A popular Treme vegan food restaurant announced last week that it will be temporarily closed until further notice.

I-tal Garden , recently recognized as a gem that helps make New Orleans one of the most vegan-friendly food cities, posted on Instagram that it would need to close due to circumstances out of its control, but not give any further explanation.

"We are deeply grateful for your continued love and support," the restaurant shared on Instagram.

The restaurant promises diners it will reopen eventually, but did not give a timeline.

In the meantime, fans of the restaurant expressed concern and offered prayers to the family of the owners, Regina Hall and Joseph Robinson, also known as Chef Ra.

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