VOL. 12 | NO. 10
NOVEMBER 2020
The
Food & Drink issue
605 Profile:
MJ ADAMS Try It
Yummy House On the Menu
The Treasury Where the Child Things Are
Bun in the Oven Hang Out With
Kelsey Johnson
ALSO
FEATURING + BICKERING, BROTHERS, & BOOZE + ITEM GUIDE:
Personal Presents
+ 605 BREWERS:
Sawyer Brewing Co.
+ 605 STOPS BY: Monks Ale House
+ MEET THE CREATIVE: Katie Murphy
+ KATE’S COTTAGE
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CONTENTS VOL. 12 | NO. 10
NOVEMBER 2020
THIS MONTH’S FEATURES
FOOD + DRINK 38
BICKERING, BROTHERS, & BOOZE
ART + DESIGN 54
ITEM GUIDE | PERSONAL PRESENTS
IN EVERY ISSUE
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CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT 80
MEET THE CREATIVE | KATIE MURPHY
EVENTS 10 12
6 THINGS EVENT CALENDAR
FOOD + DRINK 16 26 58 66
605 STOPS BY | MONKS ALE HOUSE ON THE MENU | THE TREASURY TRY IT | YUMMY HOUSE 605 BREWERS | SAWYER BREWING CO.
HOME + LIVING 68
KATE’S COTTAGE
LIFESTYLE 46 90 98
HANG OUT WITH | KELSEY JOHNSON WHERE THE CHILD THINGS ARE | BUN IN THE OVEN 605 PROFILE | MJ ADAMS
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Sioux Falls is alive and bustling with a variety of safe entertainment options to enjoy. View a list of upcoming events and plan a staycation or weekend away.
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There are only a number of times where I felt like I stalked a place to let me feature them. One of them was Yummy House in Sioux Falls. I had never had dim sum in South Dakota, and when I found out it was available nearby, it was going to happen. At least that’s what I told myself. Over a month of calls and messages (sorry again), we got in and had the best time. It’s only a matter of time before people from all around will have a photo on social media of the Porky Bun. (More on page 56.)
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Dawn Geertsema EDITORIAL AS S ISTANT
I’m a sucker for home improvement shows like Property Brothers and Fixer Upper on HGTV. So as I was writing about Kate’s Cottage, a small Airbnb in Beresford, I was captivated by the history of the little house. It went from an occupied home to a state of disrepair, and after renovations, now Gale Gors rents it out as a little getaway from the technologically focused world. Her story of the building also brings me back to my childhood days of wandering my grandparents’ farm, exploring the weather-damaged buildings, and playing games of make-believe. Someday soon, I plan on dragging my boyfriend Jack out there so we can have a secluded weekend away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives. See you soon, Kate’s Cottage! (More on page 66.)
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Fall in love with lead november 12-14 VARIOUS LOCATIONS | LEAD | TIMES VARY
Plan ahead to Fall in Love with Lead over a three-day weekend full of activities. Start off the weekend early on Thursday, November 12 with The Science of Beer & Food at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center. Friday offers an early breakfast at Cheyenne Crossing, a stroll down Mickelson Trail, shopping on Main Street, and more. On Saturday, swing by Big Trout Deli for breakfast before heading over to Deadwood to explore The Brothel Deadwood tours. MORE INFO: LEADMETHERE.ORG.
Chris tmas Tree Lighting & Cowboy Christmas November 20 PAT DUFFY COMMUNITY & YOUTH INVOLVED CENTER | FORT PIERRE | 4 P.M.
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Santa Claus is coming to Fort Pierre on Friday, November 20 for the Christmas Tree Lighting & Cowboy Christmas. To start off the night, event-goers can catch a ride on a wagon before heading to the chili and soup cook-off. At 7 p.m., gather to watch the annual Tree Lighting and to sing a few carols. Don’t forget to deck the yard with Christmas decorations early to get the chance to compete for the best décor. MORE INFO: FORTPIERRE.COM.
Winter Wonderl and Light Show November 25 & 30 STOKES THOMAS PARK | WATERTOWN | 6 P.M. Load up the whole family and head to Stokes Thomas Park. The Watertown Optimist Club’s annual Winter Wonderland will begin the Friday after Thanksgiving. The park will be decked out in bright, colorful lights and designs. After the drive, stop and make sure the kids meet Santa Claus. MORE INFO: VISITWATERTOWNSD.COM.
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Hill Cit y Olde T yme Christmas Par ade & Celebr ation Kickoff November 27 DOWNTOWN | HILL CITY | TIMES VARY
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Experience the Christmas festivities of Hill City with the Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade & Celebration Kick-Off. Explore the various celebratory events such as the Holiday Express on the 1880 Train, the Trees & Trains exhibit at the South Dakota State Railroad Museum, and the lighted holiday parade at 6 p.m. But before the parade, be sure to stop by Alpine Inn to get your share of roasted chestnuts and cider. MORE INFO: HILLCITYSD.COM.
Par ade of Lights November 27 DOWNTOWN | SIOUX FALLS | 7 P.M. The annual Parade of Lights in downtown Sioux Falls is back the day after Thanksgiving with a pandemic twist. Rather than a traditional parade during which people watch from the curbside as floats cruise by, the floats will instead line the streets as the spectators wander Phillips Avenue to check them out. MORE INFO: DTSF.COM.
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Holiday Celebr ation & Winter Market November 28 MAIN STREET SQUARE | RAPID CITY | 2 P.M. Take a stroll through Main Street Square in Rapid City on the last Saturday in November to welcome the holidays with some extra cheer. The Holiday Celebration & Winter Market will include ice skating, tree lighting, local vendors, and a booth to promote Small Business Saturday. MORE INFO: MAINSTREETSQUARE.ORG.
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N OV E M B E R 2020 E V E NT S +ENTERTAINMENT
ABERDEEN
1
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+10TH ANNUAL
BRIDAL SHOWCASE
Dakota Event Center, Aberdeen. Noon. More info: dakotaeventcenter. com.
21-22 _____________________________ +WINTERFEST
Civic Arena, Aberdeen. Times vary. More info: aberdeenareaartscouncil. com.
+BIG WHISKEY FESTIVAL
Charlie Utter Theatre, Deadwood. Times vary. More info: deadwood. com.
