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Hinsdale board holds first reading for Pronto sandwich shop's Class B-2 liquor license
Summary
Pronto, owned by Peter Bertie, requested a Class B-2 liquor license for 114 S. Washington; trustees held a first reading and scheduled a second reading before final action.
The Village of Hinsdale Board of Trustees held a first reading on March 18 for a Class B-2 liquor license application from Pronto, a sandwich shop owned by Peter Bertie.
Bertie said Pronto, known for "fresh Italian sandwiches, salads and soups," currently operates out of the Il Impogiolo location and seeks to expand into 114 S. Washington to serve beer, wine and cocktails including an espresso martini and an Aperol spritz. "There's seating and then we've also applied for the outdoor seating," Bertie said, estimating about 30 to 40 indoor seats and roughly 25 outdoor seats.
Why it matters: The space was previously occupied by Caye Cantina (formerly Caymiso), whose liquor license was returned to the village. Pronto's application is separate from a proposed back-room concept called Port Destino, which an owner of Caye Cantina has discussed but has not submitted an application for and is not under consideration at this time.
Public-safety and operational checks: The police chief signaled no issues with the application during the first read. Trustees and staff expressed no objections. The board member presiding reminded the applicant that the matter requires a second reading before final approval.
Next steps: Trustees placed the item for a second reading at a subsequent meeting; the applicant was told he likely would not need to return in person unless staff or trustees identify issues before the second read.
