The Rezervoir Lounge stayed open Christmas Day while most restaurants closed for the holiday. For cook Jacob Davis, working the shift meant more than earning a paycheck.
In downtown Augusta and Kennebec River, Otto's on the River and Lisa's Restaurant and Lounge are bustling with activity as they remain open on Christmas Day.
The cafe, open since 2015, was sold to new owners two years ago, while the future of its home in Freighthouse Square feels increasingly murky.