Wow. What an unbelievably bad idea.

The building is so ugly now. I guess getting people liquored up will help sell late 90's tribal band tattoos.

The license application was denied at all 3 levels, but they have money behind them and in our legal system that apparently counts for more than community and city judgement to deny the license.

Paul: I think at least some of this is a fundamental misunderstanding of the people who are getting inked. The popular perception is of Hell's Angels pulling up on their Harleys, which is mostly not the case in this day and age.

I also find it hard to understand why it's a problem that this long-empty building is now occupied by a legal and legitimate business in a commercial (i.e., not residential) area. I support their efforts and I'm looking forward to having a drink there soon.

The denial of the liquor permit was just a ploy on the part of the mayor. He knows he could not stop it but it would look good to the community when re-election time rolls around. "I tried to stop it but the courts over-ruled me"! As far as the business, if it succeeds I guess the community wanted it, if not, they didn't.

Regardless of the individual merit or lack thereof of new businesses, we already have more than enough liquor licenses in our in-town residential neighborhood. The community should be able to say "no" on the basis of that without having to come up with a specific reason based on broken laws or personal likes/dislikes or anything else.

What the heck, you already have a tattoo parlor at the location. Did you also protest that when they planned that? Please, don't get me wrong, I would not want that type of business near my home either. I would guess more rules should have been made in the "type of use" when the property was first re-zoned.

The neighborhood or surrounding neighborhoods would not have a say in the establishment of a tattoo parlor. It is only because Inkaholic wanted to serve liquor that the neighborhood(s) had a voice and vote.

I am very much disgusted with the exterior painting of Inkaholic.

June

I believe what they've done is amazing and the people were so nice. I have been there to get a tattoo for an Autism Charity Drive. The customer service and level of professionalism was better than that of any 5 Star Hotel. And just FYI, my husband had been drinking before coming to get his tattoo and they refused him service and scheduled his appt for the next day! I believe most of you have misjudged just as the mayor did. I suggest you walk in the front doors and see the INSIDE and meet the staff.

So the black strip clubs where drugs are used, the porn shops where gay and straight sexual favors are exchanged are ok. They have been here for years and you bitches haven't been crying about them and they have kept their liquor licenses and business licenses. These are tax payers (hell triple taxes for 3 businesses and the building) who are fulfilling the American dream. You people make me sick! To suggest that the permit went thru because they had money, tells me you think the judge was "on the take"?

That building now looks like a good place for Dog the Bounty Hunter to film part of an episode. I don't care how wonderful the people are inside, it looks trashy from the street.

I just was looking for reviews on their tattoos because I am about to go. I live here in midtown. I think people such as Tammy, Henry, and Catherine are ridiculous. Its people like this that set our great nation back and back and back. Really the community should have a say so really Catherine??? If the community had a say so then we would still be driving horse driven carriages and going to church six days a week. Welcome to the real world. Where everyone is treated equal. Their business has just as much right to survive as any. It is their responsibility to bring in clients. As far as how the building looks. Again Really??? Maybe you don't like the color black but I drive by their location two times a day for work. I would much rather a building with something different and interesting than a broken down old bank building that was an eye sore and reminded everyone everyday that the building was empty and abandoned. Thank goodness for this establishment. Thank goodness the country is smart enough not to allow people such as you to approve permits. Otherwise the gay bars that I frequent OFTEN would not be in business due to your personal prejudices. I am so sick of the bigots in the country. Just because it doesn't benefit you personally or you don't like it doesn't make it wrong. Get over yourself. If you don't like it don't go! Don't try and force everyone else to follow you because of your personal beliefs or opinions. Thank you very much!!!!