605 Profile // The Sour
With the simple goal of selling a few loaves of sourdough out of their Rapid City home, Makenzie and Peter Mitchell became a business in 2021.
“What started...
New Owners, New Name // @ The Bar
Christin and Josh Blom had their first date at Ben’s Brewing Co.—a downtown Yankton staple.
“ always had a special place in our hearts, and we've enjoyed the...
605 Profile // Marcela Salas
“Bibi” was BibiSol’s owner and chef Marcela Salas’ nickname growing up.
“In Persian, the word means 'matriarch, grandmother, or female leader' within a community,” revealed Salas. “We found...
605 Tries // Juniper at Vertex Sky Bar
“The Hotel Alex Johnson has been a staple to the Rapid City area, and we are working hard to merge two local businesses,” said Alexis Sullivan, co-owner...
605 Stops By // Dahlia Kitchen + Bar
The dahlia—the national flower of Mexico—was the inspiration behind Dahlia Kitchen + Bar in Sioux Falls, located in The Steel District downtown along the Big Sioux River.
Owner...
A Crowd Favorite // Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co.
With a million burgers under his belt, Claude Smith was ready to hang up the towel and try something new.
The popular Custer restaurant, Black Hills Burger &...
A Poetic Legacy // Badger Beer: Sun & Saddle
“Brooks, a pure heart, saw humans differently than most,” said Brooks’s mother, KrisAnne Christenson. “His values weren’t about wealth or prestige. They were about acceptance, inclusion, and...
A Riverside Retreat // Ironwood Steakhouse
Experience elevated Midwest-inspired cuisine at The Steel District’s Ironwood Steakhouse.
“Ironwood is our classic premier supper club concept,” said owner and chef Josh Thoma.
The concept for Ironwood began...
Cocktail Roundup // Statewide Sips
As we get ready for spring to set in, the 605 Magazine team highlights some of the best cocktails in the 605—from buttery, bourbon-based drinks, to fruity,...
Battle of the Burgers // Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle
The Sioux Falls 12th annual Burger Battle showdown concluded early February after the winner was announced and a new award was debuted.
The Burger Battle started 12 years...
605 Profile // Lori Dykstra
“My passion to help people is what led me to non-profit leadership,” said Lori Dykstra, CEO of Feeding South Dakota.
After graduating from the University of South Dakota,...
Close to Home // Northern State University Nursing
“I’m proud the university and college never gave up on their dream to have nursing at Northern,” said Dr. Alyssa Kiesow, dean of the College of Arts...
