Oak Oven, the Harahan spot known for its wood-fired Italian cuisine, is closing after 12 years in business, owners announced on social media this week.
Operators pointed to challenging financials as a reason for the closure and said they will continue to root for other businesses that may be facing the same struggles.
The cozy neighborhood spot, which took over a former Popeye’s space, was opened in 2014 by chef Adam Superneau and partners Thomas Macaluso and John Matassa.
Superneau — whose first cooking job was at Vincent’s in Metairie — is of Sicilian descent and brought the flavors of his heritage to the restaurant’s menu.
“From the beginning, our dream was to create a memorable dining experience—family-owned, built on family recipes—and, with the help of our incredible staff, we were able to bring that vision to life each and every day,” Oak Oven’s owners said in their post…