Providence Board of Licenses 2026-01-15
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on January 20, 2026.
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At its meeting on January 15, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 44 floor host and monthly entertainment applications. The Board also approved several new and transferred liquor licenses, renewed multiple liquor licenses, and found violations in two disciplinary cases, resulting in fines and a temporary closure. Several other matters were continued to future dates or deferred.
What the body took up (61)
1. Beneduc Etienne Jr Johnston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
2. Krista Maddalena Cranston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
3. Donovan Ranglin Jr Cranston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
4. Christopher Bonanca Fall River Ma. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
5. Michael Jenkins Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
6. Jarrod N Clowery Millville MA. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
7. Paul Perkins West Warwick. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
8. Arlin W Nebiker Cranston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
9. Ali Arthur Warren RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
10. Romy Angelo Cesar Weymouth MA. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
11. Sara Milene Lima Gomes Central Falls RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
12. David Gonzalez North Providence. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
13. Joseph Demelo Bristol RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
14. Caraleigh Elizabeth Fay Pawtcuket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
15. Eddy Nelson Valdez Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
16. Keevin Alejandro Pantaleon Parra Pawtucket RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
17. Luis Adrian Rios Molina Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
18. Ashly Mendez Torres Pawtucket RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
19. Francisco Brea Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
20. Jayson Valentin De Jesus Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
21. Darren Turner Rehoboth MA. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
22. Christopher Bissanti Cranston RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
23. Matthew Godfrey North Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
24. Amanda Burgos Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
25. David Sousa Jr Fall River MA. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
26. Christie Nichole Walker Pawtucket RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
27. Yania Michelle Marcelino Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
28. Porfirio De Jesus Garciai Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
29. Mrocco LLC dba Eagle 124 Snow Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 DJ/Dancing Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
30. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
31. Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
32. Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
33. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
34. Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
35. Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
36. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - Adult Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
37. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
38. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
39. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - DJ/Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
40. Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 -Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
41. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. January 2026- DJ/Live Band Add on dates: 1.23.26 - A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & 1.30.26 - Ladies Love R&B w/ J. Holiday
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
42. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
43. Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
44. B & M Waterworks Inc dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #1-44. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
45. Select Markets Thrift Festival by Select Markets LLC at 10 Sims Ave Unit 103. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio. May 9, 2026, from 12:00p-6:00p
HEARDThis agenda item was not approved and was deferred to the City Services Team as it seems to qualify based on what the applicants intend to do as a Special Event Permit.
46. 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 December 2025.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 1/29/2026 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for two weeks. The Building and Fire Departments will be contacted, as the location is associated with an owner who holds an active liquor license, and the recently acquired space is adjacent to the licensed premises. The location is considered a separate premises unless and until the applicant applies for a Permanent Expansion of Premises to establish 11 Lowell Avenue as a legal use. The location must be supported by a Certificate of Occupancy and an approved occupancy capacity from the Fire Department even if the location remains separate. Food & Alcohol are not allowed to be provided from the primary location.
47. 371 Atwells LLC dba Sigaro 371-375 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat-Hol).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved by the Board with no restrictions. Agenda Item #47 & 50. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
48. Providence Coal Fired Pizza LLC 385 Westminster Street to 385 Westminster Opco LLC. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of liquor license has been approved. Objections from distributors must be resolved in order for the licenses to be effectuated. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
49. USB LLC 36 Exchange Ter To 36 Exchange Opco LLC dba Union Station Brewery. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Transfer of liquor license has been approved. Objections from distributors must be resolved in order for the licenses to be effectuated. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
50. 371 Atwells LLC dba Sigaro 371-375 Atwells Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class C (Neighborhood Bar).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved by the Board with no restrictions. Agenda Item #47 & 50. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
51. Elmwood Liquors, Inc. dba Elmwood Liquors 801 Elmwood Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store).
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 2/12/2026 4:00 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter was continued status-quo operations. The licensee is actively working on bringing the location up to compliance. A Permanent Expansion of Premises application has been submitted to the Licensing Department as well as a Building Permit with the Department of Inspections & Standards in effort to resolve the existing non-conformances at the location of 801 Elmwood Avenue.
52. Gather LLC dba Gather LLC 519-521 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #52-56 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
53. Underground Enterprises LLC dba La Catrina 127 Dorrance Street. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Previously Pine Street Social Club. 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #52-56 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
54. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Restaurante Maya Azteca Restaurant 264 Pocasset Avenue. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #52-56 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
55. Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukana's Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Holiday Sales. 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #52-56 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
56. Chilangos LLC dba Chilangos Taqueria 447 Manton Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Holiday Sales. 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #52-56 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
57. Premier Marketing Network Inc. dba Franchesca's at Waterplace 200 Exchange Street Unit B. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat-Hol). 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #57-58 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
58. DJ's Tap Inc dba Vic's Tap 622 Union Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class CX (1am Fri-Sat-Hol). 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #57-58 – Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
59. Lt. Armstrong-Gladding Post dba American Legion Post #69 2 Salem Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class D (Social Club). 2026 liquor license renewal.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Agenda Item #59– Approved. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
60. RI Cranston Entertainment Inc. dba Wonderland 257 Allen's Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of August 10, 2025, Case Report #25-69528 Disturbance
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $1,500 to be paid. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
61. Mi Sueno Inc. dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of Sunday, January 11, 2026. Case Report #26-2496. Emergency Hearing held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 10am.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The establishment has been issued a 7-day closure in total. Four (4) days remain to be served. A 45-day reduction of hours. Issued a $2,000 fine to be paid. This agreement is contingent upon the establishment submitting an updated Security Plan depicting what is going to change and how it is going to be implemented going forward.
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