May 2020

VOL. 12 | NO. 4

The

Road Trip — issue —

MAY 2020

605 Road Trip

M E E T TH E C R E ATI V E :

Maddie Peschong

605 STOPS BY: Soul Food Bistro & Espresso Bar N O N N A’ S K I T C H E N A taste of Rome, A taste of Home

WINTER IN THE BLACK HILLS

TRY IT: Snitches

G L A M PI N G

Beneath the Pines ON THE MENU: Deadwood Mountain Grand ALSO

F E AT U R I N G + 605 BREWERS:

Fernson Brewing Company

+ 605 PROFILE:

Kasi Haberman

+ HANG OUT WITH:

Emily Braun

+ TERRY PEAK CHALETS

+ WHERE THE CHILD

THINGS ARE: What day is it again?

CONTENTS VOL. 12 | NO. 4 MAY 2020

THIS MONTH’S FEATURES

CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT

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605 ROAD TRIP | WINTER IN THE BLACK HILLS GLAMPING BENEATH THE PINES

FOOD + DRINK 78

NONNA’S KITCHEN | A TASTE OF ROME, A TASTE OF HOME

IN EVERY ISSUE

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CONTRIBUTORS 605MAGAZINE.COM

ART + FASHION 72

MEET THE CREATIVE | MADDIE PESCHONG

EVENTS 10

6 THINGS

FOOD + DRINK 30 38 50 64

ON THE MENU | DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND 605 BREWERS | FERNSON BREWING COMPANY 605 STOPS BY | SOUL FOOD BISTRO & ESPRESSO BAR TRY IT | SNITCHES

HOME + LIVING 40

ESCAPE TO THE SLOPES

LIFESTYLE 86 90 96

HANG OUT WITH | EMILY BRAUN WHERE THE CHILD THINGS ARE | WHAT DAY IS IT AGAIN? 605 PROFILE | KASI HABERMAN

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LETTER FROM THE TEAM: Taylor Hanson

When the 605 team was planning our road trip this year, I knew it was going to be one I would never forget. We ate some of the best meals I have ever had, and got a chance to sit down and chat with some amazing people.

One of my favorite stops we made on our trip was Nonna’s Kitchen in Spearfish (page 78). From the Million Dollar Salad to the

Yany Avelar Tyson Schultz ACCOUNT MANAGER Taylor Hanson

Crazy Green Spaghetti, this is a place I will be returning to have dinner every time I am in the area. Also, I really enjoyed driving around Spearfish Canyon and taking in all of the beautiful views. There are so many fun things to do in our great state of South Dakota, and I look forward to planning more road trips!

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Alana Snyder

Making this issue was so much fun, especially since it was the first time I made certain road trip stops full features to go into more detail for readers and followers. It’s like they were right there with Chef Aaron Richards at Deadwood Mountain Grand, and watched me rock Taylor in a hammock with glamping business Beneath the Pines. I also realized a boy I pecked in middle school now is a head roaster of amazing coffee at Soul Food in Spearfish. TMI?

Yany Avelar

As much as I love the Road Trip Issue, it’s still a little sour for me, because it’s the second road trip I’ve missed out on. No one wanted to be stuck in a car with me while I may or may not have had the flu, thus I ended up staying behind. However, I did follow along on 605’s Instagram Story. I had a blast seeing all the food the team got to try, the really cool cabin they stayed at... and I’m not even crying.

John Snyder

It would be impossible to pick a food highlight from this issue and trip; everything was beyond amazing.

The décor in Snitches was so cool, our stay at Terry Peak Chalets was also spectacular, but my favorite moment was watching Alana and Taylor try to fat bike in the melting snow. Try. While watching that, I also won’t forget trying to pilot a drone one-handed and catching it before it crash-landed in a snow field.

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I also couldn’t join the team on this year’s road trip, due my pesky school schedule. And not even a couple weeks later we’re doing school entirely online anyway. But it’s fine, I’m fine. The photos and stories in this issue made it feel like I was there, which will have to do for now until I can make time to go out there myself.

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ESCAPE TO THE SLOPES

NONNA’S KITCHEN

WHERE THE CHILD THINGS ARE

A taste of Rome, a Taste of Home

What Day is it again?

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Andrea Van Essen

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GLAMPING BENEATH THE PINES

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WHILE MANY BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR POSTPONED, SOME ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS ARE GOING VIRTUAL. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO EXPERIENCE WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

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32nd Annual ( Virtual ) Aver a R ace Agains t Breas t Cancer SIOUX FALLS

Participate in a 1.5 mile family walk, a 3 mile walk, a 5K, or a 10K virtually for the Avera Race Against Breast Cancer. Build a team and fundraise through the online Participant Center.

Virtual race incentives include an Avera Race backpack and other giveaways, a print-off Avera Race window sign, fun activities to stay engaged, and you can share your fundraising progress and photos of yourself to build excitement leading up to the May 9 race. MORE INFO: AVERARACESIOUXFALLS.ORG.

47 th Annual Tribute to Women Celebr ation SIOUX FALLS

Now more than ever, it’s essential to come together and take the time to recognize, lift up, and honor the incredible achievements from individuals that enrich the community. EmBe will broadcast Tribute to Women live on its Facebook page on May 19 at 7 p.m. Winners in nine categories will be announced. MORE INFO: EMBE.ORG.

Cinco de Mayo SIOUX FALLS The Wells Fargo Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is happening virtually throughout the month of May with proceeds benefiting the support of Caminando Juntos ministries of the Presentation Sisters. Have a chihuahua that wants to strut their stuff? Have a favorite traditional dish you make for Cinco de Mayo? Love to dance? Know your history? This family event brings the community together to recognize, appreciate and celebrate the cultural gifts and heritage of the Latino people. Celebrate wherever you are, with fun virtual activities including giveaways on the event’s Facebook page. MORE INFO: CINCOFIESTA.COM.

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NAMIWalks Your Way South Dakota: A Virtual Event is happening with NAMIWalks across the country, and participants can “make their race their own.” Walk the 5K through your neighborhood, in your backyard, or on the treadmill. Or participate in the virtual walk day. On May 30, participants will be walking 3,500 steps for a 5K Their Way, planning a craft day with their kids, holding a virtual bake-off with their team, practicing self-care with a favorite hobby (yoga, gardening, knitting), doing a 5K on the treadmill or stationary bike, and hosting a virtual paint and sip party. Share photos at #NotAlone and #MentalHealthForAll. MORE INFO: NAMIWALKS.ORG.

Great Hub 5 The City Escape ABERDEEN

Experience an escape room-type experience that you can participate in from the comfort of your vehicle. Hosted by Unravel: Aberdeen Escape Room, The Great Hub City Escape is a driving scavenger hunt around Aberdeen and features some fellow local businesses. All clues can be easily viewed from your car, and all you need is paper and a pencil. Receive the hunting materials digital download when you book on the website, and keep track of your confirmation number for the virtual leaderboard. MORE INFO: ABERDEENESCAPEROOM.COM.

Falls Jazz 6 Sioux & Blues Society SIOUX FALLS

Don’t miss the Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society’s weekly Virtual Concert Series. Performances are live-streamed every Thursday on Facebook. Performances are livestreamed every Thursday on Facebook and have already included artists like Elisabeth Hunstad, The Hegg Brothers, and Chris Champion. All donations taken during the performance go directly to supporting the performer. MORE INFO: SFJB.ORG.

