Providence Board of Licenses 2025-08-28
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on August 28, 2025, to review various license applications. The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included monthly entertainment, special event permits, vendor, and floor host licenses. They also approved entertainment licenses for Medici and a Brown University event, while continuing applications for Carly Donovan, Franchesca's At Waterplace, and The River Bistro to future dates.
What the body took up (17)
Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Back to School Block Party by Kulture Kitchen LLC at 71 Richmond Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Celebrate Recovery Day by MBS Counseling Services at Columbia Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Councilwoman Peterson End of Summer Celebration at Fargnoli Park. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Mr Providence Eagle Contest by Providence Eagle at 124 Snow street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Soso Radio by Nick Sarazen at India Point Soccer Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Verano Afuera by Atlás Alvarado at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Dinorah Escalante Robles Providence RI. Vendor.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Izaiah Yandel SalgadoLebron West Warwick. Floor Host.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Limberg Chávez Rivero Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
Luis David Cepeda Sepeda Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa. Outstanding Monthly Entertainment Applications have been settled prior to this hearing date & time. Applicant/Licensee will ensure timely remittance going forward.
Anoch by Brown University Class Coordinating Board at Pembroke Field. Entertainment.
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa. This matter was a Consent Agenda item, placed on the to appear due to the end time of the event. Outdoor music must cease at 12am not 1am unless otherwise vetted and approved by the Board.
Carly Donovan at 170 Westminster Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
CONTINUED to 9/4/2025UNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa. Applicant did not appear. This matter has been continued for one (1) week.
Premier Marketing Network Inc dba Franchesca's At Waterplace 200 Exchange St. Unit B. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class C (Neighborhood Bar), Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat-Hol).
CONTINUED to 9/11/2025UNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa. Applicant to provide more details on the Business Plan related to all entertainment taking place at the location on a recurring basis and a nuisance mitigation plan.
The River Bistro Inc 200 Exchange St Ste A to Mamasitas Bar and Grill LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
CONTINUED to 9/11/2025UNANIMOUS; AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi; ABSENT: Ochoa. The River Bistro has a pending 2025 liquor license renewal to be completed. As of this day (8/28/2025) there is no license to transfer.
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