Licensing Board November 12, 2026

The Lawrence Licensing Board met on November 12, 2026. The board approved a liquor-license transfer for Father and Son Enterprises, doing business as MV Lounge, and approved California Restaurant Inc.’s application to change its manager, officers and directors, stockholder, insurance, and DBA name to Ateca Restaurant; the paperwork was to be forwarded to the ABCC. It also approved a common victualler license for a bakery and a one-day alcohol license for a fundraiser on November 29. No procurement or purchasing activity was identified.

The board heard two enforcement matters involving underage drinking and nightclub operations. For Gold Lounge, following reports of underage patrons, locked doors, and a prolonged police response, the board voted for a one-week suspension, a $500 fine, and reduced closing hours of 11:30 p.m. through December 31; the suspension was set to begin November 17, with five business days to appeal to the ABCC. For Mamacita, after reviewing an incident involving a patron with an underage ID and operational concerns, the board voted to issue a written warning and emphasized improved ID checks, security staffing, and access for emergency responders.