Storybook Land // Aberdeen

Whether you’re five or 50, you’ll feel like a kid in Aberdeen. Start in Storybook Land, an Oz-inspired fantasy world that’s part zoo, part theme park, and 100% free. Follow the yellow brick road (of course) on a nostalgia-inducing trip through your favorite fairy tales. You’ll pet goats, explore castles, and make memories that last forever—all before lunch.

Storybook Land is only the first chapter of your family’s Aberdeen adventure. Find more fun at VisitAberdeenSD.com

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N WHAT SEEMED LIKE FATE, 605 DECIDED TO HIT THE PAVEMENT IN EARLY MARCH TO EXPERIENCE THE TEAM’S ANNUAL ROAD TRIP DURING THE WINTER SEASON BEFORE MANY BUSINESSES SHUT THEIR DOORS. HERE IS YOUR GUIDE TO (FINALLY) GET TING OUT OF THE HOUSE TO ENJOY THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA THIS YEAR AND NEX T. 200+ events | 526 main st., rapid city | 605.716.7979 mainstreetsquare.org

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CHECK-IN TIME The team took turns behind the wheel for the more-than-fiveand-a-half-hour drive, and in true South Dakota form, the weather fluctuated in each town we passed. Rapid City was over 60 degrees when we stopped to gas up, so we were shocked to see it was blizzard-like conditions when we pulled up to Terry Peak Chalets in Lead. We were excited, though, to have the Missing Link Chalet atop the hill (more info on page 40), but struggled to get up the fresh snow with my all-wheel drive. A stranger, who we had asked for directions in his driveway minutes before, pulled up in his truck to make a path for us to get up the (very) steep drive. I. Love. This. State.

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Terry Peak Chalets has ski-in-ski-out chalets, along with other modern options with breathtaking views right next to some of the best skiing in South Dakota (Terry Peak, if you hadn’t guessed it).

After taking the tour and putting down our bags, we headed right into town to “stake our claim” at Deadwood Mountain Grand.

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605 TRIED NONNA’S KITCHEN TREATED US TO...

FOR THE TABLE ANTIPASTO FOR FOUR

ASSORTED ITALIAN ME ATS, VEGE TABLES, K AL AMATA OLIVES, PROVOLONE CHEESE, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, AND TOASTINI.

SOUP & SALAD MILLION DOLL AR SAL AD

ROMAINE AND RED LE AF LE T TUCE WITH GREEN APPLES, CR AISINS, SLICED TOASTED ALMONDS, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND HOUSE ARTICHOKE AND BLUSH WINE VINAIGRE T TE.

NONNA’S SIGNATURE DISHES

AND WE FEASTED The crew drove into Deadwood to stop by Six String: Casual, Fun Dining by Chef Aaron Richards inside Deadwood Mountain Grand to try menu items from there and Santana’s Sports Bar & Grill (more on page 30). Because we had no self control when it came to our appetites, almost every plate was cleaned, knowing we had dinner 40 minutes later in Spearfish.

And back to the car we waddled, trekking it to Spearfish for our reservation at Nonna’s Kitchen, a new authentic homestyle Italian restaurant on Main Street downtown (more on page 78). We had wine, dined on plates and plates of homemade dishes with nostalgic stories behind all of them, and ended the gorge session with cannolis and new friends. 605’s Taylor Hanson loved owners Darren and Nancy Manzari so much, we almost had to drag her out (and she may or may not have made several “adopt me” jokes, which weren’t jokes).

The evening ended with a nightcap (or two) at Flanagan’s Irish Pub with our friend Brian Gebhart of Visit Spearfish. This popular spot typically has sets by local musicians and also has a Mug Club (605’s John Snyder says it’s his “life goal” to get into said mug club). It was a quiet Tuesday, though, which was great for catching up. As we sipped on our beverages, we began to nod off from the exhaustion of the day. So, as we do, we slowly melted into the car to drive back to the cabin.

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CRAZY GREEN SPAGHETTI

NONNA’S SPECIAL SPINACH PESTO.

DARREN JR’S ZAZA

L ASAGNA NOODLES WITH ME AT SAUCE, RICOT TA , AND MOZ Z ARELL A .

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS NONNA ST YLE.

PENNE ALL A VODK A

PENNE PASTA WITH BLUSH VODK A CRE AM SAUCE.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

SAUTÉED THIN CHICKEN CUTLE TS, NONNA’S FAVORITE BRE ADCRUMBS, MARINAR A , MOZ Z ARELL A , AND PASTA .

HOUSEMADE DESSERTS CANNOLI

TUBE-SHAPED SHELL S OF FRIED PASTRY DOUGH WITH SWEE T CRE AMY FILLING (RICOT TA AND CHOCOL ATE CHIPS).

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FOOD FOR THE SOUL A PEEK AT THE MANTRAINSPIRED MENU.

HONORABLE BAGEL WITH HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE

CAFFEINE & CREATIVE CAMPING 605 woke up early to jump on the road back to Spearfish. Just off Interstate 90 at exit 14 is the understated Soul Food Bistro & Espresso Bar. When I mentioned we were going to the gas station coffee shop and café to any locals previously, we heard, “They have the best breakfast burritos.” They weren’t wrong (more on page 50).

We then headed to the Spearfish Campgrounds to Beneath the Pines. I contacted owners and creative visionaries Craig and Katie Hobson after months of Instagram fan-girling over the company. It’s glamping in the Black Hills, but they come to you. Also, they have chandeliers in certain setups and provide thoughtful details like colored pinecones to throw into the bonfire for entertainment (more on page 56). After pushing Taylor in the hammock, we realized we needed to get going to the next location.

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BAGEL CHOICES: PL AIN, WHE AT, A SIAGO, BLUEBERRY, E VERY THING , PESTO PARMESAN. HOMEMADE CRE AM CHEESE CHOICES: SUN DRIED TOMATO, DILL FE TA , OR JAL APEÑO BACON CHEDDAR.

JOY BREAKFAST BURRITO EGGS, SAUSAGE OR BACON, RED POTATOES, ONIONS, AND GREEN VERDE. SPICE IT UP WITH SAL SA , SOUR CRE AM, AND JAL APEÑOS.

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FAT TIRE BIKING (AND FAILING) Barely coming out of our breakfast burrito food coma, we got to Latchstring Restaurant in the Spearfish Canyon. This year-round eatery has had “exceptional dining since 1909,” which includes homemade items like Gold Rush Hot Cakes, French Dip, and Buffalo Stew.

We enjoyed a brew and some comfort food before walking over to Spearfish Canyon Lodge to say hi, and then headed over to the Spearfish Canyon Rental Center for fat bike rentals. This place has it all—you can rent snowmobiles, snowshoes, Polaris Slingshots, UTVs, and fishing equipment. To be honest, we were running tight on time, so the kind gentleman who helped us gave us (humorous) grief when we only biked for 30 minutes. And by “biked” I mean pedaled and fell multiple times in the slushy snow. That afternoon was sunny and over 70 degrees.

It’s now our goal to try it again on a normal snowy day.

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RELAX ALREADY With hurt egos (and no actual injuries), we drove right outside of Deadwood (though technically it says Sturgis when you look up the address) to Akela Spa. The award-winning destination spa was developed by world renowned experts, and we got to experience the Akela Garden. This is a year-round outdoor relaxation area surrounded by nothing but clear skies and natural grasses.

We started with the dry sauna, which is located inside of a tipi. Getting our sweat on, we cooled off back outside with a tap beer from Crow Peak Brewing Company, and then brought the libations with us into the hot tub.

Sadly there wasn’t a fire pit going, but we did get to sit in the infrared sauna and the steam room.

