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Bonnie & Mott license discussion laid over after neighbors report repeated noise complaints
Summary
Bonnie and Mott, a recently opened Mediterranean restaurant, faced resident complaints about loud music and late activity; the committee laid the application over to March and asked the operator to meet with neighbors and provide a contact for day‑to‑day noise concerns.
The committee laid over consideration of the liquor application for Bonnie & Mott after residents and building representatives reported repeated noise complaints and alleged late-night operations.
Owner Mehdi briefed the committee on the restaurant’s concept (North African/Algerian‑inspired Mediterranean cuisine) and described current operations and hours (generally closing around midnight to 1 a.m. on some days). Members reported receiving a letter from the Prince Street Condos association with multiple 311 and 911 noise complaints alleging loud music and open front doors that allowed sound into neighboring units. A representative of the residents told the board that the location “operates like a day‑and‑night club” at times and urged denial of an upgraded license unless concerns are addressed.
The operator said he had offered his phone number to neighbors and asked to be notified when problems arise; he disputed some claims and said he had been closed for periods because of vandalism in past years. Committee members and the operator agreed on a process: the operator will meet with building representatives, document contact information for an on-duty manager and provide the board with a plan to curb noise (closing front doors at stipulated times, lowering music volume and responding to complaints). The committee laid the application over to the March meeting to allow the operator and neighbors time to resolve outstanding concerns.
Ending — Bonnie & Mott’s application was laid over to the March committee meeting. The operator agreed to community engagement steps and to provide a direct contact for on‑site management; the committee asked staff to confirm whether outstanding 311 or police complaints remain open and to report back at the March meeting.
