Ask the Johns: Vol. 9 No. 12
I have a friend that constantly cancels last minute. Invite them to a concert? One day before, "something" comes up. Once in a while they actually attend, but it's hard to deal with the flakiness. What should I do?
JR: I blame this darn digital...
Falling for Food
Despite everyone’s differences and opinions, the one thing people love and have in common is food. It brings people together, because who doesn’t love food smothered with gooey cheese?
Erin Zieske loves food so much she shares her dishes on Instagram, @honorcontent, and is the author...
Food For Thought: Creating Community with “The Potluck Society”
The holidays are upon us, and people from all around are getting together to celebrate with family and friends alike.
It’s a time of festivities and feasting, and food has long been considered a cornerstone of culture. The old familiar sights and sounds as...
Sioux Falls Food Tours
Sioux Falls has a reputation as a small city with an unusually high number of restaurants per capita. Sounds like a foodie’s paradise, right?
A large portion of those restaurants are your everyday chains - Applebee’s, Olive Garden, and the like. But what many...
Jambonz Deux
First and foremost, I couldn’t get over the name. The moment I heard about the new Cajun restaurant in Rapid City, Jambonz Deux (two), I started to repeat it constantly in what was an attempt at an accent.
Hour three of the car ride to...
Festive Finds
Sometimes gift buying can be a tricky feat, which is why we compiled this list of trendy and useful gifts to help you navigate your way through the holiday season. From talkative rubber gloves to soul-seeking holiday signs, there is something here for everyone.
Ring...
An Admirable Question
Who is a woman today you deeply admire?
I was reading a parenting book when I read this seemingly innocuous question. The question seemed simple. After all, I have so many women in my life whom I deeply admire and aspire to be like “when...
Come Visit: Lead
Home of King’s Pastie (pass-tee) and the Homestake Mining Company, the small town is full of outdoor activities and charm. Whether you’re visiting the Black Hills Mining Museum or are skiing with friends, you'll see Lead is a great mountain community that is growing...
Cooking Up Ideas
Rapid City kitchen supply company Someone’s in the Kitchen and Brookings kitchen store Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. are both local businesses with the perfect blend of culinary expertise and home-cooked experience.
Both offer cooking classes, knife sharpening, online recipe blogs, and gift registries for any...
Make It: Crawford’s Bar & Grill
Known for its funky and energetic ambiance, Crawford’s Bar & Grill is the perfect place for innovative cocktails (like the Smoked Old Fashion and the famous Epiphany), an extensive wine and beer list, and flavorful dishes. Enjoy private dining for special occasions, or check...

