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+DIAMOND RIO
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
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BROOKINGS
6-7
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+FEAR ASYLUM
Fear Asylum Haunted House, Brookings. 7 p.m. More info: fearasylum.com.
DEADWOOD
6-7 _____________________________ +FORKS, CORKS & KEGS FESTIVAL
Various locations, Deadwood. Times vary. More info: deadwood. com.
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+CHEECH AND
CHONG COMEDY
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
21 _____________________________ +BRULÉ
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
27-30
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+HOLIDAY HO-HO HORSESHOE
Various locations, Deadwood. All day. More info: deadwood.com.
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+HAIRBALL LIVE
Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood. 8 p.m. More info: deadwoodmountaingrand.com.
HILL CITY
6-8
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+SPORTS
+GET INVOLVED
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+SMOKEJUMPER MUSIC: HAUSERCOOP
Firehouse Smokejumper Station, Hill City. 5 p.m. More info: firehousebrewing.com.
WEEKEND
Various locations, Hill City. Times vary. More info: hillcitygirlfriends. com.
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+HURON PARADE OF
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Downtown, Huron. 7 p.m. More info: huronsd.com.
+CHRISTMAS TREE
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LIGHTS
LEAD
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12-14
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+HILL CITY OLDE
TYME CHRISTMAS PARADE & CELEBRATION KICKOFF
Downtown, Hill City. Times vary. More info: hillcitysd.com.
27-28 _____________________________ +HOLIDAY EXPRESS VARIATIONS
1880 Train Black Hills Central Railroad, Hill City. Times vary. More info: 1880train.com.
+TREES AND TRAINS South Dakota State railroad Museum, Hill City. All day. More info: sdrm.shop.
+KRIS KRINGLE
HOMEMADE CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR
Hill City Middle School, Hill City. Times vary. More info: visithillcitysd. com.
HURON
5-7
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+GIRLFRIENDS’
+MUSIC
+2020 RINGNECK FESTIVAL & BIRD DOG CHALLENGE
Various locations, Huron. Times vary. More info: huronsd.com.
+FALL IN LOVE WITH LEAD
Various locations, Lead. Times vary. More info: leadmethere.org.
13-15
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+GOLD CAMP
PLAYERS PRESENT: ON GOLDEN POND
Homestake Opera House, Lead. Times vary. More info: leadmethere. org.
MITCHELL
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LIGHTING & COWBOY CHRISTMAS
Duffy Community Center, Fort Pierre. 4 p.m. More info: fortpierre. com.
+HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES
Duffy Community Center, Fort Pierre. 4 p.m. More info: fortpierre. com.
+CHILI COOK-OFF
CONTEST AND VOTE FOR BEST LIGHTS
Duffy Community Center, Fort Pierre. 6 p.m. More info: fortpierre. com.
+TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CAROLING
Duffy Community Center, Fort Pierre. 7 p.m. More info: fortpierre. com.
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+FIRST FRIDAY
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First National Bank, Mitchell. 8 a.m. More info: mitchellsd.com.
+PARADE OF LIGHTS
COFFEE
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Downtown, Fort Pierre. 6 p.m. More info: fortpierretourism.com.
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+RIBFEST 2020
Helping with Horsepower, Mitchell. 4 p.m. More info: facebook. com.
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+PARADE OF LIGHTS Various locations, Pierre. 6 p.m. More info: pierre.org.
RAPID CITY
6-7, 13-14
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+HOLIDAY ARTS
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW Masonic Hall, Mitchell. 9 a.m. More info: facebook.com.
+DECORY’S HAUNT GLOW NIGHT
DeCory’s Haunt, Rapid City. 7 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
6-7, 20-21
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+ORION AND STACEY POTTER
Tinder Box, Rapid City. 8 p.m. More info: rapidcitytinderbox.com.
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+HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION & WINTER MARKET
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 2 p.m. More info: mainstreetsquare.org.
+FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Downtown, Rapid City. 6 p.m. More info: festivaloflightsrc.com.
7-8
CEREMONY
Main Street Square, Rapid City. 10 a.m. More info: mainstreetsquare.org.
13-14, 27-28
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+SOPHIA BEATTY
Tinder Box, Rapid City. 8 p.m. More info: rapidcitytinderbox.com.
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+WINTER
MARKETPLACE POPUP
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. 10 a.m. More info: gotmine.com.
+SUNNY SWEENEY
PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
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+VETERANS DAY
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+ELEPHANT &
Central States Fairgrounds, Rapid City. 6:30 p.m. More info: 4gmotocross.com.
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Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
11-15
WINTER MOTOCROSS
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: rmnevents.com.
FESTIVAL
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+4GMX INDOOR
MATCH NATIONALS: WRESTLING
+SCARECROW
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
Black Hills Harley-Davidson, Rapid City. 4 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
+2020 MONSTER
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1
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+AIR SUPPLY
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion. org.
1, 5-8, 12-15
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+EVERYBODY LOVES OPAL
Olde Towne Theatre, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: oldetownetheatre.org.
6 _____________________________ +FIRST FRIDAY
Escape 605 Downtown, Sioux Falls. 3 p.m. More info: dtsf.com.
6-8 _____________________________ +HEAVEN TO HEAVEN Orpheum Theater Center, Sioux Falls. Times vary. More info: siouxfallsorpheum.com.
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+DREAMFEST MIDWEST
The District, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: thedistrictsf.com.
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+HARVEST FESTIVAL Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 11 a.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
+YOGAFEST
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, Sioux Falls. 8 a.m. More info: dennysanfordpremiercenter.com.
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+21+ MICRO WRESTLING
Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
N OV E M B E R 2020 E V E NT S STAINED GLASS CONCERT
First Congregational Church, Sioux Falls. 2:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
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+QUEEN CITY SNOW FEST
The Barn at Aspen Acres, Spearfish. 3 p.m. More info: blackhillsbarn.com.
WATERTOWN
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+HELPING KIDS
ROUND FIRST DINNER Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. More info: theeventcompanysd.com.
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+GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE
Dakota Sioux Casino & Hotel, Watertown. 6 p.m. More info: dakotasioux.com.
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+DESIGN CHALLENGE 2020
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. All day. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
+SD SYMPHONY: THE GENIUS OF MOZART Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls. 7:30 p.m. More info: washingtonpavilion.org.
