Providence Board of Licenses 2025-09-11
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on September 11, 2025, to review various license applications, transfers, and disciplinary matters. The Board unanimously approved a 24-item consent agenda for entertainment and special event permits, approved several liquor license transfers, and granted a new probationary liquor license. Additionally, the Board continued several matters and found a violation against a business, issuing a fine and a reduction of hours.
What the body took up (33)
1. Gilbert Enterprises Inc dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Adult Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
2. SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
3. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
4. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
5. Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
6. Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
7. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
8. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
9. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
10. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
11. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
12. Foster Forward 30th Anniversary Gala by Foster Forward at 475 WaterFire Arts Center. Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
13. 15th Annual Masquerade Ball by Sojourner House at 11 Dorrance Street. Entertainment, Raffle.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
14. Flames of Hope by Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation at Station Park. 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, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
15. R&B in the Park by The Rosendale Group at India Point Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
16. Gordonfest by Gordon School at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
17. Light The Night Providence by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at RI State House lawn. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
18. Nigeria Independence Parade by Nigerian Community of Rhode Island at 41 Fricker Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
19. 6th Annual Helmets and Heels by The Alleycat Corp at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
20. RISD Craft Fall 2025 by RISD Alumni on Benefit Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
21. Ocean State Oyster Festival 2025 by Ocean State Oyster Festival LLC at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
22. Oystermania by Fearless Fish Market at 721 Hope Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
23. The Summer Function by Paps and Bees LLC on Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
24. Maria Yasmin Sanchez Jacome, Providence RI. Vendor. Annual Vendor License Request 128280.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
25. 2025 PVD EDM Fest at The George 121 Washington Street. Block Party, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
No action by the Board.Special Event Permit #127906, Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 12:00pm - 12:00am. Pulled from Consent Agenda on 9/4/2025. Applicant failed to appear. Event was in the past and it took place. Previously vetted by the City Services Team on 8/26/2025.
26. Shayana Rodriguez at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
27. Privilege Restaurant Lounge LLC dba Privilege Restaurant Lounge 1228 Broad Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/4/2025 4:00 PMThis matter has been continued until the 2026 Liquor License Renewal season. - For review of BX (2am Closing) license request. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
28. The Corner LLC dba Vino Veritas 486 Broadway to La Prima Caffe Inc. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of license request approved by the Board. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
29. Res Group LLC dba Res American Bistro 202 Washington Street to Vinyl Kitchen LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of license request approved by the Board. The establishment was under receivership. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
30. 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 [UNANIMOUS] Next: 9/18/2025 4:00 PMContinued from August 28, 2025. Transferor is pending a COGS from Division of Taxation. This matter has been continued for one week at the request of the Attorney representing who was acquired at the last minute. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
31. 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).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Continued from August 28, 2025. Pending an updated Business Plan specific to Entertainment. Approved as a Probationary Alcohol Class C (Neighborhood Bar) with 1am Closing for review in 6 months. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
32. Philip Drukker dba PD Auto 13 Delaine Street. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/9/2025 4:00 PMContinued from August 14, 2025. City taxes are outstanding. Information regarding MCA rendered to applicants. License Administrator to follow up with MCA on the payment plan for delinquent taxes for the business. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
33. N.O. Holdings LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 6, 2025, Case Report #25-51939. Hours of Operation
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted. Issued a $2,000 Fine and a One (1) week reduction of hours. AYES: Conley, Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa
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