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A NIGHT OF SNITCHES AND A SALOON With access to the spa locker rooms, our trio showered and got ready for dinner at Snitches in Deadwood. The chefinspired gastronomic experience was located in Tin Lizzie on Main Street. Chef Tucker Walton takes you on a culinary journey using local and seasonal ingredients (more on page 64). Trust me, you’ll want to enjoy every minute of your courses and cocktails.

Ending it with a cup of their custom Oak Roasters coffee blend, we marched on to a 605 favorite, Saloon No. 10. We met up with some friends and bonded over whiskey and live music (and our love for the unique taxidermy in the famous and historic bar).

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A ROAD WELL TRAVELED After clocking in who knows how many miles, the trip came to an end. Wherever the South Dakota roads take you, share with #605roadtrip.

R E C R E AT E 6 0 5 ’ S R OA D T R I P CHECK OUT ALL OR SOME OF THE LOCATIONS WE STOPPED BY AT YOURSELF. (IN ORDER OF STORY ITINERARY.)

E TERRY PEAK CHALETS terrypeakchalets.com (605) 359-5364

E LATCHSTRING RESTAURANT spfcanyon.com 10619 Roughlock Falls Road, Lead (605) 584-3333

E DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND deadwoodmountaingrand.com 1906 Deadwood Mountain Drive, Deadwood (605) 559-0386

E NONNA’S KITCHEN nonnaskitchensd.com 544 North Main Street, Spearfish (605) 307-1345

E FLANAGAN’S IRISH PUB Facebook 729 North 7th Street, Spearfish (605) 722-3526

E SOUL FOOD BISTRO AND ESPRESSO BAR

E SPEARFISH CANYON LODGE spfcanyon.com 10619 Roughlock Falls Road, Lead (605) 584-3435

E AKELA SPA akelaspa.com 11842 US Highway 14A, Sturgis (605) 578-1180

E SNITCHES tinlizzie.com 555 Main Street, Deadwood (605) 578-1715

E SALOON 10 saloon10.com 657 Main Street, Deadwood (800) 952-9398

Facebook 2728 1st Avenue, Spearfish (605) 717-0693

E BENEATH THE PINES Facebook (605) 591-9744 T H E R O A D T R I P I S S U E may 2020

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Deadwood Mountain Grand

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hile the “Wild West” and Wild Bill Hikock tend to go hand-in-hand with Deadwood, Deadwood Mountain Grand (DMG) took a different approach with its branding.

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MORE ON THE ME NU Six String SMALL BITES

E Buffalo Ravioli

Dakota bison, marinara, fresh basil, white truffle oil, and shaved parmesan.

APPETIZERS E Rock Shrimp Tempura

Tempura fried shrimp, chokecherry, fresh lemon, and ginger shoyu sauce.

Santana’s Sports Bar & Grill APPETIZERS

E Chicken Potstickers

Gyoza-wrapped chicken and vegetables, served with yuzu sweet and sour sauce.

SALADS E Manchego Caesar Salad

Hearts of romaine, grilled natural chicken, garlic croutons, red onions, Parmesan cheese, with classic Caesar egg dressing.

“We focus on the music. It’s what we’re known for best with our event center,” said chef and food and beverage director Aaron Richards.

When visitors buy tickets to see acts like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (July 10) and Larry The Cable Guy (September 4), they can make a stop at the entertainment-inspired Six String Casual Fun Dining. As it states in the name, Richards says it’s meant to be a casual experience, but don’t think that doesn’t come with quality food.

“Because we have the casino and don’t have to worry about real estate, I have that option to make things more affordable,” said Richards. “You should be able to come in here and get a great meal for around $28.”

That includes the Seafood Tagliatelle with black rope mussels, sea scallops, tiger shrimp, and lump crab with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, white wine butter sauce, basil, and egg noodle tagliatelle with a garlic breadstick.

“It has excellent, high quality seafood,” said Richards. “I buy real saffron, and details like that really matters.”

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12-INCH PIZZAS E South of the Border

Queso cheese sauce, taco beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, red onions, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, served with a side of tomatillo salsa.

BURGERS AND SANDWICHES E Walleye Sliders

Two sliders with green leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, and cayenne pepper tartar sauce, served with fresh lemon and french fries.

ENTRÉES E Fish and Chips

Guinness-battered hand-breaded Alaskan cod, coleslaw, and french fries, served with tartar sauce and lemon.

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Details also include the dish’s presentation, like the Apple Pork Chop (Iberico bellota pork with caramelized apples, rosemary apple reduction, fingerling potatoes, sautéed kale, carrots, and marcona almonds), which he torches before sending out to the dining room, and the Sizzling Shrimp (grilled and seared tiger shrimp with vegetable lo mein, served with fresh lemon and ginger garlic dipping sauce), which cooks and is served at the table on lava rock.

“Rosemary gives a very calming scent, so I torch it before [the pork] comes out, so there will be this trail of smoke when it comes out and people can smell it and see it,” said Richards. “I want to do that with more menu items and be more interactive and ask, ‘What’s this about?’”

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Richard says these examples not only create special moments, but they help boost sales. “[The lava rock] came about years ago, and I used to do it with kobe beef,” he recalled. “I would slice it raw and cook it at the table. I wanted to know how I could make it accessible enough where anyone could afford [something like this.] Once I sell one, you know I’ll sell another one when everyone sees it.”

In a town that also sells a lot of steak and meat, Richards says he tries to stand apart with unique options, like the Elk T-Bone, which is imported from New Zealand.

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“I’m obviously good at [Cosmopolitans] because that’s my name,” said beverage manager Cosmo Varriano. He also specializes in cocktails like his rendition of an Old Fashioned and the Perfect Margarita.

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“Elk from New Zealand is really clean and incredibly tender,” he said. “I wanted game meats that no one else has seen.”

For those who want something quick, small bites are available, like the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp (with Redneck Riviera Whiskey barbecue sauce and fried zucchini) and the Seared Yellowfin Tuna (sesame-pickled ginger, and wasabi, and soy ginger dipping sauce). “[For the tuna] we cook it in toasted sesame oil,” said Richards. “For people who want a sushi taste, but not totally ‘nigiri raw,’ it’s seared just enough that you get the best of both worlds.”

DMG also has Santana’s Sports Bar & Grill, and Richards highlighted the Santana’s Pub Burger. This is eight ounce angus beef with imported irish porter cheddar, bacon, battered jalapeño, bistro sauce, and fresh arugula on a toasted pretzel roll, served with waffle fries.

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“We wanted something you couldn’t buy down the street,” said Richards.

“We started with a large pretzel bun, and that’s where it began. It’s a burger, but it has a lot of textures, and you’re nothing without a good sauce.”

But Richards stresses that though ingredients and quality are important, don’t feel weird coming to either restaurant in your jeans.

“When people come in, I want them to focus on casual, fun dining,” he said. “Make a reservation on the weekend, but we want it to be a really comfortable atmosphere.”

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Fernson Brewing Company beers are for sharing.

“It’s a concept we try to bring through in multiple ways,” said Fernson marketing manager Evan Richards.

The Sioux Falls company, which has a brewery and a downtown taproom, does this with collaborations with other breweries and custom beer partnerships with companies (like Great Shots and the Denny Sanford Premier Center).

“We also conceptualized the menu with sharing in mind for Fernson Downtown,” said Richards. “It’s all small plates, so you order multiple options, like Shishito Peppers and Chicken Wings. You can’t find a burger and fries there, because you can’t share that.”

They also encourage sharing, says Richards, by canning beers and creating normal and mixed six packs. One of the newest mixed six packs is the Seed Series. They call this a “take-home flight.”

