Providence Board of Licenses 2026-04-09
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on April 11, 2026.
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At its meeting on April 9, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses addressed numerous incomplete 2026 liquor license renewals, issuing suspensions and conditional cease-and-desist orders for non-compliant establishments. The Board also approved several new licenses and transfers, rejected a 3 AM soft closing permit request, and found violations in two disciplinary matters.
What the body took up (52)
Saje by Zaz LLC dba Saje by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 10/1/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. For review of probationary BV License issued on 10/10/2025. The probationary period has been extended until liquor renewal season for 2027. The licensee will be required to appear for review of their license on October 1, 2026.
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island at 401 Elmgrove Avenue
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser on April 11, 2026 from 8:00p-11:00p.
B Rivas LLC dba LIVE PVD 1204 Broad Street
REJECTED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Request for 3am Soft Closing Permit. Tabled for 60 days. Continued from 2/5/2026. This 3am Soft Closing Permit request has not been approved at this time and will not be reviewed until a proper policy or protocol has been implemented to determine if 3am Soft Closing Permits will be permitted outside of the Downtown District.
The Andrea Maribel dba Café Ava 44 Hospital Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. A probationary BV (Restaurant with food) Liquor License has been approved upon satisfying all requirements of the license and 6-month review from the date of issuance. Hours of operation restrictions have also been imposed instead of the 1am a BV (Restaurant with food) allows by statute. Public testimony was heard from abutting neighbors and businesses. Hours of operation: Monday-Wednesday: close at 5pm; Thursday: close at 8pm; Friday: close at 10pm; Saturday: close at 10pm; Sunday: close at 4pm.
Kulture Kitchen LLC dba Kulture Kitchen 71 Richmond Street
APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Approved pending confirmation from Zoning Board Review to allow the proposed space to be used and combined with the active liquor license, and any other requirements to be completed.
Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway to Sawyers LLC dba Sawyers 447 Broadway
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. The transfer of the liquor license has been approved contingent upon completing all other requirements of the license. No members of the public present to address this matter.
The Wayland Bar LLC dba The Wayland Bar 485 Angell St.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Approved with no restrictions. No members of the public present to address this matter.
Needle and Thread LLC dba Needle and Thread 45 Peck Street
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Regarding incident(s) of February 14, 2026. Case Report #26-11743. Disturbance. Recommendation Accepted. Issued a one (1) day closure to be served Saturday, 4/11/2026. All persons working as Floor Host must be licensed by the Board of Licenses and display badges while working. A list of all employees including managers to be forwarded to Providence Police Department License Enforcement Unit.
Eno Ventures LLC dba Eno Fine Wines 225 Westminster Street
NOT HEARDNot heard at this time due a Transfer in progress. Status-quo.
Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:30PM.
Liquor Store LLC dba Liquor Store 10 Silver Spring Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Uncorked Inc. dba Uncorked 10 Hospital Street
NOT HEARDThis matter was not heard since it is in conjunction with agenda item #32 represented by Counsel.
BK Choi Inc. dba Wok & Pot 333 Westminster Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. A Conditional Cease & Desist Order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16th, 2026, if licensing renewal fees are not remitted for the license to be issued. The applicant will be required to appear if licensing renewal fees are not remitted by the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukanas Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for one (1) week. Counsel present on behalf of the applicant.
Chilangos LLC dba Chilangos Taqueria 447 Manton Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:30PM.
Dune Brothers Fox Point, LLC dba Dune Brothers Fox Point 170 Ives Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Applicant did not appear. Certificate of Insurance is valid. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
Gather LLC dba Gather LLC 519-521 Atwells Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. Documentation provided from Taxation by the applicant.
JoRo LLC dba JoRo 114 Spruce Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:30PM.
LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT LLC dba LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT 97 Academy Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30PM.
M&D BIG3 LLC dba The Abbey 686 Admiral Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. Certificate of Insurance is valid. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
Machupicchu Restaurant LLC dba Machupicchu II 1366 Chalkstone Avenue
DECISION PENDING [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00PM unless the Fire Department approves prior to 5:00pm in order for the license to be issued and allow operations. Notification of approval from Fire to be sent to the License Administrator.
