City of Boston Licensing Board

Money Moves

Issues and maintains food establishment licenses; its public register is the evidence source for this story

An Irish pub in downtown Boston has dropped off the city's active license list after about 20 years in business. Dublin House at 9 Stoughton Street appeared on the register as recently as September 17, then vanished from two readings since.

Updated Sep 19

Built World

Issued common victualler license on 2026-06-26

Kokoro Everyday Japanese Food, the fast-casual bento chain with existing Boston-area locations, secured two of the city's required restaurant permits for a new spot at 6 Tremont St. The food establishment license was filed June 3; the Licensing Board's common victualler license followed June 26.

Updated Sep 14

Rule Changes

Issued the food establishment license

Baba Shawarma moved a step closer to opening at 100 Blackstone Street after Boston issued two key approvals in under a month: a food establishment license filed May 21 and a certificate of occupancy issued June 17. The certificate allows a pizza restaurant use with a 36A zoning designation and includes basement storage and prep space, valued at $10,000 in declared construction work.

Updated Sep 14

Money Moves

Regulator

Fuda Sushi Seafood Buffet received its common victualler license and certificate of occupancy on July 13, 2026, clearing the way for the all-you-can-eat restaurant to open at 128 Brighton Avenue. The city's Licensing Board and building inspection officials approved the permits on the same day.

Updated Aug 27