2012
Food Truck Wars
vol. 4 no. 8
August
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EVERY NIGHT DONE RIGHT
contents August 2012 on the cover: It seems like food trucks appeared out of nowhere this summer. With only so much space on the street, will the competing food trucks run each other out of town? Are they all the same? What type of food do they offer? SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!
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What’s on 605Magazine.com
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Contributors
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Events Recap
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August Events Calendar
reviews & recommendations 16
Beyond Borders
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Album Review
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Way Too Indie
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Profiles in Sound
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Creative Writing
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A Taste of Sarcasm: Josiah’s Coffeehouse
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Delish Delights
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Get Involved: Bike MS: Pedal the Plains
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life, love & laughter 34
August Checklist
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COVER: Food Truck Wars
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The Scoop: Community Connections
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The Real Deal: Valerie Sampson
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Mommy Mind Trip
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Ask the Johns
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605 Factoids
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Not Out With the Old
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Mudchug
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contributors August 2012
support local music -you are the sceneAug. 2nd- Hellzapoppin SideShow 9pm/ $8(21+) $10(18+)
Carl Anthony – Writer In addition to writing for 605 Magazine, Carl rounds out his resume as a service advisor for Luxury Auto Mall of Sioux Falls and producer of the John Tesh Radio Show on KELO-FM. Carl can also be heard on the KELO-FM airwaves as a weekend warrior disc jockey.
Aug 3rd- More Than Enough
CD release w/ typical hunks & more FREE KEG @ 9PM 9pm/ $8
Aug 4th- Rainbow Danger Club
fron Shanghai China. w/ Dalton & more 9pm/ $5 (21+) or $7 (18+)
Andrea Cota – Writer Andrea is a transitional therapist, exercise and nutrition specialist at ActiveSpine in Sioux Falls. When she is not whipping other people into shape, she is training for the long jump, and also enjoys participating in any activity outdoors.
Aug 9th- Ecid/Sole
w/ Every Day J & more TBA 9pm/ $7(21+) $10 (18+)
Aug 10th- LIVE MUSIC!! Bands TBA. T 9pm
Aug 11th- 4 on the Floor
Denise DePaolo – Writer Denise works as a news producer in Sioux Falls. She lives with her husband, Tony, and two Miniature Schnauzers. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going places and taking naps.
w/ Sewer Rats & KnuckleHead 9PM/. $7(21+) $10(18+)
Aug 17th- Kris Lager Band
w/ Midwest Blessed, More Than Enough & many more $7(21+) $10 (18+) 9pm/ $7( Austin Kaus – Writer Austin is a graduate student who studies creative writing and good ol’ fashioned trailer living at the University of South Dakota. He also writes about music at meandmyearholes.tumblr.com and has a scooter named Sweetchuck. Learn more about his musical obsessions at www.facebook.com/meandmyearholes. Lisa Peterson – Writer Lisa lives in rural Brandon, S.D. with her husband and two children. She received her degree in mass communications from St. Cloud State University and has enjoyed running her own marketing communications company, Main Ideas, for the past 19 years.
Taylor Reaves – Intern Taylor is currently attaining a degree in mass communication at the College of St. Benedict/ St. John’s University. If she isn’t studying in the library, you can find her out on her longboard shredding the gnar on the hills around Collegeville. In the rest of her limited spare time, she is constantly out on a quest for the perfect piece of red velvet cake. Dan Thorson – Photographer Dan is 27 years old and was born and raised in Sioux Falls. He enjoys photography, and is always thinking of ways to approach a subject.
Aug 18th- WRENCH
9pm/ NO COVER CHARGE
Aug 24th- LIVE MUSIC!! Bands TBA. 9pm
Aug 25th- Super Happy Funtime BURLESQUE show 9pm/ $12 $
Aug 31st- Nikko McFadden CD release w/ “O’ & many more
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events Recap 2012 Summer Slam The W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Grandstand was engulfed with fans of 311, Slightly Stoopid and Soulcrate Music on July 8 for Summer Slam. The heat didn’t stop the crowd jamming to tunes with this annual event. For more upcoming concerts, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
Isaac Show, Corey Gerlach, Dirt Dee & Attn: Def.
Images by Dan Thorson
311’s Nick Hexum.
Slightly Stoopid’s Miles Doughty.
Soulcrate Music.
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Mike Miller Celebrity Blackjack Event The 8th Annual Mike Miller Charity Event was held at Icon Lounge July 20, featuring Miami Heat star Udonis Haslem, Minnesota Viking Chad Greenway, MMA fighters Aaron Simpson and Robbie Lawler and many more celebrities. Attendees enjoyed hor dourves and beverages during a silent auction while some participated in the blackjack tournament. The Mike Miller Foundation has provided over $2 million to numerous organizations across the country. Images by Dan Thorson
Silent auction.
Ashley Timmerman and Hong Phrommany.
Steve Swenson and blackjack tournament winner Lawrence Urrutia.
