Chef Mik German is coming back to Alary’s in downtown St. Paul — for a two-week residency.

German will bring his 328 Grill (currently housed in the American Legion in St. Paul Park) downtown during the World Juniors Hockey Tournament (Dec. 26-Jan. 6).

The menu will include German’s excellent burgers, including the viral Fo’ Cheezy and Jalapeno Bizness, his fried chicken sandwich, and Minnesota Poutine (tater tots topped with Ellsworth cheese curds and slathered in chicken wild rice soup). His burger of the week special will also be available at both locations.

“This is a chance for us to bring our brand to St. Paul and for me to partner with a place I used to work at,” German said. “It’s just a nice collaboration between the two places.”

German was the head chef at Alary’s for a few years, starting in 2019. He started his business inside the Legion in 2021.

Still no word on what’s happening with the kitchen at Alary’s on a permanent basis, but we’ll let you know as soon as we know.

German said the timing was great for this pop-up.

“All of my high school and college employees are off and looking for hours,” German said.

Alary’s Bar: 139 E. Seventh St., St. Paul; 651-224-7717; alarys.com

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