Why this Italian restaurant’s owner decided to close after New Year’s Eve

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Vivace served its last customers at the Metropolitan complex on New Year’s Eve.

The timing coincides with the end of the Italian eatery’s lease — but multiple factors played into the decision to close this midtown Charlotte restaurant, says Kevin Jennings.

“We weren’t in a position where we wanted to double down on that space,” he says.

Jennings and wife Stacey are behind Raleigh-based Urban Food Group, which also operates Bar Marcel and Civetta in Charlotte.

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Vivace was Urban Food’s first foray into the Queen City.

Read more here about why the Jennings decided to close the restaurant and what comes next.

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