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Monday, December 3, 2012

Bread and Circuses Bistro Retains Liquor License

The Towson coffee shop and restaurant appeared before the Baltimore County Liquor Board Monday to address noise complaints.

After a brief Monday afternoon hearing, the Baltimore County Liquor Board opted to allow Bread and Circuses Bistro to keep its liquor license following complaints of noise. Residents of Trinity House, a senior housing facility operated by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, complained that music coming in the evening hours from the nearby Towson coffee shop and restaurant, located at 27 E. Chesapeake Avenue, is disruptive. Specifically, a representative of the Trinity House objected to the amplification of live musical acts during dinner service. Bread and Circuses owner Steven Fox, who called the performances "background music," said he would prefer to continue providing modest amplification but told the representative that he will make …

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D Schmid

8:44 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

It's not like they have the bass turned up to the max like they do at the Recher patio in the warm weather. The live music at the French Press is really lovely and not loud. These little cafes should be encouraged.   more ›

Friday, October 26, 2012

UPDATE: Recher, French Press Cafe Facing Liquor License Losses

Recher Theatre and French Press Cafe are accused of noise violations.

(Update 5:13 p.m.)—Two Towson businesses are appearing before the Baltimore County Liquor Board to fight for their liquor licenses. Recher Theatre and French Press Cafe will have to answer for alleged noise violations. The businesses risk the loss or suspension of their licenses. Both businesses were scheduled for hearings on Monday, but county officials postponed the appearances to a later date due to the pending storm and anticipated power outages. Recher garnered media attention when fights broke out among a crowd of approximately 2,500 people outside the building in September. A 20-year-old man was shot in connection with the incident, Baltimore County police said. Seven men were arrested for their alleged roles in the fights. Prior to…

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