Providence Board of Licenses 2025-12-22
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on December 23, 2025.
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At its meeting on December 22, 2025, the Providence Board of Licenses approved several monthly entertainment consent agenda items and numerous 2026 liquor license renewals. The Board also approved new neighborhood bar and restaurant liquor licenses, continued several late-night license requests, and accepted the withdrawal of a one-day liquor license application.
What the body took up (38)
1. Karaoke Box LLC dba The Boombox 122 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-4). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
2. Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond St. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-4). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
3. La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-4). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
4. Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-4). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
5. M & M Corporation RI, Inc. dba 7-Eleven Store #29112A 460 Smith Street. 1am-4am Business.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to January 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM (noted in text as January 8, 2025). The applicant did not appear. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
6. M & M Corporation RI, Inc. dba 7-Eleven Store #33426B 65 Manton Avenue. 1am-4am Business.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to January 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM (noted in text as January 8, 2025). The applicant did not appear. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
7. Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued to July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM (noted in text as July 9, 2025) for review consistent with the Board's Rules & Regulations. The license was issued in August 2025, and the Board noted it is too soon to consider a 2am license. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
8. J&J Cultivating Inc dba Old Beer Garden 479 Douglas Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class Class C (Neighborhood Bar).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda items 8 and 9 were batched. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
9. J&J Cultivating Inc dba Old Beer Garden 479 Douglas Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat-Hol).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda items 8 and 9 were batched. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
10. Tricolor PVD INC dba Old Irish Pub 480 Douglas Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The original license under Class D license application #112597 has been surrendered. Approved with the condition of no entry after 1am. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
11. Tricolor PVD INC dba Old Irish Pub 480 Douglas Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The original license under Class D license application #112597 has been surrendered. Approved with the condition of no entry after 1am. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
12. City Spirits LLC dba Liquor Basket 361 Reservoir Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store), Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
13. LaMei Inc dba Lamei Hot Pot 256 Broadway. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
14. Village by Zaz LLC dba The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
15. Mexico Restaurant El Garibaldi De Tres Maria LLC dba Mexico Restuarant 948 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
16. Figidini Wood Fire Eatery LLC dba Figidini Wood Fire Eatery 67 Washington Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
17. Ristorante Lucia LLC dba Lucia Mexican Restaurant 154 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
18. Vinyl Kitchen LLC dba Ten Prime Seafood 202 Washington Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
19. Julianna's LLC dba Julianna's Restaurant 187 Pocasset Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
20. La Mariscada Restaurant Bar LLC dba La Mariscada Restaurant Bar 671 Broadway. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
21. K.S.S. Inc dba The Stable 125 Washington Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
22. Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
23. Mt. Fuji Steakhouse Inc dba Mt Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 80 Dean Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
24. Plant City Providence LLC dba Plant City 334 South Water St Suite 109. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
25. Dune Brothers Fox Point LLC dba Dune Brothers Fox Point 170 Ives St. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 13-25. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
26. Rosalina-RI Inc dba Rosalina 50 Arborn St. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 26-28. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
27. CTC Inc dba The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Ave. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 26-28. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
28. Being Sisyphus Inc dba Justines 11 Olneyville Sq. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 26-28. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
29. Buttonwoods Craft Brewing LLC dba Buttonwoods Brewery and Screaming Unicorn 50 Sims Ave. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 29-33. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
30. EAD Entertainment LLC dba Muse Paintbar 117 North Main Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 29-33. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
31. La Lupita LLC dba La Lupita 1950 Westminster St. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 29-33. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
32. Mi Ranchito Inc dba Mi Ranchito 1516 Westminster St. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 29-33. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
33. Honduras Restaurant LLC dba Honduras Restaurant 175 Manton Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of items 29-33. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
34. Tool-Time Inc dba Nick a Nees 75 South Sreett. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class EDX (2am Close EconDev).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
35. TEC Projects LLC Small Format 335 Wickenden Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class C (Neighborhood Bar).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
36. Societa Di Mutuo Soccorso dba Societa Di Mutuo Soccorso 637 Charles Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class D (Social Club).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
37. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music 103 Dike Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
38. 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 from 12/18/2025.
WITHDRAWNThe applicant is no longer pursuing this license for any of the dates requested.
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