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Howard County board approves three additional liquor licenses, including Hot Garbage Pizza and Sinchon Garden
Summary
On June 23 the Howard County Alcohol and Beverage Hearing Board voted to approve three additional Class B liquor licenses: a new license for Golden Hub LLC (Royal Cuisine of India), a new license for Hot Garbage Pizza LLC, and a transfer of Sinchon Garden (WIBS LLC to WBS LLC). All applicants waived appeals.
The Howard County Alcohol and Beverage Hearing Board approved three liquor-license matters on June 23, 2026: a new license for Royal Cuisine of India (Golden Hub LLC), a new license for Hot Garbage Pizza LLC and a transfer for Sinchon Garden. Board members reviewed each application, took testimony from applicants and counsel, and recorded unanimous roll-call votes in favor.
Royal Cuisine of India (Golden Hub LLC): Severine De Souza testified she has roughly 25 years of hospitality experience and said the restaurant lost business after its liquor privileges lapsed on April 30; board members asked about the food-to-beverage ratio and the presence of a certified manager. After deliberation the board approved the Class B on-sale license; the applicant waived appeal rights.
Hot Garbage Pizza LLC (Jeff Gill): Owner Jeff Gill presented a detailed concept for a small, community-focused pizza shop in Old Ellicott City, emphasizing local sourcing, a mostly carryout business model (he estimated 65% carryout), ADA accessibility commitments and staff training. Gill said he expects a roughly 70/30 food-to-alcohol split and intends to be on site most operating hours during the first year. The board praised the presentation and voted to approve the license; Gill waived his right to appeal.
Sinchon Garden transfer (WIBS LLC to WBS LLC): Martin Johnson appeared for applicants Gina Kim and Yoon Suk Kim, who said they are purchasing the restaurant that has operated at 8801 Baltimore National Pike for decades. The applicants were sworn, described seating capacity (21 tables, 112 seats), confirmed alcohol-awareness training for staff and said they would not sell alcohol-to-go or deliver alcohol. The board approved the transfer and the applicants waived appeal rights.
Votes at a glance: - Golden Hub LLC (Royal Cuisine of India), 7500 Pupilier Road, Suite 104 — Approved (motion, unanimous roll call). Applicant: Severine De Souza. - Hot Garbage Pizza LLC (Hot Garbage Pizza), 8069 Timber Alley, Old Ellicott City — Approved (motion, unanimous roll call). Applicant: Jeff Gill. - Sinchon Garden (transfer: WIBS LLC to WBS LLC), 8801 Baltimore National Pike — Approved (motion, unanimous roll call). Applicants: Yoon Suk Kim and Gina Kim.
Procedural note: All successful applicants waived their right to appeal at the hearing. The board announced its next hearing for July 21.
