Summary

Licenses approved, renewed, and held

ProvidenceApr 30, 20263 min read

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The Board of Licenses approved several entertainment and special event permits, granted a new full license to U-in-U-Out Corp., and issued a $1,000 fine to La Esquina Bar & Grill LLC for providing alcohol to underage persons.

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The board cleared a set of entertainment and special event requests, including monthly entertainment permits and several one-day or seasonal events. It also approved a full motor vehicle repair and related second-hand licenses for U-in-U-Out Corp. after its probationary period ended without issues. The board found a violation at La Esquina Bar & Grill LLC for serving alcohol to underage persons and ordered a $1,000 fine plus staff certification records within 30 days. Several liquor license renewals were continued or suspended because required paperwork, insurance, good-standing documents, or city taxes were still unresolved.

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Approved the consent agenda of entertainment and special event applications unanimously.
Approved a new full motor vehicle repair, second-hand auto, and second-hand store license for U-in-U-Out Corp. dba U In U Out Towing and Auto Repair.
Approved a new Class BV liquor license for 298 Atwells LLC dba Palermo's Martini Bar.
Continued the request for a Class BX 2am closing license for 298 Atwells LLC for later review.
Found a violation at La Esquina Bar & Grill LLC for procurement of alcohol to underage persons and imposed a $1,000 fine.
Required La Esquina Bar & Grill LLC to submit employee lists and TIP certifications within 30 days.
Suspended a liquor license renewal for a non-operational location with an expired insurance certificate and unfinished renewal requirements.
Continued multiple liquor license renewals for missing certificates of good standing, insurance, food business licenses, or city taxes.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Apr 30, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

53063 : Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53064 : B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53065 : The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53056 : Rock Voices by Keri Anne O'Donnell Memorial Fund at 612 Academy Avenue
Decision: ONE-TIME/ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
53061 : Carnival hosted by Councilman Sanchez and Michael Correia at George J West Ballfield
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53060 : Kids Heart Challenge Kick Off by Karen Nencka at 42 Lexington Avenue
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53059 : MindTravel Live-to-Headphones "Silent" Piano Concert at Temple of Music Roger Williams Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53062 : Mes de la Madres Festival by La Palmera Club Billar at 20 Bucklin Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53057 : Sunday Chilldown at Ogie's Trailer Park 1155 Westminster Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
50957 : U-in-U-Out Corp dba U In U Out Towing and Auto Repair 702 Douglas Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52920 : 298 Atwells LLC dba Palermo's Martini Bar 294-298 Atwells Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
52921 : 298 Atwells LLC dba Palermo's Martini Bar 294-298 Atwells Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
53017 : La Esquina Bar & Grill LLC dba La Esquina 1551 Westminster Street
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW:
52900 : Bukanas Sports Bar Inc. dba Bukanas Sports Bar 188 Plainfield Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52893 : Dune Brothers Fox Point, LLC dba Dune Brothers Fox Point 170 Ives Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52886 : JoRo LLC dba JoRo 114 Spruce Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52894 : Kimberly Gilo dba Dolores 100 Hope Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52880 : LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT LLC dba LA TULILA BAR Y RESTAURANT 97 Academy Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52905 : Mambo Sushi Restaurant & Lounge LLC dba Mambo Sushi Restaurant and Lounge 380 Atwells Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52881 : Napoletani Hospitality LLC
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52869 : Passion Inc. dba Passion 568 Broad Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52868 : Pianta LLC dba Pianta 408 Atwells Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52877 : Punta Cana Investments LLC dba Punta Cana 500 Broad Street Suite 8B
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52884 : Wooma Inc. dba Soban Korean Eatery 272 Thayer Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BV (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) 1AM CLOSING:
52897 : CTC Inc. The Pontiac Tap 24 Pontiac Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52873 : JMA Inc. dba Mezzo 393 Charles Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52863 : Nandy's Lounge & Grill LLC dba Nandy's Lounge & Grill 996 Chalkstone Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52902 : Restaurante Maya Azteca Guatemala 264 Pocasset Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52890 : THPP Inc. dba Tammany Hall Pub 409 Atwells Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52876 : Watusi Inc. dba Rancho EZ 582 CRanston Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVX (RESTAURANT WITH FOOD) + 2AM CLOSING RIDER:
52866 : Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS A (PACKAGE STORE):
52864 : Liquor Store LLC dba Liquor Store 10 Silver Spring Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS A (PACKAGE STORE):
52891 : Honduras Restaurant LLC dba Honduras Restaurant 175 Manton Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BL (BEER & WINE ONLY):
52862 : AJ Pharmacy LLC dba AJ Pharmacy 1017 Smith Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS E (PHARMACY):
52896 : K.S.S. Inc.dba The Stable 125 Washington Street
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS BVN (NIGHTCLUB):
52889 : The Providence Turners dba The Providence Turners 118 Glenbridge Avenue
Decision: ALCOHOL CLASS D (SOCIAL CLUB):