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PE ESMS Foodie Crawl 9-21 — File 212343
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL21-000083
File #: 19-013314
Application for: Public Event, Special Alcohol, Malt
Only
Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets
Event name: Foodie Crawl 2021
Description: he Foodie Crawl is a tasting tour of more
than a dozen restaurants, who provide a sample of their
specialty cuisines. The crawl, which began in 2011,
features an incredibly diverse range of food from around
the globe, including Brazilian, Ethiopian, Italian, Mexican,
Salvadorian, and more!
Location: Foodie Crawl takes place along Broadway in
East Somerville from Maya Sol at 179 Broadway to
Mount Vernon Restaurant at Mount Vernon Restaurant &
Pub at 14 Broadway
Date(s): Tuesday, September 21st
Rain date(s): Wednesday, September 22nd
Setup starts at (time): 2 PM
Event starts at (time): 6 PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30 PM
Event ends at (time): 10 PM
Entertainment: There will be live entertainment located
at Deano's Pasta at 15 Garfield Ave and in the outdoor
dining tent at Mount Vernon restaurant at 14 Broadway.
There will be a singer and guitarist at Mount Vernon and
a five person band with amplification at Deano's Pasta
parking lot.
Temporary Structures: There will be a temporary stage,
tents and tables located at Deano's Pasta parking lot.
There will be temporary tables and chairs outside
participating businesses including Maya Sol/Casey's,
Connexion/Fasika, the East Branch Library, Tapatio,
Vinny's and Los Paisanos
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 500
Total people attending: 800
Maximum attendees accommodated: 800
Total Somerville residents attending: 300
Attendee fees or suggested donations: This is a
ticketed event. VIP Tickets are $35 and come with a
reusable food container and utensil set and are by
advance sale only. Regular ADULTS are $20 in advance
and $25 at the door, STUDENTS (High School and
College Students) are $15 in advance and $20 at the
door (you will have to show ID at the check-in). KIDS
(between 5-14) are $5.
- KIDS (under 5) are FREE.
What is your budget for this event: 5000
Social or cultural benefits:
Foodie Crawl showcases the local immigrant-owned
small business culture of East Somerville.
Financial benefits:
Foodie Crawl is a fundraiser for East Somerville Main
Streets, but it also attracts potential new customers to
businesses.
Event Contact: Jen Atwood
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
Alcohol service begins at:
Alcohol service ends at:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
Website, newsletter, posters, social media, paid boosts
on local calendars
Food served?
Yes
Participating restaurants providing tastings to event
attendees inside their establishments.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
Yes
Alcohol to be served: Malt Only, Outdoors Alcohol will be
served at Deano's Pasta outdoor parking lot located at 15
Garfield Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will arrange for a police detail for the beer garden.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
No
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will take out special event insurance for this event.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
September, 17 2019 and September 19 2018. This year
will be the 10th year we've held this event.
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Scott Whalen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Christine Morin, Approved
Dennis Sullivan, Approved
Albert Bargoot, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION KTR 210818: Applicant must maintain at least a 3 foot wide pedestrian route on the Broadway
sidewalk at all times.
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved