Bristol Approves Food License at Former Quito's Site
The Bristol Town Council approved a food and entertainment license for a restaurant replacing Quito's, while leaving questions about its patio sublicense unresolved amid unpaid vendor claims. The council also scheduled a first reading for a proposed ordinance that would define data centers and prohibit them in every Bristol zoning district.
Bristol Town Council approved a victualling license for the restaurant replacing Albert Quito's former Thames Street business, despite roughly $38,000 in unpaid vendor claims connected to the prior operation. The new owners withdrew their request to transfer the existing liquor license but received approval for food, dancing and entertainment licenses. The council postponed a decision on assigning the town's patio and parking sublicense while creditors' claims remain unresolved.
The council separately scheduled a Nov. 18 first reading for an ordinance that would define artificial intelligence data centers and prohibit them in all Bristol zoning districts, excluding server rooms incidental to another business. The measure was recommended by the Planning Board and has not yet been adopted. The council also reduced winter ferry parking fees to $75 per month and approved arrangements for a December Christmas market.