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Noe Frausto ran Saji-Ya for years. Then the bosses asked him to add Emmett's. No problem, he says.

Dixie's on Grand won't reopen, but two other restaurants are returning.

St. Paul Planning Commission votes in favor of Dixies On Grand redevelopment project St. Paul planners approve $32.5M project; council now must OK rezoning.  July 23, 2021 — 6:25pm Text size Copy shortlink: A project to redevelop Dixies On Grand into a five-story, mixed-use building with 80 market-rate apartments is one step closer to approval after the St. Paul Planning Commission gave it green lights Friday. The commission voted ...

Committee recommends Dixies project move forward July 15, 2021 — 7:17pm Text size Copy shortlink: The Zoning Committee of the St. Paul Planning Commission on Thursday recommended approval of a five-story, mixed-use building with 80 market-rate apartments to replace the building that houses Dixies On Grand. Committee members voted 5-1 in favor of the project, which would replace the one-story building and surfa...

St. Pauls Grand Old Day canceled for second year in a row The business association sponsor lacked planning time, had board turnover.  May 26, 2021 — 10:08am Text size Copy shortlink: Organizers of St. Pauls Grand Old Day said the long-running street festival, often dubbed the unofficial start to summer in Minnesotas capital city, will not be held for the second year in a row. Pandemic-related uncertainties and other challenges spur...

Project to replace St. Pauls Dixies On Grand sparks neighborhood debate Many agree Grand Avenue needs a boost, but neighbors worry five stories is too tall.  May 5, 2021 — 5:53am Text size Copy shortlink: After 30 years of peddling Southern comfort food in the heart of St. Paul, Dixies On Grand owner Peter Kenefick is ready to retire the restaurant and put a five-story building in its place. Kenefick, 64, said if the $32.5 million ...