Internet wine bar proposed for East Boston

An East Boston resident wants to open an Internet cafe with a difference - in addition to serving up espresso and lighter fare to go with the free WiFi, she'd serve wine and beer.

Gina Guerrero asked the Boston Licensing Board today for a beer and wine license for her proposed 35-seat Cafe GiGu at 102 Meridian St.

Guerrero said she wanted to bring "a nice concept" and something unique to the area. "There's nothing there in the neighborhood," like that, she said.

The board will vote on her request tomorrow. Board Chairman Daniel Pokaski told her she may have to stick to coffee and espresso because there may not be any available beer and wine licenses - the number of which is limited by state law.