Providence Board of Licenses 2026-07-16
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on July 20, 2026.
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At its meeting on July 16, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved several monthly entertainment and special event permits on its consent agenda, while pulling one item for a separate hearing. The Board also approved new motor vehicle repair licenses, a license transfer with a restricted closing time, and new restaurant liquor licenses, while denying a 2 a.m. closing request. Additionally, the Board suspended a holiday sales and second-hand store license for failure to appear and found a food truck in violation of operating hours, issuing a fine.
What the body took up (29)
1. Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
2. Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - Monthly Entertainment - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
3. Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
4. McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August. Scurvy Dog Parking Lot Mega Show on August 22, 2026 from 2:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
5. Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 -Live Bands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
6. Series 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Series92 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Requesting 2am extension for July 19, 2026
Pulled from Consent Agenda and heardThe licensee was present.
7. SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Events
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
8. Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
9. Tel Aviv Cigar Bar & Grill LLC dba Tel Aviv Cigar Bar & Grill 25 Bridge Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
10. 2026 National Night Out by Providence PD at Joslin Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129161- August 4, 2026 from 5:00p-7:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
11. Annual Parish Portuguese Feast by Izzy Cabral at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129718- Friday, August 7, 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 3:00p 12:00a. Street Closure on Traverse Street on to Wickenden Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
12. Murphy's World Cup Watch Party by Louis Ferrazzano on Mathewson Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129776-Tuesday July 14, 2026 & Wednesday July 15, 2026 from 12:00p 6:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
13. Narragansett Wine Run by J3 Events, Inc at India Point Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
14. Narragansett Wine Run by J3 Events, Inc. at 271 Tockwotton Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129682- August 8, 2026 from 10:00a-11:00a
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
15. Roots Brunch by Nos cultura Our culture 501 c3 at Biltmore Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129664- July 19, 2026 from 5:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
16. The Puerto Rican Bay Fest by The Puerto Rican Professional Associationo of RI at India Point Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Festivals, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit #128864. Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
17. Tammany Hall Block Party by Michael Shine at 407 Atwells Ave. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129887- July 19, 2026 from 1:00p-6:00p. Street Closure on Atwells Ave to Ames Street on to Spruce Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
18. Liberian March/Field Day for Unity & Progress PCTA 41 Fricker St. Special Event Permit (ACT). 7/24/2026 5:00PM Liberian March for Unity & Progress 41 Fricker St to City Hall. 7/25/2026 & 7/26/2026 Liberian Unity & Progress Field Day Event PCTA Field 41 Fricker St 12:00PM-8:00PM. Entertainment - DJ , No Alcohol.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
19. Junior Tavares Mendes Pawtucket RI. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
20. Dave's Fresh Marketplace Employee Event by Dave's Fresh Marketplace at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment. September 12, 2026 from 5:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved as part of the Consent Agenda. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
21. Unlimited Collision Center LLC dba Unlimited Collision Center 1088 North Main Street. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
22. Ronny Auto Repair LLC dba Ronny Auto Repair 904 Manton Avenue. New License. Motor Vehicle Repair.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
23. Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith St to Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith St. Transfer License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [3 TO 1]Approved for BV (Restaurant with food) 1am Closing only. No 2am Closing at this time. For review January 14, 2027. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Nays: Mancini. Absent: Rogel.
24. Toast at 235 Meeting Street LLC dba Toastique Providence-College 235 Meeting Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Food Dispenser.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]TIP Certifications for all staff handling alcohol are required to be submitted. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
25. Pollo Castellano Inc dba Pollo Castellano 531 Hartford Avenue. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food). BL (Beer & Wine Only).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]TIP Certifications for all staff handling alcohol are required to be submitted. Since the applicant is only going to serve beer and there is a cost difference in license fees, the applicant agreed to downgrade to a BL (Beet & Wine Only) liquor license and since it’s a lower-level license, the need for re-advertising is not required. For review 6 months after the liquor license is issued. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
26. Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing). For reconsideration regarding the decision by the Board on July 9, 2026.
DENIED [UNANIMOUS]The request for a BX (2am Closing) has been denied without prejudice and carries the same decision as that of July 9, 2026. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
27. Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Approved for August 1, 2026, date. If there are no issues, then the rest of the single dates are approved as long as there are no issues on any others also. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
28. William Conley dba Sophistication 744 Hope Street. New License. Holiday Sales, Second-Hand Store.
SUSPENDED [UNANIMOUS]Cease & Desist order remains. The applicant failed to appear. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
29. Ricura Food Truck LLC dba Ricura Food Truck Various locations. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026, Case Report #26-44331 at 1070 Broad Street. RIGL § Hours of operation City Ordinance Sec. 14-171 Mobile Vendor
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $500 fine to be paid. Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada. Absent: Rogel.
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