Friday, February 17, 2012

Shaw's Tavern Reopens, But Without Liquor License; Prior Owner's Appeal Denied

As reported by DC Eater, Shaw's Tavern reopened today, but without its alcoholic beverage license.  It will operate only during daytime hours until the license is issued.

As reported earlier on this blog, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board has scheduled a hearing on license application of Shaw's Tavern for March 12, 2012.  (The notice is after the jump.)  Under District law, the Board has 90 days after the hearing to issue a decision.

In the interim, Shaw's Tavern requested that the ABC Board issue a temporary liquor license (called a "stipulated license") before the hearing.  (The stipulated license application is after the jump.)  The request went before the ABC Board on January 25, 2012, at which time the Board scheduled a fact finding hearing for February 8, 2012.  The February 8, 2012, hearing was held behind closed doors.  The Board stated that it would issue a decision on the stipulated license request within 90 days. 

Also, in an interesting endnote to the previous owner's quest for a license, the ABC Board in a 10-page order issued on January 25, 2012, rejected Abbas Fathi's request that the Board reconsider its prior decision denying a license.  In its decision, the Board noted that the Mr. Fathi held two events at Shaw's Tavern before the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs had even issued a certificate of occupancy.  (The Board's order is after the jump.)

View the March 12 hearing notice, the stipulated license application, and the Board's order on reconsideration after the jump.
Shaw's Tavern -- ABC Board Hearing Notice
Shaw's Tavern -- ABC Board Hearing Notice

Shaw's Tavern Stipulated License Request
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Shaw's Tavern Stipulated License Request


ABC Board Denial of Prior Owner's Request for Reconsideration of License Denial
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Shaw's Tavern Reconsideration Denial.

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