Harvester Kitchen by Bryan BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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HOURS Wednesday-Sunday: 5:00-9:30 p.m. | Monday-Tuesday: Closed 196 East 6th Street | 605-271-2015 Info@HarvesterKitchenSF.com @harvesterkitchensf
t’s no secret that Sioux Falls residents (and visitors) love to eat out. Some of the most attention-grabbing headlines are those that announce the opening of a new restaurant. One of the newest spots in the downtown scene is the Harvester Kitchen by Bryan. Chef Bryan Moscatello came to Sioux Falls by way of Napa Valley, Aspen, Chicago and, most recently, Washington, DC. His career spans three decades, with culinary experiences ranging from Colorado ski resorts to a notable restaurant with a view of The White House. So how did he end up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? Family. Moscatello’s wife, Jaime, is from here, along with several other family members. “We had talked about a move in the past, and there were just so many things happening in DC, as well as around the country,” Moscatello says. “I’ve moved a lot over the years, and it seemed like coming to Sioux Falls could be ‘it’ - no more moving.” The stars seemed to align, as it was during this time when they were talking about moving that they got a call about a potential space. The historic Harvester Building near 6th Street and Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls had an opening when The Market restaurant decided to close. Moscatello says it just felt like it was the right place at the right time. Starting a restaurant is no small undertaking, especially when you’re doing that in the midst of a pandemic. While he wanted to put his own twist on the space, Moscatello felt it was important to preserve the history of the century-old building with its hardwood floors, exposed brick and wood beams. He knew what he would need to invest on the food side with staffing and sourcing ingredients. So, to save a little money elsewhere, they called on the family for an “all hands on deck” renovation effort. The team kept
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