Did you know that the Andaman Thai Restaurant at the Tannery does in fact offer seating at the top of its building? I haven't had the chance to enjoy it yet, but the view must be spectacular.
Unfortunately, alcohol can't be served up there. I have no idea why, but I'm sure it's hurting business.
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Presumably because they couldn't obtain a liquor license to sell third-rate Thai beers like Singha and Chang.
Perhaps the charter revision commission could explore creating a presumption of liquor license issuance, with the government bearing a clear and convincing burden of proof to prevent issuance.
Well, they can sell liquor in their main dining area on the first floor. I must assume the same license would apply to outside, albeit non-adjacent dining.
Hi,
It is a great view. One of the best in town.
Thank you Mr. Hall. And how many of you remember the oil tanks?
The reason they can not serve alcohol is that the restaurant on the 1st floor is not contiguous with the 3rd floor. It would be possible for them to serve up there but they would need to have a bartender and appropriate staff, and even then they might possibly need to apply for a second license.
I, along with others, said that Dave should just rent them the elevator. (note: this is rather a joke since the elevator is still not within their licensed space)
It is almost as great as the view from the top of the range light up the street (the lighthouse next to the Newburyport Art Association & Starboard Galley) another Dave Hall location.
But the best is still the only one you don't have to pay for.
The Old South Church on Federal Street.
Pastor Rob John is one of the most interesting people you will ever meet. He is so happy that his parish is one of the most important, not only in the Presbyterian religion, but also in US history. He has come close to almost getting me to go to church again.
Here is a link about some of its history.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presbyterian_Church_%28Newburyport,_Massachusetts%29
You can actually see the crypt where George Whitefield and the first minister of the church are buried.
It was at the time the largest wood framed structure in the country and also the location that the first group of people that gathered to march off to fight the Revolution. And there's also this bell up top made by this guy named Revere.
Back to the original point though. Pastor Rob loves to show people his church. It is quite a climb, but the view from the top is by far the most amazing view in the city.
http://www.oldsouthnbpt.org/
Plus, since he is a Presbyterian, he probably would not notice a nip up there.
If any of you have not had the chance to say hello to this wonderful man and tour the building, I would highly recommend it.
It is one of the most important pieces of Newburyport history (actually, I think it is singly the most important building, the only other even close is the Superior Courthouse) and the Pastor is quite a character.
thanks,
sds
A license can usually be written with any restriction that passes the weaker-than-off-brand-rubber-bands "rational relationship" test, i.e., the restriction is legal if it bears a rational relationship to a legitimate government interest.
Someone could have been worried about hypothetical drunken revelers defenestrating themselves or some such scenario.
Here's Section 9-221 of the Newburyport Code of Ordinances:
"No licensed food service establishment shall allow any patron to consume alcoholic beverages, as that term is defined in M.G.L.A. c. 138, or any amendments thereto, on its premises unless such food service establishment possesses a valid license to sell and serve alcoholic beverages, as duly issued by the Newburyport License Commission. This article shall apply regardless of whether said alcoholic beverages have been purchased by the patron or patrons from the establishment or elsewhere for consumption on the establishment's premises (i.e. brown-bagged, so called)."
i think karp owns the range light
I don't this so, anon, unless that's changed recently. I read recently that David Hall donated its use for some fund-raising event.
Great post as always SDS, thanks. I do want to check out the Old South Church.
Old South Church is awesome.
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