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Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda

The Licensing Board will be holding virtual votes on December 4 at 10 a.m.

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  1. VIRTUAL Voting Agenda

    Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

    1. Facility Concession Services, LLC 

    Doing business as: Spectrum

    Location: 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

    License#: LB‑99313, Notice/Violation#: 003715, Category: GOPAL

    Date: 08/28/2025

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

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

    2. Facility Concession Services, LLC 

    Doing business as: Spectrum

    Location: 89 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135

    License#: LB‑99313, Notice/Violation#: 007502, Category: GOPAL

    Date: 10/07/2025

    Notice: No accurate count for each level in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

    Overcrowding in mosh pit (3 injured) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

    Over intoxicated under age patrons  (2) in violation of M.G.L ch. 138 s. 64.

    3. FSW LLC 

    Doing business as: Clock Tavern

    Location: 342 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

    License#: LB‑99435, Notice/Violation#: 010176, Category: GOPAL

    Date: 09/03/2025

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

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

    4. High Street Restaurant Group, LLC 

    Doing business as: Howl At the Moon and Down Ultra Lounge

    Location: 184 High St., Boston, MA 02110

    License#: LB‑99177, Notice/Violation#: 038012, Category: CV7AL

    Date: 03/16/2025

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

    5. Paga, Inc.

    Doing business as: Icon

    Location: 100B Warrenton St., Boston, MA 02116

    License#: LB‑101566, Notice/Violation#: 017449, 8/24/25, Category: GOPAL

    Date: 08/25/2025

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

    Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

    1. Qdoba Company Restaurants, LLC

    Doing business as: Qdoba Mexican Easts

    279 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

    License #:  LB-612375

    Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -2,891SF Located on the first floor of a strip mall. The establishment is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant including a customer lobby, dining area, two restrooms, a back office, kitchen preparation area, walk-in cooler, and designated cooking area. There is no outdoor patio.

    Manager:  Rogerio Palmer

    Hours of Operation:  10:30 AM to 10:00 PM

    2. El Parche, LLC

    Doing business as: El Parche

    636-638 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

    License #:  LB-607843

    Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above - 1,086SF Full-service restaurant with take-out permitted. The basement level includes storage, an office, and a prep station. The first floor features a full kitchen, bar, ADA-compliant restroom, and seating for 20 guests.

    Manager:  Mery Pereanez-Quintana

    Hours of Operation:  8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    3. LLH, LLC

    Doing business as: Trader Joe’s

    500 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

    License #:  LB-525934

    Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Matthew Kosciak To: Paul Lembo

    4. Berkeley Place Restaurant Limited Partnership

    Doing business as: Grille 23 Restaurant & Bar

    340 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

    License #:  LB-99237

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages license has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business - From: Jaime Campos II To: Matthew R. Harrington.

    Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

    5. Petula’s, LLC

    Doing business as: Petula’s 

    81 L St, South Boston, MA 02127

    License #:  LB-99754

    Holder of a Common Victualler Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to pledge the license to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank.

    Attorney:  Amanda E. Risch

    6. Tri’ur, Inc.

    Doing business as: Salty Pig

    130 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116

    License #:  LB-99747

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned for Change of Stock Interest. Secondly, has petitioned for a pledge of stock to James T. Cochener.

    Attorney:  Marshall F. Newman

    7. Traveler Street Partners, Inc.

    264 E Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02118

    License #:  LB-99446

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for Change of Stock Interest. Secondly, has petitioned for a pledge of stock to James T. Cochener.

    Attorney:  Marshall F. Newman

    8. Biscay, LLC

    Doing business as: Zurito

    20-26 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

    License #:  LB-99570

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business - From: 2600 SF in one room on the first floor to include a dining area with seating for 48 and counter seating for 15, kitchen in the rear and storage in the basement. To: Unit C aka Zurito includes 2,600 total SF, 1 entrance and 2 exits, with one 1,600SF room on the first floor including a dining area with seating for 40, counter seating for 18, kitchen in the rear, and 1,000SF on the basement for storage. Unit B aka Willie’s includes 2,700 total SF, 1 entrance and 2 exits, with one 900SF room on the first floor including a dinner area with seating for 20, counter seating for 8, kitchen in the rear, and 1,800SF in the basement for storage. Units connected by wall opening in the kitchens. Secondly, has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business - From: Zurito To: Zurito & Willie’s. Lastly, has petitioned to change the conditions on the licensed business - From: As per agreement between Licensee and Beacon Hill Civic Association 1)Premises shall have a capacity of no greater than 64 persons, with dining counter for no more than 13 seated( and no standing) patrons. 2)Patrons shall vacate the premises no later than midnight. 3)Alcohol to be served only in conjunction with food. To: As per agreement between Licensee and Beacon Hill Civic Association 1)Patrons shall vacate the premises no later than midnight. 2)Alcohol to be served only in conjunction with food.

    Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

    9. Fernandez Brothers Liquors, Inc.

    Doing business as: Caribbean Liquors

    527-531 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

    License #:  LB-101876

    Holder of a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to transfer the license from the above - To: SRIAN, LLC dba Caribbean Liquors (at the same location). Jitendrakumar Patel, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour. Secondly, has petitioned to amend the description of the licensed business - From: 500 sq. ft. of retail store space plus basement below. Entrance & exit in front. 1 walk-in cooler on side and 5-door cooler in back. Cash register and counter in front near entrance. Bathroom in basement. Storage in basement. To: The premise consists of one floor, 1,936 square feet across one room with a basement for storage. One entrance/exit. Lastly, has petitioned to pledge the license and inventory to Salem Five Cents Savings Bank.

    Attorney:  Matthew Porter

    10. Panagiota, Inc.

    Doing business as: Gyro City

    181 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

    License #:  LB-316991

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages with Liqueurs License has petitioned to transfer the license and location - From: Panagiota, Inc located at 181 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135. To: Greenside Athletics Limited Company dba Greenside Golf Club located at 58 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127. David Hodge, Manager. 11:00 PM Closing Hour. Premise consists of - A 5,564 square foot indoor golf simulation facility with 2 entrances and 3 exits located on the second noor, consisting of a bar with 8 seats, six golf simulator bays with projection screens and 36 seats, a central putting green, and a lounge area with 18 seats.

    Attorney:  Nicholas J. Zozula

    11. Namu Distilling Co., LLC

    89 Heath St, Mission Hill, MA 02120

    License #:  LB-612517

    Has applied for a 19E Farmer Distillery Pouring License to be exercised on the above - The tasting room premise encompasses four (4) rooms on one floor including the tasting room itself, two bathrooms, and a small storage/mop sink closet totaling approximately 3,675 sq ft. No outdoor areas are currently to be included in the licensed area. There is one entrance and there are two exits. The total square footage of the premise is 5,260 with the remainder of the space being occupied by the production facility.

    Manager:  Joshua Moss

    Closing Time:  10:30 PM

    12. Dockshare, LLC

    Doing business as: Holdfast Specialty Seafood Rolls 

    164 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA 02134

    License #:  LB-612513

    Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Approximately 1,147 square feet. One entrance, two exits. Entrance opens onto Brighton Ave. High table seating area at the front and service station in the center. Kitchen and prep area in the center behind the service station, and freezers in the back. Basement level for dry storage.

    Manager:  Jesse Kim

    Closing Time:  11:00 PM

    Attorney:  Thomas P. Miller

    Non-Hearing Transactions

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

    1. Chef By Kunefe LLC

    Doing business as: Fenway Grill

    84 ‐ 100 Peterborough St., Boston, MA 02215

    License #: LB‐613114

    Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐7,364SF

    Consist of two floors: a ground floor (first floor) and a basement. The kitchen is located on the first floor, while storage is in the basement. A private patio on the ground floor accommodates 30 people and is used year‐round, operating during the same business hours as the restaurant.

    Manager: Hidayat Abbaszade

    Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM

    2. Gifu Lin Inc.

    Doing business as: Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi

    705 Massachusetts Av., Roxbury, MA 02118

    License #: LB‐613116

    Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 3,100SF Restaurant on ground floor. Half of the space is used for storage and the other half for business operations. There are three bathrooms, and the kitchen is located in the back. 

    Manager: Chao Xiang Lin

    Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

    3. Gen’sNutra LLC

    Doing business as: Fuful Bakery

    274 Franklin St., Boston, MA 02110

    License #: LB‐613119

    Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‐ 1,100SF Take‐out restaurant with no seating on the first floor. The kitchen is located in the back, and the bathroom is in the rear of the first floor.

