Silva, as I said, will be manager of record. He is a US citizen. He's a Massachusetts resident. He's familiar with the rules and regulations related to the sale and service of alcohol of this board, the
ABCC, and the laws of the Commonwealth. Uh, and he has experience in the industry, having worked at the Red Inn in Province Town, uh, prior to this. Uh, pretty straightforward application. Uh, with that, we're happy to answer any questions. Thank you.
>> Thank you, attorney. Thank you, Mr. Silva, for joining us. I don't have any questions. Commissioners, do you >> I do not. Thank you. >> I have none. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Beginning with elected officials or their representatives?
Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? There being none, the board will take this under adisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 26, Dynasty Restaurant, Inc. doing business as Dynasty
restaurant located at 14 Hudson Street. Holder of a common vigel or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Lor's license. Has petition to transfer the license and the location from the above to ZTH Enterprises Inc. doing business as Dynasty restaurant located at 16 Hudson
Street. William Jan Minang, manager, closing hour 2 a.m. Premise consists of 2500 foot commercial restaurant space on two floors with one entrance and two exits. First floor consists of dining areas with a seating capacity of 85, kitchen and restrooms. Basement will be
used for storage and food preparation. Attorney Chong Lee. Attorney Lee. >> Good morning. Good morning. Can you hear me? >> Attorney Lee, we're not able to see or hear you. Are you able to hear us? >> Yes, I can. Can you hear me? >> Hello.
>> Uh, very faintly. >> Hello. Can you hear me? >> We can hear you a little bit. I am so sorry. Um, uh, >> I don't know if you may want to move closer to your microphone. It sounds like you're just a little far away.
>> Hello. Can you hear me now? Hello. Hello. Hello. Can you hear me? >> Uh, give it a try. Are you the only one here with us, Mr. Lee?
>> Uh, Mr. Zwang, the president is here. I'm trying to go on the telephone on the telephone as well. If you give me one minute, I'm going to log on the telephone, too. >> And is your manager record here? The new manager record? >> It's not new one. It's the same one as before. William Wong. He was with the
company since the restaurant since 2023. >> Okay. >> And I was working with Wendy and she confirmed with her team that William is no is not needed in this meeting because he's controlling the restaurant at the moment. >> Yes. He's already the approved manager of record. >> Yes.
Uh, attorney Lee, I see you've just signed in through a second uh >> on a telephone. Yes. >> Great. Let's see if that works. >> You're in the waiting room. I'm going to admit you right now. >> Hi. Can you hear me now?
>> There we go. >> Hi. I'm sorry. It's a It's a technical problem. Excuse Excuse me. Again, my apologies to Attorney Green and the members of the Boston Licensing Board. Uh I'm not very tech-savvy, so forgive me. I'm on another computer right now.
In any event, uh I'm here today, um thank you for hearing, uh hearing us. I'm here today on an application to transfer the uh license, the existing 7-day beer and wine and cordials license from the Dynasty Restaurant, uh Inc. to
um to ZTH Enterprises, Inc. uh as attorney green and I what I mentioned earlier nothing will change the only difference is the transfer of ownership with a uh item of change of location but truthfully it's not a change of location the location itself
is actually known as 14-16 uh Tyler uh Hudson Street and we're merely changing 14 to 16 everything remains the same location remains the same but for the address and the reason for this is more religious than anything
nails. As um you may or may not know, 14 in the Chinese language is not a very uh good number. Uh 16 is way better. And for the purposes of business, uh believe it or not, it does affect business. Um
we wish to change it to 16 so that it does not turn off our clients. So while the application does say that it's a change of location, truthfully, it is not a change of location. It is exactly the same location. With regards to the new uh corporations, ZTH Enterprises,
apparently two of the previous stock coders wanted to uh go off on their own for other opportunities, which is fine. We respect that. And as a result, uh we created ZTH Enterprises, which consists of uh Mr. Zanti Huang, who is on the
phone telephonic with us today. and um and basically we're retaining William who actually is Zantth's son uh as the liquor license manager who was previously approved in the previous application with Dynasty Restaurant Inc. So as attorney Green said uh he was
already previous attorney he is a citizen of the United States. He's a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He's certainly wellversed in the rules and regulations of the liquor uh ABCC and the liquor regulation of the city of Boston. and he's been working with the restaurant since its
inception in 2023. So I would like to say she's well versed in the in the rules and regulations as well as the operations of the restaurant. As I mentioned, nothing will change. Even the employees will remain the same. This is pretty much a straightforward transfer of ownership.
