Sal's Beer and Wine will open in the former Smiles space at the corner of Drexel and Howell avenues. The council also granted an alcohol license for the new Sadie's restaurant.
Sal's Beer and Wine, a new liquor store opening at the corner of Drexel and Howell avenues, has been granted an alcohol license. The Oak Creek Common Council approved the license Tuesday contingent on the applicant, Salvatore J. Colla, passing a background check. Sal's Beer and Wine is set to open in the former Smiles Liquor space, 7872 S. Howell Ave., in the Oak Creek Plaza shopping center. The council also granted an alcohol license for Sadie's Ristorante, a new Italian restaurant opening at the corner of Ryan Road and Howell Avenue.
Sal's Beer and Wine is set to open at the corner of Drexel and Howell avenues in place of Smiles, which closed in the past week or so.
Smiles Liquor & Food Mart at the corner of Drexel and Howell has closed, but another liquor store will open in its place. Sal's Beer and Wine is set to open in the former Smiles space, 7872 S. Howell Ave., in the Oak Creek Plaza shopping center. Owner Sal Colla has applied for a Class A combination liquor license with the city, Deputy City Clerk Christa Miller said. The application is on track to go before the Oak Creek Common Council on March 5. It's possible the business could open before then if it receives an occupancy certificate and a provisional alcohol license, Miller said. A sign posted on the window says "opening soon." Colla couldn't be reached for comment, and no one was at the business when Patch stopped by Monday afternoon. …
