Providence Board of Licenses 2026-04-23
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on April 27, 2026.
Written by AI, not by the clerk.
This body files its minutes in a format we cannot read line by line, so a language model read the document and wrote what follows. It can be wrong. The filed minutes are the record; read them before you rely on this.
At its April 23, 2026 meeting, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda containing 18 monthly entertainment, private investigator, and special event permit applications. The Board also reviewed several license renewals, special event requests, and disciplinary matters, including finding a violation for JE Liquors and rejecting a proposed penalty recommendation for The Salon.
What the body took up (26)
1. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of April 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
2. Gullivers Tavern Inc dba Foxy Lady 318 Chalkstone Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. Month of May 2026 - DJ/Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
3. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. Add-on dates for April 2026. 2 private events with local DJ's. 4/19/2026 & 4/26/26 - 9pm-1am.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
4. Gilbert Enterprises dba Club Fantasies 28 Sims Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. Month of May 2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
5. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of May 2026.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
6. Robert Sparks East Bridgewater, MA. New License. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
7. Tagged by Arlindo Alves at City Center Providence Rink. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #126169. Dates and times of event: 5/31/2026 from 5pm-10pm. Alcohol Class P Caterer license holder A Plus Catering.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
8. Roots Brunch Part 1 by Arlindo Alves at Waterplace Park Tunnel. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129168. Event dates and times 5/3/2026 from 4pm-10pm.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
9. Let's Sing to the Lord in the Park by Dioces of Providence at Roger Williams Park Temple of Music. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129112. Event dates and times: 8/13/2026 from 5pm-8pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
10. Sheldon Street Block Party by Joe Conti at 20 Sheldon Street. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129086. Event dates and times: 6/6/2026 from 3pm-7pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
11. Tribute to Cv Prosperus by Adelino Lopes at Biltmore Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129142. Event dates and times: 5/9/2026 from 3pm-9pm. Location changed from Basin Tunnel under Memorial Blvd.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
12. Cinco de Mayo Celebration by Gordita's Inc. at Don Jose Tequila 351 Atwells Avenue. Block Party, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129175. Event dates and time: 5/5/2026 from 11am-12am. Regular incidental entertainment indoors. Current liquor license holder.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
13. Wellness Fair by Rhode Island Nurses Institute at 150 Washington Street Parking Lot in Rear. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit# 129016. Event dates and times: May 13, 2026, from 10am-2pm. No street closure, No alcohol. MFE's.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
14. A Day on College Hill by Brown University at George Street between Brown and Bannister Streets. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permits 128982 & 129120. Event dates and times: 4/17/26 - 4/23/26 from 11am-1pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
15. Corporate FunRun Rhode Island 5kby Corporate FunRun Inc at Roger Williams Park - Temple of Music. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128955. Event dates and times: July 20, 2026 from 5pm-9pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
16. Community Field Day by Xay Thao at Dexter Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #126966. Event dates and times: July 11, 2026 from 12pm-4pm. No liquor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
17. Last Block of Wayland Block Party by Alan Wong at Wayland Avenue between Emeline and Upton Ave. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128979. Event dates and times: May 2, 2026 from 3pm-7pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
18. Fox Point Alumni Neighborhood Celebration at 90 Ives Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129040. Event date and times: May 16, 2026 from 1pm-6pm. No alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda (1-18). Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
19. CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages. Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Continued from 4/16/2026. Food Business License Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Next: 4/30/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi. This matter has been continued until 4/30/2026 unless the liquor license renewal is issued prior to the next scheduled hearing date & time. The applicant is expected to send something from taxation that they have been working on a Certificate of Good Standing from the Division of Taxation.
20. JMEL, LLC dba AREA Restaurant and Lounge 319 Pocasset Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages. Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal. Continued from 4/16/2026 requiring appearance.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi. Applicant appeared in person. The 2026 liquor license renewal is ready to be issued.
21. Haiti Fundraiser by George Milkowski at The Arcade 130 Westminster Street. Entertainment. Expansion of Premises for current liquor license holder Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar for liquor service. DJ, Dates and times of event, Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 6pm-10pm.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
22. BRivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 1) Month of May 2026. 2) Special 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for 5/9/2026, 5/15/2026 (Ezzy R), 35/16/2026, 35/21/2026, 35/22/2026, 35/23/2026. *AMENDMENT GRANTED TO REFLECT CORRECT MONTH.
APPROVED [3 TO 1]Ayes: Mancini, Ochoa, Quezada. Nays: Rogel. Absent: Akinbi. The Board is seeking a clearly defined policy on 3am Soft Closings, however, there have also been no issues at the location with the periodic 3am Soft Closings the establishment has been granted in the past.
23. Providence Hospitality Group LLC dba Yellowdoor Taqueria 191 Dorrance Street. Entertainment, Monthly Entertainment. Cinco De Mayo. Event dates and times: 5/5/2026, from 4pm-8pm.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi.
24. Liquor Store LLC dba JE Liquors 10 Silver Spring Street. Regarding incident(s) of April 7, 2026, Case Report #26-26278. Procurement of alcohol to underage person(s). RIGL § 3-5-23, RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-8-11.1
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi. Issued a Warning. No prior history.
25. Salon Bar LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of (Multiple combined) November 9, 2025, Case Report #25-90213; February 15, 2026, Case Report #26-12016; March 8, 2026, Case Report #26-18167. Disturbance. RIGL §3-5-21, RIGL §3-5-23, City Ordinance Sec. 14-1.
REJECTED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi. Recommendation rejected. This matter has been referred to the City Solicitor's Office for further review and discussion with the establishment’s Attorney. Continued for two (2) weeks. Next scheduled hearing date & time is 5/7/2026. Proposed Penalty's: Violation of 11/9/2025 - $2,000 fine; Violation of 2/15/2026 - 2-man detail, 1 week reduction of hours for 30 days; Violation of 3/8/2026 - 2 additional weeks for a reduction of hours and all persons working as Floor Hosts must display badges while working.
26. Meast, LLC dba Capri Seafood 58 De Pasquale Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of Thursday, April 16, 2026, Case Report #26-29088. Felony Assault with a dangerous weapon.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Akinbi. Recommendation Accepted/Approved - Issued a Warning with a four (4) day closure already served. The establishment remained closed through April 20, 2026, and allowed to reopen again on April 21, 2026. The establishment has had a good history.
Read by gemini-3.5-flash.