Welcome to this issue of Elevate, where we explore some of the coolest places to eat in the city. There’s the story of Deloris Nicholson, who’s granddaughter convinced her to move to the area from New York and bring some great jerk chicken. Then there’s the story of Kim Tilsen-Brave Heart, or Chef Brave Heart, who returned to her roots to connect food with indigenous culture. And then there’s the story of Luis Zamora, who came from Chicago to improve his asthma symptoms, and helped his parents fulfill their dreams by opening a Mexican restaurant. His dream? Attending South Dakota Mines, which he’s doing this fall. Finally, there’s the story of Jeff and Yukiko Johnson, who purchased local-favorite SUMO and never looked back
