ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
2000 14TH
STREET, N.W., SUITE 400S
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009
Ruthanne Miller, Chairperson
Members: Nick Alberti, Donald Brooks, Herman Jones
Mike Silverstein, Hector Rodriguez, James Short
Show Cause Hearing*
Case # 14-251-00044
Backdoor, Inc., t/a Bachelors Mill/Backdoor Pub
1104 8th Street SE
License #11277
Retailer CT
ANC 6B
Failed to Follow Security Plan, Allowed the Establishment to be Used for an
Unlawful or Disorderly Purpose
9:30 AM
Fact Finding Hearing
Pub Crawl
Applicant: Edwardo Romano
Dates of Event: October 31, 2014 and November 1, 2014
Event: Halloween Bar Crawl
Neighborhood: Multiple Licensed Premises
Size of Event:300 to 400
The names of the establishments participating in the Pub Crawl are available
upon request.
9:30 AM
Board’s Calendar
October 15, 2014
Fact Finding Hearing
Alemeshet Bayou t/a To Be Determined (formerly 2203 14th St NW)
2203 14th
Street NW
License #90459
Retailer B
Request to Extend Safekeeping
9:30 AM
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 14-CMP-00070
Dahlak Restaurant, Inc., t/a Dahlak Restaurant
1771 U Street NW
License #74433
Retailer CR
ANC 1C
Substantial Change In Operation Without Board Approval
10:00 AM
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 14-CC-00005
Shenpos in DC, Inc., t/a Market of Columbia Plaza
516 23rd Street NW
License #23557
Retailer B
ANC 2A
Sale to Minor Violation (three counts), Failed to Take Steps Necessary to
Ascertain Legal Drinking Age, (three counts), Interfered with an
Investigation
10:30 AM
Board’s Calendar
October 15, 2014
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 14-CC-00007
Shenpos in DC, Inc., t/a Market of Columbia Plaza
516 23rd Street NW
License #23557
Retailer B
ANC 2A
Sale to Minor Violation (two counts), Failed to Take Steps Necessary to
Ascertain Legal Drinking Age (two counts)
11:00 AM
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 12-CMP-00688
Hak, LLC., t/a Midtown
1219 Connecticut Ave NW
License #72087
Retailer CN
ANC 2B
Sale to Minor, Failed to Take Steps Necessary to Asertain Legal Drinking
Age
This hearing is continued to November 12, 2014 at 10:00 am.
11:30 AM
BOARD RECESS AT 12:00 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
1:00 PM
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 13-CMP-00583
Langston Bar & Grille, LLC, t/a Langston Bar & Grille
1831 Benning Road NE
License #76260
Retailer CR
ANC 6A
Failed to File Quarterly Statements (2nd Quarter 2013)
1:30 PM
Board’s Calendar
October 15, 2014
Show Cause Hearing
Case # 13-CC-00119
Chicago/Washington, DC, Inc., t/a Morton's The Steakhouse
3251 Prospect Street NW
License #3880
Retailer CR
ANC 2E
Interfered with an Investigation
This hearing is cancelled due to OIC on October 8, 2014.
2:30 PM
Fact Finding Hearing
Case No. 14-251-00227
Jefferson Grill, Inc., t/a Macombo Lounge
5335 Georgia Ave NW
License No. 771
Retailer CN
ANC 4D
Assault with Deadly Weapon
This hearing has been continued to October 29, 2014 at 9:30 am.
2:30 PM
Fact Finding Hearing
Case No. 14-251-00248
Bud and Papa, Inc., t/a Layla Lounge
501 Morse Street NE
License No. 79238
Retailer CT
ANC 5D
Assault with Deadly Weapon
2:30 PM
Board’s Calendar
October 15, 2014
Protest Hearing
Case # 13-PRO-00173 and # 14-PRO-00057
Caribbean Vibes, Inc., t/a Club Timehri
2439 18th Street NW
License #77730
Retailer CT
ANC 1C
Application to Renew the License, Termination of Settlement Agreement
This hearing has been continued to November 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm.
4:30 PM
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
LICENSING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 AT 1:00 PM
2000 14th STREET, N.W., SUITE 400S, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009
1. Review Request for Extension of Safekeeping of License – 2nd
Request. Original Safekeeping
Date: 2010. ANC 5C. SMD 5C04. No outstanding fines/citations. No outstanding violations.
No pending enforcement matters. No Settlement Agreement. Skylark Lounge (formerly), 1943
New York Avenue NE (formerly), Retailer CN, License No. 090611.
