Providence Board of Licenses 2025-05-22
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on May 22, 2025, to consider various license applications and renewals. The Board approved a 39-item consent agenda, continued several matters, approved new and transfer licenses, and suspended a license following an emergency show cause hearing. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding pending litigation.
What the body took up (63)
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025- DJ/LiveBands. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025- Adult Entertainment. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Live Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025- DJ-Live. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Cafe at South Street LLC dba The District 54 South Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ/LiveBands. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Empire Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025- DJ/Live Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ/Adult Entertainment. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Gilbert Enterprises Inc dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Adult Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Adult Entertainent. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Gold Lounge & Restaurant LLC dba Gold Restaurant & Lounge 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ/Karaoke. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Dancing. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/ Live Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Loulu LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025- DJ/Live Band. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDMonth of June 2025. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 -LiveBands. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Live band. Requesting 3am closing for June 6,2025 - June 7,2025 - June 14,2025 - June 21,2025 and June 28,2025. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 -Theatrical Performance. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
To The Pointe of Performing Arts Inc at Bishop McVinney Auditorium 43 Gavitt Way. Entertainment.
APPROVED26thAnnual Recital 2025 on June 20,21,22, 2025 from 8:30a-9:00pmn. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Entertainment.
APPROVED2025 Pell Awards Gala on June 10, 2025 from 6p-11p. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Women & Infants Hospital at 101 Dudley Street. New License. Raffle.
APPROVEDCarebucks Lottery event on June 16, 2025 from 12:30pm - 1:00pm. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Jean Fenelon at 239 Oxford Street. New License. Raffle.
APPROVEDFeast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on 6/29/2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Andres Castillo Garcia Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVEDApproved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Artaki Arthur Tikiryan North Providence. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVEDApproved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Andrea Dewhirst at Morris Avenue. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127426- Olney/Morris Block Party on June 21,2025 from 3:00pm-7:00pm Street Closer from Freedom Road to Hillcrest Avenue on to Oakwood Avenue. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Federal Hill Commerce Association at Atwells Avenue. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127548 Saint Joseph's Festival on June 6-8, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm Street Closer on Atwells Avenue from Dean Street to Sutton Street. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Margaret Gattis at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127389- CNU 33 Opening on June 11,2025 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Oasis International at 64 Richardson Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 126914 African Summer Bash on August 2,2025 from 12:00pm-6:00pm. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond Street. Renewal License. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDSpecial Event Permit 127387 4th of July Block Party at Kulture on May 22, 2025 from 12p-12a Street Closing on Richmond between Friendship Ave and Pine St. Approved as part of Consent Agenda (1-39). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Hi Group LLC dba Cracked 227 Thayer Street. New License. 1am-4am Business.
For 90-day review of 1-4 AM License heard on 1/30/2025 and approved on 2/13/2025. Continued from 5/15/2025. Licensee did not appear. No issues since the granting of the 1-4am license. Operations ceased temporarily due to copyright issues on the establishment’s dba.
Maya Guatemala, Inc dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Ave. Monthly Entertainment.
CONTINUED(Late Submittal ) This matter has been continued for one (1) week. Licensing Office to confirm with Zoning if this location is in fact a "grand fathered use" as indicated in the Providence Zoning Ordinance - No live entertainment per Article 12, Sec. 1202 (Q) Live Entertainment - Ancillary Use, Live Performance Venue, or Nightclub and Table 12-1: Use Matrix. The location is a C-2 Zone. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDJune 2025 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDMay 2025 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ ( Late Submittal ). AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Class of 1970 at 1 Cunningham Sq Ruane Center. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDMay 31,2025 from 6:00pm-10:00pm Continued from 5/15/2025. Alcohol being served and catered by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, out of MA. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Class of 2020 Welcome Back at 1 Cunningham Sq Alumni Hall. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDMay 30,2025 from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Continued from 5/15/2025. Alcohol being served and catered by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, out of MA. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Drop in at McPhails at 1 Cunningham Sq Alumni Hall. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDMay 31,2025 from 7:00pm-9:30pm. Continued from 5/15/2025. Alcohol being served and catered by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, out of MA. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Reunion Brunch at 1 Cunningham Sq. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDJune 1,2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Continued from 5/15/2025. Alcohol being served and catered by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, out of MA. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Reunion Festival BBQ at 1 Cunningham Sq. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDMay 31,2025 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Continued from 5/15/2025. Continued from 5/15/2025. Alcohol being served and catered by The Bartending Service of New England, LLC, out of MA. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Shayana Rodriguez at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVEDMonthly Salsa and Bachata Dance Social on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 6:00pm -11:59pm 3 of 12 Class F. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Carly Donovan at 170 Westminister Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVEDWedding Event on June 14, 2025 from 5:00pm-10:00pm. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
YT Freemachine LLC dba Yenit Auto Repair 69 Bucklin Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUEDApplicant to provide documentation on updates regarding the certificate of use now that they will be starting the next steps. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Warishah Inc dba 7-Eleven 775 Cranston Street. 1am-4am Business.
