Bar Cart Lounge and Restaurant to open in former Khyber Pass space

Ralena Young and Brian Riess have worked together for 25 years. She’s been his boss; he’s been hers. Through it all, they forged a friendship — and a dream.

That dream will come true next month as they open their first restaurant and cocktail bar, Bar Cart Lounge and Restaurant in the former Khyber Pass Cafe on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue.

The story of how the new space came to be is long and winding, but the former employees of Suburban restaurant jug …