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Licenses board approves most requests

ProvidenceJun 11, 20262 min read

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The Board of Licenses unanimously approved the consent agenda and several new or renewed licenses, but it also found a violation at Paris Bistro Lounge and imposed a 10-day closure, a $2,000 fine, and tighter operating conditions.

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Most of the license requests on the agenda were approved without dissent, including entertainment permits, special event permits, and several liquor and business license items. The board also approved a new petroleum and convenience use at 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue, with an 8 p.m. closing restriction until further notice. Paris Bistro Lounge was penalized for an incident on June 7, including a temporary closure, a new security plan, Sunday police details, reduced hours, and a $2,000 fine. Its request for extended service hours tied to the 2026 World Cup was denied.

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Approved the full consent agenda of 18 items unanimously.
Found a violation at Paris LLC dba Paris Bistro Lounge for incident(s) of June 7, 2026 and imposed a 10-day closure, $2,000 fine, new security plan requirement, Sunday police details, and reduced hours.
Denied Paris Bistro Lounge's request for extended service hours related to the 2026 World Cup.
Approved a new petroleum and convenience license for 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA Inc. at 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue with an 8 p.m. closing restriction.
Approved full licenses for Olneyville New York System and The VU Lounge after probationary periods ended.
Approved, pending, a new second-hand auto license for Auto Republic, LLC after outstanding zoning, fire, and building approvals are resolved.
Continued the liquor license application for Tres Marias Tortilleria y Delicias Chapinas LLC until a status update on a state exemption is available.
Continued the renewal for Hartford Wines and Spirits because of an unresolved probate court matter.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Jun 11, 2026, 4:31 PMcompleted

Agenda

53771 : Albert K Corp dba OPA 230 Atwells Avenue
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53761 : RI Convention Center One Sabin Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53756 : Bridge 15 LLC dba Fish Co. 15 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53754 : B & M Waterworks Inc. dba Hot Club 25 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53753 : Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53772 : Roberto DiMascio Memorial Car Show by Debra Gerhard at 612 Academy Avenue
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53722 : PJM Enterprises INC dba Mirabar 15 Elbow Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53681 : Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53680 : The Cadillac Lounge LLC dba The Cadillac Lounge 361 Charles Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
53716 : Camp Link Up by The Link Up PVD LLC at Biltmore Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53693 : Fügung by G Hospitality at 61 Orange Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53691 : Haus of Codec Outdoor Marketplace by
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53689 : Latin Fest by Area Restaurant Lounge on Pocasset Ave
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53684 : LCARI Liberian Independence Day Festival by Liberian Community Association at The Temple of Music
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53683 : Oasis International African Summer Bash by Oasis International at Dexter Training Field
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY VETTED:
53682 : Eean Johnson Cranston RI
Decision: VENDOR APPLICATIONS:
53763 : Saint Bartholomew Church 305 Laurel Hill Avenue
Decision: ONE-DAY / ONE-TIME ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
53782 : House of Portugal PUMA Experience Activation for 2026 FIFA World Cup at 1 Finance Way
Decision: CLASS F (FULL) LIQUOR LICENSES:
53750 : Perez Smith LLC dba Paris Bistro Lounge 375 Smith Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - SHOW CAUSE HEARING:
53766 : Club 73 LLC dba Ego 73 Richmond Street
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53774 : First Providence Beverage & Lounge Services Inc, dba Hilton Providence 21 Atwells Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53768 : JMEL LLC dba Area Resturant Lounge 319 Pocasset Ave
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53770 : M & D BIG3 LLC dba The Abbey 686 Admiral Street
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53767 : Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill dba Viva Mexico 129 Washington Street
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53769 : WW PVD LLC dba Wally's Wieners 120 Atwells Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53773 : Zizi Gulu, LLC dba Pizza Pie-er 374 Wickenden St
Decision: TO APPEAR: SUMMER OF SOCCER TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS REQUESTS - RIGL 3-7.1-1, 3-7.1-2, 3-7.1-3:
53526 : 435 MPA Inc. dba 435 MPA Inc. 435 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53755 : Alumni Weekend by Jeremiah Nash at 483 Douglas Ave
Decision: TO APPEAR:
52593 : Olneyville Opco LLC dba Olneyville New York System 18 Plainfield Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
51010 : The VU Lounge LLC dba The VU Lounge 150 Chestnut Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53778 : Icon Corp dba Colosseum Nightclub 180 Pine Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53735 : Auto Republic, LLC dba Solution Auto Sales & Body 583 Elmwood Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING:
52594 : Tres Marias Tortilleria y Delicias Chapinas LLC 514 Plainfield Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING CONTINUED:
52866 : Hartford Wines and Spirits dba Hartford Wines and Spirits 680 Hartford Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - 2026 INCOMPLETE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS:
53781 : Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW:
53783 : Executive Session
Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION: