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Liquor licence issued for restaurant at 43-22 Queens Blvd

Liquor licence issued for restaurant at 43-22 Queens Blvd

Rule Changes New York, NY local

State records show Jassi Bedi holds a restaurant licence at 43-22 Queens Blvd, along with a temporary retail permit from April

October 14th, 2026: Temporary retail permit expires at 43-22 Queens Blvd

Overview

Updated Oct 15

New York State's liquor authority issued a restaurant licence to Jassi Bedi at 43-22 Queens Blvd on October 9, 2026. A temporary retail permit for the address, held by Jassi Bedi LLC since April 17, expired October 14.

A liquor licence is one approval a restaurant needs, not proof it is open. The records don't show whether the place is serving customers, has its other permits, or will ever open.

Why it matters

Two state filings now mark the paper trail at this Queens Boulevard corner, but neither shows when, or if, the restaurant opens.

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Key Indicators

2026-10-09
Licence issue date
Date the state liquor licence was issued to Jassi Bedi.
2026-10-14
Temporary permit expired
Temporary retail permit at 43-22 Queens Blvd, issued April 17, 2026, expired October 14, 2026.

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People Involved

JB
Jassi Bedi
Licence holder
Holds a restaurant liquor licence at 43-22 Queens Blvd issued October 9, 2026. Jassi Bedi LLC's temporary retail permit at the address expired October 14, 2026.

Organizations Involved

New York State Liquor Authority
New York State Liquor Authority
State regulatory agency
Issued a restaurant licence to Jassi Bedi on October 9, 2026; issued a temporary retail permit at the address on April 17, 2026

The New York state agency that issues and oversees liquor licences for bars, restaurants and retailers.

Timeline

April 2026 October 2026

3 events Latest: October 14th, 2026 · 4 weeks ago

  1. Temporary retail permit expires at 43-22 Queens Blvd

    Latest Regulatory

    The temporary retail permit held by Jassi Bedi LLC at 43-22 Queens Blvd expires. No public sign the restaurant has opened.

  2. Liquor licence issued at 43-22 Queens Blvd

    Regulatory

    New York State Liquor Authority issues a restaurant liquor licence to Jassi Bedi at 43-22 Queens Blvd.

  3. Temporary retail permit issued at 43-22 Queens Blvd

    Regulatory

    New York State Liquor Authority issued a temporary retail permit to Jassi Bedi LLC at the address. The permit expires October 14, 2026.

Scenarios

1

Restaurant opens and begins serving at Queens Blvd address

Likely Resolves by Oct 9, 2027

Discussed by: Pattern of similar licence filings tracked by New York restaurant press

A restaurant licence usually precedes an opening by weeks or months. If this venue follows that path, it will surface publicly with posted hours, a menu, or diner reviews. The state licence would then renew in its annual cycle.

2

Licence issued but restaurant never opens

Possible Resolves by Oct 9, 2028

Discussed by: Industry observers noting that licences are sometimes secured for venues that never launch

The licence can sit unused while the owner abandons or reworks the project. The state database would eventually show the licence surrendered, expired, or no longer listed for the address.

3

Restaurant opens, licence later suspended or revoked

Unlikely Resolves by Oct 9, 2028

Discussed by: Enforcement watchers of state liquor regulators

The restaurant opens but later draws a violation - serving minors, over-serving, noise complaints - leading to a disciplinary action. The authority can suspend or revoke the licence after a hearing.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

2000s–present

Trade press tracks restaurants through licence filings (2000s-present)

Food outlets in New York routinely scan public liquor licence applications and city records to report new restaurants before any announcement. A filing is often the first sign a place will exist.

Then

New restaurants get early coverage based on permits alone.

Now

Licence filings are treated as paper trails, not proof a door has opened.

Why this matters now

This Queens Boulevard record is exactly that kind of filing - public, but silent on whether the business is running.

2010s–present

The gap between licensing and opening (industry pattern, 2010s-present)

Restaurants commonly secure permits and licences weeks or months before opening, while construction and staffing still lag. A licence can be issued long before a dining room is ready - or for a venue that never launches.

Then

Owners hold approved licences while finishing fit-out.

Now

Some fully licensed venues never open at all.

Why this matters now

It's why one October 2026 licence doesn't reveal when - or if - customers are being served.

Sources

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data.ny.gov licensecheck.best (New York State Liquor Authority data)