On the Grid : The Nook

"Since 1938, the Nook has been a neighborhood staple serving up some of the most praiseworthy and mouth-watering bar food this side of the Mississippi. From the moment you walk into the Nook, you can see the long history of the space through the throwback sports memorabilia, senior pictures posted above the bar, and newspaper clippings about the award-winning Juicy Nook Burger. This place is friendly, nostalgic, and delicious -- the best possible combination. In the door and down the stairs is the best kept secret of Saint Paul: The Ran-Ham Bowling Alley. Below the Nook, you will find old school bowling lanes, hand tallied score sheets, thousands of dollar bills pinned to the ceiling, vintage posters and pinball machines. You can bowl the night away while enjoying a pitcher of beer, late night snacks, and the full menu of Nook favorites." - Jenny Bookler