CONTINUEDContinued from April 17, 2025. Due to a lapse in the license, the applicant is prohibited to operate 1-4am until a license is granted. This matter has been continued until 6/26/2025. Corporate to be notified. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
T&C Appliances dba T&C Appliances 860 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Holiday Sales, Second-Hand Store.
WITHDRAWNRenewal withdrawn as a result of unforeseen financial obligations. A new application will be submitted and advertised.
El Rincon Colombiano Inc 568 Broad St Unit B to Passion Inc. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
CONTINUEDAllowed operations in the interim. Pending an Extension to Purchase and Sales Agreement dated May 26, 2025. Evidence was provided by the applicant at this hearing date & time. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Bosset LLC dba Shake & Speare 255 Weybosset Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
APPROVEDA Full BV (Restaurant with food) - Approved. Class N (Nightclub) - Approved as a Probationary license for review three (3) months after all requirements have been satisfied, the license is issued, and operations commence. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Montecristo Restaurant LLC dba Montecristo Restaurant 488 Elmwood Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
NOT HEARDThe new application for the location passed off the agenda with no vote as it is being considered as a renewal application Agenda Item #57.
Montecristo Restaurant LLC dba Montecristo Restaurant 488 Elmwood Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
DENIEDLicense renewal for 2024 denied on January 4, 2024. Appealed to DBR and a Order regarding motion for stay dated (adopted) January 29, 2024. On September 23, 2024, Representing Counsel indicated that this matter could be dismissed. Final order of dismissal states that if DBR did not receive an objection by September 23, 2024, they would recommend dismissal. Final order of dismissal approved on October 4, 2024. The Department of Business Regulation has issued an "Order of Dismissal" dated October 4, 2024, resulting in this matter being brought back to the Board for further review. The liquor license including but not limited to, Alcohol Class BV (Restaurant with food), Seasonal Expansion of Premises, Food (victualing licenses), Holiday sales, for 2025 have been denied. As a result, the location is prohibited from operating effective immediately. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Blundell Collision Center Inc dba Blundell Collision Center 50 Blundell Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUEDThis matter has been continued for two (2) weeks. The applicant did not appear. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Tanning Liquors Inc 695 Atwells Avenue to Atwells Liquors LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store).
APPROVEDTransfer of license request, Approved. Must resolve the outstanding objection from Mancini Beverage, and all other pending requirements for the license to be effectuated and/or issued. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
The Grande LLC dba Rock and Rye 224 Atwells Ave to Ambe Maa LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVEDTransfer of license request, Approved. No live entertainment per Article 12, Sec. 1202 (Q) Live Entertainment - Ancillary Use, Live Performance Venue, or Nightclub and Table 12-1: Use Matrix unless proven to be considered a "grand fathered use" as indicated under the Providence Zoning Ordinance. The location is a C-2 Zone. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Teriyaki House Inc dba Mokban Korean Bistro 217 Westminster Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDNew license request, Approved. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Moe's Place, Inc dba Passion Lounge 103 Plainfield Street.
SUSPENDEDRegarding incident(s) of Saturday, May 17, 2025, Case Report #25-36049. The establishment is to remain closed until an Executive Session is held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:00pm to allow the Board to review footage from the night of Friday, May 16, 2025, into Saturday, May 17, 2025, when the incident occurred and until this matter can be heard as a Show Cause Hearing. Testimony was given by the Providence Police Department, License Enforcement Unit on May 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Executive Session.
The board may vote to convene in executive session for discussion and vote pursuant to R.I. G.L.§42-46-5(a)(2) pertaining to litigation currently pending in the matter of MONTECRISTO RESTAURANT LLC dba MONTECRISTO RESTAURANT 488 ELMWOOD AVENUE vs. CITY OF PROVIDENCE, BOARD OF LICENSES - DBR No. 24LQ0001.
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