Title
Liquor License - Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - District 2
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 403914.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
21001 N. Tatum Boulevard, Ste. 44-1390
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 2
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business has plans to open in December 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is September 15, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability, and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards to maintain compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Opening it's first location in Arizona, Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse is family-friendly restaurant offering authentic Southern Brazilian churrasco cuisine in an upscale relaxing dining setting. Applicant would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to enjoy alcoholic beverages as an incident to the dishes offered.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Data
Attachment B - Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.