Providence Board of Licenses 2026-10-22
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 October 30, 2026.
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The Providence Board of Licenses met to review various entertainment licenses, special event permits, and disciplinary matters. The Board approved a 23-item consent agenda, found violations and imposed penalties for several establishments, and approved or continued other entertainment requests.
What the body took up (32)
Alma Center LLC dba Alma Center 1017 Broad Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 DJ
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Archetype LLC dba Fete Music Hall 103 Dike Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- Live Band
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- Adult Entertainment
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 - DJ/Live Band
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
CV Rise LLC dba 1070 North 1070 North Main Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
East Side Restaurant Holdings LLC dba Sport & Leisure 108 North Main St. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- DJ
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street. Expansion of Premises-Parking Lot, Monthly Entertainment. Month of November
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- DJ/ Live Band
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
JBR LLC dba Platforms 165 Poe Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- DJ/ Live Band
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Laughing Gorilla LLC dba Troop 60 Valley Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 - DJ/LiveBands
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 -Live Bands
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence III LLC dba Rooftop 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba G Pub 100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Restaurant Associates of Providence IV LLC dba Sarto100 Dorrance Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 DJ/Dancing Jazz Performers
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
RI Convention Center One Sabin Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026 - Events
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Hope Street Holiday Lighting by Hope Street Merchant Association at 804 Hope Street. Entertainment, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130225- November 21, 2026 from 10a-8p Street Closure on Hope Street from Lauriston to 4th
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
NYE by The Alleycat at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130397- December 31, 2026 from 8p-2a Street closure on Snow Street from Washington Street on to Westminster Street
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
RISD Advising Days 2026 by Rhode Island School of Design at Market Square. Food Truck, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130408- 10/27-10/28/2026 from 1p-6p
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Thanksgiving eve by The Alleycat at 17 Snow Street. Entertainment, Expansion of Premises-Street Closing, Special Event Permit (ACT). Special Event Permit 130395- November 25, 2026 from 9p-2a Street Closure on Snow Street to Washington Street on to Westminster Street
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Aaron Kaii almeida Providence RI. Floor Host.
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Harsfield Bat Mitzvah Celebration by Craig Harsfield at 475 Valley Street. Entertainment. October 24, 2026 from 5p-11:30p
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Latin Expo by Latina 100.3FM at 10 Sims Ave. Entertainment. October 24, 2026 from 8:00a-6:00p
ApprovedAPPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
371 Atwells, LLC dba Sigaro 371 Atwells Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of September 22, 2026, Case Report #26-78442. Recommendation from the city accepted to impose a Warning. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Ambe MMA, LLC dba Roam 224 Atwells Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of October 3, 2026, Case Report #26-81527. Recommendation accepted to impose a one (1) day closure however, not on the day indicated of 11/27/2026. The establishment must pick a different day that falls on a Friday or Saturday. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Hermandad LLC dba Masheratti Bar & Lounge 334 Elmwood Avenue.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of September 27, 2026, Case Report #26-80968 & 26-80096. Recommendation accepted to impose a one (1) day closure on Friday, October 30th, 2026. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Strive Kitchen & Bar Inc. dba Strive Kitchen & Bar 383 Admiral Street.
CONTINUEDRegarding incident(s) of September 19, 2026, Case Report #26-78426. Not heard. Request to continue for one (1) week. CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/29/2026 4:30 PM Mover: Peter S. Mancini, Chairman and Secretary Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Zayas Solutions, LLC dba Tafino Restaurant & Lounge 370 Charles Street.
VIOLATION FOUNDRegarding incident(s) of October 2, 2026, Case Report #26-81216. Recommendation accepted to impose a 3-day closure to be served on 10/30/2026, 10/31/2026, & 11/1/2026 unless otherwise determined this matter will be brought back if needed. Representing Counsel is away however had mentioned that they would serve them next weekend. VIOLATION FOUND [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Diwali Celebration- Festival Lights by Kuber LLC dba Bae Restaurant & Lounge 146 Acorn Street.
APPROVEDOctober 30, 2026. Times of event exceed beyond 11pm restriction. One-time Temporary Indoor Entertainment approved with a DJ to go beyond the Friday & Saturday 11pm restrictions for the date requested. Sound to be maintained within the walls of the premises at all times. APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tania Quezada, Commissioner Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
JMA, Inc. dba Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Presentation.
To provide and present an updated Security Plan subsequent to the recent incidents at this establishment.
JMA Inc dba Primecut Restaurant Mezzo Lounge 393 Charles Street. Monthly Entertainment. November 2026- DJ
APPROVED PENDINGEntertainment for the Month of November approved except for the request for 11/26/2026 to operate until 2am on a night that is not considered a 2am night has been continued for further review on 10/29/2026. The applicant/licensee is to appear. APPROVED PENDING [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/29/2026 4:30 PM Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Commissioner Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
Cafe Italia in the Garden 292 Westminster Street. Entertainment.
APPROVEDContinued from 10/15/2026. Approved pending review from Police and review of the full menu. APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] Mover: Adewole T. Akinbi, Vice Chair Seconder: Tiana Ochoa, Tania Quezada Ayes: Mancini, Akinbi, Ochoa, Quezada Absent: Rogel
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