Chris Fischer, Kirk Van Essen, Adam Van Meeteren, Paul Ten Haken, Mike Miller & Mike Fischer. 605magazine.com | 13
events August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT August 3 Downtown Block Party Downtown Sioux Falls. Between the bands, enjoy a Battle for the Arts! Admission is Free. Enjoy The Fortuitous and headliner Avian Sunrise.
Running of the Dollz
Philips Avenue from 8th to 14th Street. 7 p.m. Spain has Running of the Bulls and Sioux Falls has Running of the Dollz! Watch as they skate through downtown chasing runners made up of friends, family and fans.
August 4-12 Sioux Empire Fair For more info, flip to page 34,
August 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 Moonlight Movies Fawick Park. 9:15-11 p.m. Bring a blanket and chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie in the park! Popcorn, candy, soda and water are available for purchase and benefit the Sioux Empire Jaycees. Movies begin at dusk. Movies in order of dates are: “Up,” “Wall-e,” “Hugo,” and “The Blind Side.” For more info, visit www.DTSF.com.
August 5 | 12 | 19 Cinema Falls at Icon Lounge For more info, flip to page 34.
August 5 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 28 Karaoke Club David.
August 9 Sioux Falls Synergy Hotspot
$50 or $95. Purchase tickets at the Sioux Falls Arena, www. TicketMaster.com or at 800-745-3000.
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque! Boonies BBQ. 9 p.m. Admission $12. 18+
GOOD CAUSE August 4-5 Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal to the Medal For more info, flip to page 32.
August 26 12th Annual Jam Against Hunger Terrace Park Bandshell. 1-6 p.m. Help fight hunger while enjoying music. The show is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or a cash donation for Feeding South Dakota.
SPORTS August 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 26 Sioux Falls Pheasants Sioux Falls Stadium. Times vary. For more info, visit www. SFPheasants.com.
August 4 Roller Dollz vs. Cheyenne Bout Multi-Cultural Center. 6 p.m. For more info, visit www. RollerDollz.com.
MUSIC Due to space, here are only some of the biggest shows of the month.
August 3 Universe Contest Latitude 44. 9 p.m. With Talk Rock, Deerhead and Hello Signal. Tickets $7. 21+
August 3, 4 & 5 Sioux River Folk Festival Club David. For more info, flip to page 34.
Old Chicago. 5-7 p.m. Networking event with Sioux Falls area young professionals. Free. Visit www.SFSynergy.org.
August 4 Drowning Pool
August 18 Mud Chug For more info, flip to page 60.
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 5 p.m. With Filter & Deuce (formally of Hollywood Undead). $40 Weekend to Rock Pass or $20 infield pit, $14 Grandstands. For more info, visit www. PepperEntertainment.com.
August 24 Black Party & Now! Pavilion Fashion Show
August 5 21st Anniversary Cherry Pie Tour
Icon Lounge. Music by Main Avenue Warehouse. For more info, visit www.IconSiouxFalls.com.
August 25 WWE Smackdown World Tour Sioux Falls Arena. 7:30 p.m. The WWE Smackdown Tour comes to Sioux Falls for the first time ever. Tickets are $15, $35, 14 | August 2012
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 5 p.m. Featuring WARRANT, Firehouse, Trixter, Frank Hannon of Tesla & Jukebox Zeros. $40 Weekend to Rock Pass or $20 infield pit, $14 Grandstands. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
August 6 Hairball w/ Rock N Roll W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. With Damnation (AC/DC
Tribute). $40 Weekend to Rock Pass or $20 infield pit, $14 Grandstands. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment. com.
August 7 Uncle Kracker w/ Sonia Leigh W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. $20 infield pit, $10 Siouxper seat. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
Damn Your Eyes
Latitude 44. 9 p.m. Admission $5 at the door. 21+
August 8 Styx W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. $20 infield pit, $10 Siouxper seat. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
August 9 Hot Chelle Rae W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. $20 infield pit, $10 Siouxper seat. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
August 10 Tracy Lawrence W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. With Dustin Evans & The Good Times Band. $20 infield pit, $10 Siouxper seat. For more info, visit www.PepperEntertainment.com.
Prof Outdoors at the Lie’brary
The Lie’brary. 7 p.m. Featuring St. Paul Slim and local guests The Scaletippers, Finy Phunk, and DeeA’Deen. $8 adv/$10 door. 18+
August 18 Bob Dylan Sioux Falls Arena. 8 p.m. Reserved tickets $49.50 plus applicable fees available at the Arena box office or 800-745-3000 or www. TicketMaster.com.
First Dakota National Bank Presents Downtown LIVE For more info, flip to page 35.
August 31 LifeLight Festival LifeLight Festival Grounds, Worthing, S.D. Noon. The 15th annual LifeLight South Dakota Festival. August 31-September 2. Don’t miss six stages, a kaleidoscope children’s area, a skate park, shopping, food, camping, a coffeehouse, and more! For more info, visit www.LifeLight.org. Check out our complete calendar at 605magazine.com and e-mail events to contact@605magazine.com by the 15th of the month prior to issue release date.
