Society Summoned to “Show Cause” Hearing on Liquor Violations

A representative of Society Restaurant & Lounge on Georgia Avenue has been ordered to appear at a “show cause” hearing for violations of the terms of its liquor license, according to officials with the county’s Alcohol Beverage Services. In a letter to license holder Samantha El Miskiri dated Nov. 23, operators were charged with twice violating the Dispensing of Liquor section of the rules and regulations of the Board of Liquor Commissioners, as well as the Acts Contrary to Law section.

Trio Applies for License to Open Restaurant/Bar in Former Jackie’s Location

A partnership of three individuals have applied for a liquor license to operate Shalla Restaurant and Bar at 8081 Georgia Ave., the former location of Balagger Lounge and, prior to that, Jackie’s Restaurant. The principals of Triple Brothers LLC are Belete Weletaw, Mekonnen Eshete, both of Washington, D.C., and Temesgen Gebeyehu, who lives in the Hillandale neighborhood of Silver Spring.

Pet of the Week: “She used to sit on my shoulder when she was a kitten when I was working from home.”

“Even though she looks like a full-blooded Siamese, Kitkat was an alley rescue cat along with two siblings who don’t look anything like her. She used to sit on my shoulder when she was a kitten when I was working from home. She loves people and will welcome them to our house by brushing their leg and angling for some petting or a scratch behind the ears.”

White Oak ABS Store Reopens

The county’s Alcohol Beverage Services store in the White Oak Shopping Center at 11239 New Hampshire Ave. reopened yesterday, the department announced. The store temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.