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PE Foodie Crawl 9-17 — File 24-1189
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL24-000192
File #: 24-017493
Public Event
Application for:
East Somerville Main Streets
Organization name:
Foodie Crawl 2024
Event name:
Foodie Crawl is a tasting tour of more than a
Description:
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, Salvadoran,
and more!
Foodie Crawl takes place along Broadway in
Location:
East Somerville from Maya Sol at 179 Broadway to Mount
Vernon Restaurant at 14 Broadway.
9-17-2024
Date(s):
9-18-2024
Rain date(s):
2:00PM
Setup starts at (time):
6:00PM
Event starts at (time):
10:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time):
8:30PM
Event ends at (time):
Live music with speakers at the East
Entertainment:
Branch Library, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, Rincon
Mexicano and Mount Vernon.
None
Temporary Structures:
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 400
Total people attending: 600
Maximum attendees accommodated: 600
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
This is a
Attendee fees or suggested donations:
ticketed event. Tickets are on a sliding scale, starting at
$20 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for children.
4500
What is your budget for this event:
Social or cultural benefits:
Foodie Crawl provides residents with the opportunity to
taste food from around the world, including Italian,
Brazilian, Asian, Salvadoran, Mexican and Portuguese
cuisine.
Financial benefits:
Foodie Crawl provides East Somerville restaurants with
increased exposure and the opportunity to gain new
customers. The event is also a fundraiser for East
Somerville Main Streets, a local nonprofit organization.
Lindsay Allen
Event Contact:
[phone removed]
Event Contact Phone:
Event Information
Yes/No
If yes, Describe
Open to the public?
Yes
We will advertise the event on our social media accounts,
newsletter, and website. We will also reach out to local
news outlets and ask our partner organizations to share the
information.
Food served?
Yes
Participating restaurants will provide tastings to event
attendees inside their establishments.
Caterer used?
No
Alcohol served?
No
Grill/open-flame device used?
No
Streets blocked?
No
Sidewalks blocked?
No
Describe any accessibility features available to
attendees/participants
We will have accessible bathrooms located at 149
Broadway.
Arrangements:
Police Detail:
Yes
We will request police detail.
Parking (for Attendees)?
No
Restrooms?
Yes
We will have bathrooms available 149 Broadway.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will have event insurance.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
09/19/2024
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
APPROVAL CONDITION No obstructions, tables, chairs, furniture, etc may reduce the clear walkway width on the sidewalk to less than 48" wide.
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Jill Lathan, Approved
Charles Breen, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved