Providence Board of Licenses 2025-07-17
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State.
Written by AI, not by the clerk.
This body files its minutes in a format we cannot read line by line, so a language model read the document and wrote what follows. It can be wrong. The filed minutes are the record; read them before you rely on this.
The Board of Licenses met on July 17, 2025, to consider various special event permits, monthly entertainment licenses, and one-time entertainment applications. The Board approved the consent agenda, granted a soft closing extension, continued a new license application, and issued penalties for two show cause hearings regarding disturbances and assaults.
What the body took up (39)
Afrobeats Meets Konpa by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVED PENDINGPulled from Consent Agenda, Applicant appeared. Approval of this is granted contingent upon no violations occurring as a result of the event scheduled for July 25, 2025 (Agenda Item #3). If any violations take place, or if noise levels exceed 75 decibels, Agenda Items 1 and 2-pertaining to the events scheduled for July 26, 2025, and August 3, 2025-will be barred/revoked, after review by Board Counsel first. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa; ABSENT: Akinbi)
The Cookout - Block Party Edition by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED PENDINGPulled from Consent Agenda, Applicant appeared. Approval of this is granted contingent upon no violations occurring as a result of the event scheduled for July 25, 2025 (Agenda Item #3). If any violations take place, or if noise levels exceed 75 decibels, Agenda Items 1 and 2-pertaining to the events scheduled for July 26, 2025, and August 3, 2025-will be barred/revoked, after review by Board Counsel first. Music outside must cease by 10pm, not 12am. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa; ABSENT: Akinbi)
Union Street Cookout by Noir at 71 Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDPulled from Consent Agenda, Applicant appeared. Approval of this is granted contingent upon no violations occurring as a result of the event scheduled for July 25, 2025 (Agenda Item #3). If any violations take place, or if noise levels exceed 75 decibels, Agenda Items 1 and 2—pertaining to the events scheduled for July 26, 2025, and August 3, 2025—will be barred/revoked, after review by Board Counsel first. Music outside must cease by 10pm, not 12am. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa; ABSENT: Akinbi)
SummerFest by Restoration Worship Ministries at 1183 Eddy Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
IGT Downtown 5K by Downtown 5K INC at Memorial Boulevard. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Family Feast by St. Ann's Church at 2 Russo Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Jamesetta's Graduation Event by Geraldine Soe at 22 Dickens Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
March Against Violence by SDA Providence Hispanic Church at 844 Broad Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Smith Hill Block Party Hosted by City Council at 31 Candance Street. Block Party, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Sweat Fest by Ashley Diaz at Indian Point Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Empire Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Loulu LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Maya Guatemala, Inc dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Ave. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
PFM LLC dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Lower Level of the Providence 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Zayas Solution, LLC dba Tafino Restaurant & Lounge. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Salsa Night by Premier Marketing Network Inc. at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDApproved for a 3am Soft Closing on August 2, 2025. The applicable statute R.I.G.L. 3-7-7 (B)(1) as it relates to Soft Closings was explained to the applicant. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa)
David & Parry's Wedding Reception by David Vollucci at 266 Westminster Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa)
Urku by Elsa Rico at 189 Pocasset Avenue. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot.
APPROVEDVote: UNANIMOUS (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).
CONTINUED to 7/24/2025This matter has been continued for one (1) week at the request of Representing Counsel due to some changes the applicant wishes to modify. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa)
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Regarding incident(s) of February 22, 2025, Case Report #25-12581.
VIOLATION FOUNDDecision entered into the record: A one (1) day closure to be served in July 2025 on a Friday and a two (2) day closure to be held in abeyance. If any other incidents related to security personnel occur, the two (2) day closure held in abeyance will go into effect automatically and must be served. The Floor Host Security guards license has been revoked. The establishment must provide 1. What security protocol is currently in place, 2. How they are trained, 3. What happens if they are found deviating from this. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa)
N.O. Holdings, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 19, 2025, Case Report #25-27705.
VIOLATION FOUNDDecision entered into the record: Issued a three (3) day closure to be served before the end of July 2025. The Licensee is also mandated to undergo de-escalation training and provide documentation. Vote: UNANIMOUS (AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa)
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 69-71 Union Street. Special Event Permit #127486. Regarding incident(s) of July 6, 2025, Case Report #25-51850, and July 6, 2025, into July 7, 2025, Case Report #25-52777.
NOT HEARD to 7/24/2025This agenda item was not heard. The City Solicitor is to advise when this matter can be put back on for Disposition & Review.
Read by gemini-3.1-pro-preview.