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The Oaks restaurant in Ogden Canyon is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Nov. 15 after closing in 2021.

New owner David Neal aims to preserve its historic charm and community memories.

Neal, a math professor and culinary enthusiast, has revitalized the iconic venue.

OGDEN — The Oaks restaurant is preparing for a new chapter after being closed since 2021. The historic Ogden Canyon landmark, that was open more than 100 years, is almost ready to welcome the public again.

"People in this community love the Oaks, and I want to bring it back — make it my own, but bring it back," said new owner David Neal. "But that same memory of what it was that they have in their head, and that's going to be really hard."

Neal is no stranger to Ogden and h

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