Providence Board of Licenses 2025-09-25
Minutes summary
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At its meeting on September 25, 2025, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 32 special event, entertainment, and vendor applications. The Board also approved several individual license applications, transfers, and new alcohol licenses, while continuing one entertainment application to October 9, 2025. Additionally, the Board found a violation against A'Frique D'Lounge and issued a $1,500 fine.
What the body took up (42)
1. R&B in the Park by The Rosendale Group at Providence Rink 2 Kennedy Plaza. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128057- September 28, 2025 from 12:00p-12:00AM. Previously approved for India Point Park on 9/11/2025. Changing locations due to damage from another festival at India Point Park. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
2. Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival by Federal Hill Commerce Association on Atwells Ave. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128216- October 10, 2025 from 5:00p-12:00a and October 11,2025 & October 12, 2025 from 11:00a-11:00p. Street Closure on Dean Street to Sutton Street on Atwells Ave closed for the weekend. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
3. Movie Night by WBNA at Dexter training ground park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128304- September 27, 2025. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
4. General Culture Fest by Huascar Beato at General Street Park. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128359- September 27, 2025 from 4:00p-9:00p. Street Closure on General Street from Middle Drive to West Drive. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
5. Night Market by Track 15 Operator at 11 Memorial Blvd. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128323- September 27, 2025 from 4:00p-10:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
6. Artist Ball by Rhode Island School of Design at Innovation Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128240- October 25, 2025 from 8:00p-11:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
7. The Grog and Dog Jog by The Wild Colonial Tavern at 250 South Water Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128202- October 19, 2025 from 4:00p-5:00p. Street Closure on South Water Street from Power Street to Williams Street. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
8. Friar 5K at Providence College. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 127897- October 4, 2025 from 9:00a-1:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
9. Ego's Halloween Block Party by Ego Providence at 73 Richmond Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128238- October 24, 2025- November 1, 2025 from 9:00p-12:00a. Street Closure on Richmond Street between Pine Street and Friendship Street. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
10. Columbus Day Carnival by Rockwell Amusements at 445 Richmond Street. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128205- October 9-10,2025 from 6:00p-10:00p, October 11-12, 2025 from 2:00p-10:00p and October 13, 2025 from 12:00p-8:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
11. Family Fall Festival by Highlander Charter School at 42 Lexington Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128224- October 4, 2025 from 11:00a-3:00p. Street Closure on Lexington Avenue from Broad Street to Niagara Street. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
12. Fire Prevention Week by City of Providence Fire Department at George J West Ballfield. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special Event Permit 128307- October 7, 2025 from 8:00a-2:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
13. American Cancer Society at BankNewport City Center 2 Kennedy Plaza. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Special event permit 127472 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk- October 19, 2025 from 7:00am-11:00am. Street Closure on Terrace Exchange street to US-1. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
14. Gold Lounge & Restaurant LLC dba Gold Restaurant & Lounge 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ (Outdoor Entertainment). Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
15. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 - Karaoke. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
16. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ/Live Band. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
17. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
18. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Month of October 2025 DJ. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
19. RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
20. Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
21. Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
22. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 - DJ. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
23. CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 - DJ/LiveBands. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
24. Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 - DJ/LiveBands. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
25. N.O Holding, LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Monthly Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 2025 DJ/Dancing. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
26. Homecoming Event by Providence College at McPhail's Bar. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 3, 2025 from 11:00a-6:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
27. McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Parking Lot Mega Show on October 12, 2025 from 2:00p-11:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
28. Rain Harvest Festival by Audubon Society of Rhode Island at 1 Floral Ave. Entertainment, Raffle.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]September 28, 2025 from 11:00a-2:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
29. Acoustic Music Show by The steel yard at 27 Sims Ave. Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 1, 2025 from 7:00p-10:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
30. The Bartending Service of New England at Providence College McPhails. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 3, 2025 from 7:00p-10:30p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
31. Homecoming Weekend by The Bartending Service of New England at Providence College Slavin Lawn. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 4, 2025 from 12:00p-4:00p. Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
32. Pascacio Sanchez Providence RI. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
33. The River Bistro Inc 200 Exchange St Ste A to Mamasitas Bar and Grill LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Pending a Certificate of Good Standing from Taxation for renewal before this Transfer application may be considered. Continued from Thursday, September 18, 2025. Certificate of Good Standing received ahead of this hearing date and time. The Transfer of license request has been approved. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
34. Iron Chef Competition by The Steel yard at 27 Sims Ave. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]October 25, 2025, from 10:00a-8:00p. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
35. Shayana Rodriguez at 200 Exchange St. Unit B Providence RI. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Monthly Salsa and Bachata Dance Social on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00p-11:59p. 8 of 12 Class F. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
36. Carly Donovan at 170 Westminister Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Wedding Event on October 2, 2025, from 5:30p-8:00p. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
37. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Month of October 2025 Entertainment Application #25-816. Requesting 18+ event on 10/30/2025 from 10pm-1am. Month of November 2025 - Entertainment Application not submitted yet. Requesting 18+ Event on 11/26/2025 from 10pm-2am. Not heard. This matter has been continued until October 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
38. Anna’s Vesuviano Restaurant Corp dba Anna’s 114 Doyle Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
39. Tierra y Sabor Inc dba Cocina Sabrosa 601 Cranston Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Currently holds a Food Establishment License. Hours: 8:30 AM - 9 PM - Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 AM - 10 PM - Thursday - Saturday. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
40. Empire Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Black Sheep Providence to Calray LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of license request - Approved. Must fulfill all outstanding requirements of the transfer including but not limited to outstanding fines, and objections from distributors. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
41. U-in-U-Out Corp dba U In U Out Towing and Auto Repair 702 Douglas Avenue. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair, Second-Hand Auto, Second-Hand Store.
APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS]Denied without prejudice on May 15, 2025, due to their failure to appear. Approved Pending BCI checks from two (2) other business owners in addition to the manager. If any BCI's require further review, the applicants will need to come back for another hearing. Otherwise, it can be approved. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
42. A' frique D' Lounge, Inc. dba A'Frique D'Lounge 126 Spruce Street.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Regarding incident(s) of 1) July 26, 2025, Case Report #25-58192 - RIGL 23-28-6-5 Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment and City Ordinance Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts; 2) August 23, 2025, Case Report #25-70291 - RIGL 3-8-14 - Sale of Alcohol by the bottle prohibited. Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $1,500 fine to be paid. Must inform Providence Police License Enforcement Unit of all persons working as Floor Host, wear Floor Host badges visibly while working. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Akinbi, Ochoa; Absent: Conley.
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