VIRTUAL Voting Agenda

Licensed Premise Inspection Hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

1. Ulivo LLC 

Doing business as: Cunard Tavern

Location: 24  Orleans St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑161343, Notice/Violation#: 021151, Category: CV7ALN

Date: 08/30/2024

Notice: Overly intoxicated employee (manger) possible drugging in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64, ch. 138 s. 69.

2. Adare, Inc. 

Doing business as: Ned Devine's

Location: 2201  Faneuil Hall Market Pl Boston, MA  02109

License#: LB‑99128, Notice/Violation#: 017796, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/26/2024

Notice: Possible drugging in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

3. Zaakfl LLC 

Doing business as: Billares Colombia

Location: 28  Bennington St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑99797, Notice/Violation#: 057531, Category: CV7MWL

Date: 07/08/2024

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

4. Guzbin LLC 

Doing business as: Medallo

Location: 411  Chelsea St East Boston, MA  02128

License#: LB‑101578, Notice/Violation#: 057769, Category: GOPAL

Date: 09/01/2024

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

5. Tremont 958 Restaurant Corporation 

Doing business as: Slade's Bar & Grill

Location: 958  Tremont St Mission Hill, MA  02120

License#: LB‑99258, Notice/Violation#: 017031, Category: CV7AL

Date: 09/22/2024

Notice: Failure to disperse ‑ Large crowd at bar let out ‑ excessive noise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64.

Expired Licenses in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.02B.

6. Courtyard Management LLC 

Doing business as: Courtyard Boston Downtown

Location: 275  Tremont St Boston, MA  02116

License#: LB‑101640, Notice/Violation#: 017916

10/14/24, 11/11/24,, Category: INNAL

Date: 11/19/2024

Notice: Refusal to cooperate with Boston Police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.10 A+B.

Refusal to identify oneself (valet)  to Boston Police in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.10 A+B.

7. Bartaco Fenway, LLC

Doing business as: Bartaco

Location: 1321  Boylston St Boston, MA  02215

License#: LB‑98992, Notice/Violation#: 017918, Category: CV7AL

Date: 11/21/2024

Notice: Persons under 21 in possession of alcohol on premise in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 34A, 34C, 64‑64A.

8. Pag Tremont LLC

Location: 645 ‑ 647  Tremont St Boston, MA  02118

License#: LB‑99213, Notice/Violation#: 017929, Category: CV7AL

Date: 12/07/2024

Notice: Blocked fire exit (blacked out curtain) in violation of M.G.L. ch. 138 s. 64 and Board's rule 1.06A.

Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

1. Mothership Alewife, LLC

Doing business as: Revival Cafe + Kitchen

15 Necco St, Boston, MA 02210

License #:  LB-584447

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised on the above -1,804SF Single-floor space, with four tables and two high-top counters with seating. We are located on the base floor of 15 Necco Street, with lab and office space on the floors above. There is one bathroom at the back of the café, and the kitchen is located in the rear.

Manager:  LIZA SHIRAZI

Hours of Operation:  7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

2. Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar Boston, LLC

Doing business as: Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar Boston, LLC  

6 Tremont St, Brighton, MA 02135

License #:  LB-532151

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Corporate name of the license business - From: Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar Boston LLC To: Sweet & Comfy Brighton LLC Secondly, has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Day & Night Exotic Cereal Bar Boston, LLC To: Sweet & Comfy. Lastly, has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the business - From: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM To: 6:00 AM - 3:00 AM

3. Mastoran Corporation

Doing business as: Burger King

944 Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-100024

Holder of a Common Victualler license has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the business - From: 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM To: 24/Hrs

4. Tuscan Kitchen of Boston, LLC

Doing business as: Tuscan Kitchen

53 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

License #:  LB-99169

Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned to change the manager of the licensed business – From: Charles Wright To: Damaris Cercet.

5. Bennington1004, LLC

Doing business as: Renegades Pub 

1004  Bennington St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-202196

Holder of a (Restricted) Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License has petitioned for a change of Ownership Interest.

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

6. Minina Cafe, Inc.

Doing business as: Minina Cafe

432 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

License #:  LB-584080

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - Single story building on the 1st floor: 2 rooms with table seating in front (capacity 16) and kitchen in rear; entrance in front and exit in rear. total 640 sq. ft.

Manager:  Alejandra Rosa

Closing Time:  10:00 PM

Attorney:  Jennifer Allen

7. Cholo Brothers, LLC

Doing business as: Peruvian Taste Restaurant 

78 Arlington Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129

License #:  LB-584097

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 1,200sf total: In one room on ground level, with one main dining area for seating and small bar with seating for 3. Kitchen in rear, storage in basement. Main entrance/exit on Arlington Ave. 1 additional emergency exit in rear of premises.

Manager:  Yoana Pleitez

Closing Time:  10:00 PM

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

8. Siraj Corporation

Doing business as: El Centro 

474 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury, MA  02118

License #:  LB-584103

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 1600 sq.ft. total: on first floor with one main dining area and bar seating. Kitchen in rear. One main entrance/exit on corner of Shawmut Ave. and W. Concord St., with additional emergency exit in rear. Basement for storage and office. Two seasonal outdoor seating areas (May - October) located on public property with seating for 40, closing hour 10pm.

