Summary

Licenses approved for venues and events

ProvidenceJul 16, 20262 min read

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The Board of Licenses approved most entertainment, special event, and motor vehicle repair requests, but denied Paris LLC’s request for a 2 a.m. closing, suspended a second-hand store application for nonappearance, and issued a $500 fine to Ricura Food Truck LLC.

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Commerce

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Most of the meeting focused on routine license approvals for bars, restaurants, events, and two new auto repair businesses. The board allowed several entertainment and special event permits, including street closures and nonprofit festivals, and approved two new motor vehicle repair licenses. One restaurant, Paris LLC, was allowed to keep a 1 a.m. closing but was denied a 2 a.m. closing request. The board also found a violation against Ricura Food Truck LLC and ordered a $500 fine, while a second-hand store application was suspended because the applicant did not appear.

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Approved the consent agenda, including entertainment and special event permits, with item 6 heard separately and approved unanimously.
Approved new motor vehicle repair licenses for Unlimited Collision Center LLC and Ronny Auto Repair LLC.
Approved Paris LLC’s license transfer at 375 Smith Street only for a 1 a.m. closing, not a 2 a.m. closing.
Denied Paris LLC’s separate request for a 2 a.m. closing on reconsideration.
Approved Toast at 235 Meeting Street LLC for a new Class BV license, with TIP certifications required for staff handling alcohol.
Approved Pollo Castellano Inc. for a beer-and-wine license after the applicant agreed to downgrade from a fuller liquor license.
Approved Gold lounge restaurant LLC’s patio expansion and August entertainment request, with other dates allowed if no issues arise.
Suspended William Conley’s second-hand store application because the applicant failed to appear and a cease-and-desist order remains in place.
Found a violation for Ricura Food Truck LLC and issued a $500 fine to be paid.

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Board of Licenses - Regular Meeting

Jul 16, 2026, 4:30 PMcompleted

Agenda

54077 : Atwells Realty Corp. dba Desire/Lust 1 Franklin Square
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54078 : Club 73 LLC dba EGO Providence 73 Richmond Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54106 : Jetset Inc dba Jetset Lounge 1095 Eddy Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54103 : McWollehan LLC dba The Scurvy Dog 1718 Wesminster Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54126 : Moonshine Hospitality LLC dba Moonshine Hospitality 52 Pine Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54102 : CC Lounge LLC dba Motion Nightclub/Series92ri 971 Broad Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54107 : SMG LLC dba Amica Mutual Pavilion One LaSalle Square
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54109 : Strand Entertainment Group, LLC dba The Strand Ballroom & Theatre 79 Washington Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54108 : Tel Aviv Cigar Bar & Grill LLC dba Tel Aviv Cigar Bar & Grill 25 Bridge Street
Decision: CONSENT AGENDA:
54081 : 2026 National Night Out by Providence PD at Joslin Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54084 : Annual Parish Portuguese Feast by Izzy Cabral at Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54073 : Murphy's World Cup Watch Party by Louis Ferrazzano on Mathewson Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54075 : Narragansett Wine Run by J3 Events, Inc at 271 Tockwotton Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54080 : Narragansett Wine Run by J3 Events, Inc. at 271 Tockwotton Street
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54083 : Roots Brunch by Nos cultura Our culture 501 c3 at Biltmore Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54127 : The Puerto Rican Bay Fest by The Puerto Rican Professional Associationo of RI at India Point Park
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54094 : Tammany Hall Block Party by Michael Shine at 407 Atwells Ave
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54104 : Liberian March for Unity and Progress
Decision: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS (ART, CULTURE, & TOURISM) PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED:
54074 : Junior Tavares Mendes Pawtucket RI
Decision: PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE REQUESTS:
54110 : Dave's Fresh Marketplace Employee Event by Dave's Fresh Marketplace at 475 Valley Street
Decision: ONE-TIME/ONE-DAY ENTERTAINMENT (WITH OR WITHOUT CLASS F / RAFFLE):
54114 : Unlimited Collision Center LLC dba Unlimited Collision Center 1088 North Main Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
54113 : Ronny Auto Repair LLC dba Ronny Auto Repair 904 Manton Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
54118 : Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith St to Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith St
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
54116 : Toast at 235 Meeting Street LLC dba Toastique Providence-College 235 Meeting Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
54115 : Pollo Castellano Inc dba Pollo Castellano 531 Hartford Avenue
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARINGS:
51900 : Paris LLC dba Paris 375 Smith Street
Decision: TO APPEAR - ADVERTISED HEARING CONTINUED:
54123 : Gold lounge restaurant LLC at 727 Cranston Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
53978 : William Conley dba Sophistication 744 Hope Street
Decision: TO APPEAR:
54124 : Ricura Food Truck LLC dba Ricura Food Truck Various locations
Decision: FOR DISPOSITION & REVIEW: