Khyber Pass Cafe will become cocktail lounge and restaurant

• Ralena Young — a beverage director at several suburban restaurants including Tequila Butcher, Whiskey Inferno and Volstead House — will be involved in operating the space.

What they're saying: At an October community meeting, Young said to expect a menu that is "as chef driven as it is cocktail driven."

What to watch: The restaurant plans to do "mini pop-up menus" with the original owners, Young told The Macalester-Groveland Community Council.

• If the liquor license request is approved, the new spot could open for dinner service "around the holidays."

Of note: Young confirmed the plans to Axios on Monday, but was not available to comment further.