+LITTLE TEXAS & WESTON FRANK
The Goss Opera House, Watertown. 7 p.m. More info: thegossoperahouse. com.
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+VENDOR AND
CRAFT MARKETS
+WINTER
Watertown Mall, Watertown. 10 a.m. More info: thewatertownmall. com.
Falls Overlook Café, Sioux Falls. 6 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
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WONDERLAND CELEBRATION
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+PARADE OF LIGHTS
Downtown, Sioux Falls. 7 p.m. More info: dtsf.com.
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+WINTER
WONDERLAND LIGHT SHOW Stokes Thomas Park, Watertown. 6 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
SPEARFISH
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DINNER
The Barn at Aspen Acres, Spearfish. 6 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
+HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE
Downtown, Watertown. 6:30 p.m. More info: visitwatertownsd.com.
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SMALL BUSINESS 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 + SATURDAY Select locations. Times vary.
+FAMILY AND
FRIENDS SUNDAY
The Boat House, Yankton. 3 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
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+TRY ARCHERY
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, Yankton. 3 p.m. More info: neyac.org.
12-15
VIRTUAL
5-7
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+SOUTH DAKOTA LOCAL FOODS CONFERENCE
Online. Times vary. More info: facebook.com.
16-30
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+LUCKY STIFF
+HOLIDAY ART
Mount Marty University, Yankton. Times vary. More info: facebook.com.
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MARKET
The Dahl Online, Rapid City. Times vary. More info: thedahl.org.
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+AN EVENING
WITH JAMES DEAN ACOUSTIC
The Boat House, Yankton. 6 p.m. More info: facebook.com.
STATEWIDE
3
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+ELECTION DAY
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Bigs Bar, Sioux Falls. 8 p.m. More info: facebook.com
+MUSIC
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11
RELEASE SHOW
+SOUPER STARZ
YANKTON
Various locations. All day. More info: sdsos.gov.
+ORPHEUS CD
2
+GET INVOLVED
+VETERANS DAY:
FREE ENTRY INTO NATIONAL PARKS
Various Locations. All day. More info: nps.gov.
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MON KS ALE HOUSE by Dawn Geertsema
“We believe in curating a beer list, which is what Jerry Hauck has done from the beginning,” said new owner of Monks Ale House Justin Henrichsen. “He was pouring beers that he was passionate about, that he enjoyed drinking.” In 2007, gallery owner Jerry Hauck transformed his space to appease his love of Belgian beer, opening the first craft beer bar in South Dakota, Monks Ale House in downtown Sioux Falls.
Eventually, his wife Jeane was fed up. She told him simply, “Do it. Don’t do it. Just shut up about it. Something’s changing.”
“He was kind of a pioneer at the time,” said Henrichsen. “Even where it’s located, he was one of the early ones down [near] 8th & Railroad.”
So, Henrichsen followed Hauck’s lead in 2011 and opened Independent Ale House (Indy) in Rapid City. And earlier this year, Henrichsen jumped at the chance to own Monks, too.
Henrichsen teetered back and forth over a business plan for possibly opening his own bar for about five years.
“I spent about half an hour making the decision to buy Monks, and that included calling my wife at work and getting permission,” said Henrichsen.
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Now that he owns Monks, he’s working on a few renovations including the bar top, bathrooms, and a kitchen. To offer the widest variety possible, the bar draft system has been expanded to accommodate 50 lines, a change from the previous 39. The draft beer list is constantly changing and rotating as some brews are small, limited batches. The current lists can be viewed online. The menu at Monks is also making way for a food program similar to that at Indy, introducing a variety of handmade pizzas and salads. Along with the food, Monks will also offer a more extensive wine list.
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“Wine is a big deal to a lot of people, and I take beer seriously like people take wine seriously,” Henrichsen explained with a laugh. “We’re beer geeks, and they’re cork dorks.” While he’s working to improve the space, he says he is also trying to maintain the history of the bar. “There’s a nod that needs to be paid to the people that came before us for what they did,” explained Henrichsen. “We have the same dedication to keeping it a craft beer bar. You’re not going to find Coors Light or Bud Light on tap.”
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“YOU CAN GEEK OUT ABOUT BEER ALL YOU WANT, BUT WHEN SOMEBODY ASKS ME ABOUT MY FAVORITE BEER, I USUALLY SAY, ‘THE ONE IN MY HAND.’”
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HISTORY OF THE “HOUSE” 2003 The building houses the Craftsman Creek Gallery, a studio and workshop.
2007 Jerry Hauck decides that Sioux Falls needs to experience “better beer.” As the website says, “the concept of a craft beer bar was just too hard to resist.”
2009 The annual Beervana celebration begins.
2012 Brrvana follows suit. Though they have been canceled due to the pandemic, Beervana and Brrvana aren’t going anywhere. The new ownership isn’t changing that, and the events are hoping to return in 2021.
2020 Ownership shifts from Jerry Hauck to Justin Henrichsen.
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And Henrichsen says he’s excited to be surrounded by plenty of places that have similar philosophies.
Although Monks is under new ownership, serving from a new bar top, and adding a few more details, the bar’s purpose remains the same.
Remedy Brewing Company, Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars, and WoodGrain Brewing Co. are just a few of those options a mere walk away from the location.
As Henrichsen said, “We still want a cozy place where you can sit down with your friends or sit down next to a guy who really loves beer, and you can just have a conversation.”
“With [all of the craft breweries near Monks], we’re becoming this area where people can have a couple beers and walk over to another brewery to have another,” said Henrichsen, lovingly referring to the area as the “Brewmuda Triangle.”
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On The Menu
The Treasury by Alana Snyder
THE TREASURY AT HOTEL ON PHILLIPS IN DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS IS ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCE. FROM THE CAREFULLY CRAFTED LIBATIONS TO THE “1920S ERA” VIBES TO THE SERVICE, THE TEAM SAYS THEY WANT TO MAKE IT MEMORABLE. JUST DON’T FORGET THE COCKTAIL LOUNGE ALSO SERVES FOOD.
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Head chef Matthew Regnier is constantly experimenting and creating fresh small bites in the kitchen.
“I’m trying to embrace the fall, heavier dishes,” he teased, explaining some items weren’t finalized.
