Handsome Hog, the Cathedral Hill restaurant that was formerly tied to disgraced celebrity chef Justin Sutherland, will close at the end of the year.
The eatery and bar, which opened in 2016 in Lowertown with Sutherland at the helm, moved to its current spot on Western and Selby avenues in 2020.
The restaurant has focused on southern-style cooking for its nearly 10 years of operations. Its closure was announced with a post on social media. It read as follows:
“Hello everyone, it is with heavy hearts that we share this unfortunate news. After nearly a decade, The Handsome Hog will be closing its doors for good by December 30th.
“To our amazing guests—we would like to thank you all for your support over the years. You have brought us so much joy and we truly appreciate being a small part of your lives.
“To our staff, both past and present—we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. Your contribution has made this such a special place to work, and a staple in St. Paul.
“From our little corner in Lowertown, to our corner on Cathedral Hill, there’s no doubt that we’ve shared many great moments together and a substantial amount of some damn good Bourbon.
“So this is last call, we’d love to serve you at ‘The Hog’ one last time. Please join us now through December 30. What can we get you?”
Sutherland rose to fame after appearing on “Iron Chef America” and making it to the top five in season 16 of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef.” He left the restaurant in 2024, prior to his arrest and conviction for felony charges related to threatening his girlfriend with a gun. Sutherland and said girlfriend have since moved to Los Angeles.
Handsome Hog: 173 N. Western Ave., St. Paul; 651-219-4013; handsomehog.com
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