Providence Board of Licenses 2026-01-29
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on January 30, 2026.
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At its meeting on January 29, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing various entertainment, floor host, special event, and one-day liquor licenses. The Board also heard several individual applications, approving a promoter's permit and entertainment license, continuing several hearings to future dates, and addressing a complaint regarding operations at Julianna's Restaurant.
What the body took up (15)
1. Greig LLC dba Muldowney's Pub 121 Empire Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- Karaoke
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
2. Steven Vincent Migliaccio Greenville RI.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
3. Raymiri Carrasco Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
4. Gilbert Sanchez Providence RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
5. Aries Joselito Gonzalez Canastuj Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
6. Lumina 2026 by Downtown Providence Park Network at Biltmore Park. Special Event Permit (ACT). Greater KP: Burnside Park, and City Hall Skirt. 2/19/2026 - 3/5/2026. No Food trucks, or vendors, no alcohol. Entertainment will be minimal. City Service Meeting held on 1/21/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
7. Restaurant Associates of Providence V, LLC at 170 Westminster Street. Alcohol Bev Class F- Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. Class F 1 of 12 for 2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
8. Michael Abdallah at St Raymond's Church 1240 North Main Street. New License. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine. Class F Limited by Saint Raymond's Church
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-8). Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada; Absent: Ochoa.
9. The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). For review and discussion of notice and license issuance.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 2/12/2026 at 4:30 PMThis matter was heard. Public Comment provided. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Gerson Sebastian Veiga Brockton MA. Promoter's Permit. New License.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as a probationary license. For review in 3 months. The licensee is to notify the License Enforcement Unit of when and where they will be promoted. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- DJ-Live Requesting 3am on Saturday February 28, 2026, Don Miguelo. Continued from 1/22/2026.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 2/5/2026 at 4:30 PMApplicant did not appear. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. February 2026- DJ ( 18+). Continued from 1/22/2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved for as long as no issues arise. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. 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"
HEARDThe licensee will not be operating at the location of 11 Lowell Ave until the proper plans and approvals have been received by the Fire Department and a Change of Use from the Building Department for what it's being used for if permissible by Zoning. The location is considered a life safety concern to those who patronize the location in its current state. Any violations issued as a result of continuing to use the space will be handled by Housing Court.
14. Knight Street Market LLC dba Knight Street Market 115 Knight Street. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. RE: BCI for Applicant
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] to 2/19/2026 at 4:30 PMThe licensee was unable to attend this scheduled hearing date and time. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. La Roca Restaurant LLC dba La Roca Restaurant 1150 Elmwood Avenue. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). For review. Approved as Probationary on 10/23/2025.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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