“We want people to come in, try a couple cocktails, order a whole mess of small plates that are shareable, and eat a little bit of everything,” he said. “You don’t have to commit to some big, expensive entrée.”
Regnier did give 605 a look at another noted menu inspiration— Asian cuisine. This includes the popular Kung Pao Cauliflower with fried cauliflower, spicy sauce, chiles, peanuts, and scallion.
The chef has recently been working on new menu items inspired by the season.
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“[The Kung Pao Cauliflower] came out here in the last menu flip, and people have been just going crazy over that,” he said. “It’s classic, simple, and people enjoy it.”
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London Dry Gin, Gruet Brut Rosé, Fee Brothers Cherry Bitters, lemon, and sugar.
E Counterfeiter
El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Torres Magdala Orange Liqueur, serrano pepper, pineapple, and lime.
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Tattersall Grapefruit Crema Liqueur, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, mint, lemon, and soda.
BAR BITES E Spicy Nuts
Mixed nuts, maple, ancho chile, and “so much love.”
E Shrimp Cocktail
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E Pork Carnitas Tacos
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E Treasury Burger
Banh mi-inspired 6 oz. blended beef patty, pickled carrot, daikon, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, and chile mayo.
E Vegan “Poke” Bowl
Watermelon “poke,” red cabbage, cucumber, carrot, edamame, seaweed, cilantro, miso vinaigrette, served atop white rice.
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Co-owner Brian White’s puppy, Bucky, joined the photoshoot.
The Crispy Brussels Sprouts are a new addition and have kimchi purée, bacon, and a carrot nest.
“People love it. We pulled it off the menu for the summer, and we bring it back when it gets colder,” said Regnier.
“We make kimchi in house. I’ve always made kimchi,” explained Regnier. “I worked with a Korean woman and kimchi is in my blood almost.”
Like the meat selection, general manager Michael Mohr says the team tries to source locally for all ingredients at The Treasury.
A Treasury favorite has returned, and it’s the ever-changing Sausage Board, which has a “trio of regional flavors.” While the entirety of the board is never the exact same, it often includes regionally sourced bison, duck, and pheasant sausage.
“Locally sourced or regionally sourced is kind of our mantra,” he said. “We wanted to carry that mantra into the bar. I think everyone that’s involved in the cocktail production has kind of owned that piece and wanted to make that our mainstay.”
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The Sausage Board is served with crostini, pickles, and house mustard.
“Everything here was bought up and down Phillips Avenue,” said bar director Paul Squyer. For example, the Lady in Waiting has Earl Grey tea syrup made using tea from The Spice & Tea Exchange. It was also created with Glacial Lakes vodka, which was a big move for Squyer, who says he tries to avoid vodka concoctions. “It’s something we’ve avoided for the most part because we try to really accentuate the spirit in all of our cocktails. We want our base spirit to be our main player,” he explained. “That’s something that we agreed: Vodka is a supportive player to give a booze boost to the ingredients behind it.”
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But Squyer also wanted to incorporate local spirits, so this was the first vodka drink on the menu. Lavender bitters were added, and it was finished with citric acid. Bartender Kate Chambers was behind another fall drink, the Witchy One. This involves London Gin, Campari, lime, turmeric, and egg white. “I love turmeric. I think it’s a great spicy, bitter flavor that I don’t really see in cocktails,” said Chambers. Mohr says the entire cocktail crew was put to the test for a trio of new drinks paired with Skip Day seltzers by Fernson Brewing Company.
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“[Fernson’s marketing team] came in and they asked us if we’d be interested in doing a collaboration cocktail with the launch of the Skip Day,” recalled Mohr. “They brought us in a couple cans of each of them.” They ended up going through quite a few more cans, as they struggled to create cocktails for Black Raspberry, Orange Pineapple, and Fruit Punch. The Bramble came together in Squyer’s mind first. “One high mark to come out of 1980s cocktail culture was the Bramble out of London, which was traditionally blackberries, blackberry liqueur, gin, lemon,” he said. “That was the most obvious one when I looked at the three Skip Days.” T H E F O O D + D R I N K I S S U E november 2020
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“Everybody at the front of the house and the back of the house is involved in the creation process. Everything is done in a committee. There are few drinks on the menu that one person creates start to finish.”
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The finished product had London Dry Gin, crème de cassis, basil, blackberry, and lemon. Next was the Spritz & Shout with the Skip Day Orange Pineapple, aperitivo, and lemon. Last, but (definitely) not least, was Candy Shop.
And different is what The Treasury hopes to be all around.
“The fruit punch was so hard,” recalled Squyer.
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After going through “over 18 cans,” the final product had Peychaud’s Aperitivo and lime.
“The atmosphere speaks for itself,” said Regnier. “It’s a little bit edgy, but we’re just going to keep pushing.”
“It’s such a familiar flavor that I think we really made it different,” said Chambers.
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Bickering, Brothers, & Booze by Dawn Geertsema
Bickering Brothers in Pierre didn’t always have that name. After spending plenty of time exploring Europe and attending school at The American University of Rome, Jamie Rounds became captivated by the idea of owning a microdistillery. Jamie returned to South Dakota and convinced his brother, Tom, to invest in the business with him and to order a Levarian copper still. After Tom invested, he realized that his money was simply a down payment. “They had to have the still shipped over,” explained Dennis, another brother. “They’re fairly complicated pieces of equipment, and the instructions were in German.”
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After setting up the still, the brothers decided to lobby for an artisan distillery program setup rather than a commercial distillery license because the fee would be smaller. During this time, Dennis says people began calling them the “booze brothers.” Tom and Jamie continued to debate on business plans, arguing constantly. What type of storefront should they invest in? Should they buy or rent? New or used equipment? Dennis says the arguments never seemed to stop. Regardless, in 2006 the distillery opened and began operations.
“That first batch of neutral brandy came out wonderfully,” said Dennis. “It tasted like a mild, smooth whiskey, not so much a brandy. People would argue with us, saying,‘That’s not brandy, it’s whiskey.’”
Bickering Brothers operates out of the first legal distillery in the state, the Rounds’ family-owned Dakota Spirits Distillery, located about a quarter of a mile from the airport in Pierre.
Finally, years after the start up, Tom’s son A.J. interrupted a disagreement, “You guys bicker more than anyone I’ve ever known. You shouldn’t be called the Booze Brothers. You should be called the Bickering Brothers.”
