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ALRC recommends grants for several new and transferred alcohol licenses, including Applebee's/IHOP and local small businesses
Summary
The committee recommended approval for a slate of license applications — Applebee’s/IHOP, Ellora (Alara), J & G Mini Market relocation, La Bonita, Refuel Pantry, Courtyard Madison East, Fairfield Inn & Suites and others — generally with existing or customary conditions; most motions passed by voice vote without roll-call tallies.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Alcohol License Review Committee recommended granting multiple new and transferred alcohol licenses across Madison.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar (dual-branded with IHOP in the future) — Parker Conover, attorney for the applicant, described the dual-brand plan and construction timeline. The committee moved to grant the license and, "seeing none," approved it without objection. Conover said alcohol would be served within the permitted statutory hours and the applicant would comply with any local restrictions.
Ellora (doing business as Alara) — Applicant Kalyani described the Mediterranean-fusion café and cocktail service at…
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