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Living Soil Wines, Lily’s Cafe, El Mercado Market and Dart Wars make up this week’s Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses roundup, covering businesses in Fresno, Bakersfield and Lamont.
The five licenses cover wholesale beer and wine sales, retail purchases and restaurant authorizations, along with temporary authorization during a license transfer.
The following businesses received transfer or permanent ABC licenses:
Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses
A Type 17 license was issued to Living Soil Wines at 2900 20th St. in Bakersfield, held by Microbiome Learning Center, LLC. A Type 17 license allows the holder to sell beer and wine wholesale.
A Type 20 license was also issued to Living Soil Wines at 2900 20th St. in Bakersfield, held by Microbiome Learning Center, LLC. A Type 20 license allows the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises.
A Type 30 license was issued to El Mercado Market at 9317 Weedpatch Hwy. in Lamont, held by El Mercado Supermarket Inc. A Type 30 license allows the business to sell alcoholic beverages temporarily while its license transfer is pending.
A Type 47 license was issued to Lily’s Cafe at 2326 Tulare St. in Fresno, held by Antonio Garcia Ramirez. A Type 47 license allows a restaurant to serve beer, wine or liquor.
A Type 40 license was issued to Dart Wars at 1511 19th St. in Bakersfield, held by Dart Wars LLC. A Type 40 license allows the sale of beer for consumption on the premises.
Why it matters
Alcoholic beverage licenses can provide a window into changes in the Valley’s restaurant and retail sectors. This week’s licenses include authorization for both wholesale and retail sales at Living Soil Wines, along with alcohol service and sales at three other businesses.