Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority: approvals, continuances and scheduling decisions from the March 18 meeting

The City of Boulder Beverage Licensing Authority took a series of actions on March 18, 2026, approving several liquor licenses, continuing one application, and delegating boundary‑setting to an administrative process.

Key outcomes

- Boulder Pho (renewal, 2855 28th St.): renewed with a condition of monthly administrative check‑ins for six months; suspension reserved if the licensee fails to come into compliance (motion passed unanimously by members present). (See separate story for details.)

- Market and Wine, LLC (d/b/a Sundry Goods, 3303 Bluff St.): transfer of the retail liquor‑store license approved with conditions that the applicant promptly file corrected Individual History Report disclosures, any required premises‑modification application and requested books/records for staff review. Board expressly requested close coordination with licensing staff. Vote: approved.

- Papoose Lover 2 (new hotel‑restaurant license, 2525 Arapaho Ave): hearing continued to the April meeting for the applicant to complete training and better demonstrate readiness; Liquor Pros’ needs‑and‑desires petition had shown neighborhood support but board members wanted the applicant to complete staff‑directed server and manager training before approval.

- Neptune Mountaineering (new beer‑and‑wine license, 633 S. Broadway): approved. Applicant described cafe service area limits (alcohol limited to cafe), staff training and measures to prevent patrons from carrying alcohol through the retail area.

- East & Co. (new hotel‑restaurant license at a mixed‑use site): approved. Applicants presented detailed staffing, training (CRAFT/TIPS), supervisory and patio controls and petitioning that showed community support.

- Gaia Masala & Burger (new hotel‑restaurant license, 1116 13th St.): approved. Applicant described existing…