Providence Board of Licenses 2026-07-23
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on July 27, 2026.
Written by AI, not by the clerk.
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At its meeting on July 23, 2026, the Providence Board of Licenses approved a 29-item consent agenda covering monthly entertainment, special events, floor host, and vendor licenses. The Board also approved requests for expanded incidental entertainment and a 3 AM soft closing, noted one liquor license renewal that was not heard, and found violations in three disciplinary matters, imposing fines, closures, and police details.
What the body took up (35)
1. 127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
2. Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
3. CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- Karaoke/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
4. CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
5. Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
6. East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
7. JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
8. JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
9. La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
10. Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
11. Mi Sueno Inc dba Mi Sueno 1070 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - DJ (Late Submittal)
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
12. Providence Performing Arts Center dba PPAC 220 Weybosset Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 - Theatrical Performance
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
13. RAG Inc dba The Parlour 1119 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
14. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
15. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
16. Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
17. Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
18. Trinity Beerworks Inc dba Trinity Brewhouse 186 Fountain Street. Monthly Entertainment. August 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
19. Homecoming Weekend at Providence College. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Patio. October 2 - 1:00 - 10:00 p.m. , October 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and October 4 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
20. August Event in 195 District Park by Leah Paladino. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129839- August 1-30, 2026 from 10:00a-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
21. Battle of the Brands by Irfaan Mayaleeke at Bucklin Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 129856- August 15, 2026 from 2:00p-7:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
22. Councilman Pichardo End of Summer Celebration by Huascar Beato at 110 Sackett Street. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129835- August 20, 2026 from 5:00p-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
23. Councilwoman Peterson End of Summer BBQ by Huascar Beato at Fargnoli Park. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129768- August 27, 2026 from 5:00p-7:00p Street Closure on Jastram Street to Eaton Street on to Smith Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
24. Liberian March/Field Day for Unity & Progress PCTA 41 Fricker St. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Food Truck, 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 , Class F- Full, Vendors
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
25. Smith Hill Block Party by Providence City Council at 31 Candace Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129291- August 12, 2026 from 12:00P-7:00P Street Closure on Candace Street to Orms Street on to Chalkstone Ave
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
26. Summer Beats Concert by FirstWorks at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129670- August 14, 2026 from 5:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
27. Miguel Aracena Cumberland RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
28. David Dicarlo Providence RI. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
29. Jadaira Liz Flores Providence RI. New License. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, seconded by Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
30. 371 Atwells LLC dba Sigaro 375 Atwells Ave. Incidental Entertainment Expanded. New license.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair, seconded by Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa. The Board explained the changes associated with the Incidental Entertainment Expanded amendments to the applicant, including the restrictions applicable to the licensed premises due to its location within a C-2 zoning district. The applicant was advised of the entertainment activities permitted under the amendment and the limitations imposed by the applicable zoning regulations.
31. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 1) Month of August 2026 2) Special 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for 8/8/2026 & 8/22/2026 Rescinded. Requesting August 8th only and not August 22nd.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair, seconded by Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
32. Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue. Renewal License. Alcoholic Beverages Class A (Package Store). Pending Probate Court Matter. Continued most recently from June 11, 2026. Certificate of Good Standing
NOT HEARDThe establishment has been cleared by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation following the resolution of a pending Probate Court matter involving the license holder. As a result, the license was ready for issuance prior to the scheduled hearing date and time.
33. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026, CCR# 26-44315.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair, seconded by Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Violations cited: RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-5-23, and City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. The establishment is not operating currently due to an incomplete 2026 liquor license renewal. Recommendation accepted to issue a $1,000 fine as to all counts and a mandated Police Detail for 60 days on Saturdays.
34. Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala LLC dba Maya Azteca 264 Pocasset Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of March 26, 2026, CCR #26-23277.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair, seconded by Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Violations cited: RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-5-23, and City Ordinance Sec. 14-1 Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. The establishment is not operating currently due to an incomplete 2026 liquor license renewal. Recommendation accepted to issue a $3,000 fine and a four (4) day closure on Thursdays starting on 4/23/2026.
35. Fernandez Square Liquors Inc. dba Fernandez Square Liquors 342 Broad Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 8, 2026, CCR #26-54215.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Moved by Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair, seconded by Tania Quezada, Commissioner. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada. Violation cited: RIGL §3-8-11.1 – Procurement of alcohol to underage person(s). Recommendation accepted to issue a $250.00 fine to be paid.
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