Upscale Lewiston restaurant Bon Vivant closes after 18 months due to fewer patrons and a 2023 shooting.

Bon Vivant, an upscale restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, has permanently closed after less than 18 months. The owners cited a decrease in patrons and the impact of a 2023 mass shooting as factors. The closure affects 10 jobs, though the owners' bar, Sonder & Dram, has seen increased business. The restaurant faced competition as other fine dining spots in southern Maine have also closed recently.

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