St. Paul Restaurant News

[Rube Dali]

Forepaugh's closed unexpectedly on Saturday, following the death of their chef last month to the flu.

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/loc ... 20d3d0874e

[Vagueperson]

Asian Street Food is open on Arcade Street in the old Romolo's space.
https://www.facebook.com/asfstp/?__tn__ ... L8cigDl7oC

[commissioner]

I heard from someone that Magnolia's on Payne avenue was closing, is this true?

[Vagueperson]

I have not heard that. Nothing on the East Side FB group that I could find, either.

[Vagueperson]

I take that back, I've now heard this rumor in person from somebody, but I don't have any more info.

[Minnehahaha]

The Pioneer Press is reporting that Mac's Fish and Chips has closed their location on Snelling. No details on the reason, but the article notes that the location had been open for two and a half years... and somehow, I never got around to stopping in!

https://www.twincities.com/2019/12/06/m ... -location/

[MNTonka]

I saw there was something about a liquor license for a new establishment going into the old Ward 6 space in the latest city council meeting. It’s called “East side bar”. Anyone know anything about it?

[Vagueperson]

Same owner. I don't know if they're going to keep the Ward 6 name, but I think the menu will different. The wood floor has been refurbished and apparently the basement was redone.

[MNTonka]

Glad to hear it’s the same owner! I really miss that place.

[Rube Dali]

The Happy Gnome will close this Sunday. According to this KARE11 article, they decided not to renew their lease on Selby.

[Vagueperson]

Upcoming changes on Payne Avenue:
- East Side Bar to open in the old Ward 6 space (same owner)
- Northstar Bar and Grill to open in the old Louie's
- Cafe Lilla will be opening at 1110 Payne along with a boutique
- Brunson's Pub is planning an expansion into the nextdoor space - mainly to relocate and increase the size of bathrooms while expanding the prep kitchen
- Cook StP is for sale

[commissioner]

The Pizza Hut near Grand and lexington apparently closed. Not sure if it's temporary or permanent.