The Hangout Nola, a vibrant event space and youth recreation center on Lake Forest Avenue in New Orleans East, is closing its doors after opening three years ago.
Co-owner Ray Bender announced the closure on social media last week, calling it a difficult decision that came when their business model became unsustainable.
“As much as our hearts led us to focus on the community aspect of it, the business is what keeps the lights on,” Bender said…