“It’s three beers and you get two of each,” said Richards. “One is an IPA, one is a saison with chamomile, ginger, and lemon peel, and one is a gose with sea salt and coriander. It’s a diverse range of beers.”

One of the pandemic pivots Fernson has implemented is canning the Seed Series, which used to be on-tap only releases.

“This is the first time you can buy Seeds Series in cans,” said Richards.

“The big thing moving forward for us is all of our new beers are going to be canned, because we can’t use our tap system anymore.”

Previously, Fernson was releasing a new Seed Series once a week, and served it in the taproom only “as a treat.” The point of the series is to “plant seeds and see which ones grow into bigger beers.” Last year the company created several variants of Curio this way, and this year they’re hoping to do the same with Shy Giant (one of them being a low calorie version).

Richards described, “Anything that we’re brewing in the Seed Series has a new ingredient, is a new style for [our brewers], is a new brewing technique for them, and is just a way to test things out.”

Other things in the mix are a new IPA release on May 1, and there will be a collaboration with WoodGrain Brewing Co. in the near future.

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hen owner Chris Kenzy established Terry Peak Chalets, experience and luxury were at the forefront of his mind. From customized living spaces to the ski-in, ski-out feature, Kenzy left nothing out when creating these immersive cabins that offer more than just a place to lay your head.

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“The biggest concept of this whole thing was design spaces for entertaining,” said Kenzy.

“The large open area that encompasses the living room, kitchen, and surrounding spaces are designed as a melting pot for people to gather.”

The modern kitchen looks out into the living room and dining room, all with large windows and a view of the Terry Peak slopes. The covered deck (complete with a private hot tub and barbecue) also acts as an entry point to the mountain itself.

“All of our properties are ski-in, ski-out, which means guests can start skiing from their back yard,” said Kenzy.

Wanting to keep things luxurious but true to the area’s rugged beauty, Kenzy set out to develop a space that felt both upscale and rustic. And while all the chalets have this in common, Kenzy says Missing Link incorporates more than just photos of pine trees and buffalo.

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“Hands down my favorite part of this chalet is the table in the dining space,” said Kenzy. “I handcrafted it as a nod to the mining era that took Deadwood by storm.”

The historic salutes don’t stop there. In fact, they continue all the way up the stairs. The wooden posts of the handrails are actual pieces of wood from the Homestake Mine-wood that supported the mine shafts themselves.

“These moments of history we have intertwined through the chalets are the elements that make our spaces unique,” said Kenzy.

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Peak Relaxation Overlooking the living space is a spacious loft nestled between two bedrooms. Carrying the airy theme of the main level, the loft has big windows, tall ceilings, and unforgettable views.

“You can look over into Wyoming and Bear Butte State Park, and it feels like you can just see forever from up there,” said Kenzy.

With the ability to sleep 14 adults, Kenzy knew the bedrooms needed to be spacious and comfortable, which has been a topic of discussion from past renters.

“I can’t tell you how many times people call us after a stay and tell us how comfortable the mattresses are,” said Kenzy. “Things like that, taking the time to make people feel at home, is what brings them back.”

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Lower Level Luxury Steering away from the traditional dark and isolated basement that is common of cabins, Kenzy decided to go big with unusually high ceilings in the lower level of Missing Link.

“You don’t even feel like you are in a basement-you feel like you are in a much larger space,” said Kenzy. “It doesn’t matter what season it is, the entire space is always so bright and inviting.”

Also in the basement are the other two bedrooms, one toting two very nostalgic sets of bunk beds.

Large families that Kenzy says are bound to need more than a onelevel cabin. In an effort to aid big gatherings like weddings and family reunions, the Terry Peak Chalets are situated as townhomes, making it easier for multiple groups to congregate in one space.

“The most important thing to us is for our guests to make memories.

We wanted to create a space where that could happen through laughing, telling stories, and spending time with the ones you love.”

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“When conceptualizing these chalets, we knew we needed a space for the kids,” said Kenzy. “Any kids that stay here always gravitate to the bunk bed room, which is perfect for large families.”

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Soul Food Bistro & Espresso Bar is a coffee shop and cafe located inside the Yeswayowned gas station in Spearfish. Assistant food manager Samantha Lucero calls the place a hidden gem within the community.

“Soul Food is all about quality and great customer service, but many people don’t necessarily know about us,” she said. “We’re in a gas station, so it’s kind of surprising to people.”

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While the shop offers high-quality food and drinks, it’s their attitude that truly stands out.

Because of the restaurant’s name, Lucero says many people come in expecting Southern home cooking, like shrimp and grits. However, she tells them they’re feeding the soul in a different way.

Sandwiches, paninis, and other menu items at Soul Food have intentional names like the Patience, the Tolerance, the Humility, and the Contentment. The team at Soul Food is all about providing an excellent customer experience for the people they’re serving.

“We get to know them by communicating and building a relationship right away to help them get exactly what they’re looking for, or maybe what they didn’t know they were looking for,” said Lucero.

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Almost everything at Soul Food is made from scratch, from their madeto-order breakfast burritos to daily featured lattes with clever flavor combinations like Honey Nut Cheerio (honey, almond, vanilla) and Jack Frost (white chocolate, vanilla, peppermint).

In fact, Soul Food roasts its beans in house. Head roaster Chris Grady began roasting coffee beans almost a decade ago when the gas station was under different ownership. Now, Yesway serves his coffee in more than 10 of their other stores.

“So many people walk in here looking for a gas station cappuccino machine, and we’re like, ‘We have something better,’” said Lucero.

The staff at Soul Food makes a point to teach customers about their coffee products and learn about their likes and dislikes.

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“We know what it’s like to go somewhere and spend four or five dollars on a coffee and leave unhappy,” said Lucero. “We want you to be satisfied.”

“We try to do as much from scratch and made-to-order as possible to keep that hometown feel,” said Lucero. “We love the coffee, we love the food, and we’re proud to work here.”

Soul Food has a crew of coffee regulars who come in for lattes and americanos, which Lucero says are the top sellers. In the summer, Grady makes large batches of bold, flavorful cold brew, and their smoothies and blended coffee drinks are also popular.

With an unassuming location, Lucero says many customers are drawn into the shop by the smell of roasting coffee beans. Once they’ve experienced what Soul Food has to offer, however, she says they’re out spreading the word about their positive vibes (and full stomachs).

Customers can even purchase Grady’s beans at the shop. Beans are available whole or freshly ground upon purchase.

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Beyond coffee and breakfast burritos, Soul Food also offers a wide variety of other meals including paninis, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and biscuits and gravy.

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Chandeliers, bean bag chairs, and fresh-cut flowers.

These aren’t the usual tenets of camping, but with the glamping experts at Beneath the Pines in Spearfish, this is all part of the aesthetic.

Beneath the Pines started with owner Katie Hobson’s love of camping.

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FACT: A tent can fit up to three queen-size beds inside.

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FACT: There are 16 foot and 20 foot tents.

“We have three kids, and it gets to be such a hassle to take all the kids’ stuff [camping with us],” said Katie. “We came up with this idea to make camping a little easier for people.”

“WE LOVE TO CREATE THINGS, LIKE THE LIGHT FIXTURE. THERE’S GOING TO BE A LOT MORE OF THAT STUFF COMING IN THE FUTURE.” - KATIE HOBSON Hobson says the business is her creative outlet for her boho style.

The company sets up campsites for clients at Spearfish City Campground at primitive locations, meaning the sites have a fire pit and a picnic table, and there are no electrical hookups on site. Lights in the tent are battery-operated; everything is off the grid.