PIERRE August 14 A Lethal Luau - A Murder Mystery Dinner Pub 34. 6-9 p.m. PYP is hosting the 2nd annual whodunit Murder Mystery Dinner. Dress in character and acting the part while enjoying a hawaiian meal of kaluh pork, teriyaki chicken skewers, stir fry veggies, rice, fruit, bread and dessert! PYP members $20 and non-members $25. Tickets sold at Chamber of Commerce. 605magazine.com | 15
beyond BORDERS
with Mark Lloyd
Borders went bankrupt? So what. That doesn’t stop former employee Mark Lloyd from finding out what’s the next hottest read.
They Eat Puppies, Don’t They? By Christopher Buckley Walter “Bird” McIntyre is one of those Washington lobbyist. You know, one of those guys who greases politicians for some big business to make things go right for that business. Maybe it’s cigarette companies. Maybe it’s the big oil companies. In Bird’s case, it’s Groepping-Sprunt, a huge player in the military industrial complex. Groepping-Sprunt needs Bird to sell some new supersized attack drone to the United States government, but they don’t seem to be buying. The economy is tanking and America doesn’t really have any actual threats right now. What is a lobbyist to do? Enter Angel Templeton. Angel is a blond, leggy, beautiful neo-con. She named her kid Barry after Barry Goldwater. She actually
works for an thing called the Institute for Continuing Conflict. It would be like Ann Coulter and an attractive woman morphed into one sexy, paranoid, delusional woman. Anyway, with Angel on his side, Bird starts to hatch a plan. What if he could just drum up some good old fashioned paranoia about the Chinese? That’s always fun, and it always sells supersized attack drones to the United States government. But they need more than just run-of-themill racism to get this ball rolling. Maybe if the Dalai Lama were to die, and it seemed like the Chinese had poisoned him, the United States government would quit being such tightwads and shell out a few hundred million for some attack drones. That seems like the logical thing to do.
What to watch for in August
Daniel Fights a Hurricane: A Novel by Shane Jones
The Unconquered: In Search of the Amazon’s Last Uncontacted Tribes by Scott Wallace
Daniel is very afraid of hurricanes, so much so that he leaves his family and lives in the woods to get away from them. Then the big one hits and Daniel has to confront his fears. This guy wrote “Light Boxes” which I really liked, so I will be checking this one out.
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Have a book you want Mark to review? E-mail contact@605magazine.com
Wow, did you know that there are still people living without any contact with the outside world?If they ever do find these people, I’m pretty sure there will be two Starbucks in their village within a week.
MUD, INSANE OBSTACLES, FOOD, BEER, MUSIC, AND MORE
Saturday August 18th An insane 5k mud run obstacle course race designed for and by true mud runners. Participants get a Free T-Shirt, Free Finishers Medal and Free Beer! Join us at the Sioux Valley Cycle Club to compete for the Male & Female's fastest time awards and the best costume awards!
Go to mudchug.com to sign up!
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album REVIEW
by Austin Kaus
Later Babes - Lisa The latest addition to my life routine is an energy drink, specifically the kind obtained at dollar stores. The price doesn’t make me uncomfortable (anything higher than a dollar and I start to calculate the cost-per-ounce, hear my German grandfather cursing from the netherworld, and down 8.4 ounces of self-loathing before moving on with my day) and the barely-natural zip makes me a better employee, student and housekeeper. But the bargain that is 3-percent juice and a liquid pile of taurine doesn’t compare to the aural mash-up party that is Later Babes. Isaac Show, a member of We All Have Hooks For Hands and a regular behind the counter at Ernie November, started the project - a seamless mix of songs, riffs, hip-hop and beats - in 2011. Initially designed to be a simple, downloadable project that would inspire “sweet dance moves,” it didn’t take long for Later Babes to hit the stage with a live show featuring real drums and keyboards. The roster of this self-proclaimed “dance tribal beat karaoke” squad now includes other members of Hooks as well as two-thirds of Soulcrate Music. According to the band’s Facebook page, the goal is to never perform the same set twice and keep the lineup changing as often as the playlist. The focus on never letting a mix of beats and popular music from the
past few decades go past its expiration date is clear. Creations like this need it. Things can go real stale real fast if a person lets a song go too long or a beat stay too constant. That’s not a problem on “Lisa.” It’s a mix tape for summer that will yield complaints only from the most narrow and stubborn of music aficionados. Later Babes is comfortable jumping from Wu-Tang Clan to Frank Sinatra to Kid Cudi to Kenny Rogers to LMFAO. Chances are that you will be, too. The sampling repetition works well on this thing. Later Babes repeats the mandolin line in Dexy’s Midnight Runner’s “Come On Eileen” to a point that makes you pleasantly surprised to find yourself to still be involved at the end. The mix also transforms Kris Kross’ “wiggitywiggitywiggitywack” into a vocal exercise worthy of Sir Ian McKellanmckellanmckellaneto. By the middle of the album, I caught myself doing what could best be described as a t-rex doing a cheerleader routine inspired by “The Last Dragon.” If you’re not familiar with the film, don’t worry about it. I don’t think I nailed the landing at all. Nobody’s perfect So, I say this to the world: Get a copy of the Later Babes album. Obtain an energy drink from a dollar store. Slam said drink, blast said album, and report back to me on the sweet dance seizures that follow. I was honest with you. You can download Lisa at laterbabes.bandcamp.com. If you send your address to Later Babes at facebook.com/laterbabes or Twitter, a copy of Lisa will come free in the mail. Seriously.
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Bouncing Souls Comet
Longmont Potion Castle Longmont Potion Castle 9
Todd Barry Super Crazy
The Souls have traded some of their punk rock tendencies for a sort of spiked crooning, but their edge and catchiness remain. “Coin Toss Girl” is frankly irresistible, as coin toss girls often can be.
LPC is a single Colorado man who makes prank phone calls. The calls make Crank Yankers seem square and The Jerky Boys seem sober. It’s absurd and wonderful, or infuriating if you’re Dick Dale.
Barry’s latest album is another fine example of why he’s made a career out of delivering logical, swarmy, and halfmonotone observations about the ridiculousness of the world.
Favorite tracks: “Coin Toss Girl,” “Comet,” “D F A.”
Favorite tracks: “Clown Motel,” both of the medleys.
Favorite tracks: “Germaphobe,” “Talk to Your Doctor,” “Annoying Little Expressions That Younger Folks Use.”
way too indie Moonrise Kingdom
“Moonrise Kingdom” is unmistakably a Wes Anderson film. It features presumptuous children who seem to be more intelligent and mature than the adults and a simple but whimsical storyline that is completely overshadowed by its presentation. Everything is exaggerated and deadpan humor is in abundance. That is what often makes his films so fascinating to watch and “Moonrise Kingdom” is no exception. It is a fun adventurous fantasy that only he is able to create. In the opening sequence, the camera paces through the house of the Bishop’s, introducing us to the three young boys listening to their precious record player and their older sister, Suzy, who always has a pair of binoculars around her neck. Their mother, Laura, is always yelling into a megaphone to call after the children and sometimes even her husband, Walt. Also located on the fictitious island of New Penzance is a camp belong-
ing to Khaki Scout Group Number 55. On what seems to be a routine morning, Scout Master Ward emerges from his tent, then proceeds to do his daily check-ins to make sure his troop members are doing their duties. Finally he notices at the dinner table that one of its members is absent. He rushes to 12-year-old Sam Shakusky’s tent to find out that he has “flown the coop.” Through a flashback a year earlier, we see how Sam and Suzy met. During a play of “Noah’s Ark,” Sam wanders around the building and stumbles into a dressing room full of girls dressed as birds. One of the birds catches his eye: the raven, which was played by Suzy. Soon after that run-in, they exchanged many love letters back and forth over the course of a year. In their last letters, which brings us to the present time, they agree to run away together. Each scene is meticulously designed with props and a matching color scheme, which is a very common feature for a Wes Anderson film. I noticed it early on in “Moonrise Kingdom” when we see a primary yellow toned kitchen, and in the very back of the shot there is a fan that even its blades matched. The little things like those that are often overlooked in other films that are done to perfection. In addition to the amazing visual style, the other key element in “Moonrise Kingdom” is the fantastic cast. First you have Bill Murray, who seems to be born to play Wes Anderson films with his deadpan tone (he has been in five of his last six films). Another Wes
Anderson veteran is Jason Schwartzman, whose sarcasm fits perfectly with his role as one of the scout leaders. Then you have Wes Anderson newcomers such as Bruce Willis, who I was concerned may stick out like a sore thumb in this role, but was proven wrong. Edward Norton, as the always serious and enthusiastic leader, did not miss a beat either. Last but not least, the two young lovers played by Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman were outstanding together. It is hard to walk away from a Wes Anderson film with a firm opinion, you must first let it soak in for a bit. It does not help that there is not as much substance in his films. But what “Moonrise Kingdom” lacks in substance it more than makes up for with plenty of style and quirky, but lovable characters. “Moonrise Kingdom,” for better or for worse, totally has Wes Anderson written all over it. If you were a fan of his films before, you will love “Moonrise Kingdom.” On the flip side, if you were not a fan of his work before, I do not think this will change your mind on the matter. Over the years I have come to accept the fact that the plot in his films does not seem to matter as much as the picturesque scenery and development of his quirky characters. It is hard to deny that he is one of the most original American filmmakers in the field today.
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Dustin Jansick Read full review: tooin.de/8h
BIO: Dustin Jansick is the owner of www.WayTooIndie.com, which is dedicated on providing you with the most accurate and honest movie reviews and ratings. The site is focused around, but certainly not limited to, independent films. Dustin, along with other fellow contributors, not only writes reviews on indie, foreign and art house films, but also posts trailers, news articles, and top-ten lists as well. Check Way Too Indie out on Facebook and @WayTooIndie on Twitter.
