Providence Board of Licenses 2026-07-30
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on August 04, 2026.
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The Board of Licenses met on July 30, 2026, and approved a consent agenda containing monthly entertainment, one-day entertainment, special event permits, mobile vendor licenses, private investigator licenses, and floor host licenses. The Board also heard several individual requests for incidental entertainment expanded permits, soft closing permits, and conducted reviews of violations for several establishments, resulting in fines, warnings, and continuances.
What the body took up (45)
1. Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of August 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
2. PFM Inc. dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. Month of Septmeber 2026
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
3. Latinos Unidos Event by Latino Policy Institute at 10 Sims Avenue. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment. September 3, 2026 from 5:30p-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
4. "Back 2 Back" Strand Summer Cook-Outs by Frank Manfredi on Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129866- Friday 8/14/2026 from 7:00p-12:00a & Saturday 8/15/2026 from 7:00p-12:00a Street Closure on Union Street on to Washington Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
5. Block Party by The Alleycat Corp at 17 Snow Street. Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129877-August 15, 2026 from 9:00p-2:00a Street Closure on Snow Street to Washington Street on to Westminster Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
6. Brew at the Zoo by Jason Schoolcraft at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129892- August 29, 2026 from 5:00p-8:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
7. Pops in the park at Temple of Music. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129978- August 5, 2026 from 7:00p-9:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
8. Power Urban Festival by Richardson Ogidan at 393 Broad Street. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Event Permit 129777- August 22, 2026 from 12:00p-7:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
9. Summer Festival by Federal Hill Commerce Association on Dean Street. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129907- August 15, 2026 from 11:00a-12:00a Street Closure on Atwells Ave to Dean Street on to Sutton Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
10. SummerFest by Thrive Culture Church at 1183 Eddy Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129456- August 22, 2026 from 10:00a-2:00p Street Closure on Eddy Street on to Porter Street to Johnston Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
11. Carlos Urbina Fall River Massachusetts. New License. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
12. Jadaira Liz Flores Providence RI. New License. Vendor.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
13. Jonathan E. Gallant Florham Park New Jersey. New License. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
14. Austin Reed East Providence. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
15. Caleb Bonanca - Fall River, MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
16. Connor Lincoln - Bristol, RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
17. Emma Fitts-Pruitt - Pascoag, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
18. Freddy Perez - Fall River, MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
19. Ivan Martinez, Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
20. James Christian - Pawtucket, RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
21. Jhorman Vasquez - Providence, RI. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
22. Kyle Parker - Riverside, RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
23. Layla Brown - Johnston, RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
24. Levidson Andrade Providence RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
25. Matthew Achorn - Pawtucket, RI. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
26. Melissa Munro - Kingston, MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
27. Michael Desjardins - Woonsocket, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
28. Mitzy Anaya - Cumberland, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
29. Nathan Petracca - Taunton, MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
30. Stephen Day - Whitman, MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
31. Sydney A. Price, Canton MA. New License. Floor Host.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
32. Terra Luna Cafe Providence, Inc. dba Terra Luna Cafe Providence 57 De Pasquale Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued for one (1) week to 8/6/2026 4:30 PM because the applicant was not present. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
33. Terra Negra Restaurant LLC dba Terra Negra 59 De Pasquale Avenue. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued for one (1) week to 8/6/2026 4:30 PM because the applicant was not present. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
34. Pure Inc dba Pure Lounge 387 Atwells Avenue. Incidental Entertainment Expanded.
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued for one (1) week to 8/6/2026 4:30 PM because the applicant was not present. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
35. La braza bar and grill dba La Braza 187 Elmwood Avenue. Incidental Entertainment Expanded.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The new Entertainment Change Amendments were provided to the applicant and explained in detail during the hearing of the restrictions and what's permissible under this new permit. This request was approved as Probationary for review in 3 months. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
36. Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for Saturday August 1, 2026. Continued from July 23, 2026.
