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PE ESMS Foodie Crawl 9-19 — File 23-1218
PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION
City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Application #: PEL23-000134
File #: 23-013477
Application for: Public Event
Organization name: East Somerville Main Streets
Event name: Foodie Crawl 2023
Description: 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,
Salvadoran, and more!
Location: Foodie Crawl takes place along Broadway in
East Somerville from Maya Sol at 179 Broadway to
Mount Vernon Restaurant at 14 Broadway.
Date(s): September 19, 2023
Rain date(s): September 20, 2023
Setup starts at (time): 2:00PM
Event starts at (time): 6:00PM
Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 10:30PM
Event ends at (time): 10:00PM
Entertainment: Live music with speakers at the East
Branch Library, Gauchao Brazilian Cuisine, Rincon
Mexicano and Mount Vernon.
Temporary Structures: None
Attendees:
Max attendance at one time: 400
Total people attending: 600
Maximum attendees accommodated: 600
Total Somerville residents attending: 400
Attendee fees or suggested donations: This is a
ticketed event. VIP tickets, $35; Adult tickets, $25,
Student tickets $15, Kids (between 5-14) $10 and under
5 are free.
What is your budget for this event: 4500
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.
Event Contact: Lindsay Allen
Event Contact Phone: [phone removed]
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
Restrooms will be available at 149 Broadway. There are
also two public porta potties available at Chuckie Harris
Park and the municipal parking lot across from 20
Broadway.
Liability Insurance?
Yes
We will have special event insurance.
Will any public parks be used?
No
Has the event occurred in the last two years?
Yes
September 20, 2022
Approval Conditions:
Approved By:
CS Mayor, Approved
Maureen Lee, Approved
Kevin Roche, Approved with Conditions
No obstructions, tables, chairs, furniture, etc may reduce the clear walkway width on the sidewalk to less than 48"
wide.
Charles Breen, Approved
CS Traffic and Parking, Approved
Timothy Mitsakis, Approved
Eric Weisman, Approved
Kimberly M. Wells, Approved