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Clients range from families and friends to bridal and groom suites, and those celebrating honeymoons and wedding anniversaries.

In the family tent, Beneath the Pines offers bean bag chairs, a play tent for kids, and décor elements like kid-sized lanterns.

In the wedding tent, macramé hangs amongst fresh-cut flowers, an antique light fixture, and a quirky hammock.

Each campsite comes with a fire starter, firewood, kindling, and color-changing pinecones, along with other entertainment activities like quizzes and books.

“We’re trying to think of everything that you’d need,” said Hobson.

“Hand wipes for the kids, because we know s’mores go with camping.”

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Hobson tries to keep all the tent sites by the natural creek which runs through the campsite. But if someone is familiar with the campground, Hobson says they are welcome to pick a specific site.

For now, Beneath the Pines is mostly based in Spearfish, but the company hopes to expand to more campsites in the Black Hills. They have three tents but are working to get seven tents by the summer.

“We would love to get into group camping,” said Hobson. “I think that would be super fun. Bachelor parties, birthday parties, any reason, just friends.”

One of the newer sites in the Black Hills is a big, open meadow at a popular mountain biking trail. Hobson says one of her hopes is to start doing yoga retreats, and to get historical reenactors from Deadwood involved in a unique camping event.

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“I’ve reached out to them to do a western campout with reenactors coming and sitting around the campfire,” she said. “I think that would be fun, to have it set up in certain times and have them wander through your campsite and bicker a little bit.”

Hobson says she’s super into planning and loves running Beneath the Pines with husband Craig, whom she calls “the muscle behind this effort.” “[Beneath the Pines] really incorporates all of my passions, which I didn’t even think of when we started this,” she said.

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As we planned our trip, I did my typical check in with locals to see if there were any new restaurants to stop by. Assuming there weren’t, I about lost it when I found out that not only was there a new restaurant in Deadwood, but it was a “molecular gastronomy” experience.

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To give you a little heads up if you’re unfamiliar, gastronomy is the art or science of cooking, and it’s a game changer if you have the chance to do it. We had reservations the second evening of our trip, and they wanted us to block off at least two hours to get the full feel of Snitches.

Snitches? In the Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort? It kept getting better.

As Tin Lizzie already gives flapper-era vibes in general, we assumed by the restaurant’s name that it would follow suit with a 1920s vibe. We were correct--and we were pumped.

If you know me, I love a good theme, and I’ve been pretty open about it in this column. The walls were “Great Gatsby blue” and had gold accents, and the host was dressed to the nines.

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As we were seated, we noticed all of the marketing and signage had quotes and mentions of the chef.

As we received the one-page menu, I got goosebumps. I’m lucky enough to have gone to several Michelin star restaurants thus far in my life, and this gave me those vibes. It was simple, yet meticulously detailed. And there were only a couple of options under each section: Starter, Pasta, Main, and Dessert.

How do you begin? Well, we were told Chef Tucker was going to come out and not only wanted to talk about the food menu, but also had his (creative) hands in the drink options, as well. Executive chef and general manager Tucker Walton walked out to greet us. I felt vibes that he was the most intimidating, yet the most approachable human I’ve ever met.

“I oversee all the front of house, I choose all the wines, all of the cocktails,” he said, with his hands casually crossed on his lap. Was this a power move?

On purpose or not, we felt it. We asked him several questions, including how this intimate, unassuming restaurant behind lottery machines (it’s the truth, and it’s awesome) came to be.

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“Basically this is my opportunity to hopefully show South Dakota and Deadwood a real food and dining experience,” he said. “Midwest comfort food isn’t a problem, but I wanted something more tangible and real.”

As jazz music swooned throughout the place, he told us of the importance of his start-to-finish process.

“Flavor, seasonality, and freshness are really important to me,” said Walton.

“This is my shot at being creative, and I’m honored to have this opportunity.

Someone just kind of handed me the keys to a gutted, old burger kitchen and let me create this.”

As we were told previously, Snitches is for tasting and reveling in the moment.

“We want people to have an experience, and we don’t want people to come in just to eat dinner; we want them to experience something more elevated; and not in a pretentious way. I just hope you can taste the love and care that went into every aspect,” he said.

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He talked of the majority of the menu being handmade, like spending 10 hours making pasta, butchering rabbits and whole sides of ribeye, hours making braises, and breaking down chicken and fish.

“Most things I’ve done in the kitchen are the first time I’ve done them,” he said.

“My mind is creative and is constantly going. It might take me 10 minutes to write the menu, but executing it is extremely different.”

We learned guests can pick whatever they want from the menu, or they can craft their own full-course experience. Patrons can pick four courses for $60, and they can add wines to complement each dish a la Chef Tucker’s choice for $90.

We asked for his guidance, but we chose random items from the menu. First up were the Quail Legs (honey, chili threads, and fermented vegetables) and the Scallops (roasted corn espuma, black rice, and roasted fennel). I raced to finish the scallops, and then we all cleared the plate.

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“They were dynamite,” said 605’s John Snyder. “They’re seared perfectly.”

With the quail, John legit sucked the meat off the bone, and 605’s Taylor Hanson wrecked the vegetable medley. The chili sauce was a hit with everyone.

“The breading is super fresh and light,” said John, “and the quail isn’t too gamey.”

For pasta, we tried the Pappardelle (parsley, slow-braised Iowa rabbit, and Parmigiano-Reggiano) and Jidori Farm Chicken (kabocha squash, local mushroom, roasted cherry, and foie gras demi). I had never really had rabbit before, and it didn’t even cross my mind as I ate it.

“This is good comfort food,” said Taylor. “I would lick the plate.”

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We also raved about the sauce on the chicken and the squash that was paired with it.

Salmon came out (celeriac, sorrel and basil pesto, leek, and black garlic) and with all of the flavors, no bite was the same.

“It’s crispy on the outside but not on the inside, which is hard to do,” said John.

Taylor added, “This is the best salmon I’ve ever had. Don’t tell my mom or dad.”

Thinking we were done, Chef Tucker asked if we could handle dessert. We heard about the Pistachio Cake. This includes pistachio, olive oil, goat cheese, coriander, and blood orange.

While it was a flavor profile you wouldn’t normally expect, it was incredible.

At the same time, we had the Oak Roasters’ special medium-roasted blend for Snitches called Spill the Beans. It brought us back to life for a night out.

BOTTOM LINE: Like Skogen Kitchen in Custer (give me all of the free meals for life already), this is a bucket list-type of destination.

While you wouldn’t expect a restaurant behind lottery machines to be classy, it is the epitome of that. Call for your reservation, because it’s limited seating, and it’s amazing.

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While it’s very small, it’s definitely its own thing. It reminds me of the tiny restaurants with fascinating back stories and extraordinary menus that you might come across on a trip to Europe. I can see either having craft cocktails there with friends, or having a four-hour dinner with close ones that I’ll never forget.

Your jaw would drop after what I’ve told you.

Starters range from $8-$22 and main dishes are $22-$38. Homemade pastas start at $12. That’s nuts! The most expensive thing on the food menu is $38, and at that point you might as well do the tasting menu.

This is a full-on moment, where you need to be ready to indulge with one another and talk about what’s happening in your mouths. We ended up spending over three hours in Snitches, and it was something I’ll never forget.

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wenty-eighteen was a year of change for Maddie Peschong of Maddie Peschong Photography. After six years of “side hustling” with her photography business, she left her marketing career and went full-time. The next year was full of growth and expansion, including launching her business podcast, Take it Personally, and offering coaching, workshops, and more, along with brand photography and partnerships.