APPROVED [3 TO 1]Commissioner Rogel would like to see an updated policy revolving around 3am Soft Closings since the last pilot program, which at the time only included the downtown district. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada. Nays: Rogel. Absent: Ochoa.
37. Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. Add on for August 2026- Requesting 3AM on August 15, 2026
CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS]Continued for one (1) week to 8/6/2026 4:30 PM to allow Police to vet the artist BIGOBLIN. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
38. RAJBAI MAA, Inc. dba Twelve 21, 248 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of June 27, 2026, Case Report #26-44405. RIGL § 3-5-21 – Breach by Licensee, RIGL § 3-5-23 – Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly or otherwise permitting any of the laws of RI to be violated in the neighborhood, City Ordinance Sec. 14-1. Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a 90-day mandated police detail to commence on August 7, 2026. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
39. SAC Corporation dba Costantinos Venda Bar & Ristorante 265 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of June 7, 2026, Case Report #26-44405. RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-5-23, City Ordinance Sec. 14-1. Causing a disturbance in the neighborhood
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $500 fine and a one (1) week reduction of hours to begin being served upon approval of the disposition by the Board. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
40. SAC Corporation dba Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante 265 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of June 20, 2026, Case Report #26-48731. RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-5-23, RIGL § 3-8-5 - Penalty for violations relating to underage persons. (4 counts)
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Counts 1-3 (consisting of 4 counts): A warning on counts 1, 2, and 3a. A $250 fine for the remaining counts (3b-3d) for a total fine of $750.00. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
41. SAC Corporation dba Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante 265 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 1, 2026, Case Report #26-54995. RIGL § 3-5-21, RIGL § 3-5-23, RIGL § 3-8-5. Penalty for violations relating to underage persons. (2 counts)
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Counts 3a-3b issued two (2) $500 fines for a total of $1,000 to be paid. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
42. N.O. Holdings LLC dba The Salon 57 Eddy Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 11, 2026, Case Report #26-56201. 1) RIGL § 3-5-21. Breach by Licensee, 2) RIGL§ 3-5-23. Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, 3) City Ordinance 14-14. Licensing of persons working as floor hosts (3 Counts), 4) RIGL § 23-28.6-5/ Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment (2 Counts)
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $1,000 fine to be paid for Count 1 of Failure to maintain supervision over the number of patrons entering the establishment. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
43. PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 10, 2026, Case Report #26-56201. 1) RIGL § 3-5-21. Breach by Licensee, 2) RIGL§ 3-5-23. Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, 3) City Ordinance 14-193. Entertainment without a license, 4) City Oridinance 16-93. Loud music
NOT HEARDThis matter was continued until August 6, 2026, due to the attorney representing not being able to attend the Pre-hearing conference prior to the disposition & review. Next: 8/6/2026 4:30 PM.
44. Kuber LLC dba Bae Restaurant and Lounge 146 Acorn Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 10, 2026, Case Report #26-55941. 1) RIGL § 3-5-21. Breach by Licensee, 2) RIGL§ 3-5-23. Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, 3) City Ordinance 14-193. Entertainment without a license, 4) City Oridinance 16-93. Loud music
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $500 fine to be paid for Count 1 Entertainment without a license and Count 2 for Loud Music was dismissed. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tiana Ochoa. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada.
45. A'frique D'Lounge Inc dba A'frique D'Lounge 126 Spruce Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 10, 2026, Case Report #26-55939. 1) RIGL § 3-5-21. Breach by Licensee, 2) RIGL§ 3-5-23. Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, 3) City Ordinance 14-193. Entertainment without a license, 4) City Oridinance 16-93. Loud music
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Recommendation Accepted: Issued a $500 fine to be paid for Count 1 Entertainment without a license and Count 2 for Loud Music has been dismissed. Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Seconder: Tania Quezada. Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Rogel, Quezada. Absent: Ochoa.
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