The Malt Shop is closed after the business failed to renew its liquor licence. The restaurant closed to the public on Jan. 22. The business’ liquor license was last renewed by City Council in August 2024.
The last owner to renew The Malt Shop’s liquor license was the LCC owned by Rebecca Illingworth Penichot, former owner of Tinto Kitchen at 50th and Penn. That LCC is no longer active with the State of Minnesota and Illingworth Penichot has moved to France.
Illingworth Penichot transferred the lease to Ryan Braski, according to the building owners. Braski was evicted as the operator of The Malt Shop in January…