The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board issued the following decisions on Wednesday, February 6, 2019:
Case #18-251-00138
The Public Group, LLC, t/a Public Bar
1214 18th Street NW
License #81238
Retailer CT
ANC 2B
Failed to Follow Security Plan
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $1,250 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by March 8, 2019, 6-0.
Case #18-CMP-00211
District Taco, LLC, t/a District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
License #92791
Retailer DR
ANC 6B
No ABC Manager on Duty
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $2,000 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by March 8, 2019, 6-0.
Case #18-CMP-00438
Dos Ventures, LLC, t/a Saint Yves
1220 Connecticut Avenue NW
License #99876
Retailer CT
ANC 2B
No ABC Manager on Duty, Failed to Post License Conspicuously in the Establishment
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: Charge I- Warning and Charge II- Dismissed, (5-1; Alberti).
Case #18-251-00122
Green Island Heaven and Hell, Inc., t/a Green Island Cafe/Heaven & Hell
2327 18th Street NW
License #74503
Retailer CT
ANC 1C
Failed to Comply with Board Order No. 2017-439
Disposition: The Board continued the hearing to March 6, 2019 at 10:00 am pursuant to Board Order No. 2019-067.
Case #19-251-00014
Quara Ethiopian Fusion Restaurant, LLC, t/a Quara Ethiopian Fusion Restaurant
818 H Street NE
License #105042
Retailer CR
ANC 1C
Chief of Police Closure January 27, 2019
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise, 6-0. See Board Order No. 2019-072.
Ayda, Inc., t/a Brown Street Market
3320 Brown Street NW
License #110967
Retailer A
ANC 1D
Concerns with the Location of the Licensed Establishment
Disposition: The Board denied the application, 6-0.
Case #18-251-00233
Mad Hatter CT Ave, LLC, t/a Mad Hatter
1321 Connecticut Avenue NW
License #82646
Retailer CT
ANC 2B
Simple Assault
Disposition: The Board continued the hearing to February 27, 2019 at 10 am.
Case #18-251-00203
Eleana, LLC t/a Secret Lounge
1928 9th Street NW
License #107123
Retailer CT
ANC 1B
Simple Assault
Disposition: The Board took No Further Action, 6-0.
Case #19-251-00003
Cafe DuPont, LLC, t/a Cafe Citron
1343 Connecticut Avenue NW
License #60138
Retailer CR
ANC 2B
Assault with Significant Bodily Injury
Disposition: The Board took No Further Action, 6-0.
Case #18-PRO-00066
Omar, LLC, t/a Costello Restaurant and Lounge
5201 Georgia Avenue NW
License #100259
Retailer CT
ANC 4D
Substantial Change (Request to Change Hours of Operation, Sales and Consumption and Live Entertainment inside of the Establishment)
Disposition: The Board cancelled the hearing due to the withdrawal of the Application. See Board Order No. 2019-055.
Case #19-251-00004
Jojo Development, Inc., t/a Jo Jo Restaurant and Bar
1518 U Street NW
License #60737
Retailer CR
ANC 2B
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Interfered with an Investigation,Operating After Board Approved Hours
Disposition: The Board continued the hearing to February 27, 2019 at 3:30 pm.
Danael H. Tesfaye
Holder of a One Day Temporary License - Class G
License #112503
Questionable Behavior During Hosted Event
Disposition: The Board voted 5-0 to issue no further Temporary Licenses to the Applicant.
Case #18-251-00157
CUBA LIBRE DC, LLC, t/a Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
801 9th Street NW
License #82457
Retailer CR
ANC 2C
Simple Assault
Disposition: The Board Took No Further Action (4-1; Alberti).