605 chatted with Peschong about her plethora of revenue streams, reflections on the current pandemic and economic crisis, and even got a little free advice while we were at it.

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had a photo go viral and end up in People Magazine. Actually, to be perfectly honest it was a total 15-minutes-of-fame situation and no one remembers it—including myself most days. But it was definitely a wild ride.

I st ar t e d get t i n g i nt o phot og raphy… when I

took a class in college to fulfill my majors (mass communications and journalism and graphic design) and I hated it! It was too complicated and I thought for sure I’d never be able to move fast enough to adjust camera settings at the speed I needed to. Sure enough, toward the end of the semester I was just curious enough to be dangerous. I went home over Christmas break, bought a $300 camera, and YouTube’d and Google’d my heart out. My biggest educational breakthrough came from the Pioneer Woman’s blog! She had a series called What the Heck is Aperture? and it was one of the first things I read that was actually easy to understand. I probably read the whole series over a hundred times, but it stuck.

I k new it was t i me t o leave my market i n g job t o pu rsue my passion f u l l t i me when…

I didn’t feel like I was doing a very good job in my full-time job, my own business, or as a wife and mother. I was being stretched way too thin, and honestly, I probably had been for longer than I’d like to admit.

I could also feel that I was at the point where my business could really take off (though at the time I couldn’t tell you what that meant), but I needed to be all in.

One of my favorit e memories of shoot i n g we dd i n gs is… any time I get to travel! My husband doesn’t

typically shoot with me, but he does when I have a destination wedding.

It’s been a huge gift to our marriage to be able to travel and work together once in a while.

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If you like Maddie Peschong, follow: » Amy Jo Martin amyjomartin.com » Jasmine Star jasminestar.com » Jenna Kutcher jennakutcher.com I got i nt o brand phot og raphy and st rat eg y… before I took my business full-time, I worked in social and digital marketing at a couple different companies, and I always loved it. It was never one of those situations where I hated my day job and couldn’t wait to leave; I found so much fulfillment from it. That was actually one of the things that made it so difficult to quit. To combat feeling like I was losing that part of my life that I loved so much, I started doing even more to grow my own brand. It was fun for me to design my own branding shoots, create a beautiful website, think through new ways to generate leads, and expand to new revenue streams. I started to get asked by others if I could help them with the same thing, and that’s how the personal branding sessions were born. I realized that my favorite sessions were ones where I’d almost end up coaching my subject through business issues they were having. Around the same time, I had hired a business coach for myself, and she helped me realize that ‘branding’ was the magic word and something I needed to explore more of.

I’m so glad she realized that, because it’s changed everything!

S ome of the most c om mon m ist akes p e ople make w ith brand i n g and st rat eg y is… making

reactive decisions from a place of fear, instead of sticking to a long-term vision and plan. Don’t get me wrong, you have to be able to pivot. But I see so many people advertising quick sales or price drops and you can tell they haven’t thought it through past a way to make a quick buck. I think, especially in creative industries, people are so concerned that the market is too saturated and that they have to compete on price to stand out. The reality is, if you’re competing solely on price, you cannot win. That’s where branding comes in.

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My po dcast st ar t e d b ecause… I’ve always loved

blogging, and I have all this content on my blog that I knew was good but wasn’t getting near the traction it used to. I knew people weren’t seeing it the way I thought they would because I would get so many questions and think, but I blogged about that. Around the same time, I was listening to all of the podcasts. Seriously, I’m a podcast binger. I loved that I could listen to them while commuting, working, cooking, cleaning, anytime! I started to think about what it would look like to pour my energy into podcasting instead of blogging, and I was terrified. I was totally overwhelmed by the tech. As it turns out, I was making it way more complicated than it needed to be, and I’m so glad I decided to just do it scared.

S ome ways “ I get p ersonal” are… I share a lot of my

life online. I know that’s not for everyone, and there’s plenty that I won’t put on the internet. But since my family is a huge part of my life and why I’ve grown my business the way I have, it makes sense for them to be a part of my online life, too. I also try to show up even when things ‘get real.’ Being a mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I don’t want anyone to look at my life and think I have it all together. I have no idea what I’m doing most days, and I’m fine with that.

Most rec ently. . . on February 1 we opened White Space Studio,

a 1,000-square-foot natural-light studio in western Sioux Falls for creatives to create, design, dream, build, host, and collaborate. It’s the studio where I shoot when I’m working with my own clients, but my favorite part has been renting it out to others and watching what they do inside. The creative community in Sioux Falls is incredible.

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A t ool I real ly rec om mend t o help you w ith you r busi ness is… a customer relationship manager. I use

Dubsado and there is no way I’d be able to run without it. It keeps track of all my clients, their contracts, invoices, email communication, and even some basic accounting. I have automations set up so every client experience is the same, and certain emails (like session prep, coaching questionnaires, office hours schedules, etc.) get sent out without me having to do it. Before I was able to hire an assistant, Dubsado was my assistant. It’s the bomb.

T he e ducat ion side of my busi ness is… my current favorite child (real children excluded, of course). I think as women, we often look past the things that make us magical and assume everyone has all the same gifts as we do.

That’s just not true! It’s been my greatest joy to help other women realize this. By the same token, it’s been incredibly empowering for me to realize that these things I’ve been passionate about for years can serve a purpose and help others.

S ome of the t op th i n gs busi nesses can b e doi n g du ri n g th is slow t i me is… update everything.

Your contracts, your website, your portfolio, your client experience, your workflows, your organizational methods, your computer software— everything. Remember, during busy seasons you wished for downtime like this (minus the pandemic, obviously).

To rela x , I… drink tea, do yoga, meditate.

Sometimes all in the same hour! I don’t naturally love sitting and doing nothing (unless I’m deep in a Netflix binge), but making meditation part of my day has been a game changer. I genuinely look forward to it. I love the Calm app for guided meditations. I actually paid for the full version, and it’s been worth every penny.

S ome S outh Dakot a brands I ’m lov i n g ri g ht now are… the

way Sioux Falls restaurants are pivoting (seriously, that’s the 2020 word of the year) to adapt right now is blowing me away. I love how they’re offering take out, and even adjusting their menus to serve families and small groups. This is something none of them could have predicted or expected, and instead of being angry and negative (which would be totally understandable), they’re figuring out a new, temporary normal and are totally killing it.

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S ometh i n g I learne d f rom a g uest du ri n g a po dcast that real ly su r prise d me was… I did an

interview with Chelsea Giedd a few months ago and we dove into the Clifton StrengthsFinder and it was so enlightening. I thought I knew a lot about StrengthsFinder, but I learned so much and it’s totally changed the way I hire people. I learned that while I’m a ‘head-in-the-clouds’ dreamer, my amazing assistant, Kensi, is a doer, which is why we work so well together. Basically, I need all the doers on my team so I can keep dreaming.

S ometh i n g I ’m real ly excit e d about is… having a

baby in July and not being pregnant anymore! I’m the world’s worst pregnant woman. But I do love my babies!

S ometh i n g I ’m work i n g on is… re-launching my course,

InstaBranding, this spring. It launched in beta last fall, and now I’m making some changes based on the feedback I got. Prepping for a launch during what’s happening in the world is really testing me, but I know the information is so important, especially as people are needing to focus even more on how to take their brand online.

W hat I ’ ve learne d f rom the last month is… it’s

healthy to use this downtime to be productive, but it’s just as healthy to feel your feelings and have crap days where you feel like junk. This is really hard, and while I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, I’m also learning to be okay with doing nothing but Netflix and couch sitting some days. It’s all part of it.