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6.2 out of 10
The Pact If Nicholas McCarthy is able to work on his writing a little more and try to avoid genre conventions as much as possible, he could be a horror director to look out for in the future. It’s evident from the beginning that his strengths lie behind the camera instead of on the page. There is a lot of potential shown in “The Pact,” but the clunky writing and bombardment of clichés end up overshadowing the better qualities of the film. C.J. Prince Read full review: tooin.de/7i
Oslo, August 31 Joachim Trier’s powerful film about a recovering drug addict on a 24-hour outing through a beautiful, but lonely Oslo, Norway is by far the year’s best film. The man walks the city with friends as he ponders what his life is worth. The film is gut wrenching in moments with scenes of unbelievable power. Trier’s direction is perfect and the acting by lead Anders Danielsen Lie is sublime. Lie is able to show more emotions through body language than with actual dialogue and at times it is scary how real his performance is. This film will knock your socks off.
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Blake Ginithan Read full review: tooin.de/85
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Prometheus “Prometheus” is a good film and definitely worth a watch if you are any sort of a science fiction fan. It does not meet the lofty expectations but still brings enough of the table to leave the viewer thinking about the film afterwards. The main problem with “Prometheus” is that it tried to do too much on too many levels. I am really hoping there is an extended Director’s Cut that possibly develops out the plot and characters a little more completely, but until that happens, this film gets a mediocre review. Pat Gross Read full review: tooin.de/7s
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profiles IN SOUND Sioux River Folk Festival August 3, 4 & 5 | Newton Hills State Park $35 weekend pass, $20 Friday, $25 Saturday, $5 Sunday by Carl Anthony
A South Dakota summer becomes official upon grabbing a friend, leaving the work, forgetting the worries and soaking in one of the many elements of local artistic expression. The Sioux River Folk Festival is full of expression, cruising into Newton Hills State Park August 3 through the 5 for its 33rd annual run. It is said “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” and such a sentiment is spot on when it comes to the Sioux River Folk Festival, especially since it almost didn’t make it to its 33rd birthday. “From the beginning, our goal was to provide high quality, folk-related music in a friendly, intimate, and natural environment where you can escape the trials and tribulations of life and reconnect with friends, family, and your inner soul,” wrote Sioux River Folk Festival co-founder Gaynor Johnson two years ago in a fundraising letter to fans when the event fell into jeopardy during the down economy. “We are a small roots festival,” continued Johnson. “The last thing we want to do is raise our ticket prices.” Greg Schmitz serves as president of the board for the South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music, the organization responsible for the Sioux River Folk Festival. He believes the people who attend the festival every year are the secret ingredient to its continued success, despite a tough economy. “We have had musicians come from all over the world and every act has left saying what a phenomenally friendly group of people we have here,” said Schmitz. “We have such a diverse group of easy-going people and all the
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artists have commented on how welcomed and appreciated they have felt.” The 2012 edition of the Sioux River Folk Festival features the likes of The Hazel Miller Band. Miller, a Colorado native, who has opened for James Brown and The Temptations, will share the stage with Ruby Magpie, known particularly for their unique use of fiddles. Other acts include: Roe Family Singers, Charlie Parr, Jim & Jay and Burlap Wolf King. The latter two are South Dakota-based. “We often get acts we have never heard of and then wonder why we haven’t been aware of them before,” said Schmitz. “Each year we have so many fabulous acts and I think people keep coming back to see what surprises are in store with the music.” And even though “folk” appears in the festival’s billing, there is more in store. “The title is a little misleading as we are not strictly folk,” said Schmitz. “We have a good balance of the blues as well.” The Sioux River Folk Festival is relished over a three-day weekend starting Friday night at 6 p.m. A competition will be held Saturday for those wanting to get on the stage. Individuals and/or groups may enter the Campground Contest and perform in front of judges. The winner will get 15 minutes of fame onstage, before the headlining act. The winner will also be treated not only to the welcoming crowd, but also with the beautiful backdrop of the park - one of the truly irreplaceable elements of the festival. “We plan on keeping every-
thing at Newton Hills because we have such a good relationship with the park, and they have helped out so much over the years,” said Schmitz. “The gradual slopes and rolling hills create such a beautiful setting.” Attendees are encouraged to relax and enjoy the park when they arrive. “One of the great things is that you can bring all the comforts of home like your chairs, blankets, coolers and picnic baskets,” said Schmitz. More details on the Sioux River Folk Festival can be found on the South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music website, www.FOTM.org. The site contains a full lineup as well as ticket info, directions, list of food vendors and complete information on the Campground Contest as well. Those attending the Sioux River Folk Festival, be it for the first time, or the 30th plus time, will be invited into a piece of South Dakota history all its own. “My wish is that long after I’m gone, people will still gather in this magical place called Newton Hills and celebrate
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life, nature, and, of course, good music at the Sioux River Folk Festival,” wrote Johnson. “For me personally, it has given me some of the most incredible and rewarding experiences of my 59 years on this earth.”
