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Baltimore liquor board approves multiple new and transferred licenses
Summary
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners approved several new restaurant and transfer applications June 4, 2026, including licenses for Blue LLC, Fat Tuesday and LNM Liquors, and granted a 90‑day transfer hardship extension for Circus Bar.
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City on June 4 approved a slate of new and transferred liquor licenses and a temporary transfer extension.
The chair approved a 90‑day transfer hardship extension for Tiara Shade Bon Bon Management MD LLC, trading as Circus Bar, under the alcoholic beverages and cannabis article §12‑705B after counsel Melvin Jay Kadinsky asked for additional time to complete the transfer. “Based on your March 5th letter and the proffer made today, I hereby approve this 90‑day transfer hardship extension,” the chair said.
The board also unanimously approved several new Class B restaurant licenses and transfers after brief presentations and proffers. Steven W. Foggelman, attorney for Deandra S. Tucker, described Blue LLC’s $2 million buildout and the applicant’s restaurant concept; the board voted to approve the new Class B restaurant license with live entertainment, outdoor table service and off‑premises catering. Foggelman also presented the Fat Tuesday application on behalf of Robert George; the board approved that new Class B license after discussion of corporate ID‑scanning and carding policies.
The board approved a transfer of a Class A beer, wine and liquor license for Key Jang Lee (LNM Liquors) at 1148 E. North Avenue; counsel noted the applicant’s long experience in the retail liquor business and plans to purchase the property and perform interior upgrades. A transfer for Smok and Chick (Guy Jamal Johnson) to operate with outdoor table service, off‑premises catering and delivery was also approved.
Why it matters: These approvals greenlight new and expanded hospitality and retail operations in Baltimore City that the applicants said will bring investment and jobs to their neighborhoods; they are conditioned on the materials and proffers filed with the board.
Next steps: Approved applicants must complete all licensing conditions, capital work and any outstanding zoning or UNO requirements before opening; the board’s next regular meeting is June 18, 2026.