A S outh Dakot a ent repreneu r I ’m a d m i ri n g ri g ht now is… Amy Jo Martin. I don’t know how I didn’t ‘discover’ this woman sooner.

A favorit e pla c e I ’ ve v isit e d i n S outh Dakot a is… I love spending time in the Black Hills. It’s one of those places that

really is right in our back yard, but I forget how magical it is until I’m there. I think as soon as quarantine is over, we’re booking a cabin and going exploring West River!

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A Tast e of R ome , A Tast e of Home B y Au st i n L a m mers

Peering through the window of Nonna’s Kitchen, which opened on New Year’s Day in Spearfish’s historic John Wolzmuth building on the corner of Main Street and Hudson Street, you’d think the place ought to have a doorbell.

Darren and Nancy Manzari spent months converting the 125-yearold sandstone building from a rickety retail store to a vintage Parisian eatery enshrined with family relics and pieces of local history. The hearth of the fireplace was laid with old bricks from the ghost town of Tinton, and topped with black-and-white photographs of the couple’s older relatives. The ceiling’s chandelier previously hung inside the Parker House in Dickinson, ND from 1902 until the 1980s. The menus are decorated with family wedding photos, and to figure out why, you must ask. That’s the point of “Nancy’s vision.”

“I wanted it to feel like you were coming to my house for dinner,” said Nancy. “I didn’t want it to feel like you were coming into an establishment. That’s why I chose the fireplace to put family pictures on. To make it feel more like someone’s home. I wanted everyone to see who our family is.”

Family is the inspiration behind both the environment and the menu, down to the cheese; Nancy only uses Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese, imported directly from Rome, which costs $800-$1,000 per wheel before shipping. Not only that, but Darren claims head chef Matt Johnson cooked 1,000 meatballs in the Manzari kitchen before successfully replicating Nancy’s recipe. The Manzaris own a microwave. Nonna’s Kitchen does not.

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“We don’t skimp on ingredients,” said Darren. “That drives our costs up, but we don’t mind that.”

Nancy’s recipes date back generations in the family—such as the Million Dollar Salad, derived from Nancy’s great aunt— or come straight from Nancy’s canon of home-cooked meals, which she learned in the kitchens of her Irish/Italian neighborhood growing up. Crazy Green Spaghetti was first coined by Nancy and Darren’s two children, Matthew and Darren Jr., when they saw their mother’s spinach pesto. A young Darren Jr. had trouble pronouncing “lasagna,” and thus was the birth of Darren Jr.’s Za Za. In fact, it was the sons who bred the idea of their parents’ restaurant years ago, after a family friend forgot to organize catering for an art showing in Deadwood. Nancy, accustomed to feeding crowds of her son’s friends and track teammates, volunteered to prepare a spread of baked ziti, shrimp cocktail, roasted pork, meatballs, and a variety of salads for the congregation.

“I won’t ask you to do this again,” the artist told Nancy after the show, laughing. “Everyone was supposed to be here looking at my artwork and all they’re doing is talking about the food.”

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Driving home, Nancy and Darren called Darren Jr. to tell him how the night went. The two had been traveling for 20 years (Darren was working as an efficiency consultant internationally) and Darren Jr. suggested they settle down and start a restaurant. They could even name it after the name Nancy’s grandchildren call her: “Nonna,” Italian for “grandmother.”

So they did, less than two years after moving to Spearfish in April 2018.

The two have a rule for their restaurant that mimics family-centric Italian norms surrounding mealtime: the tables aren’t meant for turning.

“Family time around the table was always special to us. That’s where you talk to the kids, that’s where you find out what’s going on in their life,” said Darren. “If we invited you to our home for dinner, you’d come in, we’d give you an appetizer, you’d have dinner with us, we’d sit and talk and have coffee. That’s what we want here.”

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Here, a party occupying a table for four hours isn’t invited, Darren said, it’s expected. But that’s not to scare anyone coming in for a quick meal, Nancy assured.

“I want people to say, ‘this is where I want to go before a movie,’ but I also want them to say, ‘maybe I’ll propose here,’” said Nancy. “It doesn’t matter why you’re coming, I still say it should be special. You should feel like you’re coming to somebody’s home, where you can be yourself and eat and enjoy and laugh.”

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Emily Braun Emily Braun of the Brookings Convention & Visitors Bureau (a.k.a.

Visit Brookings) is part of the team who are “tourism and event enthusiasts.”

They’re also pretty big fans of Brookings, and show the community through images on Instagram or day-to-day updates on their Facebook (along with plenty of info and GIFs on their Twitter).

605 chatted with the marketing and communications coordinator about where she can be found in town, and what she’s looking forward to doing as life (slowly) returns to normal.

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Content W hen Caf feinated

Coffee is a major part of my life, and luckily Brookings is equipped with eight different locations to fuel up. One of my favorite drinks is a Café Miel with an extra shot of espresso from Cottonwood Coffee. It’s made with natural flavors of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

W here to Brunch?

On the weekends, my husband and I are huge fans of breakfast and brunch (whatever you want to call it, as long as it means I get to stuff my face with hashbrowns, pancakes, bacon, and eggs), so we usually roll out of bed and settle in at Cook’s Kitchen downtown. What I love about Cook’s is the absolutely judgmentfree atmosphere they offer. Pajamas, no makeup, crazy hair. Have a seat, here’s some coffee.

Raising a Glass

Hands-down my favorite place for a drink is Jim’s Tap. For me, it’s a family thing. Not to get all sappy, but when my father passed away, the owners at Jim’s offered us a happy hour after the burial with complimentary gin and tonics with a splash of orange juice and Grain Belts with a pickle. They were my dad’s favorite drinks.

It was the perfect ending to an awful day.

A Trailblazer

After a workday of sitting and staring at my computer (I love my job, by the way), I need to get out into nature. Living so close to Larson Hill is a big benefit. The walking trail is a great place to stretch my legs and clear my head. For fun, the “hubs” and I will play a round or two of disc golf (or is it Frisbee golf? Whatever it is we don’t keep score) and we will load up a mini cooler of Grain Belts.

Popping at the Theatre

When it’s time to escape the summer heat, if there’s a raging blizzard outside, or if I have a craving for the best popcorn in South Dakota, you’ll find me at the Brookings Cinema 8 movie theatre. I love everything about going to the movies. The staff are incredibly kind. The recent renovations have greatly enhanced the experience. And did I mention the popcorn? It’s literally the best.

It’s pretty common for residents to just buy a bag to-go.

Music at Sundown

I’m a sucker for free, outdoor, live music. Downtown at Sundown is one of my favorite local things to do. Cold beer, good food, and sunshine is pure happiness. Whether the band is great or not, I’m still there to catch up with friends and support our local businesses.

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“One of my favorite things about Jim’s Tap is their International Nights on Thursdays. They feature a different country’s popular drinks or local brews. It’s like a grown-up drinking game with prizes.”

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In our freshman year of college, my best friend and roommate snuck a kitten into our dorm. Apparently playing Friends on repeat wasn’t enough to cover his meows. It lasted a week.

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I firmly believe pineapple is a pizza topping, and a good one at that. #TeamPineapple

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If Pretty Woman or Overboard (the original from 1987) is on television, I will sit and watch the entire thing, commercials and all.

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I grew up with a love for antiques (thanks to my mother) and have amassed a collection of maps, vintage oil lamps, deer figurines, and old books.

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I’ve had the same five best friends since middle school, which I think is the definition of ride or die.

