Late-night Middle Eastern fare on tap for VFW Parkway in West Roxbury

The Boston Licensing Board holds a hearing on Jan. 27 on a request for a beer and wine license for the Lebanese restaurant going in where Spring Blossom used to be - 1249 VFW Parkway. Owner Ghassan Samaha, who already operates Nicole's in the South End, wants to stay open until 2 a.m., according to his application.