Before build-out, Busboys & Poets applies for ABRA license

Before the re-zoning and build-out of the otherworldly hyped Anacostia franchise of Busboys & Poets begins, an ABRA license has been applied for by Busboys of Anacostia, LLC for an American Bistro planned to service “290 patrons and total occupancy load of 325.”

The initial hearing was last week with a protest hearing date set for May 27, 2015. Full info below …

In related news, the plywood covering the first floor facade adorned with banners announcing Busboys & Poets’ imminent landing has been gone for a number of weeks now. The wind gusts that crumbled 1909 – 1913 MLK Jr. Avenue are the reported culprit.

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Posting Date:                          January 16, 2015

Petition Date:                          March 2, 2015

Hearing Date:                          March 16, 2015

Protest Hearing Date:             May 27, 2015

 

 

License No.:                            ABRA-097639

Licensee:                                 Busboys of Anacostia, LLC

Trade Name:                           Busboys & Poets

License Class:                         Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant

Address:                                  2004-2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, S.E.

Contact:                                  Stephen O’Brien: 202-625-7700

 

 

WARD   8                ANC 8A                     SMD 8A06

 

Notice is hereby given that this applicant has applied for a new license under the D.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and that the objectors are entitled to be heard before the granting of such license on the hearing date at 10:00 am, 2000 14^th Street, N.W., 400 South, Washington, DC 20009.  Petitions and/or requests to appear before the Board must be filed on or before the petition date.  The Protest Hearing Date is scheduled for May 27, 2015 at 1:30 pm.

 

NATURE OF OPERATION

American bistro with full entree menu serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Background music and live entertainment will be provided to include, but not limited to, poetry reading, occasional showing of films, and a pianist. No nude performances. Seating for 290 patrons and total occupancy load of 325.

 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Sunday through Thursday 7 am – 2 am, Friday and Saturday 7 am – 3 am

 

HOURS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES/SERVICE/CONSUMPTION AND OPERATION OF SUMMER GARDEN

Sunday through Thursday 8 am – 2 am, Friday and Saturday 8 am – 3 am

 

HOURS OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Sunday through Thursday 11 am – 2 am, Friday and Saturday 11 am – 3 am