Providence Board of Licenses 2025-11-06
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on November 10, 2025.
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The Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda of monthly and special event entertainment licenses. The Board also continued several matters, approved new licenses, and issued fines and penalties for violations at La Palmera Club Billard and Bae Restaurant and Lounge.
What the body took up (22)
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - Movie Theatre
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - DJ
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 Entertainment
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - Karaoke
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Mrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 DJ/Dancing Live Band
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025 - Events Add on date: November 20, 2025- Jonas Brothers
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025 - Events
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Holiday Party by The Fogarty Center at 10 Sims Ave. Entertainment. December 3, 2025, from 9:00a-3:00p
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
NYE by The Alleycat Corp at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128492- December 31, 2025, from 8:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Snow Street from Washington Street to Westminster Street
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
Ho Ho Hosts for the Holidays by The Alleycat Corp at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128491- December 13, 2025, from 9:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Snow Street from Washington Street to Westminster Street
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
PHS Veterans Day Walk/Run by Achievement First Providence High School at Dexter Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128485- November 7, 2025, from 9:00a-12:00p
APPROVEDUNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; ABSENT: Ochoa
RUTAVAREZ dba Corner Mattress 302 Cranston Street. Second-Hand Store. 124031 Application for Second-Hand Store incomplete. Pending outstanding City Tangible Taxes.
CONTINUED to 11/20/2025This matter has been continued until November 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM to allow the establishment time to resolve the delinquent Tangible Taxes. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada; ABSENT: Akinbi
Gold Lounge & Restaurant LLC 727 Cranston Street to Gold Lounge & Restaurant dba Gota Bar & Lounge. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Transfer of liquor license approved by the Board on 8/7/2025. For review of transfer application status.
CONTINUED to 11/13/2025Licensee did not appear. This matter has been continued for one (1) week. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2025- (18 Plus request)
APPROVED PENDINGApproved for 18+ on 11/13/2025 only. If there are no incidents, dates requested for 11/22/2025, 11/26/2025 & 11/28/2025 can be placed on Consent Agenda. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025- (18 Plus request)
APPROVED PENDINGContingent on November dates with no incidents. If no issues arise on any given dates, the following dates will be placed on Consent Agenda: 12/4/2025, 12/6/2025, 12/11/2025, & 12/31/2025. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Mexico Restaurant El Garibaldi De Tres Marias LLC 948 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVEDApplicants must upload TIP Certifications for all staff including the owner if they intend to serve alcohol. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Privilege Restaurant Lounge LLC dba Privilege Restaurant Lounge 1228 Broad Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
HEARDFor review of operational status since license was issued to determine if the BX (2am Closing) can be considered sooner than at renewal for 2026. Applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that they have operated consistently for 6 months - 1 year. Must re-apply for the BX (2am Closing) license request.
Lovera VIP Inc. dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of October 18, 2025, Case Report #25-84030.
REJECTEDRecommendation of a 30-day mandated Police Detail on Fridays & Saturdays beginning on 11/7/2025 was rejected. Referred back to a Pre-Hearing Conference to further discuss. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada; ABSENT: Akinbi
La Palmera Club BIllard, LLC dba La Palmera 43 Bucklin Street 2nd Fl. Regarding incident(s) of October 18, 2025, Case Report #25-84032
VIOLATION FOUNDRecommendation Accepted. Issued a $1,250.00 fine to be paid. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada; ABSENT: Akinbi
Kuber LLC dba Bae Restaurant and Lounge 146 Acorn Street. Regarding incident(s) of August 23, 2025, Case Report #25-69396.
VIOLATION FOUNDRecommendation Accepted. Issued a $1,000 fine and a one (1) week reduction of hours. UNANIMOUS; AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada; ABSENT: Akinbi
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