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Antiquing is the “Happy Place”

If I’m bored or need a little inspiration, I’ll head over to Threads of Memories. It’s one of three antique shops in downtown Brookings. Don’t come with me if you don’t intend on being there for multiple hours. I will look at every booth, every nook and cranny. Antiques are my “happy place.”

I love the stories, I love the charm, and I love incorporating little treasures into my home.

Mark it On the Calendar

One weekend I always keep free on my calendar is the second weekend in July, otherwise known as the Brookings Summer Arts Festival. I have been known to turn down other events because of the festival. It’s been a tradition among my friends and family for as long as I can remember. We will get in line for Fresh Donuts (a.k.a. “Larson Donuts”) before the festival opens, and each of us buy our own bag. It’s where we start both days of the festival.

In 2021 it will be the 50th anniversary of the festival—I can’t wait!

A Gif t Shop Af icionado

As a proud Jackrabbit, I often find myself searching for the perfect Brookings-inspired gift at the South Dakota Art Museum Gift Shop and the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop. They supply such unique items you really can’t find anywhere else in Brookings. They both are my go-to shops for Christmas gifts.

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The Go -To (Sweet) Spot

When I want to surprise a loved one or elevate the Brookings experience for visitors, I pick up some local fudge at Choco Latte Coffee & Handmade Candy. They have 14 flavors of fudge to choose from, so really you can’t go wrong. When [ESPN’s] College GameDay came to Brookings, the CVB filled welcome bags for our special guests with chocolate candies from Choco Latte.

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“What Day Is It Again?”

W H ER E T H E C H I L D T H I N G S A R E

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As I sit here in the early hours of the day, watching Little Baby Bum and doling out Pop-Tarts Bites, it dawns on me that in an unprecedented turn of events, I have become a stay-athome mom.

When I made the transition from full-time employee to freelance writer, I had grand plans of rearranging my bookshelves, mastering the art of macramé, and taking Sloan on random adventures in the middle of the day.

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Enter COVID-19.

All of those previous plans have been thrown to the wayside and I am left with a bored toddler and a foreseeable future that feels out of my control.

While this is scary and somewhat unnerving, figuring out how to entertain Sloan all day every day without parks, museums, and libraries seems more daunting than the possibility of becoming Will Smith from I Am Legend.

Gone are the weeks I would wake up, take Sloan to daycare, and sip my coffee while I planned out my day by color-coordinating homework, work, and chores in my planner.

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Instead, I f ind myself chugging my coffee while Reid gets ready for work (UPS is essential) and staring at Sloan once he leaves, knowing I have roughly eight hours to f ill with educational activities that will both stimulate her brain and leave me feeling like I am a fantastic parent.

What I’ve Learned E

I was never meant to be a stay-at-home mom, and that’s okay. Being a good parent doesn’t depend on your ability, or desire, to be with your little all day long.

I have to be honest—this is the most pressure I’ve felt since taking the ACT. Knowing that you are 100% responsible for what your child absorbs, learns, and does for an entire day, for an entire week, feels equivalent to standing in a cornfield during a thunderstorm.

It’s full of uncertainty. It’s scary. And there’s a chance you’ll get electrocuted, though not a big one.

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It’s okay for rules to change, evolve, or disappear during a global pandemic.

I’ve buried myself in Pinterest pages and “mommy blogs,” trying to fill our days with different activities and crafts. The planning isn’t too bad until you realize you don’t have everything you need to make a homemade suncatcher.

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So you resort to coloring books, stacking empty milk jugs, and letting them run around with a paintbrush.

As long as meals are made, naps are taken, and laughs are had, you have succeeded as a parent.

Well done.

I can’t tell you how many times in the last four weeks I sat in the middle of our kitchen feeling defeated and angry, at both the situation and my abilities as a mother.

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Why am I feeling bitter and short-changed?

My family is healthy and I get to spend all of this time with my daughter. Correction: I have to.

There is a sense of power in the ability to make a decision and when that is taken away, our default as humans is to want it back. I want to go to a coffee shop and do homework. I want to go to Target for nothing and leave with seven bags. I want to take Sloan to daycare because I get tired by lunchtime and it makes me feel guilty and inadequate.

If you’re feeling any of these things as a working parent that is now also a stay-at-home parent, you are not alone. Your feelings of restlessness are valid. It is okay if you are bad with a glue gun and hate watching Disney movies. That doesn’t make you a bad stay-at-home parent.

The amount of quality time your child gets to spend with you during this unusual moment in history is enough. Reading the same book for hours is enough. Drawing nothing but lines in chalk is enough.

Walking through your neighborhood on the off chance you will see a dog is enough.

Take this time to get to know your child and to get to know yourself.

So far, I need to drink more water and Sloan really does not like when I play the piano. However, she loves reading any and all books and just sitting on the counter while I cook is enough for her.

I know not everyone wants to be a stay-at-home parent. And that’s okay. But I feel it’s safe to assume everyone wants to be a good parent.

So take this time to build that foundation—and if it’s already built, there is nowhere to go but up.+

I repeat: you are not a bad parent.

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Kasi Haberman has been with Visit Yankton for almost four years, promoting the town’s many amenities, such as its vast outdoor recreational sites and the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex,, which is the world’s largest archery complex. She’s so passionate about the state (and Yankton in particular), that she took away the Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality & Customer Service Award at this year’s South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism..

605 caught up with the director on her town’s growth, can’t-miss stops, and tips for postcrisis road trips.

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE PLANNING A TRIP AFTER THE CRISIS HAS CALMED?

5 QUESTIONS WITH HABERMAN IF SOMEONE IS THERE FOR THE WEEKEND, WHAT ARE YOUR CAN’T-MISS THINGS TO SEE? In the summertime, you definitely want to go out and spend some time at the lake, especially if you enjoy the great outdoors. There is definitely no shortage of things to do out there. We have boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, sailing, camping, fishing, hiking, biking, archery, disc golf, hanging out at the beach, and even more. Families would love the National Fish Hatchery, Karttrax Family Fun Park mini golf and go-carts, and the Gavins Point Dam tour I think any Yankton visitor would really enjoy a stroll around the Meridian District, Yankton’s downtown shopping district, including the Meridian Pedestrian Bridge, the longest pedestrian bridge to span two states (did I mention it’s a double-decker with amazing views of the Missouri River?). There are some really unique retail, dining, and entertainment options, as well as fabulous art scattered throughout the district.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST WHEN EVERYONE CAN GET OUT IN PUBLIC AGAIN? I would say events and travel, and just being able to socialize again without having to think about it. I think we all took that part of our lives for granted and never thought that we were in jeopardy of losing it.

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With the extra down time, you can really do some investigating to make the most of your experience in that destination. Utilize social channels and websites or register for e-newsletters to get a feel for the destination and what you can expect when you arrive (you might even receive insider tips, special discounts or coupons). If you’re more of a hard-copy type of person, you can always request a visitor guide, and most destinations will happily drop a copy in the mail for you.

WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING, HOW DO YOU DECOMPRESS? Right now, my husband and I like to hit the back roads on our side-by-side.

We are in the process of collecting rocks that we find along the minimum maintenance roads to spruce up our landscaping. We are super lucky to live where we do, where you can get outside and enjoy nature.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES TO GRAB A BITE OR DRINK? My favorite place to grab lunch has got to be Willa B’s Bistro & Emporium.

Their farm-to-table food is really top notch. If we’re talking dinner, you can’t go wrong with a craft beer and pizza from Charlie’s Pizza House. And my favorite place to grab a beer (on most days) is Ben’s Brewing Company, but when it starts to warm up, The Ice House is a super fun place to hang out with friends and smash a few bottles (ask a local if you don’t know what this means).

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