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2. Review Request for Class Change from Retailer B to Retailer A. ANC 5D. SMD 5D06. No
outstanding fines/citations. No outstanding violations. No pending enforcement matters. No
conflict with Settlement Agreement. Staples Beer & Wine Grocery LLC, 1364 Florida Avenue
NE, Retailer B Grocery, License No. 096294.
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3. Review Request for Change of Hours. Approved Hours of Operation and Alcoholic Beverage
Sales and Consumption: Sunday 11am to 10:30pm, Monday-Thursday 12pm to 10:30pm, Friday
12:00pm to 11:30pm, Saturday 11am to 11:30pm. Proposed Hours of Operation and Alcoholic
Beverage Sales and Consumption: Sunday 11am to 11pm, Monday-Thursday 12pm to 11pm,
Friday 12pm to 12am, Saturday 11am to 12am. ANC 2F. SMD 2F02. No outstanding
fines/citations. No outstanding violations. No pending enforcement matters. No conflict with
Settlement Agreement. Logan Tavern, 1423 P Street NW, Retailer CR, License No. 060706.
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. Review Request for Change of Hours to Premises and Sidewalk Café. Approved Hours of
Operation, Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Consumption, and Live Entertainment for Premises:
Sunday-Thursday 11am-2am, Friday-Saturday 11am-3am. Approved Hours of Operation and
Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Consumption for Sidewalk Café: Sunday-Saturday 11am-1am.
Proposed Hours of Operation for Premises: Sunday-Thursday 7am-2am, Friday-Saturday 7am-
3am. Proposed Hours of Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Consumption for Premises: Sunday-
Thursday 9am-2am, Friday-Saturday 9am-3am. Proposed Hours of Operation for Sidewalk
Café: Sunday-Thursday 7am-2am, Friday-Saturday 7am-3am. Proposed Hours of Alcoholic
Beverage Sales and Consumption for Sidewalk Café: Sunday-Thursday 9am-2am, Friday-
Saturday 9am-3am. ANC 2B. SMD 2B06. No outstanding fines/citations. Pending
Enforcement Matter: Case #14-251-00170, Assaulted and Impeded ABRA Investigator,
Substantial Change in Operations without approval. Fact Finding Hearing for 8/6/2014 referred
to the OAG for Show Cause Hearing. No Settlement Agreement. Science Club, 1136 19th Street
NW, Retailer CT, License No. 074353.
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5. Review Application for Sidewalk Café Endorsement. ANC 2B. SMD 2B01. No outstanding
fines/citations. No outstanding violations. No pending enforcement matters. No Settlement
Agreement. Bistro Bistro B Lounge, 1727 Connecticut Avenue NW, Retailer CT, License No.
081479.
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. Review Application for Entertainment Endorsement. Entertainment to include DJ or Live Music
for Private Events. ANC 2F. SMD 2F06. No outstanding fines/citations. No outstanding
violations. No pending enforcement matters. No Settlement Agreement. Baby Wale, 1124 9th
Street NW, Retailer CR, License No 090863.
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7. Review Request to Cancel Tasting Endorsement for Year 2. ANC 1B. SMD 1B12. No
outstanding fines/citations. No outstanding violations. No pending enforcement matters. No
Settlement Agreement. Best DC Supermarket, 1507 U Street NW, Retailer B Grocery, License
No. 075139.
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8. Review Application for On-Site Sales and Consumption Permit. ANC 5E. SMD 5E01. No
outstanding fines/citations. No outstanding violations. No pending enforcement matters. No
Settlement Agreement. Chocolate City Beer, 2801 8th Street NE, Retailer B Manufacturer
ABRA-085708.
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9. Review Application for Manager’s License. Deana A. Ballard-ABRA 096422.
_____________________________________________________________________________
10. Review Application for Manager’s License, Dennis D. Kim-ABRA 096862.
_____________________________________________________________________________
11. Review Application for Manager’s License, Antonio M. Williams-ABRA 096262.
_____________________________________________________________________________
*In accordance with D.C. Official Code §2-574(b) of the Open Meetings Amendment Act,
this portion of the meeting will be closed for deliberation and to consult with an attorney to
obtain legal advice. The Board's vote will be held in an open session, and the public is
permitted to attend.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
LEGAL AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014 AT 1:00 PM
2000 14th
STREET, N.W., SUITE 400S, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009
1. Review of Amendment to Settlement Agreement among ANC 2E, the Citizens
Association of Georgetown, Protestant William Moroney and Gypsy Sally’s. Gypsy
Sally’s, 3401 K St., NW, Retailer CT, License No.: 090582.
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Review of Settlement Agreement between ANC 3E and Dancing Crab. Dancing
Crab, 4615 41st St., NW, Retailer C, License No.: 090297.
