Ann Arbor's babo market to get beer and wine; Bar Louie receives approval for dance permit

The market, located on the first-floor of Sterling 4 Eleven Lofts on the corner of Division and Washington streets, opened in December and has been waiting on a beer and wine license.

Lelcaj, who called the license babo's "missing link," said the market will carry 45 different wines, mostly priced under $25. There will also be a variety of beer with an emphasis on Michigan brews.

The alcohol is available for purchase and will also be served at the market, with four rotating wines available each day. Lelcaj said patrons can sit inside or on the new outdoor patio, which has seating for roughly 40 people.

She plans to launch a happy hour next week that will likely offer half-off prices on beer and wine.

Another downtown Ann Arbor establishment, Bar Louie, recently applied for a dance-entertainment permit, and Ann Arbor City Council approved the request Monday night.

Council Member Tony Derezinski, D-2nd Ward and the city’s liquor license hearing officer, said Bar Louie’s previous license had some restrictions on it and the additions to the license will allow the bar to host receptions and have some dancing.