Providence Board of Licenses 2026-04-16
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on April 17, 2026.
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The Board of Licenses met on April 16, 2026, to address several incomplete 2026 liquor license renewals. The Board voted to suspend multiple licenses, approved one renewal, and continued several other hearings to future dates. Two matters were not heard because their renewals had already been issued.
What the body took up (20)
1. BK Choi Inc. dba Wok & Pot 333 Westminster Street. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Licensing Renewal Fees. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. The 2026 liquor license fee is pending all applicable fees. The applicant was hand delivered a Conditional Cease & Desist Order notice requiring appearance and failed to appear. The Cease & Desist Order is in effect prohibiting operations at the location unless the fees are remitted and the license is issued. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
2. Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukanas Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
3. Chilangos LLC dba Chilangos Taqueria 447 Manton Avenue. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Fire. Certificate of Good Standing. Certificate of Insurance. License Renewal Fees. The establishment is not operating. The Cease & Desist Order remains in effect as of 4/9/2026 and 4/16/2026. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Food Business License. Certificate of Good Standing. The Cease & Desist Order is in effect prohibiting operations at the location unless the applicant appears before the Board and provides evidence of a Food Business License. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. DJ's Tap Inc. dba Vics Tap 622 Union Avenue. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. The Cease & Desist Order is in effect prohibiting operations at the location unless the applicant appears before the Board and provides evidence of a Food Business License. The location appears to be non-operational. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. Dune Brothers Fox Point, LLC dba Dune Brothers Fox Point 170 Ives Street. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. Certificate of Insurance. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks. The location is non-operational at this time per representing counsel. The establishment is required to appear if the liquor license renewal is not issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue. Renewal
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. Certificate of Insurance. Certificate of Insurance has been provided. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. Honduras Restaurant LLC dba Honduras Restaurant 175 Manton Avenue. Renewal License.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Insurance. Certificate of Good Standing. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. The 2026 liquor license renewal is ready to be issued as of this hearing date & time. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. JMEL, LLC dba AREA Restaurant and Lounge 319 Pocasset Avenue. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. City Taxes. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. The 2026 liquor license is ready to be issued as of this hearing date & time. The Board is requiring appearance due to failure to appear. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Food Business License. Certificate of Insurance. Certificate of Good Standing. Prohibited from operating due to an expired RI Department of Health Food Business License and a lack of a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with RI General Law ยง 3-7-29. License Administrator to allow for operations if evidence of both licensing requirements is received. Control date is set for April 30, 2026. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT LLC dba LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT 97 Academy Avenue. Renewal License.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Fire. Certificate of Good Standing. Certificate of Insurance. Operations suspended temporarily due to the pending Fire Department review & approval. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. M&D BIG3 LLC dba The Abbey 686 Admiral Street. Renewal License.
NOT HEARD2026 Incomplete Liquor License Renewal. Fire. Certificate of Good Standing. License Renewal Fees. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. The 2026 liquor license renewal has been issued prior to this hearing date and time.
13. Nandy's Lounge & Grill LLC dba Nandy's Loungr & Grill 996 Chalkstone Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food),
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. Certificate of Insurance. The establishment is not currently operating. The Certificate of Insurance has been received. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Napoletani Hospitality LLC dba Dolce y Salute 209 Douglas Avenue. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Passion Inc. dba Passion 568 Broad Street. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. City Taxes. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala 264 Pocasset Avenue. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Fire. Certificate of Good Standing. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. TEC Projects LLC dba Small Format 335 Wickenden Street. Renewal License.
NOT HEARDIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Fire. The 2026 liquor license renewal has been issued prior to this hearing date and time.
18. The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Wooma Inc. dba Soban Korean Eatery 272 Thayer Street. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Certificate of Insurance. City Taxes. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. The Certificate of Insurance has been received. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. K.S.S. Inc. dba The Stable 125 Washington Street. Renewal License.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PMIncomplete 2026 liquor license renewal. Certificate of Good Standing. City Taxes. Police Detail Balance. Conditional Cease & Desist Order issued on 4/9/2026 for 4/16/2026 for failure to appear. This matter has been continued for 2 weeks with 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. The outstanding Police Detail balance has been resolved. Vote: Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
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