Selectmen Approve Liquor Licenses for Two 3rd Avenue Park Restaurants

The Burlington Board of Selectmen voted in favor of granting liquor licenses to two restaurants slated to be part of the 3rd Avenue, project during the meeting last night.

After some discussion in each public hearing, selectmen voted 4-0-0 (Selectman Ralph Patuto was absent from the meeting) to approve liquor licenses for Redstone American Grill and The Bancroft.

As reported on Burlington Patch, Redstone American Grill is a full-service, polished casual restaurant specializing in classic American food using fresh ingredients and visually appealing presentations.

The Bancroft is a high-end steak restaurant owned by the Webber Group. The Webber Restaurant Group owns the Gibbet Hill Grill in Groton, the Scarlet Oak Tavern in Hingham, and Fireside Catering in Burlington.

In each case, before granting the licenses, selectmen questioned the restaurant representatives about their bar areas. Selectmen, led by Selectman Daniel Grattan, wanted to ensure that the locations would only be restaurants and not bars.

In both instances it was explained that the bar areas were for patrons waiting to be seated or for patrons who prefer dining at a bar rather than the more formal restaurant seating. Both restaurant representatives agreed that their establishments would adhere to the Burlington bylaw that customers waiting to be seated would not be allowed more than two drinks without eating.

Click here for all of Burlington Patch's coverage on the 3rd Ave. project.

Additional information

Wegmans - Wegmans, which has signed a 30 year lease with Nordblom with options to renew, is planning to build a 135,000 square foot facility with adjacent parking for 800 vehicles. The plans include a 14,000 square foot mezzanine overlooking a food court, an outdoor café and outdoor cooking classes.  Patrons will be able to enter and exit Wegmans from Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue or from Network Drive via Second Avenue.

Kings - The Kings bowling alley will feature a 296-seat restaurant in a 27,000 square foot building and will have 24 bowling alleys. The total occupancy is over 600 people. The location will feature a full bar and at-alley food and drink service. During the daytime Kings will be available for birthday parties. There will also be a function room for business meetings and gatherings.

For more information on the project and to see artistic renderings of what it will look like, visit 3rdaveburlington.com.