Providence Board of Licenses 2026-09-17
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 September 21, 2026.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met on September 17, 2026, to consider various entertainment, floor host, and special event licenses. The Board approved a consent agenda of 40 items and reviewed several individual entertainment and liquor license applications. Additionally, the Board held a show cause hearing for Strive Kitchen + Bar, resulting in a finding of violation, a four-week closure, and a $7,000 fine.
What the body took up (59)
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 DJ
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026- Adult Entertainment
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 - DJ/Live Band
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
CalRay LLC dba Black Sheep 397 Westminster Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026- Karaoke/ Live Band
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Chestnut Street Enterprises LLC dba Alchemy 171 Chestnut Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Five Star Restaurant Inc dba Five Star Restaurant 43 Bucklin Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 Entertainment
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of October 2026 DJ
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 -Live Bands
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
PFM Inc. dba Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts. Monthly Entertainment. Month of October 2026
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street. Renewal License. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026- DJ/Live Band
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Trinity Repertory Company 201 Washington Street. Monthly Entertainment. October 2026 -Theatrical Performance
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of October 2026
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. October 2026- DJ/ Live Band
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot, Monthly Entertainment. Month of October Scurvy Dog Parking Lot Mega Show on October 10, 2026 from 3:00p-12:00a
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Albert Means, Jr. - Pawtucket, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Anselmo Depina - Pawtucket, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Genderson Espinosa - Providence, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Lawrence Livingstone - Pawtucket, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Nathanie Caouette - Providence, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Nicholas Moniz Riverside RI. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Ohara Rivera - Providence, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Patrick Havican - Warwick, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Ravi Kapadia - Lincoln, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Ramal Stillwell - Pawtucket, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Randy Phillips - Providence, R.I. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Stephanie Santos - New Bedford, M.A.. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Samantha Prive - Boston, M.A.. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Vaughn Arline - Providence, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Yiovanny F. Rodriguez, Sr. - Providence, R.I.. New License. Floor Host.
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Columbus Festival by Federal Hill Commerce Association on Atwells Avenue. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT), Vendor. Special Event Permit 129908- October 9, 2026 from 5p-12a - October 10, 2026 from 11a-12a October 11, 2026 from 10a-12a and October 12, 2026 from 11a-8p Street Closure on Atwells Ave to Dean Street on to Sutton Street
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Event Name TBD by Frank Manfredi on Union Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129799- Add on date : 9/20/2026 from 2:00p-1:00a Street Closure on Union Street to Washington Street on to Fountain Street
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life by Gloria Gemma at 195 District Park. Alcohol Bev Class F-Full Nonprofit 1-day Liquor, Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130224- October 3, 2026 & October 4, 2026 from 4:00p-11:00p Street Closure on Peck Street to Dorrance Street on to Dyer Street
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
La Course 5K by The French American School of Rhode Island at Roger Williams Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 129297- October 4, 2026 from 9:00a-1:00p
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Providence Back to School Thrift Festival by Select Markets LLC at 195 District Park. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130217- September 26, 2026 from 12:00p-6:00p Street Closure on Dyer Street
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Tagged by Arlindo Alves at Temple to music. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130227- September 27, 2026 from 5:00p-9:00p Class P - ( A Plus Catering )
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Taste of 02908 by The 02908 Merchant Association at Davis Park. Entertainment, Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130232- September 26, 2026 from 12:00p-4:00p
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Ring St Block Party by Erin Wnorowski on Ring Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130228- September 26, 2026 from 12:00p-8:00p Street Closure on Ring Street to Almy Street on to Courtland
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Village by Zaz, LLC dba The Village by Zaz 332 Atwells Avenue. For review of operations 1st & 2nd floors, Fire safety concerns. Continued from 9/3/2026.
Continued to 9/24/2026Licensee did not appear. No issues with continued operations, however, keeping the status-quo of no hookah service until cleared by the Fire Department. A Conditional Cease & Desist Order has been issued requiring appearance on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Underground Enterprises LLC dba La Catrina Tacos & Tequila 127 Dorrance Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot. 2026 PVD Fest Expansion of Premises Friday, September 18, 2026 from 5pm-10pm and Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 12pm-10pm.
ApprovedApproved pending names of security personnel. Applicant seeking to place 10 or less tables and chairs as an expansion of premises into their parking lot as a result of the 2026 PVD Fest for Friday 9/18 & Saturday 9/19 only. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Lovera VIP Inc dba Lovera VIP 1266 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Month of September 2026 DJ. Request for applicant to appear due to late monthly entertainment applicant.
ApprovedApplicant present. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street. Expansion of Premises-Patio, Monthly Entertainment. September 2026- DJ/Live Band Requesting outside entertainment for September 13, 20, 26 27
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
What Cheer Tavern 228 New York Ave. Temporary Entertainment. Outdoor on Saturday October 10, 2026, from 4p-10p
ApprovedApplicant stated this is the last event for the remainder of the year outdoors. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
121 LLC dba The George 121 Washington Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing. PVD Fest at The George on September 19, 2026, from 12P-10P
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Afrique D'Lounge INC dba Afrique D'Lounge 126 Spruce Street. New License. Incidental Entertainment Expanded. Request for reconsideration.
