Providence Board of Licenses 2025-12-18
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on December 22, 2025.
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At its meeting on December 18, 2025, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 24 monthly entertainment license applications and one floor host application. The Board also heard a complaint regarding Julianna's Restaurant, approved a monthly entertainment license with conditions for Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge, continued a 1-day liquor license application for Batter & Bar, and approved a license downgrade for Alleycat.
What the body took up (29)
1. 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
2. American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
3. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. December 2025- DJ/LiveBands Adding on December 18, 2025 7:00pm-12:00am
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
4. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
5. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
6. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ-Live
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
7. CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- Karaoke/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
8. Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
9. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
10. Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
11. Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
12. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
13. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
14. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of January 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
15. Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 -Live Bands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
16. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
17. Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
18. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
19. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
20. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
21. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
22. Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of January 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
23. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
24. Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment. Month of Janauary 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
25. Monica Louisa Almonte Woonsocket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-25). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
26. Julianna's LLC dba Julianna's Restaurant 187 Pocasset Avenue. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Regarding Complaints and Operations at "Side Bar" or "Event Space" Continued from 12/11/2025. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 12/11/2025 requiring appearance.
HEARDThe license holder must respond to the Department of Inspections to legally establish the Use for what they are using the building for which is an Event Hall, and Fire review and approval for capacity limits. No alcohol or food from the licensed premises at 187 Pocasset Avenue will also have an employee monitoring the space throughout the duration it is rented out for. Part of monitoring this location includes but is not limited to loud music, trash, patrons entering and exiting, hours of operation, and ensure the quality of life for surrounding areas is mitigated and not disrupted.
27. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ 18+ requests.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved for January Monthly Entertainment and 7 dates of 18+ events. If an incident occurs on any of these dates, the applicant will be required to appear for further review of any remaining dates requested. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
28. Batter & Bar at 2 Kennedy Plaza. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. 12/11/25 6 pm - 9 pm, 12/13/25 6 pm - 9 pm, 12/18/25 6 pm - 9 pm, 12/19/25 6 pm - 9 pm, 12/21/25 11 am - 4 pm, 12/24/25 1 pm - 9 pm, 12/26/25 11 am - 4 pm, 12/28/25 11 am - 4 pm, 1/1/26 11 am - 4 pm, 1/3/26 11 am - 4 pm
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to Monday, December 22, 2025, at 12:30 PM. Applicant did not appear on 12/18/2025. This matter has been continued since the request is for a Class F Liquor License(s) that cannot be administratively approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
29. The Alley Cat Corp dba Alleycat 17 Snow Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Requesting to downgrade from a Class N (Nightclub) TO a BV (Restaurant with food) + BX 2am Closing
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]A food business license issued by the RI Department of Health has been provided by the licensee as required and defined in Title 230 - Department of Business Regulation Chapter 30 Commercial Licensing Sec. 1.4.5 Class B (Victualer, Tavern) License - Retail (B). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
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