SOUTHPORT CORRIDOR — Vivial Restaurant and Cocktail Bar closed Sunday, just four months after opening on the Southport Corridor.
The restaurant posted a sign saying "We are closed" on its front window. Owner Nick Spencer did not immediately return a request for comment.
The former Jolly Posh Foods closed in November after five years, and Spencer quickly refurbished it, reopening within weeks as Vivial, 3755 N. Southport Ave.
When Vivial opened in December, Spencer said he wanted to shed Jolly Posh's catch-all British market design and narrow his focus. Vivial's highlights included a colorful cocktail menu and dainty versions of traditional dishes like the Sloppy Joe and refined fare like a duck confit with baked beans.
The comfort food eatery had positive reviews on Yelp, with 4½ stars based on 26 reviews.
"Overall this is a wonderfully intimate establishment with superb service and food," user Vicki N. wrote in January. Others called it a "fresh take on fine dining" and a "neighborhood gem."
The restaurant was advertising its happy hour specials and brunch menu as recently as last week.
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