Madison Common Council grants Journey Buffet beer and wine license
Rule Changes Madison, WI localVoice vote follows the committee's September recommendation
Overview
Madison's Common Council granted The Journey Buffet & Grill a beer and wine license on October 6, by voice vote, after a public hearing. The council's record lists the action as "Grant and Close the Public Hearing."
The license lets the 260-seat buffet at 4325 Lien Rd sell Class B beer and Class C wine alongside its all-you-can-eat menu. The restaurant told city officials alcohol would be about 5 percent of sales.
Why it matters
The vote lets the 260-seat buffet serve beer and wine with meals.
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Organizations Involved
All-you-can-eat buffet serving Chinese, Japanese, and American food at 4325 Lien Rd.
The city governing body that will hold a public hearing and vote on the license.
City committee that reviews liquor license applications and makes recommendations to the Common Council.
Timeline
September 2026 October 2026
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Public hearing and council vote
Latest HearingCommon Council held a public hearing on the Journey Buffet license and granted the beer and wine license by voice vote.
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Council grants Journey Buffet beer and wine license
DecisionThe Common Council recorded the action "Grant and Close the Public Hearing" (Pass) by voice vote, on a motion by Madison seconded by Glenn. The item covers Class B beer and Class C wine for the buffet at 4325 Lien Road.
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Agenda published for Oct. 6 hearing
NoticeThe Common Council agenda is published, listing a public hearing on the Journey Buffet license for October 6.
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Committee recommends license approval
RecommendationAlcohol License Review Committee unanimously recommends the Class B beer and Class C wine license after applicant corrects alcohol sales estimate.