Um Mr. Zanti Huang was always in the background anyway helping William along the business. So he's well verssed in the business and operation as well. Uh as such uh we also worked with uh Eva Jones ONS asking if we do need to go
through yet another ONS uh uh uh process and she mentioned we've been through enough of that and there is no need since there's no change in the in the operations and whatnot. So we sent out the notice of butters to according to the uh a butter generation generator and
uh we've sent the receipts over to uh uh Wendy uh Wendy Law's office. So at at the moment I would I would stress that this is basically a straightforward transfer ownership with no change in operation with the existing uh uh
previously approved uh manager and we respectfully approve uh request for to approve the current transfer application. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. That is a first. Um but I appreciate that explanation. It does put it into context. I have no
questions. Commissioners, do you? >> None for me. Thank you. >> I have no questions. >> Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter? >> Uh, yes. Ashley, please go ahead and provide your testimony on behalf of Council Flint. >> Thank you. Councelor 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? >> Board will take this under adisement as well. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Calling item number 27 Wagamama Boston 1 LLC doing business as
Waga Mama located at 200 to 299 Faniel Hall Marketplace holder of a common vular or 7day wines and m beverages with Lor's license has petitioned to transfer the license and the location from the above to SBCS LLC doing business as Picolino located at 236 Dorchester
Street Emily Swain manager 12 a.m. Closing hour premise consists of in a 1,967 square ft on two floors with one entrance and four exits consisting of a ground floor with a dining area with 49 seats, a bar area with 10 seats, a
bathroom and storage and mezzanine level with a kitchen and storage. Secondly, the applicant has petitioned to pledge the license to Mnt Bank. And finally, the applicant has petitioned to change the classification of the license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to Mass General Laws
chapter 138 section 12D. Who is present on behalf of the applicant? >> Uh, yes. Good morning, Madame Chair, members of the board. Kevin Butler from McDermac, Quilty, Miller, and Hanley on behalf of Piccolino. Um, also joined by the owner and proposed manager of record, Emily Swain. Um, as Secretary
Green stated, we're here to transfer a wine and malt beverages with Cordial's license from Waga Mama in Faniel Hall to 236 Dorchester Street in South Boston. Uh, it's the same building as the new Bell's Market. Uh, to pledge a license to MNT Bank and to change license
category to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license. Um the concept here is an Italian day toight cafe with a traditional menu of handcrafted espresso drinks and locally made pastries for morning service and an apparativo and sharable pre-dinner plates for evening
service. Uh the concepts designed to be a community space to facilitate conversation uh and allow residents of the neighborhood to have their morning espresso at the same place they enjoy their evening wine. Um, as Secretary Green stated, the uh total square footage is approximately 1967 square ft
uh with total seating 59, including bar seating for 10 and table seating for 49. Um, the closing hour will remain midnight as it is currently on the license. Um, as this is not a late night concept, but it's uh it's more intended to serve a more mature clientele uh and
provide a conversation centered dining experience that's much needed in the neighborhood. Um, Emily, who I mentioned is the proposed manager of record, um, is a US citizen, a resident of South Boston, has experience in the food and beverage industry with extensive experience in customer service
specifically, um, and is familiar with the laws of the Commonwealth, the rules of the ABCC, and this board uh, for the sale and service of alcohol. Um, finally, I just wanted to note that we had an abut meeting, and uh, we also met with the Andrew Square Civic Association uh, who voted unanimously to support the
proposal. Um, so with that, thank you for hearing this and I'm happy to answer any questions. >> Thank you, Attorney Butler, and thank you, Miss Sween, for joining us. I have no questions at this time. Commissioners, do you? >> None for me. >> I have no questions. >> 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. At this time, the mayor is obviously defer to the judgment of this board some background information, the community process. says, "You heard from the applicant's representation, uh, a meeting was
hosted. There were no concerns raised. They went on to meet with the Andrew Square Neighborhood Association, which was supportive of this proposal. Uh, presently, we're unaware of any concerns, and with that, I'll defer to the board." Thank you. >> Thank you very much, Ashley. You may please provide your testimony as well. >> Thank you. Councelor Flem 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? Board will take this under advisement. Thank you. Thank you. >> Following item 28NV AG Kenmore LLC
located at 512 Commonwealth AB holder of a common vigil or 7-day wines and malt beverages with Lor's license has petition to transfer the license and the location from the above to Tuscan Kenmore LLC located at 528 Commonwealth A. Timothy Bean Manager 2 a.m. closing hour. Premise consists of in one large
room on the ground floor comprised of various dining areas with 156 seats, a pasta bar with 10 seats and a bar with 18 seats, kitchen and storage located in rear altogether comprised of approximately 8,46 [clears throat] ft with one entrance and two exits. Secondly, the applicant has
petition to pledge the license to NVAG Kenmore LLC. And finally, the applicant's petition to change the classification of this license to a restricted all alcoholic beverages license pursuant to the authority contained in chapter 138 section 12D. Attorney Dennis Quilty. Attorney Quilty.
