A Fayetteville restaurant was

denied a license to sell alcohol for at least 60 days after its owner

was cited in December for serving alcohol without a permit and operating

a business without a license.

The City Council voted Thursday

night to revoke Thailand of Smiles' pouring license for at least

60 days and require the owner to re-apply for a license. Owner Ampron

McNeal also was encouraged to make sure she understands the city's

alcohol ordinance when she does re-apply.

McNeal addressed the council

in fairly broken English, leading Mayor Ken Steele to advise her to seek

someone who can explain the ordinance's requirements in her native

language.

Police Chief Johnny Roberts

said McNeal also falsified information on her application for an alcohol

license with the city, which indicated she had never been charged with

any criminal offense. But since she had been previously ticketed for selling

alcohol without a permit by the city, Roberts said he denied McNeal's

application.

After the 60-day waiting period,

McNeal will be able to reapply for a license to serve alcohol.

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