“We use 100% South Dakota wine when we distill it,” explained Dennis. “It’s kind of a surprise because you don’t know what it’s going to turn out like until after it’s aged. Even if you’re consistent with your process, there’s variation.”
“It just stuck,” said Dennis. As the website states, they realized that “some things are worth fighting for.”
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Bickering Brothers offers various products including their Blended Whiskey, Bickering Brothers Brandy, and Ringneck Vodka.
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During the American Distillery Institute’s 2020 Judging of Craft Spirits contest, Dakota Spirits Distillery won both the “Best of” Category and a gold medal in non-typical whiskey for the 1804 Oat Whiskey. For more information, visit distilling.com.
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After the lead distiller makes the products, they’re aged in American Oak barrels for around five to six years, according to Dennis. Most times, the distillery is run by one or two people. Sometimes the distiller has to call for backup. That’s where Dennis, an engineer by trade, comes in. “A lot of times, it just takes more than just one person—even with this small distillery—to keep it rolling,” said Dennis. He comes in to help the process and to help when they hire new employees. And just like when the two previous chief distillers needed a hand, Dennis dropped in when they welcomed the newest one following the COVID-19 shut down. “[When COVID-19 hit] we pretty much shut down operations then. We shut the tasting room; we quit manufacturing until recently. We hired a new operator, soon-to-be chief distiller, Greg Campbell,” explained Dennis. Now that they have opened back up, Dakota Spirits will be offering tastings and returning to their typical operations, creating and sharing their craft spirits with the world.
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by Dawn Geertsema elsey Johnson has always had an interest in food. She began her food journey by participating in her first cooking competition when she was 8 years old, and now she runs her own business, 605 Dietitian, LLC, founded in 2018. After a battle with nutrition and weight in high school when she says she lost 80-plus pounds, she attended South Dakota State University and found dietetics. She finished out her education journey at Iowa State University, and now focuses on her business motto of “empowering real food first.”
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605 got a look into Johnson’s life outside of her field as she shares about camping, coffee, and her favorite snacks.
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My business model is focused around Real Food First nutrition, encouraging everyone to focus their meals and snacks around how God intended our food to be. I love sharing my nutrition passion with others and connecting in person and on social media.
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After graduating college when starting my business, I was a substitute teacher for sixth grade to help pay off my student loans. I also was an Accounting [Supplemental Instruction] Leader during college.
I’ll be getting married on 6-05 (June 5) this year as the 605 Dietitian in [the 605 area code] and didn’t even realize [the coincidence] until after our wedding date was set.
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I started my business with savings bonds from my grandfather, so I didn’t have to take out a small business loan. My business was started in my parents’ living room on a card table they received as a wedding gift.
I competed in the South Dakota State Fair Beef Cookoff in 2009 with my Beef Wellington recipe and was a prize winner.
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New Noms I enjoy trying different varieties of fruits and vegetables that South Dakota farmers have to offer at local farmers’ markets. It’s great trying out new varieties of produce like heirloom tomatoes, as well as checking out homemade jams, jellies, and apple butters. I love the Brookings Farmers’ Market, the Market at the Meridian in Yankton, and Miller Farmers Market, just to name a few.
The Great Outdoors I love to spend time camping at the South Dakota State Fair or any state parks in South Dakota. I grew up camping in the Black Hills nearly every summer, so I enjoy hiking trails, riding my bike, fishing, and relaxing by the campfire.
Small Town Treasures [Another thing I love is] trying new, local, small-town coffee shops—like a latte. I love all types of small coffee shops. Some of the state’s smallest towns have the greatest treasures. My go-to drink is an iced coffee with almond milk, and two pumps of caramel flavor if I’m feeling festive.
Sporty Spunk [I spend some time] watching South Dakota State University and my hometown football team, Miller Rustlers, during the fall. Tailgating and catching up with friends and family adds to that.
Stand for Small Businesses It’s important to support local small clothing businesses and women entrepreneurs in our state, such as The White Poppy Boutique, CCXO, Head 2 Heels, and so many more. You can even catch me modeling from time to time for a local clothing boutique. I have modeled for Head 2 Heels in Yankton and even co-hosted a pop-up shopping event, offering healthy recipes to customers shopping.
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I love boating on the Missouri River with my fiancé, Nick, and his family during the summer months, cruising and relaxing on the sand bars.
My hometown of Miller is home to one of the few drive-in movie theaters left in the state. This was one of my favorite memories growing up in a small town.
Fall is my favorite season in South Dakota, and I love being able to be outside at apple orchards. Who doesn’t love homemade apple desserts?
Getting outdoors and getting in my 30 minutes of movement a day is one of my favorite parts of the day. South Dakota has the best scenery for walking and running, from the Black Hills to the Sioux Falls bike path to the gravel roads near my grandparents’ farm.
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I started taste-testing food products of local, family-owned businesses in South Dakota on my social media with Nick. We love tasting what this great state has to offer and supporting other small businesses in the 605.
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Yummy House by Alana Snyder THE MOMENT I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A PLACE TO GET DIM SUM IN SIOUX FALLS, I TRIED MY DARNEDEST TO GET IN THERE FOR A REVIEW. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THE EATERY— SUITABLY NAMED YUMMY HOUSE— TOOK OVER THE FORMER KOWLOON CHINESE RESTAURANT SPACE ON SYCAMORE AVENUE RIGHT ACROSS FROM HY-VEE. THIS HAPPENS TO BE NEAR MY CHILD’S DAYCARE. I COULD SWING BY WHENEVER!
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Did the restaurant not see the (random) stars aligning? They didn’t, because I called, emailed, and Facebook messaged a dozen times to no avail. I felt like a person getting ghosted on a dating app. Finally, manager Joyce Chan answered my message and scheduled us to visit. Hallelujah. I stopped by on a Friday afternoon with 605’s Jordan Cushman and John Snyder (I’m shocked there weren’t any posters of my headshot inside of the building warning staff to turn me away). The inside had murals of cartoon bubble tea and dumplings, and I think I literally exclaimed, “Cuuuuuute!” Joyce greeted us and sat us at a prime spot in the corner. She then gave us the rundown.
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“Yummy House is traditional Chinese food,” she said. “In Sioux Falls it’s typically American Chinese, but here it’s traditional.”
