RIP - Vivia’s Kitchen
July 26th, 2007 by Brian Ries in Gossip, Openings/Closings, Restaurants, TampaLooks like Vivia’s Kitchen didn’t have the stamina for Tampa’s summer doldrums, although there may be other reasons the short-lived but tasty spot headed by Vivia Grier has closed its doors. Nothing has been confirmed, but the For Sale sign in the window and the fact that the phone is disconnected speaks volumes. (Thanks to Chris Madalena for the info.)
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
July 26th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Bummer! I was really looking forward to giving that place a try. I spoke with Vivia after stopping by for lunch (she was only serving breakfast). She was lovely.
July 26th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
I did try it, twice. And it was wonderful. Maybe Vivia’s Kitchen was ahead of it’s time, but it’s exactly the kind of place that West Tampa needs to get people out of their cars and sitting at a sidewalk cafe table.