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Council approves series of victualing, entertainment and transfer licenses for Putnam Pike and Douglas Pike businesses

2749830 · February 18, 2025
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Summary

On voice votes the council approved a transfer and multiple new and renewal licenses — including a new Class B victualing license for Napolitano's Lounge/Brooklyn Pizzeria and a transfer to El Taco Loco — all subject to final state and local regulatory approvals.

The Smithfield Town Council approved multiple victualing, entertainment and special‑dance licenses and one license transfer during Tuesday’s meeting, voting each on the consent agenda by voice vote.

The council approved a new Class B victualing (alcohol) license for Cambrian Brothers Inc., doing business as Napolitano's Lounge and Brooklyn Pizzeria at 375 Putnam Pike, Unit 35, contingent on final approvals from the Rhode Island Department of Health and compliance with state and local regulations.

The council also approved a transfer of a Class B victualing license to El Taco Loco LLC d/b/a Don El Bueno Tequila, located at 55 Douglas Pike, Suite 105; the transfer was approved subject to required certificates of good standing, tax clearance, zoning/building approvals and final state approval. Additional approvals granted included entertainment, special dance and victualing licenses for businesses at 375 Putnam Pike (Brooklyn Pizzeria/Bellows Lounge) and 55 Douglas Pike (Gray Matter LLC/Downstairs), plus renewal of three mobile food truck licenses (Taco Fi, Bovo Wave, and Rhode Island Kona Ice).

All motions were approved on voice votes with the chair declaring "ayes have it." The council noted final approvals remain contingent on compliance with state regulations and Department of Health sign‑offs where required.