Title
Liquor License - East Bite - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 369608.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Zaid Raies, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
101 E. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: DTC-Townsend Park
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This business has plans to open in February 2026.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is January 25, 2026.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 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:
“I have a strong record of responibitity in buisness manajment and understand all state and local regulations governing alcohol service. I am committed to full compliance, proper staff training and safe operating practices, including strict age-verification and service protocols. I will reliably uphold the standards requiard of a liquor license holder in the city of Phoenix”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“It will provide the community with a well-manajed, compliant and responsiby operated establishment that enhances local service options and supports neighborhood economic activity. By maintaining high standards of safty, responible service and customer care, the business will contribute positively to the community and meet local demand in a controlled & professional manner.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - East Bite - Data
Attachment B - East Bite - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.