Local Rumor, the American comfort food restaurant on Selby Avenue, will close on Saturday.
The eatery, which opened in August of 2024 in the former Blue Door Pub space, announced the closure on social media. The post, written by owner Scott Cochran, cited an inability to reach a “sustainable agreement” with the space’s landlord.
The post continued:
“More than anything, we want this week to be a send-off — a chance to gather one more time, share a drink, a meal, a hug, and say goodbye the way this place was always meant to be experienced: together.
“This space was never just a business. It was built by the people who worked here and the people who walked through the doors. Our staff showed up every day with heart, grit, and care, often giving more than anyone ever saw. Our regulars became family. The conversations, the laughter, the nights that stretched long — those memories will stay with us forever.
“I especially want to thank my wife Sara, my children, and my family for the unbelievable support behind the scenes. None of this happens without them. They carried more than anyone knows.
“What we built here doesn’t disappear when the doors close. It lives in the relationships and the community that formed inside these walls.
“If this place meant something to you, we’d love to see you this week. Come raise a glass with us. Let’s give it the goodbye it deserves.
“Thank you for letting us be part of your lives. It has been an honor. Much Gratitude + Love, Scott”
Local Rumor: 1811 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 612-790-0614
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