Community Featured Food & Drink Meetings

Dolce Cafe Liquor License Transfer Supported by North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council

Dolce Cafe, owned by DePasquale Ventures, made its case for a liquor license transfer at a virtual North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting on Monday, June 8th. Attorney Ryan Gazda of Mcdermott Quilty & Miller LLP represented the proponent. Located at 272 Hanover St, the gelateria formerly held a Beer, Wine and Cordials license during Read More…

Community Featured Food & Drink

Councilor Edwards: Liquor License Reform Could Help Small Restaurants Recover From Pandemic

City officials met with restaurant and bar owners to discuss the idea of a liquor license purchase/leasing program that would offer immediate financial relief to struggling businesses during a virtual hearing on Wednesday afternoon. The proposal, filed by Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1), would allow the City of Boston to buy (and leaseback) liquor licenses Read More…

Business Featured Food & Drink

City Council Discusses Relief for Restaurants: Liquor Licenses, Reducing Delivery Commission Fees

Restaurants and bars are among those businesses most severely impacted by the government’s COVID-19 shutdown restrictions. Due to physical distancing directives and stay-at-home advisories, restaurants have been forced to transition to pick-up and delivery services only, putting many in jeopardy of never being able to open again. As these businesses are integral to Boston’s neighborhoods Read More…

Featured Food & Drink Government

Restaurants: Proposed New Liquor Licenses “Slap in the Face” During Pandemic

This week’s Boston City Council hearing on adding 150 non-transferable liquor licenses for underserved neighborhoods became heated as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could put many existing alcohol licenses on the secondary market from many restaurants expected to go out of business. With all Massachusetts restaurants and bars ordered closed for on-site service as of March Read More…

Business Featured Food & Drink

Boston Harbor Hotel, Battery Park Restaurant Propose Liquor and Entertainment License Changes

Stephen Johnston, General Manager of the Boston Harbor Hotel, presented a proposal to the Wharf District Council requesting an amendment to the current liquor license. As it stands, BHH is only able to serve alcohol starting at 11AM. Johnston has requested that this be changed to 8AM. This would ensure breakfast-related functions would have alcohol Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Guide: St. Anthony Week, Harbor Cruise, Expanding Liquor Licenses?

Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm Sunset Harbor Cruise with Friends of Christopher Columbus Park at Long Wharf. Boarding begins at 6:30pm. The boat leaves the dock near the Marriott Long Wharf at 7:00pm and returns at approximately 10:00pm. There will be complimentary Hors d’oeurves, a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and the chance to win Read More…

Food & Drink Government

Bring Your Own Beer & Wine, Just Not to the Downtown Neighborhoods

The Licensing Board unanimously approved rules and regulations on Wednesday to allow for BYOB (bring your own bottle) in Boston. Restaurants with a sub-30 person capacity in the outer neighborhoods will be able to apply for a BYOB license once the Licensing Board makes an online form. Apparently, that will take a few months (no, I’m Read More…