El Cubano – West St. Paul Reader

Road construction sign with 'Closed to Traffic' visible and El Cubano in the background.

Reminder: Construction Is Inconvenient, But Big Benefits

Two reminders from City Council that while local road work is inconvenient the benefits will be worth it. Also, be sure to support impacted businesses.

Businesses at the eastern corner of Dodd and Annapolis in 1950 and 2022.

Then & Now: El Cubano

Here’s a look at El Cubano at the corner of Dodd, Annapolis, and Charlton in 1950 and today.

COVID Closures Hitting West St. Paul

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is prompting closures and staff shortages at local businesses and schools.

Local Fast Casual Dining in West St. Paul

We sample some counter service restaurants in West St. Paul, including Ali Baba’s, Amore Coffee, El Cubano, and World Famous Momo.

City Council Recap: Oct. 11, 2021

West St. Paul City Council has a short meeting with no Open Council Work Session and alcohol compliance failures were the main item on the agenda.

City Council Recap: Sept. 27, 2021

West St. Paul City Council overrode the mayor’s first veto, approved a liquor license and improvements to outdoor seating at El Cubano, and tweaked the Open Council Work Session format to be more productive.

City Council Preview: Sept. 27, 2021

West St. Paul’s City Council will consider a veto override, look to further tweak the Open Council Work Session (OCWS) meetings, and consider an expansion of the Smith/Dodd Overlay.

Frustrated by New Business Options?: Why We Get What We Get in West St. Paul

Whenever a new development is announced in West St. Paul, there’s consternation that it’s not what people wanted. But the reality is we don’t have a lot of control.

Former Pho Saigon in West St. Paul, soon to be Mela Tha Cuisine.

Coping With Covid-19: How West St. Paul Businesses Are Doing Six Months In

Six months into the pandemic, we check in on how local businesses are doing. A few have closed, a few are actually opening, and a lot are adapting.

Amy Crist-Clark receives meals from Darren Lindsay

Supporting Medical Personnel and West St. Paul Restaurants

Last week West St. Paul residents delivered 46 meals from local restaurant El Cubano to medical workers at Regions Hospital.