>> Good morning again, Attorney Green, Madam Chair, members of the board. Uh Dennis Quilty, attorney representing the uh applicant before you this morning, Tuscan Kenmore LLC. This is and with me, I'm sorry, is Timothy Bean, who's the proposed manager
of record. This is a um uh swap, if you will, within the, for lack of a better terminology, the Hotel Commonwealth property at 500 to 528 Commonwealth Avenue. Uh this is relocating a license from one end of the property at 512 to
the other end of the property at 528. The 528 location where we seek to go was formerly uh Eastern Standards original location, subsequently Blue Ribbon Braserie space, presently vacant, and we're very anxious and and looking
forward to moving into that space to re uh enliven that part of the building. Uh the uh Tuscan um Kenmore LLC is one of the Tuscan brands companies. Tuscan Kitchen and other such affiliated entities. They are in existence in
various parts of the Commonwealth, notably in the Seapport. They um also this also includes a request for a pledge of license back to um and the the the landlord entity uh in in terms of u funding providing funding for the
purchase of the license. And we are also requesting an up upgrade under the recently approved legislation to a restricted all ALK license and proposing to keep the the uh closing hour of 2 am which existed previously for both
Eastern Standard and Braserie. The um ONS did not require an abuters meeting uh just requested that we reach out to the Kenmore association which we did. We have a email trailed back and forth between ourselves and Pam Beiel, the
executive of the Kenmore Association, supporting the application. Um, and we are fully believe that the community is looking forward to reinvigorating this space with uh this Italian restaurant concept, taking over obviously a space
that's been empty now for about a year. Um, Mr. Bean is with us. He is a US citizen, a mass resident, and has he's been involved with the Tuscan brands companies since 2010. Has very good experience in the food and
beverage industry and familiarity with the rules and regulations of this board and the ABCC. And we are happy to take any of your questions. Thank you very much. >> Thanks, Attorney Quilty. Thank you, Mr. Bean, for joining us. I have no questions. Commissioners, do you?
>> None. >> I have none. Thank you. Are there any individuals who would like to testify on this matter beginning with elected officials or their representatives? >> Yes, madame chair, members of the board, Connor Newman with the mayor's office of neighborhood services. Uh at this time, we wish to defer to the board um
background information process as you heard from the applicant's representation. We did not require an abuters meeting. Um we did have them connect the local civic association, the Chemmore Association, uh which they did. So unaware of any concerns at this time and with that we'll defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Are there any
other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Board will take this under advisement. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Calling item 29. The Dirty Italian Inc. located at 142 to 144 Old Colony A in South Boston has applied for a retail
package store, wines, and malt beverages license to be exercised on the above. Premise is identified as 144 Old Colony A. 2231T retail space on two floors with two entrances and two exits in a multi-use building. First floor is 900 ft in one
room with an ordering counter, various grab-and-go cases. Basement is 1,331 ft, accessible to employees only, and contains a kitchen and storage. Manager Talia Pesalano. Closing time 6 p.m. Attorney Laura Stanton. Attorney Stanton.
>> Thank you, Attorney Green. Um, good morning, Madame Chair, members of the board. As stated, this is a section 15 package store wine and malt beverages off- premises license. Um, and the hours are Monday or Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and then Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. With me is Talia Pescalano, the proposed manager um, and president of the Dirty Italian Inc. Uh she has significant experience in the food and beverage industry over 10 years of experience um working at another uh very
similar um uh location is a US citizen a Massachusetts resident and she's familiar with and the commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the sale and service of alcohol and beverages. Um, and with that, um, w I welcome any
questions. >> Uh, thank you, Attorney Stanton, and thank you, Miss Pesalano, for joining us. Um, how long have you how long have you worked at this lo at this um place?