Continued to 10/15/2026This matter has been continued until 10/15/2026 and was not approved at this time. Commissioner Akinbi would like to see all surrounding businesses to also appear in person for discussion. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Serie 92 Bar and Lounge LLC dba Serie 92 RI 971 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. Applicant is seeking to change dates: 1.) Cancel September 25th & 26th to October 9th & 10th 2.) Requesting 2am Closure on October 11, 2026
Continued to 9/24/2026Applicant did not appear. This matter has been continued for one (1) week. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Solanchi Fernandez, LLC dba Ibiza Lounge 86 Summer Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. Month of October 2026 Requesting 3am Soft Closing: October 31,2026
ApprovedApplicant advised that they must serve food for as long as alcohol is being served even if it is a limited menu to be in compliance with RIGL § 3-7-7. Class B license. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. 1) Month of October 2026 2) Special 3am Soft Closing Permit requests for October 17 Singer from Dominican Republic by the name "Nacho"
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Brivas LLC dba Live PVD 1204 Broad Street. 3AM Soft Closing, Monthly Entertainment. As a Result of Dominican Request: Halloween Weekend October 30 & 31, 2026. Last allotment. Spanish artist by the name "Amenazzy"
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Homecoming by Providence College at Lower Slavin Center. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine. October 2, 2026 from 6:00p-11:00p
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Friar Fest Event by The Bartending Service of New England at Providence College Slavin Lawn. Alcohol Bev Class F-Ltd Nonprofit 1-day beer/wine. October 3, 2026 from 12:00p-4:00p
ApprovedMOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
El Mono Auto Automechanic - 170 Silver Lake Avenue. New License. Second-Hand Store.
Continued to 9/24/2026Applicant did not appear. Continued for one (1) week as this is an advertised hearing. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Pena Tires LLC dba Pena Tires 453 Manton Avenue. Second-Hand Store.
ApprovedApproved pending Fire Department review and approval. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Piccolo Listening Room LLC dba Piccolo Listening Room 819 Westminster Street. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class C (Neighborhood Bar).
ApprovedIncidental Entertainment Only per the applicant(s). Will inquire with the Licensing Office if they intend on expanding their offering in the future. Must upload all TIP Certifications for all personnel handling alcohol. Exemption granted by the state previously in 2026. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
J (Convention Center) Sodexo Management, Inc. 1 Cunningham Square. New License. Alcoholic Beverages Class BV (Full Liquor - Food), Alcoholic Beverages Class J (Arena).
WithdrawnThis liquor license request has been withdrawn at the request of the applicant since Sodexo Management Inc. holds a Class P Caterers License with Department of Business Regulation for what they intend to do at the premises. This type of license is issued to those with a Caterer or Commissary license for which they possess at the location of 1 Cunningham Sq.
Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC dba Rhode Island Recycled Metals 434 Allens Avenue. New License. Junk Shop. Continued from May 28, 2026. Pending court matter.
Continued to 1/7/2027This matter has been continued until January 7, 2026, as this remains a pending higher court matter. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
Strive Kitchen + Bar, LLC dba Strive Kitchen + Bar 383 Admiral Street. Regarding incident(s) of September 3, 2026, Case Report #26-72422. Multiple violations. For Decision. Continued from September 10, 2026.
Violation FoundAn updated security and safety plan has been submitted by the licensee and their attorney. A Decision Letter was drafted and read into the record and has become part of the license holder’s file. The Board made a motion to accept the findings of fact - so moved by Commissioner Akinbi and seconded by Commissioner Quezada. The vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. The Board made a motion to find the license holder in violation of the sections of State and Local Laws as applied to the liquor license - so moved by Commissioner Akinbi and seconded by Commissioner Quezada. The Board also made a motion to take administrative notice of the record of the licensee and the factors associated with the imposition of penalties - So moved by Commissioner Akinbi and Seconded by Commissioner Quezada. The vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. The Board recommends the following penalties: 1. Four (4) week closure effective Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Motion made by Commissioner Akinbi, Seconded by Commissioner Quezada. The vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. 2. Issue a $7,000 fine for the following: d. Procurement of alcohol to underage person in violation of R.I. Gen.Laws §3-8-11.1-5 Counts. $5,000 total fine. ($1,000 per count of underage) e. Entertainment without a license in violation of R.I.Gen. Laws §5-22-1.1 and C.O. 14-193. $500. f. Unnecessary, excessive or offensive noise in violation of C.O. 16-93. $500. g. Selling of alcohol outside of the licensed premises in violation of R.I. Gen. Laws §3-5-9. $1,000. Motion made by Commissioner Akinbi, Seconded by Commissioner Quezada. The vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. MOVER: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair SECONDER: Tania Quezada, Commissioner AYES: Mancini, Akinbi, Quezada ABSENT: Rogel, Ochoa
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