Our table was soon full of dim sum, including the Steamed Chicken Bun, Walnut Bun, and the Porky Bun with Custard.
Dim sum is a Cantonese style of steamed dumplings and more items prepared in small, bite-sized portions. This is typically served via a mobile cart to seated patrons where they can pick and choose as many small plates as they desire and share (or don’t share) with tablemates.
The Steamed Chicken Bun is a best seller, and we could see why as we demolished those first with our chopsticks. Before we tried the Walnut Bun, Joyce advised us to save that for last.
“Dim sum is from China, and everyone can order and little by little they can share with each other,” said Joyce. “A lot of it is steamed, deep fried, and baked.”
We moved on to the Piggy Bun. After taking multiple photos on our phones, social media, and for the magazine, we (sadly) dug in to the cute face looking up at us. This also had a sweet flavor.
Eventually carts will be pushed around, but Joyce says because of COVID-19, Yummy House is currently holding off.
“This is not at all what I expected but it’s very pleasant,” said Jordan. “It’s a great combination of sweet and salty.”
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Everything dim sum is handmade from scratch. That’s why there aren’t a lot of people doing it—it’s a lot of work.”
It was a citrus-like gelatin inside, and we all had dipped it in soy sauce by mistake, which ended up being a happy accident. As Jordan said, it made it the right dash of salty goodness to the sweet flavor. As the empty plates were taken away, they were filled with more options, like the Shrimp Shumai, Black Pepper Beef, and Meat Rice Noodles. “I like the jumbo shrimp. That one is a special,” said Joyce. “We order the shrimp from Boston.” The Black Pepper Beef was one of my favorites, and I actually ate so much of that, that I missed trying the noodles.
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Then came the Fried Dumplings, which were made with homemade spinach wraps. “The owner wants to do everything by hand. She works starting at 3 a.m. and starts making everything fresh,” explained Joyce. As we got to-go boxes for the large portions, we finally took a nibble of the Walnut Bun. The white chocolate and walnuts were the right way to end our feast.
Yummy House not only is a foodie experience, but the team really did it right. From the décor, to the service, to the Porky Bun that will be on everyone’s Instagram, this is a great addition to the restaurant scene. And don’t worry, Joyce says they’ll be adding more cartoon buns in the future.
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The cartoon dim sum and bubble tea on the walls put a smile on all of our faces right when we walked in. Everything about it was fun, from picking out items out of the novel-sized menu to sharing and chatting about the dishes. It’s what we all could use in 2020.
A lot of the dim sum is $4.50-$6.50, and one of the most expensive main dishes was $16.99.
Everything was so fresh and full of flavor. I’ll admit I was nervous to try the sweet buns, but they were delicious. Not only that, but I never thought I would really like the sweet and salty Porky Bun.
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FTER MORE THAN A DECADE OF WORKING IN THE LUMBER INDUSTRY AS A FOURTHGENERATION SAWYER, LEE EDDY DECIDED TO OPEN SAWYER BREWING CO. IN 2018 WITH HIS WIFE, ALI, FOR A CHANGE OF PACE. “Every brewer has a passion for drinking and making beers,” he said. “I always wanted to do something different, and I knew that at my age if I waited much longer it’d be hard to find the ambition to do something different.” The taproom has a quaint, cozy cabin feel, feeding into the woodsy origins of the brewery’s namesake. The walls are covered in pictures and some rogue sawblades, but the bar top is the true star. To keep with his roots, Eddy chopped down a lone tree from his grandfather’s farmyard, and the remnants of that tree were made into the place where you can belly up. Behind the bar, there are 12 of Sawyer’s craft beers on tap. And the brewery does more than just quench thirsts. “Obviously our passion is beer, but we do have wood-fired pizza,” said Eddy. “It’s something different—just the aesthetic of the pizza oven.” One of Sawyer’s most popular pizzas is the Potato Pizza, which is pizza topped with white sauce, bacon, garlic mashed potatoes, green onions, and sour cream. “It’s basically a loaded baked potato in pizza form,” he explained. “People love it.” To enjoy the beer and try a new pizza, recline on the back patio with a view. Located in a newer development in Spearfish, Sawyer sits right next to Spearfish Creek. “The back patio seats 50-60 people,” Eddy said, explaining why it’s one of his favorite parts. “It’s a cool setting that people enjoy. It’s pretty relaxing back there.” +
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Kate’s Cottage by Dawn Geertsema
Down a paved road not far from Beresford sits Peterson Farm, a property that has Farm been in Gale Gors’s family for nearly 130 years. Among the many buildings on the acreage are Gors’s home, the main farmhouse, and a small, renovated Airbnb called Kate’s Cottage. The cottage had many different occupants from the time it was built, around 1940, to when it became vacant. And when Gors was a child, she says she and her siblings used to use the cottage as a playhouse, but it eventually became overstocked. “From about 1960-2013, [the cottage] had collected tires and cans of grease and any number of things that farmers can’t part with but don’t have anywhere to put,” she said.
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After Gors bought the acreage from her sister in 2010, she eventually decided to take a closer look at the little cottage that had been vacant since the late 1950s/early 1960s. “I went over there with the intent of taking the woodwork off and maybe just taking the house down because it was in very, very poor condition,” she explained. “I got one piece of trim off the door, and it just kind of hit me that I should be restoring this rather than taking it apart.” And that she did. With the help of a contractor and various others, Gors rewired the house, added plumbing, put in a septic tank, built a bathroom, restored the interior, and brought the porch back to its former glory.
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“We restored the front porch as best we could from the pictures that we have. It looks a lot like it did when it was first built,” she exclaimed. The cottage comfortably sleeps two with the queen-size bed, one bathroom, and a cozy living space with a kitchenette. But Gors says there’s still something missing. “The only thing lacking is some of the gingerbread trim, and I’m still trying to find some of that to add to the porch to make it look more authentic,” she said. After all of those renovations started in 2013, Gors’s first guest arrived in 2015. “I’ve had people feel like they’re walking into a movie set because you feel like you’re walking into a different era,” said Gors.
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The cottage has neither an internet connection nor a TV. Gors says it has become exactly what she had hoped it would be: an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy world.
Though Peterson Farm doesn’t operate as a livestock farm or harvest crops, there are a few animals remaining.
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Lovingly referred to as “The Boys.”