>> We've been open for three years. >> Okay. And um what is your experience in the um food and beverage industry outside of this or is this your experience? I couldn't hear from your attorney. >> It's okay. So I worked as a general manager for a very similar location in
Springfield, Massachusetts. I also helped open up their second location. I have over 12 years experience there. Um and then I was in corporate downtown for majority of my time in Boston. Uh but when COVID hit was when I decided to
transfer back into my roots, which is now the dirty Italian. >> Okay. Um so is the beer and wine going to be um replacing any of the current food offerings or how I don't have the floor plan in front of me in my apartment.
>> No worries. So um no, it is just to enhance the offerings that we currently have. I specialize in imported goods such as cheeses, meats, and I make a lot of prepared foods for catering. Um, my idea was to include imported wine and
beer so I could also offer it in my gift baskets for the holiday season, which we only offer from November to January. Um, just as an enhancement. This wouldn't take up more than 100 square feet in the store.
>> Okay, thanks very much. Uh, >> I don't have any other questions, commissioners. Do you? >> I do not. Thank you. >> I have none. >> Thank you. >> 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,
Connor, anyone with neighborhood services at this time, the mayor's office wishes to defer to this board. Um, background information, the community process, we had hosted an abuters meeting on June 17th. Uh, abutters that were on were supportive of this proposal. Uh the applicant went on to meet with the Andrew Square
Neighborhood Association which was supportive as well. We're unaware of any concerns presently. It was wellreceived in the community and with that we defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you very much Connor Ashley. I see your hand raised. You may please provide your testimony. >> Thank you. Councelor Flynn would like to go on record and 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 as well. Thank you very much. And finally, we will take a second call for item number two. Uh just to see if anyone has joined us on behalf of Cowgi.
>> Yes. >> Wonderful. Thank you very much. I'll just quickly read back into the record. SM International Inc. doing business as Cowgali located at 38 Brook Street in Brighton. Owner of Conventular License has petitioned to change its closing hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Um sir, if you could just please identify yourself
for the board and outline the reason for the proposed change. >> Yes. Good morning uh chair and member of licensing board. My name is Siddday and I'm here on the behalf of Cowgali. We are extensioning uh our request for opening until 2:00 a.m. and we have done
our community process and abbertters meeting. Uh so we are mostly focused on uh healthcare worker serving students and with respecting neighborhoods and uh thank you. That's it. I'm happy to answer your all questions.
>> Yes. And just adding to that, hey guys, this is Shashank. I'm one of the co-founders of Tawali. And uh yeah, over the past several months, we've completed all of the steps regarding the community process, you know, having a meeting, having a BIA meeting and uh you know,
and uh we also we are basically a fast casual street food restaurant with a strong focus on uh you know prov you know serving with good ingredients and also sourcing all of the uh you know main um ingredients from home. So we get that authenticity back and uh the reason
we are asking for a 2 a.m. extension today is we want to make sure that even after 11 p.m. there is some authentic food and you know healthy food that people can cater to. That has always been our vision when we had started cowgirl that we wanted to serve authentic food and also we wanted to
serve you know good food where people can then just you know lie down and sit back and just uh relax. So that has always been our aim and we're working towards it and this is why we're you know seeking extension for 2 AM and uh this will also be a very uh good opportunity for all of the healthare
workers students and you know delivery executives who are around the area because there are not a lot of restaurants nearby that can actually cater to them if they are in and around that particular neighborhood. And uh yeah uh if you have any other questions we are happy to answer.
>> Thank you very much. Um, I don't have any questions. That was very helpful. Commissioners, do you? >> No questions from me. Thank you. >> I have no questions. >> 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 judge from this board. Some background information. The community process ons held the butters meeting on June 24th of this year. Um, it was well attended. There was one neighbor who expressed concerns about the possibility of uh
delivery drivers uh maybe parking around the corner on Olivia Road uh and maybe obstructing the fire lane there. Uh but the rest of the abutters that were on were very supportive of this proposal. The applicant went on to meet with the Brighton Austin Improvement Association, the local civic, and they were supportive as well. That information
will defer to the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any other individuals who would like to testify on this matter? Seeing that the board will take this under advisement as well. Thank you very much for sticking around till the end. >> Thank you. Thanks so much. >> Thank you. Those are all the items before the board this morning. The board
is set to vote tomorrow at 12 noon. Notice has been posted to the city's website that will adjourn this hearing. Thank you all and enjoy the rest of your day. >> Thank you. Thank you everyone.