Tori Ramen has found a new St. Paul home — in the iconic streetcar space on West Seventh that was the former home of Chicago’s Taste Authority.

“The ownership attracted me to the space, and it’s in a great location with Pajarito sitting next door and Keg and Case down the street as well,” said Tori Ramen owner Jason Dorweiler. “West Seventh is up and coming.”

Dorweiler said the new spot will open in December if all goes as planned. This time around, the restaurant will be called Tori. That’s because the menu will expand from the previous offerings. And while the lunch format will continue to be quick-serve, Dorweiler plans to offer more upscale options and full service during dinner. Look for things such as duck sashimi, cured monkfish and, of course, ramen with fresh-made noodles.

The spot will also host a full bar. A patio will be added in spring.

Dorweiler had been looking for a new home after closing the original restaurant on Victoria Street near Selby Avenue in St. Paul at the end of August with plans to relocate elsewhere in the Saintly City. The owners have said the new St. Paul location would be somewhere along West Seventh, but the exact location had not been announced until now. Earlier this month, Chicago’s Taste Authority closed its St. Paul spot on West Seventh but continues to operate its Minneapolis location.

On Friday, Dorweiler also confirmed he was going into the former Chicago Taste Authority with a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page that simply showed a picture of the space. In the meantime, he continues to run Tori 44 in Minneapolis.