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Pawtucket licensing board approves new restaurants, hookah lounge and multiple outdoor-event permits

5381916 · July 14, 2025
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Summary

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners on July 9 approved a Class B victualler license for Cafe Bistro at 3 Exchange Street, approved the Amber Hookah Lounge with stipulations, and granted several one-day outdoor entertainment expansions and festivals for local businesses and community groups.

The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners on July 9 approved multiple licensing petitions, including a Class B victualler license for Cafe Bistro (Frank Mundo LLC) at 3 Exchange Street, and renewed or approved entertainment and temporary expansion permits for local restaurants and community events.

Cafe Bistro — applicant Sam Shore — won approval for a Class B victualler license (LQBDash25Dash5) and a first-class victualling-house license after a public hearing in which the applicant described a 40-seat bistro with a nine-seat bar, modest hours and no live amplified music. Shore said he plans to operate evenings to start and increase service later. The board approved both licenses by voice vote.

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