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Review of Settlement Agreement among ANC 2E, the Citizens Association of
Georgetown, Protestant Robert Yahn and After Peacock Room. After Peacock Room,
2622 P St., NW, Retailer C, License No.: 095964.
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Review of Settlement Agreement between Celia Properties, LLP and Terminal Alley,
dated October 6, 2014. Terminal Alley, 3701 Benning Road, NE, Retailer CT,
License No.: 09386.
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Review of Settlement Agreement between ANC 1B and The Hilltop Restaurant, dated
September 17, 2014. Hilltop Restaurant, 2737 Sherman Ave. NW, Retailer CT,
License No.: 060236.
_____________________________________________________________________
6. Review of Amendment to Settlement Agreement between Kalorama Citizens
Association and Casa Oaxaca. Casa Oaxca, 2106 18th Street NW, Retailer CR,
License No.: 076070.
_____________________________________________________________________
7. Review of Petition to Unilaterally Amend or Terminate a Settlement Agreement.
Georgia Line Convenience Store, 5125 Georgia Ave., NW, Retailer B, License No.:
091196.
_____________________________________________________________________
8. Review of Petition to Unilaterally Amend or Terminate a Settlement Agreement.
Jublee Market, 2316 4th St., NE, Retailer B, License No.: 074162.
_____________________________________________________________________
9. Review of Petition to Unilaterally Amend or Terminate a Settlement Agreement.
Martha’s Market, 2400 Minnesota Ave. SE, Retailer B, License No.: 20020.
_____________________________________________________________________
10. Review of Petition to Unilaterally Amend or Terminate a Settlement Agreement.
1101 Convenience Mart, 1101 H St., NE, Retailer B, License No.: 086305.
_____________________________________________________________________
11. Review of Letter in response to Protest Hearing Investigative Report, dated August
28, 2014, submitted by Kwamina Williford, Esq. on behalf of Echostage. Echostage,
2135 Queens Chapel Road, NE, Retailer CN, License No.: 090250.
_____________________________________________________________________
12. Review of Letter in response to Protest Hearing Investigative Report, dated August
28, 2014, submitted by Kwamina Williford, Esq. on behalf of Barcode. Barcode,
1701 L Street, NW, Retailer CT, License No.: 082039.
_____________________________________________________________________
13. Review of Withdrawal of Record Exhibits, dated September 25, 2014, submitted by
Ted Liu, Vice President, Tian Tian Fang Restaurant. Tian Tian Fang Restaurant,
1334 9th St., NW, Retailer CN, License No.: 090311.
_____________________________________________________________________
14. Review of Request for Off-Site Storage, dated October 3, 2014, submitted by Paul
Pascal Esq., on behalf of Ima Pizza Stores, LLC. &Pizza, multiple locations, Retailer
C, License Nos.: 089158, 092159, 094478, 094712, 096224.
_____________________________________________________________________
15. Review of Settlement Offer, dated July 23, 2014, requesting approval of Application
without entertainment endorsement and agreement to prohibit Martin Scahill from
holding additional ABC licenses, submitted by Camelia Mazard on behalf of Melles
Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge, 237 2nd
Street,
N.W., Application for New Retailer’s Class CR License, License No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
16. Review of Letter “Substantial Evidence/Law,” submitted Martin Scahill, in his
individual capacity, related to the Application for a New Retailer’s CR License filed
by Melles Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge, 237 2nd
Street, N.W., License No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
17. Review of Petition in Protest to the Application of Melles Hospitality Group and
Motion to Replacard, dated May 20, 2014, filed by Charles Parsons, Intervenor, in the
matter of Melles Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge,
237 2nd
Street, N.W., Application for New Retailer’s Class CR License, License No.
93491, License No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
18. Review of Supplemental Points and Authorities in Support of Petition in Protest to
the Application of Melles Hospitality Group, submitted August 25, 2014, filed by
Charles Parsons, Intervenor, in the matter of Melles Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a
The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge, 237 2nd
Street, N.W., Application for New
Retailer’s Class CR License, License No. 93491, License No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
19. Review of Applicant’s Response to Petitions in Protest to the Application of Melles
Hospitality Group, filed on August 26, 2014, submitted by Camelia Mazard, on
behalf of Melles Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge,
237 2nd
Street, N.W., Application for New Retailer’s Class CR License, License No.
