Providence Board of Licenses 2025-06-05
Minutes summary
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The Providence Board of Licenses met to review various applications, including numerous special event permits for Pride 2025, monthly entertainment licenses, and seasonal expansions. The Board also held show-cause hearings, resulting in the revocation of all licenses for Moe's Place, Inc. dba Passion Lounge, and issued warnings and fines for other violations.
What the body took up (38)
2025 Ego Pride Block Party Weekend at 73 Richmond Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 Haus of Codec Outdoor Marketplace by Haus of Codec 115 Empire Street Unit 101. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 Mariposa Dance Party by Planeta PVD 24 Fulton Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 Pride Block Party by The George at 100 Washington Street Parking Lot. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Block Party, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 R.I. Day of Portugal, & Portuguease Heritage in RI, Inc. at 195 District Park - 120 Peck Street. Block Party, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 RI Pride Block Party by Mira Bar 150 Chestnut Street Unit B. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 The Stable's Pride Block Party by The Stable on Mathewson Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2025 Trinity Brewhouse Pride Celebration at Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Pride 2025 Block Party by The Alleycat 17 Snow Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Restaurant Associates of Providence LLC IV dba Sarto. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Rick Simone for Federal Hill Commerce Association. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
National Amusements Inc dba Providence Place Cinemas 10 Providence Place. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
National Amusements Inc dba Providence Place IMAX 10 Providence Place. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Gilbert Enterprises Inc dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Adult Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Icon Corp dba Colosseum Nightclub 180 Pine Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
WW PVD LLC dba Wally’s Wieners 120 Atwells Avenue. Temporary Seasonal Expansion -- Sidewalk.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Stay Silent PVD LLC & Trade-Pop Up 34 Governor Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Nos Cultura Our Culture at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Vida Abundante /Abundante Life Global Methodist Church at 689 Cranston Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Rhode Island Monthly Communications at Water Fire Center. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Karaoke Night by Premier Marketing Network Inc. at 200 Exchange St Unit B. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Salsa & Bachata Night by Premier Marketing Network, Inc. at 200 Exchange St Unit B. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Hermandad LLC dba Masheratti bar and lounge 334 Elmwood Ave. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUEDNext: 7/10/2025 4:00 PM; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Deadbeats LLC dba Deadbeats at 301 Knight Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Blundell Collision Center Inc dba Blundell Collision Center 50 Blundell Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUEDNext: 6/12/2025 4:00 PM; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Saje by Zaz LLC dba Saje by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
CONTINUEDNext: 6/12/2025 4:00 PM; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Son Ah Rise LLC dba JA Patty Tuck Shop 1577 Westminster St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Moe's Place, Inc dba Passion Lounge 103 Plainfield Street.
REVOKEDREVOKED [4 TO 0] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSTAIN: Rogel
Down City Pizza Inc. dba Down City Pizza 53 Weybosset Street.
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a warning. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
La Parilla Taqueria Inc. dba El Dugout Chimi y Algo Mas - Location varies.
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a warning as to all counts. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
LOVERA V.I.P. Inc. dba Lovera VIP 1268 Broad Street.
VIOLATION FOUNDIncident of May 2, 2025 - Issued a $500 fine held in abeyance for 6 months. (Until December 5, 2025.) Incident of May 17, 2025 - Dismissed. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
The Blue Truck, LLC dba The Blue Truck, Co. Location varies.
VIOLATION FOUNDIssued a $250 fine to be paid. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
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