Providence Board of Licenses 2026-05-28
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on June 01, 2026.
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At its meeting on May 28, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved several monthly entertainment licenses, special event permits, and new liquor licenses. The Board also voted to continue multiple incomplete liquor license renewals and other applications to future dates, rejected one entertainment license, suspended operations for another establishment, and approved a restart date for a mandated police detail.
What the body took up (41)
CC Lounge LLC dba Motion Nightclub/Series92ri 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026
REJECTED [UNANIMOUS]Removed from Consent Agenda and rejected. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026- DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 - DJ (Late Submittal)
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Removed from Consent Agenda. Applicant did not appear. Continued to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Michie Hostel LLP dba Michie Hostel 41 Central Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. June 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Uptown Entertainment LLC dba Uptown Theater 270 Broadway. Monthly Entertainment. Month of June 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Mexican Soccer League by Lorenzo Nunes at 100 Heath Street. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129424- Every Saturday and Sunday beginning: May 23, 2026 - November 1, 2026 from 8:00a-4: 00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Festival Internacional Hannes Associates by Hannes Mendez at 240 Pocasset Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129378- May 30, 2026 from 1:00p-8:00 Street Closure on Magdalena Street to Hauxhurst Street on to Pocasset Ave
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Rhode Island Seafood Festival at India Point Park. Festivals, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128673- September 12 and September 13, 2026 from 11:00a-7:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Tagged by Nos cultura our culture 501 at The Temple to Music. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129259- July 12, 2026 from 4:00-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
World Refugee Day by Refugee Dream Center at Dexter Training Ground. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129287- June 20, 2026 from 11:00a-3:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Zoobilee by RI Zoological society at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129413- June 27, 2026 from 6:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Rooftop Vibes by Our Culture Nos Cultura at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. June 13, June 27, July 19, August 23 from 4:00p-11:00P
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of Consent Agenda Item #2-4 & 6-18. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
2026 Al Fresco on the Hill by Federal Hill Commerce Association Atwells Avenue. Block Party, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #129307. Street Closure Atwells Avenue from Dean Street to Acorn Street. Event dates and times: 6/13/2026 - 9/5/2026 from 5pm-2am. Weather plans in place in any event. Every Saturday. Blackout dates for June 20th and July 4th, 2026. June dates approved on 5/21/2026.
APPROVED [3 TO 1]Letters of support were accepted into the record, and public comment was received from abutting businesses and neighboring property owners during the hearings held on May 21, 2026, and May 28, 2026. After careful consideration of the application, supporting materials, and public testimony, the Board voted to approve the 2026 Al Fresco Dining on the Hill program in its entirety. The Board recognizes the importance of thoughtfully evaluating similar requests in future years. Given the proximity of the event's scheduled start date, the Board determined that further litigation would not be practical at this time. Additionally, Board members expressed the view that policies and standards governing future events should be developed through a deliberate process outside of individual hearing proceedings, rather than being established during the course of a hearing. Ayes: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa. Nays: Akinbi. Absent: Quezada.
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 1) Month of June 2026. 2) Special 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for 6/6/2026, 6/20/2026 , 6/26/2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Unable to add last minute 3am Soft Closing requests as add-on's. Approved for the dates indicated on the line item. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. May 2026 - DJ (Late Submittal)
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Applicant did not appear. This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Vida Abundante /Abundante Life Global Methodist Church at 689 Cranston Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. Impacto de fe on June 26-27-28, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:30pm
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Applicant did not appear. This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC dba Rhode Island Recycled Metals 434 Allens Avenue. New License. Junk Shop. Continued from 3/12/2026 & 3/26/2026. Pending court matter and continuances at the request of the Attorney representing and the Applicant.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Applicant did not appear. Due to there being a pending court matter regarding this matter and a filed motion to dismiss, this matter will not be heard again in court until September 1, 2026. A control date as this is an Advertised Hearing has been determined as a continuance date scheduled for September 17, 2026, before this Board. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
292 Westminster LLC dba Cafe Italia in the garden 292 Westminster Street Unit 1. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved with no restrictions. This agenda item was re-opened to allow for public comment to be heard by an abutting neighbor and concerns related to noise. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel. Absent: Ochoa, Quezada.
292 Westminster LLC dba Cafe Italia in the garden 292 Westminster Street Unit 1. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved with no restrictions. This agenda item was re-opened to allow for public comment to be heard by an abutting neighbor and concerns related to noise. Applicants currently own Cafe Italia, Ours 1 and Ours 2 on Atwells Avenue that hold a BX (2am Closing). Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel. Absent: Ochoa, Quezada.
139 Mathewson Street QOZB LLC dba Hotel Providence 139 Mathewson St To Mahant Hotel Providence INC. Transfer License. 1am-4am Business, Alcoholic Beverages Class BH, Alcoholic Beverages Class BT (Tavern - Hotel).
APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS]Must satisfy all pending requirements of the liquor license transfer for the license to be effectuated. This includes any and all debts owed to liquor distributors. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel. Absent: Ochoa, Quezada.
Rollers LLC dba Rollers 33 Aborn Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The kitchen must remain open for as long as alcohol is served. Any deviation from this may only be approved with permission by the Board as this would result in a violation of the state statute. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukanas Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
JoRo LLC dba JoRo 114 Spruce Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
K.S.S. Inc.dba The Stable 125 Washington Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class N (Night Club). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Liquor Store LLC dba Liquor Store 10 Silver Spring Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store). Incomplete 2026 Liquor Renewal Certificate of Good Standing City Taxes
NOT HEARDThe liquor license has been issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Napoletani Hospitality LLC dba Dolce y Salute 209 Douglas Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
NOT HEARDThe liquor license has been issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Passion Inc. dba Passion 568 Broad Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing City Taxes
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class D (Social Club). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
THPP Inc. dba Tammany Hall Pub 409 Atwells Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing City Taxes
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]This matter has been continued for one (1) week to 6/4/2026 4:30 PM. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill, Inc. dba Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill 129 Washington Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class EDX (2am Close EconDev). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal Certificate of Good Standing
NOT HEARDThe liquor license has been issued prior to this hearing date & time.
Wooma Inc. dba Soban Korean Eatery 272 Thayer Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). Incomplete 2026 Liquor License Renewal City Taxes
NOT HEARDThe liquor license has been issued prior to this hearing date & time.
CC Lounge LLC dba Motion Nightclub/Series92ri 971 Broad Street. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. . Re: Status of operations.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]An Immediate Cease & Desist Order has been issued at the location with regard to all business operations. Said action was taken because the entity associated with the license under CC Lounge LLC and its principal(s) no longer holds an active commercial lease at the premises located at 971 Broad Street as of September 8, 2025, in accordance with Section 1.4.27Premises - Retail (A) of the 230-RICR-30-10-1 Liquor Control Regulation. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
N.O. Holdings LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Re: Disposition & Review approved by the Board on 5/7/2026. Incidents of 11/9/2025 CCR 25-90213, 2/15/26, CCR 26-12016, 3/8/26, CCR 26-18167. Reduction of hours, 4-month Police Detail, Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts, No monetary fine.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]This matter was brought back before the Board of Licenses (the Board), due to the establishment not having started their mandated Police Detail after the 5/7/2026 hearing. This mandated Police Detail is to restart, with added licensed security by the establishment to commence on June 6, 2026. Administrative Notice taken by the Board of the Disposition & Review of May 7, 2026. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa. Absent: Quezada.
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