93491, License No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
20. Review of Board Order No. 2014-119 and 2014-129 issued in the matter of Melles
Hospitality Group, LLC, t/a The Alibi Restaurant and Lounge, 237 2nd
Street,
N.W., Application for New Retailer’s Class CR License, License No. 93491, License
No. 93491.*
_____________________________________________________________________
* In accordance with D.C. Official Code §2-574(b) Open Meetings Act, this portion of the meeting will be
closed for deliberation and to consult with an attorney to obtain legal advice. The Board’s vote will be
held in an open session, and the public is permitted to attend
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
INVESTIGATIVE AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014
2000 14TH
STREET, N.W., SUITE 400S, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009
On October 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will hold a
closed meeting regarding the matters identified below. In accordance with Section 405(b)
of the Open Meetings Amendment Act of 2010, the meeting will be closed “to plan, discuss,
or hear reports concerning ongoing or planned investigations of alleged criminal or civil
misconduct or violations of law or regulations.”
1. Case#14-251-00171 Eclipse Restaurant & Nightclub, 2820 BLADENSBURG RD NE Retailer
C Nightclub, License#:ABRA-075424
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2. Case#14-AUD-00096 Miriam's Cafeteria, 3931 14TH ST NW Retailer C Restaurant,
License#: ABRA-075536
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Case#14-251-00228 Josephine, 1010 Vermont AVE NW Retailer C Tavern, License#: ABRA-
076906
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Case#14-CMP-00462 Midtown, 1219 CONNECTICUT AVE NW Retailer C Nightclub,
License#: ABRA-072087
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Case#14-AUD-00099 Kitty O'Shea's DC, 4624 WISCONSIN AVE NW Retailer C
Restaurant, License#:ABRA-090464
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Case#14-CMP-00250 Johana's Restaurant, 4728 14TH ST NW Retailer C Tavern, License#:
ABRA-025996
______________________________________________________________________________
7. Case#14-CMP-00325 Madam's Organ, 2461 18TH ST NW Retailer C Tavern, License#:
ABRA-025273
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8. Case#14-CMP-00491 NEWTOWN KITCHEN AND LOUNGE, 1336 U ST NW Retailer C
Tavern, License#:ABRA-093095
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9. Case#14-AUD-00076 Masa 14, 1825 14TH ST NW Retailer C Restaurant, License#: ABRA-
081469
______________________________________________________________________________
10. Case#14-CMP-00465 The Brixton, 901 U ST NW Retailer C Tavern, License#: ABRA-
082871
______________________________________________________________________________
11. Case#14-251-00199 U Street Music Hall, 1115 U ST NW Retailer C Multipurpose,
License#: ABRA-083219
______________________________________________________________________________
12. Case#14-251-00177 Lost Society, 2001 14TH ST NW Retailer C Tavern, License#: ABRA-
083420
______________________________________________________________________________
13. Case#14-AUD-00095 EL CENTRO D.F., 1819 14TH ST NW Retailer C Restaurant,
License#: ABRA-084847
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14. Case#14-CMP-00243 Neisha Thai, 4445 WISCONSIN AVE NW Retailer C Restaurant,
License#: ABRA-085719
______________________________________________________________________________
15. Case#14-CMP-00467 Boqueria, 1837 M ST NW Retailer C Restaurant, License#: ABRA-
087794
______________________________________________________________________________
16. Case#14-CMP-00464 Crown Liquors, 1325 Connecticut AVE NW Retailer A Retail - Liquor
Store, License#:ABRA-088121
______________________________________________________________________________
17. Case#14-AUD-00094 Black & Orange, 1931 14TH ST NW Retailer C Restaurant, License#:
ABRA-088273
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18. Case#14-AUD-00100 Fuel Pizza & Wings, 1606 K ST NW Retailer C Restaurant, License#:
ABRA-088452
______________________________________________________________________________
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19. Case#14-AUD-00103 Fuel Pizza & Wings, 600 F ST NW Retailer C Restaurant, License#:
ABRA-088727
______________________________________________________________________________
20. Case#14-AUD-00098 Panas Gourmet Empanadas, 2029 P ST NW Retailer D Restaurant,
License#: ABRA-088954
______________________________________________________________________________
21. Case#14-CMP-00463 Lucky Corner Store, 5433 GEORGIA AVE NW Retailer B Retail -
Class B, License#:ABRA-093115
______________________________________________________________________________
22. Case#14-AUD-00097 Ritz Carlton Georgetown, 3100 SOUTH ST ST NW Retailer C Hotel,
License#: ABRA-060660
______________________________________________________________________________
23. Case#14-AUD-00102 Ethiopia Restaurant & Market, 4630 14TH ST NW Retailer C
Restaurant, License#: ABRA-091373
______________________________________________________________________________
24. Case#13-PRO-00173 Club Timehri, 2439 18TH ST NW Retailer C Tavern, License#:
ABRA-077730
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