The Beginning of Bear Mountain Pizza Café
Chef Marco and Providence looked at the charming Old Oak and they knew right away. Enchanted by the history and bones of this former inn, it was clear. With a whole lot of determination and perseverance, the inception of the Old Oak was birthed in 2012. They faced renovation obstacles, but restored the beautiful Old Oak while maintaining its authenticity. Having over 30 years in the restaurant business, it was clear that this was something special, and would be so much more than a place to eat.
A Place That Feels Like Home
From the moment you open the stunning front doors and the sounds of Sinatra or Dean Martin play, you know this isn't a pizzeria, or just a convenient stop on the way up the mountain. Bear Mountain Pizza Cafe at the Old Oak is a piece history, a familiar face, a warm smile. It's like home. Providences' love language has always been in the form of cooking and baking, and its this same love language that can be felt throughout the restaurant and in every delicious bite of food.
Serving With Love and Hope
We never shut our doors during the pandemic and were a source of sustenance and comfort for essential workers, providing warm, safe meals. Providence never considered closing the doors. She said, " I need to be open now more than ever. There are people and souls to feed!” , and indeed she did just that. Bear Mountain Pizza discreetly found families in need and delivered warm meals, accompanied by handwritten Bible scripture with the intention to spread hope and love in some of darkest of times.