Marion County Alcohol Board Meeting - October 5, 2026

The Marion County Alcohol Board convened on October 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM (local time) to hear applications, renewals, transfers, and violation cases for alcoholic beverage permits in Indianapolis, Beach Grove, Lawrence, and Speedway. The meeting was broadcast live on Channel 16. The board approved numerous routine renewals, approved several new permits and transfers with conditions, and addressed violations with fines, terminations, and conditional renewals.

Consent Calendar

• Renewals without violations approved unanimously:
  • RR 4992304 – Al Knight Bowling Inc. (Beach Grove Pole)
  • RR 4941361 – 410 Main Street LLC (410 Main Street)
  • RR 4914762 – New Journey LLC (Whiskey Whiskey Business Sports Bar)
  • RR 4942463 – Marty Gros Factory Mexican Cuisine
  • RR 4942904 – Tavern 1 Inc. (Shady's G Pub)
  • Multiple additional renewals without violations were approved via automatic motion at the end of the meeting.
• Renewals with violations continued: Laguanya Mexican Restaurant (pending) and Hoosier Mart Inc. (second continuance) were continued to November.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Remonstrators: No remonstrators appeared in person. A request from IMPD for a continuance on Metro Market Inc. was granted.

Discussion Items

• Transfer Application – United's Management Inc. (8990 Pendleton Pike): First-time applicant for beer/wine/dealer. Approved after standard questions. The permit will be for carry-out only (convenience store).
• New Application – Recess LLC (902 East 17th Street): Owner Daniel Wallace proposed a cafe/neighborhood event space. Continued because ownership structure changed (sole member LLC to S Corp) and did not match submitted paperwork. Continued to November 2nd.
• New Application – Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Convention Center (101 West Georgia Street): Representative Alex Intermill, Director Kyle Wright, and Hotel Manager Chloe Crawford presented. The hotel will have multiple outlets (restaurants, lobby bar, rooftop bar, room service). Met with Stadium Village Business Association on Sept 23, who endorsed the permit. Approved unanimously.
• New Application – Slatfish (115 East 49th Street): Fifth location of this restaurant chain. Fast casual seafood, 35-40 indoor capacity. Motion to approve carried.
• New Application – L Barragon Inc. (7515 East Washington Street): Mexican street food restaurant, 250 capacity, six employees. Approved.
• New Application – Fire Grill Bar Resto (2105 North Mid Offer): First-time applicant Richard Paul. Barbecue and Caribbean food, limited separation, beer and wine only. Approved.
• Transfer Application – Mr. Pulpo (404 East Thompson): Formerly La Moharra Loca. Owner Alondra Galindo took over. Restaurant with limited separation, entertainment license for Saturdays only. Board expressed concern about late nights and minors, but approved after owner agreed to use security.
• New Application – R&K Event Center (2917 Kentucky Avenue): Event center for quinceañeras, weddings, etc. Capacity 290. Owner Fernando Samonio will have security, ID checks, and purchase alcohol from wholesalers. Approved.
• Transfer Application – One Virginia LLC (1 Virginia Avenue): Sports bar/restaurant (tenants under landlord’s license). Owner Dan Cage (also operates Ambrosia, Commodore, Boca) reported one recent violation (overserving) under internal review. Approved.
• Transfer of Location – Harding Liquor LLC (4500 Lafayette Road): New construction build-out. Owner Carm Jeet Singh has one other license without violations. Approved.
• New Application (Location Pending) – MC Indy Brands (Me Cosamel): High-end Mexican restaurant; owner Lily Estrada has 13 restaurants in Ohio/Kentucky with no violations. Location pending. Approved.
• New Application – Florida Kitchen and Cocktails (319 East 16th Street): Owner Elizabeth Madsen. American/international cuisine, 80 capacity, jazz on weekends. Server training and zero tolerance policy. Approved.
• Transfer Application – Combat Ops Indy (4650 East South Port Road): Laser tag/arcade/event space. New owners retained existing management. ID checking, wristbands for large events. Approved.
• New Application – Chow Tacos (6450 East 82nd Street): Fast casual Mexican, beer and wine. Owner has six other licenses with one violation five years ago. Approved.
• Renewal with Violation – Daddy Jack's (9419 North Meridian Street): Requested continuance.
• Violation Hearing – CVS Pharmacy #6611 (5925 East 71st Street): Store Manager Brandy Hall reported a minor sale during an excise sting. Employee terminated; zero previous violations. Violation approved (renewal permitted).
• Violation Hearing – Mass Ave Pub (745 Massachusetts Avenue): Owner Tracy Robertson reported an expired employee permit (oversight). Employee re-trained; new tracking procedures. Violation approved.
• Violation Hearing – GetGo #7547 (3301 East 96th Street): District Leader Tiffany Macklin and Senior Store Leader Kyle Carter reported a minor sale. Employee terminated immediately; fine paid. Violation approved.
• Violation Hearing – APWT Inc. (1950 North Rural Street): Owner Tanya Chip Lake reported a minor sale by her son (employee). Also an expired permit issue. Son paid penalty; signage posted. Violation approved.
• Violation Hearing – All Around Services and Repairs (Nagrill, location pending): Attorney Mark Webb explained unusual circumstances: the permit was used by tenants against owner's will after a small claims judge ordered its use. Two violations occurred. Owner placed permit into escrow to sell to an unaffiliated third party. Violation approved.
• Violation Hearing – Rajah Oil (Shortstop Gas Station, 239 East Michigan Street): Dispute over ownership disclosure and undisclosed convictions. Parties involved in ongoing litigation. After discussion, board approved a one-year renewal (through April) to allow time for ownership resolution.
• Violation Hearing – The Good Spot (2023 Southeastern Avenue): Owner Omar Hassan had alcohol from a non-wholesaler (personal consumption). Second violation. Board approved a one-year renewal with strong warning.
• Remand Hearing – Fusion Inc. (Moon Bar and Grill, location pending): Previously denied; remanded by Judge Payne. Owner now seeks only to transfer the permit to an unaffiliated third party. Board approved the renewal for the sole purpose of transfer.
• Violation Hearing – Lapia Rooms LLC (West in the Event Center, 1718 Lapia Road): Two violations: lack of smoking signs and alcohol not purchased from a wholesaler. Manager quit. Board continued the case to November 2nd, requiring all four owners to appear.
• New Application – Sinjuku Asian Cuisine (643 Massachusetts Avenue): Family-friendly table service, beer and wine only, no bar. Owner Chu Tong also operates another location without issues. Approved.

Key Outcomes

• Approvals (unanimous): Over a dozen renewals without violations, plus new permits for Signia Hilton, Slatfish, L Barragon, Fire Grill Bar Resto, Mr. Pulpo, R&K Event Center, One Virginia, Harding Liquor, Me Cosamel, Florida Kitchen, Combat Ops, Chow Tacos, and Sinjuku.
• Continuances: Recess LLC, Daddy Jack's, Lapia Rooms LLC, Hoosier Mart Inc., Laguanya Mexican Restaurant, and others continued to November 2nd.
• Violation Resolutions: CVS, Mass Ave Pub, GetGo, APWT, All Around Services, Rajah Oil (1-year renewal), The Good Spot (1-year renewal), and Fusion Inc. (transfer-only) were approved; each required corrective actions or fines.
• Next Steps: Several applicants must schedule inspections with Excise Officer Amy Sunner. The Rajah Oil matter will be revisited upon ownership resolution.
• Adjournment: The meeting adjourned after the final case.