Mamasitas Bar & Grill LLC dba Mamasitas Bar & Grill 200 Exchange Street Suite A
NOT HEARDThe liquor license renewal was issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Mambo Sushi Restaurant & Lounge LLC dba Mambo Sushi Restaurant and Lounge 380 Atwells Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Mt. Fuji Steakhouse Inc. dbaMt. Fuji Steakhouse 80 Dean Street
NOT HEARDThe liquor license was issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Napoletani Hospitality LLC dba Dolce y Salute 209 Douglas Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
Passion Inc. dba Passion 568 Broad Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
PiANTA LLC dba Pianta 408 Atwells Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Punta Cana Investments LLC dba Punta Cana 500 Broad Street Suite 8B
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Ristorante Lucia LLC dba Lucia Mexican Restaurant 154 Atwells Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30PM. As this is the only item pending, Board Counsel suggests the Cease & Desist may be lifted if evidence of insurance is submitted.
Strive Kitchen & Bar LLC dba Strive Kitchen + Bar 383 Admirall Street
NOT HEARDThe liquor license was issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Uncorked Vino LLC dba Sapphire 18 Basset Street
NOT HEARDThis matter was not heard since it is in conjunction with agenda item #12 represented by Counsel.
Wooma Inc. dba Soban Korean Eatery 272 Thayer Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. Certificate of Insurance is valid. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
289 Atwells LLC dba Varsity 289 Atwells Avenue
NOT HEARDThe liquor license was issued prior to this hearing date & time.
American Bodega Inc. dba Bodega on Smith 373 Smith Street
NOT HEARDThe liquor license is ready to be issued.
CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
JDJC Enterprises, LLC dba Trattoria Zooma 245 Atwells Avenue
NOT HEARDThe liquor license was issued prior to this hearing date & time.
JMA Inc. dba Mezzo 393 Charles Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. The applicant was advised to contact Counsel to provide something to the Board.
JMEL, LLC dba AREA Restaurant and Lounge 319 Pocasset Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
Nandy's Lounge & Grill LLC dba Nandy's Loungr & Grill 996 Chalkstone Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Applicant did not appear. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30PM.
Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala 264 Pocasset Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to the Fire Department approval being outstanding which turns into a life safety issue. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30PM.
THPP Inc. dba Tammany Hall Pub 409 Atwells Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Watusi Inc. dba Rancho EZ 582 Cranston Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
Honduras Restaurant LLC dba Honduras Restaurant 175 Manton Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
K.S.S. Inc.dba The Stable 125 Washington Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
Scentique LLC dba Scentique 182 Mathewson Street
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Potential surrender - Not operating.
TEC Projects LLC dba Small Format 335 Wickenden Street
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to the Fire Department approval being outstanding which turns into a life safety issue. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:30PM unless it is resolved prior to the next hearing date & time.
DJ's Tap Inc. dba Vics Tap 622 Union Avenue
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Immediate Cease & Desist Order issued due to failure to provide evidence of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RIGL § 3-7-29. Must appear on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30PM.
The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/16/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. Applicant did not appear. A Conditional Cease & Desist order has been issued effective Thursday, April 16, 2026 requiring the applicant to appear in person.
AJ Pharmacy LLC dba AJ Pharmacy 1017 Smith Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 3 weeks status-quo operations. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. Address of the insured on the Certificate of Insurance must be reflected on document. Policy is active and shows a home address.
Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill, Inc. dba Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill 129 Washington Street
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 5/7/2026 4:30 PM. AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. ABSENT: Akinbi. This matter has been continued for 4 weeks’ status-quo operations due to a backlog situation with the Division of Taxation per the applicant that should be completed by May 6th. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time.
The Village by Zaz dba Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Regarding incident(s) of (Multiple) 1/1/26, 1/10/26, 1/18/26, Case Report #26-8645. Hours of operation RIGL § 3-7-7 – 3 counts. Recommendation Accepted. Probationary license extended further until October 1, 2026, at 4:30PM which is the liquor license renewal season for the following year.
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