Bar Vivent to Create an Atmospheric Wine Bar for Locals

Fork and Cork LLC has proposed a 400-square-foot wine bar in the Upper East Side. A liquor license application filed with Community Board 8 indicates plans to build out a small evening café called Bar Vivent in the middle of the block between E 88th St. and Third Ave.

During a Street Life Committee meeting to review Bar Vivent’s application, co-owner and chef Anne O’Hare shared the café’s plans to operate as a classic wine bar with charcuterie and cheese pairings.

In a recording of the meeting, O’Hare describes Bar Vivent as “a lovely, quiet wine bar.” She goes on to note, “I think it will be a nice addition to the neighborhood.”

O’Hare did not immediately respond to What Now NY ’s request for a comment.

In addition to being a co-owner of Bar Vivent, O’Hare is the owner of O’Cuisine , a culinary studio and private dining space located in the same neighborhood. The business’ website cites O’Hare’s background working in Michelin-starred kitchens throughout France and the Basque Country.

The proposed hours of operation for Bar Vivent are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays, and weekends 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is no estimate at this time as to when Bar Vivent may open its doors.

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