A different tipster writes:

With respect to your Beatrice Inn "situation". People are idiots and a lot of people know a little about too much. [It's our business model. -Ed.]

As suspected your concerned tipster did not do his research. The license they noted on the NYSLA website was for the previous establishment. Since getting a new license is difficult, the new owners likely bought out the old business used a temporary license, while awaiting their new application:

You can go to the NYSLA website and check it out. These days no one is that stupid, or cool to open a true speakeasy. The risks from no insurance, lawsuits and potential jail are too great, although a little "hard time" may provide young Paul a chance to follow in his sister's footsteps....

While this doesn't explain the whole "no working kitchen" thing, we're inclined to accept it. And really, we're relieved: Now we know the kids at Radar can have their holiday party this Friday in peace.

Earlier:Irresponsible Rumormongering: Beatrice Inn Licenseless?

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