Downtown Live August 18 | Falls Park 4 p.m. | $10 by Carl Anthony Downtown Live returns to Falls Park West on Saturday, August 18, for its third and biggest year. The brainchild of Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc., Downtown Live, will embrace concert-goers on multiple levels for what is sure to be a memorable evening under the lights. “You can walk right up to the stage and rock out,” said Maureen Ohm, event director for Downtown Live. “Or, if you want a more ambience atmosphere, you can sit near the back of the venue, have a drink and enjoy some food with your friends.” Downtown Live approaches with the gears well greased and oiled. Before the curtain even fell on last year’s festivities, Ohm and her staff were already prepping for the 2012 edition, taking notes and looking for ways to make things run more smoothly. Ohm reveals everything is taken into consideration, from the musical acts, to production and setup; even the placement of the garbage cans and dumpsters. Nothing is overlooked. “This is really a wholeyear process,” said Ohm. “We research the bands, decide on the sound engineering, contact food vendors, devise the marketing strategy, and work through any other logistics we need.”
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The dedication and planning surrounding Downtown Live seems exhausting, but DTSF will certainly find favor with the pocket book. Tickets may be purchased for $10 at Last Stop CD Shop, Ernie November or any First Dakota National Bank location. “We are very proud we have kept this show accessible for everybody,” said Ohm. “Downtown Live is meant to be a fun and affordable.” This year’s Downtown Live is headlined by Candlebox, a Seattle band still defining the infamous grunge scene of the early 1990s. One of their most recognizable songs, “Far Behind,” pays homage to fallen heroes of that movement. Alongside Candlebox is South Dakota-based Indigenous, led by Mato Nanji, who revels he has “the same excitement” as they begin to tour with new material. Lunar Funk Theory also graces the line up in combination with Rich Show and the Working Poor. Lunar Funk Theory takes pride in their “fret wanking” solos and Show is a longtime music lover and self described “dabbler.” “We feel it is a great opportunity for these local acts to be able to share the stage with nationals,” said Ohm. “Also, these local groups have followings and they will bring people to the event.” And while Downtown Live will certainly entertain in all the ways it is intended to, it should be noted the concert is only a small part of the DTSF ideology. Jason
Dennison, who serves as president of DTSF, shares a vision for downtown as a thriving neighborhood with direct access to one-of-a-kind entertainment, heritage, culture and housing. Dennison pointed out DTSF encourages the expansion of business and employment in the downtown district in an effort to stay vital in the Sioux Falls community. Dennison believes this will help people recognize it as a premier destination. With this in mind: know the banners suspended in downtown Sioux Falls with the printed letters “DTSF” are more than just decoration. They serve as a symbol of social, artistic and economic connectedness to our community, making things like Downtown Live possible. They light the bridge between everyday life and the extraordinary dream of “what is possible.” They serve as a reminder it is okay to get out and indulge in that every once in a while . . . and such indulgence can rightfully come in the form of four really cool rock bands on a Saturday night. “We really just want you to come downtown and see what is happening,” said Ohm. “There is a lot to do here, and we are very lucky to have that.” For more info on Downtown Live, visit www.DTSF.com.
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creative WRITING About the author: Dorianne Munce grew up on a farm outside of Crooks, S.D., as one of 12 children. She has been writing poetry and songs since she was 14, drawing on her experiences as part of a large rural family. Dorianne is co-emcee of the Horsebarn Poets’ monthly poetry readings. Graphic by Gerald Lindberg
Orange Chalk She sets out her sidewalk chalk Drawing apples, flowers, butterflies and houses Picket fence and people are nowhere Tiny fingers grip Smiling with each line drawn Brushing the other chalk away Adding more flowers and butterflies Orange is all she needs For its burning every color? People are inside the house Laughing in her head Picket fence is not needed Her dream houses are finally built Dancing butterflies are as sweet as her apples Flowers bloom scents of love As she sets her orange chalk down Looking into her mother’s eyes Orange never looked so beautiful On the steps of our home As the pictures she drew
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Red River Chokes Choke berries bleed Crab apple trees Crab like crab grass spreading Bur oak Spurring thorns from roses Cactus pricking Porcupine pine needles stick Morning glories wrapping Squeezing to climb same as creeping genii Moss swallowing up water Itching for poison oak Rapid floods wash them all Laying out sticks, red berries And mashed flowers Horning death in all their sides
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a taste of SARCASM Josiah’s Coffeehouse & Café with Polly Dean
