Providence Board of Licenses 2026-06-11
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on June 16, 2026.
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At its meeting on June 11, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a consent agenda of monthly entertainment and special event permits, and found violations against Paris LLC, imposing a 10-day closure, fines, and other penalties. The Board also approved several requests for temporary extended service hours for the Summer of Soccer, granted a new petroleum and convenience license with restrictions, and reviewed probationary licenses.
What the body took up (36)
1. Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026 Live Band
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
2. RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
3. Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026 - DJ/Live Band
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
4. B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of July 2026
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
5. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026- Adult Entertainment
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
6. Roberto DiMascio Memorial Car Show by Debra Gerhard at 612 Academy Avenue. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. July 18, 2026 from 10:00a-2:00p
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
7. PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026 - DJ/Karaoke
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
8. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. July 2026 - DJ
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
9. The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of July 2026
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
10. Camp Link Up by The Link Up PVD LLC at Biltmore Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 127871- August 1, 2026 from 4:00p-10:00p
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
11. Fügung by G Hospitality at 61 Orange Street. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129506- June 28, 2026 from 10:00A-8:00P Street Closure on Orange Street to Weybosset Street on to Pine Street
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
12. Haus of Codec Outdoor Marketplace by Haus of Codec on Empire Street. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129772- June 21, 2026 from 1:00p-6:00p Street Closure on Empire Street to Mathewson on to Westminster Street
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
13. Latin Fest by Area Restaurant Lounge on Pocasset Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129470- June 28, 2026 from 3:00p-10:00p Street Closure on Union Ave to Pocasset Ave on to Alto Street
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
14. LCARI Liberian Independence Day Festival by Liberian Community Association at The Temple of Music. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128887- July 26, 2026 from 12:00p-7:00p
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
15. Oasis International African Summer Bash by Oasis International at Dexter Training Field. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 128891- August 1, 2026 from 12:00p-6:00p
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
16. Eean Johnson Cranston RI. Vendor.
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
17. Saint Bartholomew Church 305 Laurel Hill Avenue. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine, Entertainment, Raffle. Parish Festival on August 8, 2026 from 5:00p-10:00p and August 9, 2026 from 10:30a-7:00p
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
18. House of Portugal PUMA Experience Activation for 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1 Finance Way. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. June, 18, 2026 - Add on date. Upper Level, other group/partner Rhody Food Trucks LLC
approvedApproved as part of the consent agenda (items 1-18). Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
19. Paris LLC dba Paris Bistro Lounge 375 Smith Street. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026 CR# 26-44531
violation foundThe Board voted in favor of the following penalties: Issued a 10-day closure from 6/8/26-6/18/2026 (inclusive of the 72-hour emergency closure from 6-8-6/11/2026); Permitted to reopen on 6/19/2026; Must submit a new security plan by 6/18/2026; Mandated Police Details on Sundays starting June 21, 2026, from 6pm-10pm; Must resolve outstanding Police Detail balances with the Law Department. A recommendation was also accepted for an outside violation separate from this incident, from March 7, 2026, with additional penalties: $2,000 fine and a 2-week reduction of hours (to 12:00am) from 6/19/2026 - 7/2/2026. Paris Lounge's request for Extended Service Hours (2026 World Cup) was denied. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
20. Club 73 LLC dba Ego 73 Richmond Street.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
21. First Providence Beverage & Lounge Services Inc, dba Hilton Providence 21 Atwells Avenue.
22. JMEL LLC dba Area Restaurant Lounge 319 Pocasset Ave.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
23. M & D BIG3 LLC dba The Abbey 686 Admiral Street.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
24. Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill Inc dba Viva Mexico 129 Washington Street.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
25. WW PVD LLC dba Wally's Wieners 120 Atwells Avenue.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
26. Zizi Gulu, LLC dba Pizza Pie-er 374 Wickenden St.
approvedSummer of Soccer Temporary Extended Service Hours Request. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
27. 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA Inc. 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue. New License. Food Dispenser, Holiday Sales. Petroleum. (Formerly Duva's Gas Station).
approvedContinued from June 4, 2026. Operations at the location suspended and the Cease & Desist Order has been upheld. Representing Counsel submitted documentation and evidence from the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) that the outstanding violations have been resolved. The Board voted to approve Petroleum and Convenience with an 8pm closing restriction until further notification from the Zoning Board, in consideration of the supporting documentation and since the Zoning Department approved this matter as being allowed to have ancillary retail as long as the use is not intensified. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
28. Alumni Weekend by Jeremiah Nash at 483 Douglas Ave. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor. June 5, 2026 from 9:00p-1:00a and June 6, 2026 from 6:00p-1:00a
not heard29. Olneyville Opco LLC dba Olneyville New York System 18 Plainfield Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). For review of the probationary BV (Restaurant with food) granted on March 12, 2026.
approvedThe probationary period has ended, and a full grant of the license has been approved. No issues at the location since the liquor license was issued. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Seconder: Adewole T. Akinbi, Tania Quezada. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
30. The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). For review of the probationary BX (2am Closing) granted on March 12, 2026.
approvedThe probationary period has ended, and a full grant of the license has been approved. No issues at the location since the liquor license was issued. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
31. Icon Corp dba Colosseum Nightclub 180 Pine Street. Renewal License. Expansion of Premises- Patio, Monthly Entertainment. July 2026- DJ. Outdoor activation/entertainment.
approvedMover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
32. Auto Republic, LLC dba Solution Auto Sales & Body 583 Elmwood Avenue. Second-Hand Auto. New License.
approved pendingMust resolve outstanding Zoning, Fire, & Building Department Approvals and for a license to be issued. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
33. Tres Marias Tortilleria y Delicias Chapinas LLC 514 Plainfield Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BL (Beer-Wine-Food). Continued from April 2, 2026, to allow the applicant to seek an exemption from the State due to St. Anthony’s church falling within 200 ft.
continued to 7/9/2026This matter is pending a status update of their attempt to seek an exemption from the State in order to proceed with this liquor license attempt for this location before it may be considered and heard by this Board. Next meeting: 7/9/2026 4:00 PM. Mover: Tiana Ochoa, Seconder: Adewole T. Akinbi. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
34. Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store). Continued due to this being a probate court matter. Continued from April 16, 2026.
continued to 7/23/2026Certificate of Good Standing. This is a pending Probate Court matter due to the family loss - in this instance the business owner. No new updates and the family are working with legal counsel to resolve. Next meeting: 7/23/2026 4:30 PM. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
35. Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026, CCR# 26-44531 Felony Assault.
violation foundThe Board voted in favor of the following penalties: Issued a 10-day closure from 6/8/26-6/18/2026 (inclusive of the 72-hour emergency closure from 6-8-6/11/2026); Permitted to reopen on 6/19/2026; Must submit a new security plan by 6/18/2026; Mandated Police Details on Sundays starting June 21, 2026, from 6pm-10pm; Must resolve outstanding Police Detail balances with the Law Department. A recommendation was also accepted for an outside violation separate from this incident, from March 7, 2026, with additional penalties: $2,000 fine and a 2-week reduction of hours (to 12:00am) from 6/19/2026 - 7/2/2026. Paris Lounge's request for Extended Service Hours (2026 World Cup) was denied. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Vote: Unanimous (Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada).
36. Executive Session. PARIS, LLC dba PARIS 375 SMITH STREET vs. CITY OF PROVIDENCE, BOARD OF LICENSES - Case Report #26-44531, Incident of or around Sunday, June 7, 2026.
not heardIt was determined during the hearing that executive session was not needed.
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