A proposal for beer and wine sales, along with live entertainment, at the restaurant Sushi and Gone is under consideration by the National City Planning Commission. The public hearing, led by Assistant Planner Sophia Depew, highlighted the establishment's request for a conditional use permit (CUP) at its location on East Eighth Street.

Sushi and Gone, a 2,400 square foot venue, aims to serve alcohol daily from 8 AM to midnight, with live entertainment scheduled from 11 AM to 10 PM on weekdays and until 11 PM on weekends. The entertainment will feature DJs, bands, and solo performers, catering to a dining area that accommodates approximately 52 guests.

The restaurant previously operated under a different name, Kay Burrows, which had an alcohol CUP approved in 2021, but that use has since lapsed. The current proposal is significant as it seeks to revive alcohol sales and introduce live entertainment in a space surrounded by both commercial and residential properties, albeit separated by a notable grade change.

The Planning Commission is tasked with ensuring compliance with the National City Municipal Code, which governs alcohol sales and live entertainment through the CUP process. The next steps will involve further analysis and community feedback as the commission weighs the potential impact of this proposal on the local area.