“Only one thing is certain about coffee.... Wherever it is grown, sold, brewed, and consumed, there will be lively controversy, strong opinions, and good conversation.” -Mark Pendergrast A little bit of history, some great coffee, new and intriguing menu items, a relaxing atmosphere, and dog treats. Confused? Head downtown, swing by 8th & Railroad and you will understand. Josiah’s, a coffeehouse and cafe, is now open in downtown Sioux Falls and is creating quite a buzz. Located directly off the bike trails, right off of 8th street in the new Lumber Exchange Building pops a very “homey” cafe catering to everyone. Even your four-legged friends have a snack and some water available out on the patio (pictured below)! Not only do you get a beautiful view of 8th & Railroad, but you get dog biscuits. I can honestly say this little detail walking in sold me immediately. If the adorable dog dishes didn’t get me, I don’t think I would have had trouble being sold as soon as I walked in the door. The wooden chairs and unique stools from World Market and antique portraits set the tone as soon as you walk in. Rustic details from the fireplace mantel to the light fixtures have you feeling as though you are in a sort of a museum, not a cafe. Actually, the name Josiah’s comes from Josiah Phillips who founded Sioux Falls (no BFD), and also served as its first doctor and Justice of the Peace. You can learn a lot haphazardly reading a historical sign while looking for sugar for your coffee. We also learned he had seven kids with his wife Hattie, who at first glance we thought was named Hottie (maybe my tendency to skim material is what caused my painful history class...history). Though with seven kids, I am guessing she must have been a looker. History aside, Josiah’s boasts a large menu with traditional coffeehouse staples, along with some surprises. They offer a full breakfast menu consisting of egg and sausage paninis and wraps, rolls and pastries, or some fruit and yogurt. Their coffee menu has the tried and true favorite lattes and brew of the day, but also offers “Frapps” and “Zapped Frapps.” If you are in the mood for a latte, try the Carla Rae: It is a traditional Vanilla Latte with a story. The owner, Steve, has a sister who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease and a portion of each latte purchased goes to the S.D. Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. As someone who had a grandmother pass away while living with Al28 | August 2012
101 S. Reid zheimer’s, I have to say it struck S Sioux Falls, treet a chord (this is gettin’ real). S.D. (60 Josiah’s coffee comes www.faceb 5) 759-8255 ook.com/j from Caffe Vita Coffee in Seattle, osiahscoff ee Wash., and you can tell the passion for great coffee as soon as you taste it. The iced coffee is superb. Though it offers a full espresso bar and coffee beverages, they also offer soda and water (and we didn’t even get a dirty look when we ordered soda in a coffee shop!). Lunch and dinner menus are extensive and original, offerings like Quinoa Salad (which they thankfully show you to pronounce it “keen-wah” on the menu so you don’t feel like fool when you order it) and Fig Jam Pizzas encourage you to break out of your comfort zone. Interesting ingredients and a simple presentation make the meals an Instagrammer’s dream (“look what I ate!”). After trying the Quinoa, and after an employee kindly explained more about the “grain” without mocking us or acting annoyed, I am a fan. I am by no means ready to go grab a box at the store (if it even comes in a box?) but I won’t bypass it on menus anymore. Josiah’s is also known for its Fig Jam, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Pizza. This is not for the safe eater by any means, but I loved it. The mix of sweet and savory was perfection, and I ate slow just so I could take some home and draw out the experience. Wraps are offered in a variety of flavors, along with paninis and salads. Sides include some amazing lobster bisque soup they get from Crawford’s Bar & Grill (yes, the restaurant gets their soup from another restaurant... I was also perplexed) and a few other assort-
ed soups that change daily. I had the Mexican Corn Chowder and the bisque; both were delectable. After your meal, fire up your Instagram for dessert. They offer a variety of homemade goodies. On their website they boast about their signature coconut cupcakes (they had me at coconut). They were delicious, delectable, fresh, and amazing. You are missing out if you leave without a dessert item. Your dog even gets a treat, why shouldn’t you? Overall, Josiah’s is a homerun. I just can’t rave enough about our downtown. Sioux Falls is getting such a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, pubs, stores, and entertainment choices. When I think of our downtown when I was a kid compared to now I get excited at what it is going to become even further in the future. In a city full of chains and mass markets, locally owned quality businesses are finally getting a chance. Josiah’s is an exceptional example of a passionate business owner putting their all into their businesses, and it comes through in their menu, decor, service, and atmosphere. I am already craving more Quinoa...and I am still not 100 percent sure what it is. I would label that a success for Josiah’s.
Final Grade Atmosphere 4 /5 For a coffee house, the atmosphere is extremely open and not at all stuffy. There is enough room between tables to not hear your neighbor’s entire conversation (which is bittersweet because I love creeping), yet close enough to seem cozy. The fireplace offers a great “homey” touch that I can’t wait to see in the fall and winter. Though when the patio is closed when it gets colder, it is going to be a tight squeeze in there. Service 5 /5 Has anyone ever ventured into a little cafe or coffee house and felt uncomfortable? Like you were being laughed at because you had to look at a menu or because you’re not a “regular”? Josiah’s is easily the furthest from this experience. All of our questions were answered with zero sighing and they checked on us several times to see if we needed anything. FOOD 5 /5 I am always a little leery to give a place a whole bunch of 5s, but I just can’t justify giving any less than a 5 when I absolutely loved everything I had! Other guests might not have liked all the things that I liked, but there are certainly more universal offerings that cater to everyone. The ingredients and menu offerings were obviously thought through with an extremely critical palate. Things that are put together that I would never have thought to put together suddenly seem meant to be. Seriously, fig jam? On pizza?
