Filed under: The Shutter by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Mar 14, 2013, 12:15pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: The Shutter Pocket Flipboard Email Missy Frederick is the Cities Director for Eater. "That strip is not in good shape and is simply no longer a location where an upscale restaurant can survive." That's what Cucina Vivace owner and chef Gordon Vivace says about 23rd Street to ARLNOW; his restaurant has closed. Cucina Vivace 509 23rd St S Arlington, VA More From Eater DC Sign up for the newsletter Eater DC Sign up for our newsletter. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest NYC’s Essential Ice Cream Shop Malai Expands to D.C. Next Year By Alyssa Langer A Flashy Formula 1 Bar Zooms Into D.C. Next Summer By Tierney Plumb Shop for Pastry Pro Paola Velez’s Popular Sticky Buns at Nordstrom’s U.S. Cafes By Tierney Plumb and Eater Staff Where to Find D.C. Food and Drink Deals During a (Very Likely) Government Shutdown By Tierney Plumb Rep. Nancy Pelosi Orders Club Soda, Takes Bathroom Selfie at a Hip D.C. Gay Bar By Tierney Plumb McDonald’s Copycats D.C.’s Beloved Mumbo Sauce Next Month By Tierney Plumb