Providence Board of Licenses 2025-10-23
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on October 24, 2025.
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At its meeting on October 23, 2025, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 32 items, including monthly entertainment licenses, floor host licenses, raffles, and special event permits. The Board also considered several individual license applications, approving some with conditions or probationary periods, and continuing others to future dates.
What the body took up (41)
1. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025- DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. Empire Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Dancing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2025 DJ/Dancing Add on for October 30,2025 Brown University DJs
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Paps and Bees LLC dba Noir 71 Union Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Live band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. PFM LLC dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Theatrical performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - DJ/LiveBands - Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of November 2025
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. Norlan Olivo Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Dwayne Adams Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. Mercedes Mastrostefano Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
21. Alexander John Woonsocket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
22. Raniero Christpher Fernandez Jamestown RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
23. Latin Expo 2025 by Juan Zapata at 10 Sims Avenue. Entertainment. October 25, 2025 from 11:00a-4:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
24. Fall fundraiser by Women’s Health and Education fund at 271 Tockwotton Street. Raffle. October 28, 2025 from 6:00p-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
25. The Athletics Fundraiser Raffle by Johnson & Wales University at 305 Shipyard St. Raffle. December 9, 2025 from 5:30p-7:30p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
26. 12th Annual Park View Veterans Day Race by Park View Middle School. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128231- November 11, 2025 from 9: 00a-11:00a
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
27. Community Halloween Party by The Bubbler VR at 568 Charles Street. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128422-October 31, 2025 from 5:00p-9:00p Street Closure on Hawkins Street from Charles Street on to Branch Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
28. Councilwoman Ryan Christmas at the Parkway by Huascar Beato at 590 Pleasant Valley Parkway. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128431- December 13, 2025 from 12:00p-3:00p Street closure on Pleasant Valley Parkway to Justice Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
29. NYE Blockparty by Providence Eagle at 124 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127984- December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2025 from 5:00p-11:00p Street Closure on Snow Street from Weybosset Street on to Chapel Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
30. RISD Advising Days by Rhode Island School of Design at Market Square. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128414- October 21,2025 and October 22, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
31. Thanksgiving Eve Party by Providence Eagle at 124 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127983- November 26,2025- November 30, 2025 from 5:00p-12:00a Street closure on Snow Street from Weybosset Street to Chapel Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
32. Worship and Prayer Event by His Providence Church at India Point Soccer Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128382- October 25, 2025 from 2:00p-5:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-32). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
33. 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025- DJ 18+ Event 11/26/2025 & Late Submittal
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to 10/30/2025 at 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The applicant did not appear. The Board issued a Conditional Cease & Desist Order for October 30, 2025, if the applicant fails to appear.
34. Knight Street Market LLC dba Knight Street Market 115 Knight Street. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. RE: BCI for Applicant
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. BCI reviewed. Issued a probationary license for review in 3 months.
35. La Roca Restaurant LLC dba La Roca Restaurant 1150 Elmwood Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The request for a BX (2am Closing) has been approved as a probationary license - For review on January 29, 2025.
36. Hudson HiFi LLC dba Murmur HiFi Lounge 276 Westminster Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Must fulfill all requirements and for a license to be issued prior to operating.
37. Tongdak & BBQ INC dba Tongdak & BBQ 166 Valley Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Must fulfill all requirements and for a license to be issued prior to operating.
38. Italy Consignment LLC dba Italy Consignment 65 Weybossett Street. Second-Hand Store. New License.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
39. The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food) 1am Closing.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. BV (Restaurant with food) 1am Closing Approved.
40. The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to 3/12/2026 at 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The request for a BX (2am Closing) has been continued for review until March 12, 2026, due to the applicant's insufficient experience with holding a liquor license for one year with a 1am closing time.
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. Continued from 10/16/2025.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to 10/30/2025 at 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Stockholder/Business Partner to provide supporting documents related to BCI as they pertain to this license request. This matter has been continued for one (1) week because the documentation the applicant submitted ahead of this hearing date & time was incomplete for a thorough review as it pertains to the BCI.
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