Providence Board of Licenses 2026-08-20
Held · 444 Westminster Street, Joseph A.Doorley, Muncipal Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, Providence, RI, 02903 · Official notice
Minutes summary
From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on August 25, 2026.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on August 20, 2026, to consider various entertainment, special event, and private investigator license applications. The Board also reviewed disciplinary matters, issuing fines for ordinance violations and continuing several cases to future dates.
What the body took up (40)
127 Friendship Street LLC dba Medici 127 Friendship St. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
American Entertainment Corp dba Avon Cinema 260 Thayer Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - Movie Theatre
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- Adult Entertainment
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
La Palmera Club Billar LLC dba La Palmera Club 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ/ Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 -Live Bands
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
RI Cranston Entertainment Inc dba Wonderland 257 Allens Avenue. Monthly Entertainment. September 2026 - Adult Entertainment/DJ
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot, Monthly Entertainment. Month of September Scurvy Dog Parking Lot Mega Show on September 6, 2026 from 2:00p-11:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Brightstar Downtown 5K by Ground Control Events LLC at Memorial Blvd. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129481- September 13, 2026 from 10:00a-12:00p Street Closure on Francis Street North Bond Only - From Memorial Street to Smith Street
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Celebrate Recovery Day by MBS Counseling Services at Columbia Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129914- September 12, 2026 from 10:00a-6:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Councilwoman Peterson End of Summer Celebration by Huascar Beato at General Street playground. Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130099- August 24, 2026 from 5:00p-7:00p Street Closure on General Street on to West Dr. to Middle Dr.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
El Convite de Providence 2026 by Convite Guatemala RI USA at 261 Plainfield Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130074- September 12, 2026 from 10:00a-3:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
summer cookout by VIVIX INC at 549 Broad Street. Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130012- August 29/30 from 4:00p-10:00p
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Brunch Roots Season Finale by Our culture Nos Cultura at Biltmore park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130086 - August 30, 2026 from 5:00p-10:00p Class P - A Plus Catering
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Anthony Michael Fuzek Johnston RI. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Prophete Jocelito Cheridor Providence RI. Private Detective.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Ogie's Trailer Park LLC dba Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 26, 2026, Case Report #26-60082.
CONTINUED to 8/27/2026 4:30 PMAYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Village by Zaz, LLC dba The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of August 1, 2026, Case Report #26-62688
VIOLATION FOUND [3 TO 1]Issued a $1,000 fine to be paid for violation of City Ordinance, Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license, Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music), and Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts required. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa NAYS: Quezada
Ambe Maa, LLC dba Roam 224 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 31, 2026, Case Report #26-62682.
CONTINUED to 8/27/2026 4:30 PMAYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Kuber LLC dba Bae Restaurant & Lounge 146 Acorn Street. Regarding incident(s) of August 1, 2026, Case Report #26-62687.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $500 fine for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music), a Warning for Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts required, and the violation of Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license has been dismissed. MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
289 Atwells, LLC dba Varsity 289 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of August 1, 2026, Case Report #26-62685.
CONTINUED to 8/27/2026 4:30 PMAYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 10, 2026, Case Report #26-56201.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $1,000 fine for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license, and Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music). MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
PVD Restaurant Group Inc dba Crown Providence 242 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 31, 2026, Case Report #26-62681
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $1,500 fine for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license, and Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music), and a Warning for violation of Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts required. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
JoRo, LLC dba JoRo 114 Spruce Street. Regarding incident(s) of July 19, 2026, Case Report #26-57550.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Issued a $1,000 fine for violation of City Ordinance Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music), and a violation of a Board Order to cease operations due to an incomplete 2026 liquor license renewal and failure to appear for such. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Barwary, LLC dba Ours 1 & 2 - 223 Atwells Avenue. Regarding incident(s) of July 31, 2026, Case Report #26-62683.
VIOLATION FOUND [3 TO 1]Issued a $2,000 fine to be paid for violation of City Ordinance, Sec. 14-193 - Entertainment without a license, Sec. 16-93 - Unnecessary, excessive, or offensive noise prohibited (Loud music), and Sec. 14-14 - Licensing of persons working as Floor Hosts required. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa NAYS: Quezada
East Side Restaurant Holdings, LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main Street. Presentation. Regarding incident(s) of January 2, 2026, CCR# 26-12685.
NOT HEARDViolation of a Board Order/Consent Order dismissed.
East Side Restaurant Holdings, LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main Street. Regarding incident(s) of January 10, 2026, Case Report #26-12685.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Counts 1-3 RIGL § 3-5-21 - Breach by licensee, 3-5-23 - Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, & 3-7-7 - Hours of Operation - Dismissed. Issued a $1,500 fine to be paid for violation of a Board/Consent Order for the violation dates of January 10, 2026 & January 17, 2026, combined. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
East Side Restaurant Holdings, LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main Street. Regarding incident(s) of January 17, 2026, Case Report #26-12685.
VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS]Counts 1-3 RIGL § 3-5-21 - Breach by licensee, 3-5-23 - Permitting the house where licensed to sell alcoholic beverages to become disorderly, & 3-7-7 - Hours of Operation - Dismissed. Issued a $1,500 fine to be paid for violation of a Board/Consent Order for the violation dates of January 10, 2026 & January 17, 2026, combined. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Village by Zaz, LLC dba The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. For review of operations 1st & 2nd floors, Ownership, & Fire safety concerns.
CONTINUED to 9/3/2026 4:30 PMNunshel Thys is no longer an owner involved and holds no interest in Village by Zaz, LLC, 332 Atwells Avenue. The business owners must rectify the outstanding fire safety concerns raised by the Fire Department (i.e. exhaust fan, smoke eater) relative to Hookah smoking in the establishment due to 4 false alarms resulting in fire engines responding to the location. The Fire Department recommends no hookah service until the discrepancies have been resolved for the safety of employees, and those who patronize the establishment. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
VIVIX INC dba NOIR PVD 549 Broad Street. Temporary Entertainment.
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]Date of event is September 19, 2026, Indoor only. The capacity at the location is 115 persons. MOVER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner SECONDER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ/Live Band
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]This matter is a Consent Agenda item since the monthly entertainment is for indoors only. MOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
La Plaza Del Auto LLC dba La Plaza Del Auto 540 Huntington Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair, Second-Hand Auto.
CONTINUED to 8/27/2026 4:30 PMMOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
National Collision Center Inc dba National collision Center 45 Anthony Avenue. Motor Vehicle Repair.
CONTINUED to 8/27/2026 4:30 PMMOVER: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner SECONDER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
DVM Foods Inc dba Sakis Pizza199 Weybosset Street to Ferrigold LLC. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class BX (2am Closing).
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]The liquor license transfer request has been approved. Must fulfill all requirements for the transfer license to be effectuated. MOVER: Erlin Rogel, Commissioner SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Rogel, Ochoa, Quezada
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