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“It’s kind of an oasis,” she explained. “We specialize in peace and quiet. I get comments from people about what a relief it is to not be so wired.”
Some of the last guests Gors had in the cottage came from New York City, and when she shut off the yard light, she says, they were captivated. She smiled, saying, “People are just amazed by the stars and the Milky Way when there’s no light pollution.”
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Guest experiences like that are some of Gors’s favorite parts of hosting the Airbnb. Another way Gors tries to make guests feel special is by providing breakfast, when requested, at no cost and catering those meals to dietary restrictions. She loves to go out of the way for her guests, especially on special occasions.
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“I had this couple from Chicago come stay here, and the gentleman asked me if I could arrange to have f lowers at the cottage,” recalled Gors. “He ordered the f lowers, and I picked them up and brought them back, and he proposed. I love doing things like that to make the people feel special.”
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by Dawn Geertsema “The stress that I can relieve for others is truly something I’m meant to do,” said Katie Murphy, owner and founder of Jane Rae Events. After starting her event planning journey in January 2017, Murphy began to expand her business from solely wedding planning to offer design services, as well. After almost four years of running the company, Murphy is excited to soon add some new faces to her team. Murphy shares with 605 her favorite parts of wedding planning, her family life, and some holiday event tips. (605) 338-2206 BREADANDCIRCUSSD.COM
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People might know me from… working at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center as an event manager before starting my own event planning company.
I started planning events because… it fed into both my organizational and creative passions. All the way back to my 13th birthday party, I loved picking out all these details with my mom, Janie Rae. She loved bringing people together, and I shared that love with her. Throughout college I was a part of planning several events, and my passion grew with each one. I knew this is what I was meant to do.
In my free time, I… love hosting parties with my
closest friends and family. I also love cooking Italian dinners with my husband, Matt, spoiling my dogs, and a good wine tasting.
The events we work on include…
weddings, weddings, and more weddings. We also have several business summits and holiday parties we work on each year. Bridal showers, birthday parties, graduations, baby showers, and other social events are sprinkled in throughout the year as well.
The best part of my job is… when I’m at a
day-of coordination and see all the guests enjoying dinner, sitting at the tables we designed, conversing, laughing, just simply living in the moment, and celebrating together. I get to be a part of that, and that is really priceless.
One of my favorite projects has been… custom designing backdrops for a recent wedding on
October 10. I really love creating something that has never been done before. It challenges my creative side, and that’s how I know I’ll always be pushing my limits.
Something I recommend to my clients is… to hire a day-of coordinator. Your wedding is
one day. One day, a few moments, to soak up that time with your family, friends, and the love of your life. You don’t want to spend it worrying about if the candles are lit or if the desserts arrived on time. This is the best money you’ll spend to put your mind at ease and know someone is looking out for you.
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“My favorite place to go for inspiration is the Jane Rae Events studio. Our space screams creativity, and when I’m in there ideas just keep flowing.”
My pets are… my babies. I have a black lab, Jetta, and a yellow lab, Bella. They’re sisters from the same litter and are inseparable from each other and me. I love bringing them to our studio space and greeting clients with wagging tails.
Jane Rae Events is special because… it’s a
boutique design studio that offers three vendor services in one. Since we plan, have an extensive rental inventory, and a floral design team in house, we’re able to walk our clients through the entire design process in our studio.
What I loved about putting together the business was… the fact that it
was my own and challenged me in more ways than I could have ever thought. I always find myself wanting to push my limits and can honestly say my company brings new challenges all the time that I can’t wait to conquer. I also loved the fact that I can offer my talents to help people. I love seeing the stress fade and the happiness and excitement flood in.
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What people might not know about Jane Rae Events is… that we go above and
beyond to simply bring joy to people. We’re a close team that’s always there for one another, working hard, and laughing while we do it. That culture radiates through our business and to our clients.
Something we’re doing with our business right now that I’m excited about is… that we’re going through some growing pains. After being in business for almost four years, we’re ready to expand our team in several ways, and I couldn’t be more excited about it.
When I walk around downtown Sioux Falls, some of my favorite places to stop by are…
Crawford’s Bar & Grill and Primp Boutique, hands down. Give me a sweater from Primp and a Pomtini from Crawford’s, and I’m the happiest gal around.
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Create an invitation, even if it is only an electronic one. An invite is personal and brings more excitement for your guests.
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Instead of having a full bar of drink options, create a signature, holiday cocktail. It’s an easy way to get festive.
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Create that playlist. Music creates the vibe as soon as someone walks in the door. Have it on and not too loud, to make sure people can still chit chat.
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If you’re making dinner, make sure to have some light appetizers out. This will give your guests something to snack on with drinks, and it can be a great distraction if you’re running behind.
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Have some entertainment. Food and drinks are always a must, but a game or two will turn up the fun. Having a fun prize of some kind at the end is a plus and pushes the competitive spirits, which will be entertaining in itself.
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Some things that are influencing me right now are… female entrepreneur pages on social media.
At home, my husband and I spend our time… watching a drama-filled TV show, currently Yellowstone,
Someone local who I admire is…
One thing I love about South Dakota is… the community we have in Sioux Falls. The community is so strong
Several pages I follow post quotes, articles, and images that really speak to me. I’m a strong believer in women supporting women, and I love flooding my feed with positive vibes like these.
Gloria Kolbeck, the owner of Vanessen’s Hair Design. When I was starting out Jane Rae Events, I worked part time as a receptionist at her salon. Throughout my time there, I was able to see what an amazing boss she was and how much her team loved and respected her. I remember thinking, one day I hope to become a boss like her.
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planning our next getaway, and cooking dinners together. When cooking, he’s always the lead chef and I’m the sous chef. We make a solid team.
and loves supporting small business. I love it.
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At Think 3D, we want to better the world by improving how people live by improving how people work. That is what we believe, and we need a particular person that believes the same. We are a small growing company that has a passion for improving our community, supporting our clients, and doing so at our standard will require help. Primarily, we are looking for support in our office to create process, organization, and client experience, but if there is anything we have learned, this is not a job. It’s a journey, which means that many unforeseen challenges will come at us, and we want to build a team eager to face them all.
