State Liquor Authority

Swedish Fish Withdraws SLA Application for 168 Bowery

Ownership withdrew the application last-minute, irking the "valiant opposition" who trekked up to Harlem for the proceeding.
Tokana Cafe Coming to 163 Elizabeth Street

A drinking establishment bar is headed to Elizabeth Street just off the main drag of Kenmare. Neither surprising nor needed, though such is the reality of the Lower East Side in 2012.
Sweet Paradise Expats Opening Art Bar at 21 Essex

Back in mid-March, we broke news that Sweet Paradise had folded after Fat Radish swiftly purchased the business.
151 East Houston Hotel Plans Rooftop Extension

Uh-oh. This latest news will certainly upset the Eldridge Street neighbors, who are already on edge about the nearby hotel at 151 East Houston.
SakaMai Japanese Restaurant Angling for 157 Ludlow

157 Ludlow Street has had zero luck holding down a commercial tenant ever since Tenement folded back in December 2006.
CB3 Releases May SLA Agenda

Strap in, peeps, the May SLA agenda for Community Board 3 is public. Nothing too crazy listed this month, favoring more the nightlife scene north of Houston.
CB3 Task Force Discusses Stipulations for New Liquor Licenses

Last night, residents met with a task force formed by Community Board 3 (CB3) to get input on creating neighborhood requirements for new businesses applying for liquor licenses. Full report after the jump!