    Manager: Jingwei Lu

    Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

    1. Wingz to Perfection, LLC

    Doing business as: Bobby Fish

    312 Bowdoin St., Dorchester, MA 02125

    License #: LB‐114808

    Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Ownership Interest of the license

    business From: Olcian Durham: Vice President (50% Shares) To: Andrew Gayle: Co‐Owner (50% Shares)

    2. BPD Post #1018 Veterans‐Foreign Wars/USA

    Doing business as: Boston Police Post #1018

    500 Morton St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02124

    License #: LB‐98730

    Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Manager of the licensed business

    From: Martin Columbo To: Patricia Columbo

    3. RMYN LLC

    Doing business as: Jersey Mike's

    70 Staniford St., Boston, MA 02114

    License #: LB‐587845

    Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to Change the Closing Hour of the licensed business‐ From: 10:00 AM ‐ 10:00 PM To: 10:00 AM ‐ 9:00 PM

    The following has applied to make changes to an existing outdoor patio

    1.Food & Life Companies USA, LLC

    Doing business as: Sakabayashi Suhi Tavern by Sushiro

    665  Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116

    License #:  LB-99785

    Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt w/ Liqueurs License has petitioned to change the existing patio - From: Premise consists of - In one large room on ground floor, with mezzanine, comprised of dining areas and bar, with kitchen and restrooms in rear; together with seasonal (April-November) outdoor patio on private property with 16 seats and 11:00 PM patio closing hour. To: Premise consists of - In one large room on ground floor, with mezzanine, comprised of dining areas and bar, with kitchen and restrooms in rear; together with annual outdoor patio on private property with 16 seats and 11:00 PM patio closing hour.

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

    1. Dorset Restaurant Group LLC

    Doing business as: Landmark Public House

    772 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02122

    License #: LB-157964

    Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending to contiguous space behind the restaurant for the annual Winterfest party on December 13, 2025 between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

    Manager: Edward Brooks 

    2. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC

    Charles River Speedway

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

    License #: LB-464491

    Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending into the Annex for a morning baby shower and evening birthday party on December 13, 2025 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

    Manager: Alyssa DiPasquale 

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

    1. MONTSERRAT ASPIRERS - LBS-613065 

    Has applied for a(n) 

    Take Me Back 4; Melbourne Sports Club Holiday; Red & White Holiday Party; Aspirers Members Holiday Gathering; I Love Freaks; Appreciation Holiday Party; Album Release Party; and Repass at: 358 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124 

    Date and Time: 12/06/2025, 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

    Date and Time: 12/05/2025, 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

    Date and Time: 12/27/2025, 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

    Date and Time: 12/20/2025, 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

    Date and Time: 12/19/2025, 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

    Date and Time: 12/13/2025, 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

    Date and Time: 12/07/2025, 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

    Manager: Denise Perkins

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

    1. Community Rowing, Inc. - LBS-613059 

    Has applied for a(n) Youth Team Family Holiday Event at: 

    20 Nonantum Rd., Brighton, MA 02458 

    Date and Time: 12/06/2025, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

    Manager: Madeleine Cunningham 

    2. LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc - LBS-613079 

    Has applied for a(n) LGBTQ SH Holiday Party and Holiday Party for Elders at: 

    Date and Time: 12/19/2025, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Date and Time: 12/21/2025, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

    Manager: Jessica Abeita 

    3. Vilna Shul - LBS-613085 

    Has applied for a(n) Hanukkah Party at: 

    18 Phillips St., Boston, MA 02114 

    Date and Time: 12/20/2025, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. 

    Manager: Aaron Maccabee 

    4. Formaggio Kitchen - LBS-613087 

    Has applied for a(n) Party at: 

    242 E Berkeley St., Roxbury, MA 02118 

    Date and Time: 12/10/2025, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

    Manager: Elizabeth Saul 

    5. Spacemakers Society - LBS-613097 

    Has applied for a(n) Open Mic at: 

    5 Congress St., Boston, MA 02108 

    Date and Time: 12/14/2025, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

    Manager: Jhanea D. Amazi 

    6. Roundhead Brewing Company - LBS-613101 

    Has applied for a(n) Beer Garden at: 

    561 - 579 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

    Date and Time: 12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Date and Time: 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.

    Date and Time: 12/19/2025 - 12/21/2025, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

    Manager: Marjorie Montero 

    7. LORING GREENOUGH HOUSE - LBS-613102 

    Has applied for a(n) Festival at: 

    12 South St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

    Date and Time: 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

    Manager: Alicia Herman 

    8. Boston Baroque - LBS-613130 

    Has applied for a(n) Private Function at: 

    290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 

    Date and Time: 12/07/2025, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

    Manager: Nic Peart-laschever

    The following have applied for a Farmer’s Market license:

    1. 1634 Meadery, LLC - LBS-613057 

    Has applied for a(n) Roslindale Holiday Market at: 

    Birch Street Plaza, Roslindale, MA 02131

    Date and Time: 12/11/2025, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. 

    Manager: Deborah Clapp

    Old and New Business:

    1. The Board has received notification that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue has seized, and will be selling at auction to the highest bidder, the liquor license of Pena & Nova Corp. d/b/a Norvia’s Place, 2801-2807 Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119, License # LB-99422, for nonpayment of delinquent Massachusetts taxes, on 11/19/25.

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