Restaurants & Bars
Georgetown Grocer Can't Serve Liquor After Serving Minors: Report
Dean & Deluca reportedly have been slammed with a $30K fine and have lost their liquor license temporarily over serving minors.
GEORGETOWN, DC -- Georgetown gourmet grocery store Dean & Deluca has been caught selling alcohol to a minor again, and have temporarily lost their liquor license as a result, according to a report.
Washington City Paper reports that because the store was caught selling alcohol to a minor for the fourth time in four years, it will be hit with a $30,000 fine and a liquor license suspension of 35 days.
So for the next month, you won't be able to buy any wine with your cheese and charcuterie at Dean & Deluca, which is located at 3276 M St NW.
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The store is part of a chain of upscale grocery stores first established in New York City. There are currently about three dozen locations nationwide.
Washington City Paper reports that suspension will last through May 7.
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