FLORISSANT, Mo. – BJ’s Bar and Grill, a fixture in Old Town Florissant for seven decades, announced this week it will close its doors. The establishment, known for its pizza and authentic hometown atmosphere, has been a local favorite since 1955.
Customers packed the restaurant Friday to savor the remaining time at the long-standing community staple.
The family-owned business, which has been passed down through four generations, was founded in 1955 by James ‘Jay’ Russell, a longtime Missouri state representative…