Here is what we need. Typically, you would find job qualifications, but at Think 3D, who you are, means more than what you can do. Our culture is built to support those that are:
CURIOUS
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Now, skills do matter because our community, clients, and team deserve the best, but we don’t need you to be the best at everything because we do our best to fill each other’s gaps, but we will require you to be significant in a few areas:
A top tier communicator with both written and verbal skills A commitment to customer service
A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset Process-driven with a willingness to participate
Willingness to learn And the most essential skill of all “figure it out.”
Organized with attention to detail
What you will get from us. At Think 3D, you will find humans, real people. The kind that makes mistakes and does not know it all. We do our best to learn and grow every day, driven by a passion for building leaders and bettering our community through culture. We promise that the work you do with us will matter and have an impact; you will genuinely have an opportunity to change lives. We promise to challenge you, develop you, support you, and protect you because teammates are customers too.
We look forward to hearing from you. Apply at LetsThink3D.com/jointheteam
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BUN IN THE
OVEN by Kyle Determan
It seems like yesterday 605 Magazine’s Publisher & Founder Alana Snyder was asking me if I wanted to write the family column, seeing as I had just returned from maternity leave with Sloan. It was a no-brainer, but as soon as I said yes, I was paralyzed with fear that I was unqualified to write about parenting, kids, and the transition into motherhood. I was a fraud. Sloan was only a couple of months old, no one was sleeping, and I felt like I was failing in all aspects of the word. Shouldn’t someone with a designer diaper bag and a degree in swaddling be in charge of this? All of these doubts were quieted when I realized that everyone starts from the same place—buried in a mountain of dirty diapers and parenting handbooks, attempting to navigate the storm that is a newborn.
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Fast-forward two years and a lot of parenting fails later, and we’re ready for round two. Just shy of 20 weeks, Reid, Sloan, and I are gearing up for baby number two at the end of March. With half of this pregnancy under our belts, we have gotten through the morning sickness and the initial fear of being pregnant during a pandemic. All of these hurdles seem easy in comparison to our next challenge: preparing our head-strong toddler for another tiny human to enter our family. Being an only child, my first concern was that she was going to feel replaced and have this unresolvable resentment toward me until the end of time. I know that sounds dramatic, but I have no experience to pull from, so of course I went to the darkest corners of my mom brain.
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After discussing my fears with Reid, my friends, and honestly anyone that would listen, I was quickly reassured that this was not something that crossed children’s minds, and in fact, I was insane for even considering it. Once I was convinced Sloan wouldn’t hate me for the rest of eternity, I started doing some research on the “best” ways to introduce Sloan to the new baby. There are just as many techniques and theories about this as there are about potty training and breastfeeding. Needless to say, it’s a very overwhelming concept. I want to make sure Sloan feels involved and loved, but I also want to make sure the baby is safe and a priority. Then there is the regression phase that the internet tells me can be as intense as the toddler wanting to go back to bottles and a crib.
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And don’t even get me started on the different (and sometimes dangerous) ways jealousy can come out between a toddler and a baby. So, with a handful of horror stories and my pregnancy hormones in full swing, I’ve decided that I’ll keep the research I’ve found in the back of my head, but that I’ll do what I’ve always done when it came to parenthood. I’m just going to go with it.
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Sloan is defiant and stubborn and, dare I say, a lot like me. She’ll tell us what she likes and doesn’t like, and we’ll go from there. I’m not going to spend the next 20 weeks distraught over the fact that she might hate the baby. I’m also not going to convince myself that any amount of preparation will guarantee an instant bond and connection. What I’m going to do is give Sloan all of the tools she’ll need to enter into sisterhood, whether it be in the form of books, baby dolls, or a safe space she can retreat to when things are a little too overwhelming for her developing toddler noggin.
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THE GIFT OF GIVING While a lot of parents have the new baby give a gift to the older sibling, it is important for the big brother or sister to do the same. This gives them a sense of pride and connection with the baby.
There are times she will lay on my stomach and say hi to the baby, and there are also times that the mention of a baby will send her into a tailspin of tears and anger. And to be honest, same. For now, we’re handling the emotions and fears of a new baby one day at a time, while continuously learning and teaching about infant care, self- care, and recognizing when both are needed.
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Pregnancy is a rollercoaster for anyone, and adding the unpredictable nature of a toddler is an entirely different ballgame. Be kind and patient with yourself and the rest of your family. Or get a kitten. We’re doing both. Welcome home, Chewy.+
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MJ Adams 605 PROFILE
by Dawn Geertsema
Chef MJ Adams of Potted Rabbit Media moved to the Black Hills to open The Corn Exchange after spending 12 years in New York. After 15 years, the restaurant closed down. She has since published The Corn Exchange Cookbook: From the Big Apple to the Black Hills, a collection of recipes from 30 years of culinary exploration. Adams opens up to 605 about her love of South Dakota, her passions, and the time she met Gordon Ramsay.
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What keeps you in South Dakota? I feel it’s the gateway to the West. I love that I can be in Yellowstone or Montana at the drop of a hat. Wonderful friends whom I’ve met over the years through the restaurant are also a plus.
What else are you passionate about? [I’m passionate about] supporting small [agriculture] in our state and the importance of highlighting local food. That is why The Corn Exchange was recognized nationally, because you could come to the restaurant and experience South Dakota.
What are the one or two ingredients that you feel should be staples in most recipes? Shallots and great olive oil. Can I say three? Good butter!
What recipe are you most proud of? My Nutmeg Cake. I created it when I was the pastry chef at Alison on Dominick Street in New York City.
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If you had to make a three-course meal for Gordon Ramsay, what would you feed him? I actually met Gordon Ramsay. I was in London in 2001 and was trying to drum up some future work with my Food Arts article that was published in June 2000. I wanted to dine at his place, and being alone, I was squeezed in at [Restaurant Gordon] Ramsay. I was chatting with the staff about Food Arts. They took a copy and went back to the kitchen. They said Gordon wanted to visit with me, so I popped back into the kitchen. It was during the time when [women were only] doing pastries in the kitchen [not on the line]. I don’t think he was that impressed with me. But I think after my meal (Pear and Zucchini Soup, Chicken Bistro, and my Nutmeg Cake) I would prepare for him, he would think, ‘Hey that girl can cook. She’s not just a novelty standing out on the prairie in front of hundreds of buffalo.’ I still have my restaurant receipt from that meal. I framed it: £87.
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