The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) issued the following decisions on Wednesday, September 25, 2019:
Case #19-PRO-00088
La Morenita Restaurant, LLC, t/a La Morenita Restaurant
3539 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #86595
Retailer CR
ANC 1A
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Protest Hearing on October 30, 2019 at 1:30 pm.
Case #19-PRO-00090
Howard Theatre Entertainment, LLC, t/a Howard Theatre
620 T Street, NW
License #88646
Retailer CX
ANC 1B
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Protest Hearing on October 30, 2019 at 4:30 pm.
Case #19-PRO-00093
The George Washington University t/a Charles E. Smith Center
600 22nd Street, NW
License #1070
Retailer CX
ANC 2A
Request to Transfer License to a New Location
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Protest Hearing on October 30, 2019 at 1:30 pm.
Case #19-PRO-00094
Pacific District Lessee Corporation, t/a Eaton DC
1201 K Street, NW
License #95442
Retailer CH
ANC 2F
Substantial Change (Request to add Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge)
Disposition: This hearing is cancelled due to the withdrawal of the protest. See Board Order No. 2019-639.
Case #19-PRO-00095
Cornerstone Bar Group, LLC, t/a The Pub and the People
1648 North Capitol Street, NW
License #94089
Retailer CT
ANC 5E
Substantial Change (Expansion to the Basement Space and Requesting an Increase in Occupancy)
Disposition: The Board set the matter for a Protest Hearing on November 6, 2019 at 1:30 pm.
Case #19-PRO-00096
Hemen, LLC, t/a Addis Paris Cafe
3103 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
License #110083
Retailer CR
ANC 1D
Substantial Change (Class Change from "CR" to "CT")
Disposition: The Protestant failed to appear. The Board dismissed the Protest, 4-0. See Board Order No. 2019-668.
Case #18-AUD-00106
Betty's Gojo Restaurant and Lounge, LLC, t/a Betty's Gojo
7616 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #102500
Retailer CR
ANC 4A
Failed to File Quarterly Statement
Disposition: This hearing is continued to October 9, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., in order to secure an interpreter.
Case #19-AUD-00016
Betty's Gojo Restaurant and Lounge, LLC, t/a Betty's Gojo
7616 Georgia Avenue, NW
License #102500
Retailer CR
ANC 4A
Failed to File Quarterly Statement
Disposition: This hearing is continued to October 9, 2019 at 9:30 am, in order to secure an interpreter.
Case #19-CMP-00024
Meskerem Abebe, LLC, t/a Right Spot
1917 9th Street, NW
License #100631
Retailer CR
ANC 1B
Substantial Change without Board Approval (Increase in Occupancy), Cover Charge Endorsement
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $1,850 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by October 25, 2019, 3-1 (Short).
Case #19-CC-00022
Target Corporation, t/a Target Store T-2259
3100 14th Street, NW
License #78895
Retailer B
ANC 1A
No ABC Manager on Duty
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $500 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by October 25, 2019, 4-0.
Case# 19-CIT-00202
PQ Union Station Inc., t/a Le Pain Quotidien
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
License #92075
Retailer DR
ANC 6C
No ABC Manager on Duty
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 October 25, 2019, 4-0.
Case #19-CMP-00034
Zinat Inc., t/a Johnny Pistolas
2333 18th Street, NW
License #60401
Retailer CR
ANC 1C
Violation of Settlement Agreement
Disposition: The Board accepted an Offer In Compromise: $350 fine to be paid within 30 days. Indefinite suspension of the license if the fine is not paid by October 25, 2019, 4-0.
Case #19-PRO-00064
Po Boy Jim 2, LLC, t/a Po Boy Jim 2
1934 9th Street, NW
License #105468
Retailer CR
ANC 1B
Application to Renew the License
Disposition: The Board held a closed meeting for purposes of deliberating this hearing pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-574(b) (13). The Board will issue an Order within 90 days.
Case #19-PRO-00085
Express Convenience Store, LLC, t/a Express Convenience Store
2031 Benning Road, NE
License #113544
Retailer B
ANC 7D
Application for a New License
Disposition: The Board held a closed meeting for purposes of deliberating this hearing pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-574(b) (13). The Board will issue an Order within 60 days.