Manager:  Rabiul Islam

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

9. Altamira Banquets, LLC

Doing business as: Mi Pueblito Orient Heights 

964 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-584086

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 4,974 SF Total: 1,158sf in one room on the first floor, with one main dining room, and lounge area with bar for 8 seats; 954sf kitchen in rear of premises. 2,112sf basement level consists of function room with bar for 7 seats; storage rooms located on basement level. Approx 750sf seasonal outdoor patio on private property April - October (weather permitting) with seating for 40, closing hour 11:00pm. 1 main entrance/exit on Saratoga Street, 2 additional exits located on Saratoga Street and rear of premises.

Manager:  Altamira Carpio

Closing Time:  11:00 PM

Attorney:  Kristen L. Scanlon

10. Gigu, LLC

Doing business as: Cafe Gigu 

102 Meridian St, East Boston, MA 02128

License #:  LB-584070

Has applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - 1500 SF restaurant with 1 entrance and 2 exits on 1 floor. To include-dining area with seating for 28; bar with seating for 8; restroom, food prep and storage area.

Manager:  Paula A. Osorio

Closing Time:  1:00 AM

Attorney:  James E. Costello

Non-Hearing Transactions

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

1. Zarhan LLC

Doing business as:  Emmi Bakery & Cafe 

100 City Sq., Charlestown, MA 02129

License #:  LB‑584421

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location‑ 1,805SF Retail bakery with 1 entrance, 1 exit, one room on the first floor, kitchen, office, and storage in the rear. Includes an outdoor seasonal patio (April ‑ November) on private property for 42 patrons, operating during the same business hours as the restaurant.

Manager:  Sezar Yavuz

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

2. Ngan Phan Togo LLC

Doing business as:  Evan Togo 

411 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02122

License #:  LB‑584424

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location‑ 830SF Open ‑ floor space with an open kitchen and sink, no rooms, no seating, and no patio.

Manager:  Ngan Phan

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

3. HJZ Boston LLC

Doing business as:  Heytea 

160 ‑ 162 Harvard Av., Allston, MA 02134

License #:  LB‑584433

Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location ‑ 844SF Open space, take‑out only restaurant, with a kitchen (2 rooms) on the first floor and office space. The basement is for storage.

Manager:  Jason D. Blackburn

Hours of Operation:  11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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

1. V!Healthy, LLC

Doing business as:  V‑Healthy 

4166 Washington St., Roslindale, MA 02131

License #:  LB‑523393

Holder of a Common Victualler license has petitioned to change the Operating hours of the business ‑ From: 7:00 AM ‑ 4:00 PM ( Monday ‑ Friday ) & ( Saturday ) 8:00 AM ‑ 3:00 PM closed (Sunday ) To: 8:00 AM ‑ 5:00 PM ( Monday ‑ Friday) & ( Saturday ) 9:00 AM ‑ 3:00 PM closed (Sunday)

2. Virtual Fulfillment Center, LLC

Doing business as:  Virtual Food Court (VFC) 

313 Old Colony Av., South Boston, MA 02127

License #:  LB‑570847

Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the DBA of the licensed business From: Virtual Food Court (VFC)  To: VFCeats  Secondly, has petitioned to change ownership interest From: Ahmed Kasem ‑ Manager ‑ 20% Shares / Dany Abouelkhier ‑ Manager ‑ 20% Shares / Mohamed Kassem ‑ Manager ‑ 20% Shares / Mohammed Ali ‑ Manager ‑ 20% Shares / Omar Neamatalla ‑ Manager ‑ 20% Shares To: Ahmed Kasem ‑ Manager ‑ 25% Shares / Mohamed Kassem ‑ Manager ‑ 25% Shares / Mohammed Ali ‑ Manager ‑ 25% Shares / Omar Neamatalla ‑ Manager ‑ 25% Shares Lastly, has petitioned to change the Manager of the licensed business From: Dany Abouelkhier To: Ahmed Kasem

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

1. RIA Brewing, Inc. 

Doing business as: Democracy Brewing 

29 - 35 Temple Pl, Boston, MA 02111

License #: LB-356763 

Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending closing hour one hour  to 2 a.m. for a DJ Night on January 18, 2025 between the hours of 10:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Manager: Alethia Alcaraz

2. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC 

Doing business as: Charles River Speedway 

1420 - 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 contiguous Annex for an Art Exhibit Opening Party on January 30, 2025 between the hours of 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Manager: Alyssa Pasquale

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

1. Garage B Events 

Has applied for a(n) Wedding at: 

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

Date and Time: 01/31/2025, 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

Manager: Elizabeth Johnson 

2. Lyles Brothers Sports Foundation 

Has applied for a(n) Sports Competition at: 

91 Guest St., Brighton, MA 02135 

Date and Time: 02/02/2025, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Manager: Keisha Bishop 

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

1. Pho Que 

Has applied for a(n) Birthday Party at: 

291 Adams St., Dorchester, MA 02122 

Date and Time: 01/18/2025, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

Manager: Kenny Dang 

2. UNION BOAT CLUB 

Has applied for a(n) Ping Pong Tournament at: 

144 Chestnut St., Boston, MA 02108 

Date and Time: 02/08/2025, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Manager: Eileen McCormack

Old and New Business:

1. The Board is in receipt of correspondence from Bennington 1004 LLC d/b/a Renegades Pub, 1004 Bennington St., East Boston, MA 02128, License # LB-202196, requesting administrative approval to increase the capacity of the interior of the Licensed Premise from 34 to 43.

2. Board discussion regarding the granting of new alcoholic beverages licenses pursuant to Chapter 202 of the Acts of 2024.