Russell’s (St Paul, MN)
When I lived in the Twin Cities, an occasional outing for me was Tavern on Grand, a somewhat divey tavern on St Paul’s Grand Avenue that was well known for the giant “Famous for Walleye” sign and a big neon walleye outline. I didn’t go there often (I’ve got a mild seafood allergy, although I’m quite tolerant to walleye), but it was always enjoyable, and the walleye was indeed quite good (they sold enough of it that they were probably one of the larger sellers of it). But after a run of almost 35 years, Tavern on Grand closed in the spring of 2024. After some renovation, the location re-opened as Russell’s, named after the building owner, Todd Russell
