Chef Lance’s on Phillips will not participate in 2027 Burger Battle

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A downtown Sioux Falls restaurant that has won two titles in the DTSF Burger Battle has announced it will not participate in the 2027 competition. Chef Lance’s On Phillips announced on social media on Sunday that they were already receiving reservations for January,...

Restaurant Roundup: Polar Bites’ temporary closure, Roots Fest, Endless Shrimp

Polar Bites founders Jessica and Matt Rooney have sold the seasonal frozen treat business that operates out of a modified shipping container on 41st Street. It will be closed starting on Friday and will reopen under new ownership Sept. 1. The Rooneys will continue to operate the Dakota Snow shaved ice trailers.

This Iowa Steakhouse Has Kept Its Famous Prime Rib Recipe For Half A Century

Changing a recipe after 50 years would almost feel like breaking a promise. At one Iowa steakhouse, the prime rib has earned that kind of loyalty. The kitchen has stayed remarkably faithful to what made it special in the first place. There is something reassuring about ordering a dish that...

Qdoba to open at Lake Lorraine

Qdoba is expanding in Sioux Falls with a new location at Lake Lorraine. The fast-casual Mexican restaurant is converting the former Starbucks at 5001 Lake Shore Boulevard, which has been vacant since Starbucks closed nearly a year ago. “Because the site already has a freestanding building and pickup window, the...

Back by popular demand: Grille 26 Happy Hour offers delicious new deals

This piece is sponsored by Vanguard Hospitality. It’s a comeback driven by the guests and years in the making: Grille 26 Happy Hour has returned, with a new menu and special savings six days a week. “We have been getting a lot of requests to bring Happy Hour back,”...

Making French Crepes with Makers Exchange

As summer starts to wind down and the seasons begin to change, Makers Exchange is celebrating with one of the sweetest events of the year. Their upcoming Crepe Contest is your chance to sample creative creations, cheer on talented makers, and enjoy a fun community gathering. Whether you’re a serious...

KELOLAND Beef Burger Showdown: Baker's Bakery & Cafe

KELOLAND Beef Burger Showdown: Baker's Bakery & Cafe.

SDSU’s Larson Commons reopens with fresh look and new food options

BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Students returning to South Dakota State University will find a newly renovated dining hall. Larson Commons is officially open after a year of renovations. The updated space offers more room and a wider range of food options. Larson Commons was originally built in 1969...

This Small Town Iowa Breakfast Spot Serves Portions So Huge You Will Need A Nap

The first clue is the hash browns. They spread across the plate like the kitchen briefly forgot anyone might order something else with them. Then come the eggs, sausage, waffles, and the rest of a breakfast that treats portion control as somebody else’s problem. In this small Iowa town, morning meals arrive hot, generous, and built for people who did not make afternoon plans.

Flash giveaway of ham and potatoes to community

South Dakota Pork Producers Council: Savory Pork Donuts

You might hear the word “donut” and immediately think breakfast, but today’s recipe is flipping that idea on its head. Today, were joined by Abbey Reimenschneider with the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. Abbey showed us how to make Bacon Donuts, a savory, bite-sized treat packed with...

Restaurant Roundup: Canton restaurant closes, food truck disaster, hot dog challenge

M.I. Nuts Company in Canton closed last week. Owner Michelle Oas said in a social media post that “unfortunate circumstances” led to the decision to give up the space just west of the Lincoln County Courthouse. She will continue to sell her roasted nuts and fudge through her website. After renovating the space, Oas began making and selling her treats there last year. She expanded the business to include selling sandwiches, pizzas and daily specials and added an arcade and game room that also could be rented for parties.

First of 3 new food, beverage options opens at Cherapa Place

One restaurant is open, and more are on the way at Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls. Fine-dining restaurant HK opened last week after relocating to The Dakota Flats building at Cherapa Place from the Harvester Building at 196 E. Sixth St. The name is a nod to the original:...

Here are 5 best pizza places in Sioux Falls that locals love

In Sioux Falls, never resort to a pizza franchise. Our local chefs have nailed the cheesy, greasy pie, innovating beyond a slice of sausage and thoughtfully curating elite ingredients. The classic, “Should we order a pizza tonight?” is still acceptable, but the ambiance of our pizza joints is more an experience than just another restaurant in town (and we have many!). From decades-old establishments to so new it’s practically a secret, here are five Sioux Falls pizza places that locals love. Totally Rad Pizza Details: 196 E. Sixth St., Sioux Falls, S.D., 605-789-2014. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on the weekends. Visit totallyradpizzasf.com . It’s pizza and pinball and vinyl spinning with tap beer in one hand and a cheesy slice in the other. Like a Saturday night in the ’90s, Totally Rad Pizza in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is where the cool kids hang out past curfew. Although the pizza joint is new downtown, co-owners Derek Fernholz and Blake Thompson, kitchen virtuoso Beau Vondra, managers Nick Lund and Cole Casper and chef JP Muko are extremely beloved in Sioux Falls, having run Fernson Brewing Co. for more than a

Dunkin' Gets Closer to Sioux Falls! 2nd South Dakota Shop Coming

South Dakota has more reasons to "run on Dunkin'. " Do you think Sioux Falls will be next to open a Dunkin'?

Restaurant Roundup: Canton restaurant closes, food truck disaster, hot dog challenge

M.I. Nuts Company in Canton closed earlier this week. Owner Michelle Oas said in a social media post that “unfortunate circumstances” led to the decision to give up the space just west of the Lincoln County Courthouse. She will continue to sell her roasted nuts and fudge through her website. After renovating the space, Oas began making and selling her treats there last year. She expanded the business to include selling sandwiches, pizzas and daily specials and added an arcade and game room that also could be rented for parties.

Chislic (seared steak bites)

To traditionalists in Hutchinson County, S.D., chislic typically means one thing: mutton or lamb skewers, deep-fried for less than a minute, then dusted with garlic salt and served with Saltine crackers. But the popular meat snack, named South Dakota's "state nosh" in 2018, is evolving. Many bars and restaurants skip the fryer and skewers, browning loose cubes of lamb, beef, pork and other proteins on a flat-top. Some add signature seasonings and sides of barbecue sauce and ranch.

Saturday in the Park returns Aug. 15, followed by Bites, Brews & Bands

The Tea Chamber for Development will host another full day of community activities this Saturday, Aug. 15, with Saturday in the Park returning to Tea City Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the inaugural Bites, Brews & Bands celebration from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the...

5 Best Pizza Places in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Try

Sioux Falls has quietly built a reputation as South Dakota’s food capital, and the city’s pizza scene is one of its most satisfying surprises. Here, classic Midwestern crowd-pleasers join inventive chef-driven spots and neighborhood institutions. Whether you’re hunting for thick, cheesy comfort or crispy artisan slices, these are...