Providence Board of Licenses 2025-07-24
Minutes summary
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The Providence Board of Licenses met to review various entertainment, special event, and liquor license applications. The Board approved a 25-item consent agenda, granted several new licenses and transfers, and issued a cease and desist order for an unlicensed business. Two matters were continued to July 31, 2025, one violation was found, and one matter was not heard.
What the body took up (39)
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 - DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. July 2025 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025- DJ-Live
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2025 DJ
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Greig LLC dba Muldowney's Pub 121 Empire Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 Live Band
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2025- DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
STEAM-Powered by Dream Through STEAM RI and Rhode Black Storytellers on Wabun Street. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Celebrate Southside by Amos house at 460 Pine Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Our Lady of the Rosary Annual Feast by Our Lady of the Rosary at 21 Taverse Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
The Puerto Rican Bay Fest by Puerto Rican Professional Association of RI at India Point Park. Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Aguardente LLC dba Aguardente 12 Governor Street. Renewal License. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
St. Raymond's Church Corporation 2 Matilda Street. Entertainment.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Cancer Free Rhode Island by Rhode Island Hospital at 10 Sims Ave. Entertainment.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot.
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Gold Lounge & Restaurant LLC dba Gold Restaurant & Lounge 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2025 DJ (Outdoor Entertainment)
CONTINUED to 7/31/2025[4 TO 0] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa RECUSED: Conley
Extra Credit Presents: Late Summer Concert by Extra Credit Productions LLC at the Providence Rink. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
T&C Appliances LLC dba T&C Appliances 860 Eddy Street. New License. Holiday Sales, Second-Hand Store.
APPROVEDThe applicant failed to appear. An immediate Cease & Desist Order regarding all business operations at the location of 860 Eddy Street has been issued by the Board as of 7/24/2025. The last license attempt was withdrawn by the Accountant on May 22, 2025, and the establishment continues to operate with no license. [UNANIMOUS] Next: 7/31/2025 4:00 PM AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Saje by Zaz LLC dba Saje by Zaz The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDA 6-month probationary license has been approved until liquor renewal season. For review on December 4, 2025. Motion made and seconded that the public comment has been heard. No affiliation with the previous owner Saje Kitchen Group, LLC. The Applicants are also modifying the entity. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Rogel
Boga Deli & Grille LLC dba Boga Deli & Grille 224 Admiral Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVEDFor review of BX (2am Closing) license request. BV (1am Closing) License granted on 7/19/2024. A 6-month probationary license has been approved until 2025-2026 liquor renewal season. For review on December 4, 2025. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Sam Ajobiewe Investment LLC dba Twins-Slim Taxi 702 Douglas Ave. Motor Vehicle Repair. New License.
APPROVEDApplicant was advised of the numerous complaints this office has received as well as neighborhood complaints at this location. Various complaints stemming from after hour hangouts, and vehicles parked illegally. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
LCP Providence Hotel Investment LLC 139 Mathewson Street to 139 Mathewson Street QOZB LLC. Transfer License. 1am-4am Business, Alcoholic Beverages Class BH, Alcoholic Beverages Class BT (Tavern - Hotel), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVEDTransfer of license request approved. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Gold Lounge & Restaurang LLC 727 Cranston Street to Gold Lounge & Restaurant dba Gota Bar & Lounge. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUED to 7/31/2025[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa RECUSED: Conley
Mamacita Bar and Grill Inc dba Mamacita Bar and Grill 268 Pocasset Avenue. New License. Alcohol Class BV (Restaurant with food) 1am Closing.
APPROVEDA 6-month probationary license has been approved until liquor renewal season. For review on December 4, 2025. Motion made and seconded that the public comment has been heard. The applicant stated that they have no affiliation with the previous owner Pitino Fine Foods Inc. dba Destacamento. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDNo affiliation with the previous owner (formerly Paris Bistro) [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
Miso Mozza, LLC dba Miso Mozza 279 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
H&L Chuan LLC dba H&L Chuan 388 Wickenden St. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED[UNANIMOUS] AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa ABSENT: Conley
N.O. Holdings, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. For reconsideration at the request of the licensee.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of April 19, 2025, Case Report #25-27705. Disturbance. Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment. Reconsideration approved. Closure dates to be served on July 25, 2025, August 1, 2025, & August 2, 2025. [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 69-71 Union Street. Continued from 7/17/2025.
NOT HEARDRegarding incident(s) of July 6, 2025, Case Report #25-51850, and July 6, 2025 into July 7, 2025, Case Report #25-52777. July 6, 2025 - Loud Music. July 6, 2025, into July 7, 2025 - Hours of Operation (3am Soft Closing Violation). This matter has passed off the agenda and will be brought back at the request of the City Solicitor once an agreement has been reached. A pre-hearing conference was scheduled for 7/24/2025 and the licensee advised they were unable to be present prior to the hearing to reach an agreement before this matter could be heard for Disposition & Review at 4:00pm.
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