By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved an alcoholic beverage permit for a new Pierceton restaurant during a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6.

Desiree Tunstall, Kimberly Cole, and Scott Werstler, owners of Tap Root Brewhouse and Company, 130 N. First St., Pierceton, were at the meeting for a new permit. Tunstall said the location will have a bar area offering wine and beer. For food options, Tap Root will offer pizza, pasta, sandwiches and desserts.

The business will be adjacent to The Post and across the street from Bar 13.

Tunstall said other local places in the area will make the beer the restaurant sells. The group said they hope to open Tap Root by May 5.

The board approved the new permit for Tap Root Brewhouse and Company.

The following businesses’ permits were also renewed during the meeting:

• Side House Grill Inc., doing business as Side House Grill, 2604 Shelden St., Warsaw. Beer, wine and liquor – restaurant.
• Vandelay Industries LLC, doing business as Man Cave Brewing Company, 10201 Indiana SR 13, Syracuse. Beer, wine and liquor – restaurant.

The local ATC board’s next meeting will be held at the Kosciusko County Courthouse at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.