(page 30) NOVEMBER 2014
A TASTE OF SARCASM BY DENISE DEPAOLO
5213 W 12th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 274-9099
POURHOUSE
“Give me a good sharp knife and a good sharp cheese and I’m a happy man.” - George R.R. Martin The heavily industrial intersection of West 12th and Maris the room’s focal point. It’s surrounded by dark wooden tables ion Road isn’t typically thought of as a Sioux Falls culinary desand cozy booths. tination. Mostly, I surmise, that’s because Our server was very attentive, bringing people have yet to try Pourhouse. Located in drinks out right away and taking our appetizer The restaurant’s interior an unremarkable strip mall with parking lot order promptly. We decided to try out the Italwas all custom designed, construction, the façade is unassuming. ian Nachos and the Fondue. Both arrived no including the draft system We decided to check it out for lunch on a more than 10 minutes later. which was shipped from Wednesday. Although it was noon, my party The fondue, which was a rich, creamy cheese New York. of five was seated immediately. The spacious was served in a little pot with a handle over a interior has an upscale bar and grill vibe, tea light. Accompanying it were chunks of apple, with interesting architectural touches one would never expect, rye bread, garlic bread sticks and Andouille sausage. The two falike industrial fans built into weathered-looking brick walls and vorite cheese vehicles at our table were the sausage, which was heavy, exposed wooden beams. The full, horseshoe-shaped bar perfectly spicy, and the apples, which were a tangy, refreshing (ATMOSPHERE)
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It’s a far cry from the dingy sports bars of my youth. In a good way.
The pace of our meal was perfect. Our server brought refills before we realized we needed them. She was a rock star.
Our meals were diverse, but all wellseasoned and very tasty.