Dropped by after enjoying some happy hour cocktails down the street at Felice. I had no idea what to expect because Bon Vivant doesn't have a menu posted online (?!?!) and I hadn't been in the space since it was Vine and Beans years and years ago.
The restaurant is set in the first floor of a big old house so there are lots of nooks and crannies. There was a small bar area where we sat and a bunch of tables set up in multiple rooms.
Since it was derby weekend, I tried to order a mint julep off of the picture drink menu. But, alas, they were out of mint. I got a margarita instead and it was ok. I've become a bit of a fresh fruit in my margarita snob, so excuse me for turning my nose up at a margarita mix.
We were only planning on staying for a drink but I looked over the menu and saw multiple vegan options! Multiple! I attempted to order a tofu appetizer...but they were out of that, too. I ordered a white bean crostini appetizer instead. It wasn't the best appetizer I've ever had, but it wasn't the worst, either. If we'd had more time, I definitely would have stayed and tried one of the other vegan options on the menu.
I only deducted a couple stars because there's no online menu and they were out of a couple things I wanted. I'd definitely like to go back and try more of the drinks and food.