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delish DELIGHTS
Original Recipe by Amanda Day of Pomegranate Market
Add some flare to the menu this week with this to-die-for Pad Thai recipe! Pad Thai is a delicious staple on so many Asian-cuisine menus, but it can be made at home easily. The flavors of fresh vegetables combined with the clean taste of locally-raised chicken sets this dish apart. Various textures - from crispy bean sprouts to crunchy peanuts - make this dish unique. This recipe is very versatile: substitute the chicken with tofu or shrimp if you’d like, or add your favorite veggies to make this the perfect dish for you!
Pad Thai with Chicken: (Makes 2 servings) Ingredients: - 4 ounces rice noodles - 2 tablespoons coconut oil - 1 clove organic garlic, minced - 1 small organic shallot, minced - 4 ounces JHA chicken breast, cut into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces - 1 large egg - 1 cup organic bean sprouts - 1/2 cup Linda’s Gardens bunching onions, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces - 2 tablespoon roasted, salted peanuts, crushed
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2. Combine all of the ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl and whisk together until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. 3. Heat a large skillet or wok on high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is heated, add the garlic and shallots and cook until justfragrant. 4. Add the chicken pieces and toss together. Cook the chicken until slightly golden brown and cooked through. 5. Add the noodles and stir to get the chicken incorporated. Seasoning Ingredients: 6. Push noodle mixture to - 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce one side of the pan, then add - 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar the egg - break the yolk and - 2 tablespoons water scramble in the pan, then - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar incorporate with the noodles. - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 7. Pour the seasoning sauce (more if you like some heat!) over the noodles and stir to combine. Instructions: 8. Add the bean sprouts, 1. Follow the instructions bunching onions and peanuts on the package to cook the and stir to combine - cook until noodles. Remove them from the bean sprouts are slightly the heat when they are soft, tender. but still chewy, and not mushy. 9. Serve garnished with grated Drain the water from them carrot, basil, peanuts, and/or and run cold water over the green onions. noodles, then set aside.
Photo by Denise DePaolo
Perfect Bloody Mary: Ingredients: - 1 ½ oz. vodka - 4 oz. tomato juice - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce - 1 dash of Sriracha or other hot sauce
- Pinch of fresh ground pepper - Pinch of sea salt - Pinch of celery salt - 1 teaspoon horseradish - Your favorite garnishes (lime wedges, celery, pickle spear, olives)
Instructions: 1. Fill glass with ice. 2. In cocktail shaker, combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, salt, pepper, and celery salt. 3. Shake. 4. Pour into glass and garnish.
by: Denise DePaolo
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get involved Bike MS: Pedal the Plains by Lisa Peterson
Each year, Pastor Dave Johnson, 78, of Sioux Falls rides his bicycle with the hope that his effort will help find the cause and cure for multiple sclerosis. Since 1990, Johnson has accumulated more than 2,250 miles to raise money for research and supportive programs for multiple sclerosis with the aspiration to end the disease. On August 4 and 5, he will take the journey again by participating in the Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal the Plains 2012 with 350 other riders who share the same goal. The event is a fundraising initiative by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Johnson has raised about $50,000 since he began riding. He plans to continue until he can no longer ride. “I’d like to see that there is no more multiple sclerosis,” said Johnson. “Proceeds from the ride go to research to try and find a cure for MS. The more funds that can be dedicated to research the better.” Johnson’s wife has had chronic MS since 1985 and uses a wheelchair. “It’s a nasty disease and it’s taken its toll,” said Johnson. “The thing with MS is every case is a little bit different. It seems there are no two cases that are alike.” Meaning in Every Mile The Bike MS: Sanford Health Pedal the Plains is a twoday event that begins in Dell Rapids, S.D. on Saturday, August 4. “Riders will have the option to ride 30, 70, or 100 miles to the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls,” said Amanda Nielsen, special events manager for the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “We’ll have a festive finish line with Texas Roadhouse food, a pool, cooling stations, live music and a VIP tent. Sunday riders will begin their journey back to Dell Rapids with the option to ride 30 or 70 miles.” Riders can check in on Thursday, August 2 between 5-8 p.m. at Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse, and on Saturday, August 4 from 6-7 a.m. at Dell Rapids High School. Johnson also rides to create more awareness about MS and to influence others to help. “The cama32 | August 2012
raderie is so great on the ride,” he said. “And now I have a couple of sons that ride in the event and four grandkids will ride.” The event is $30 to register, and all riders must raise a minimum of $200 to ride. “Bike MS raises money for the movement to end MS, but it also raises awareness about the disease which is so important to our community,” said Nielsen. “The funds raised by Bike MS go to support vital programs, services, financial assistance and cutting-edge research for people living with MS.” Volunteers are vital to the success of Bike MS, said Nielsen. “We can’t do it without volunteers,” she said. “Whether you choose to help with rest stops, registration, set-up, clean-up, or cheering at the finish line, volunteers are an integral part of the event.” MS typically strikes adults in the prime of their life between ages of 20-50. It’s an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system and more than 1,500 people are living with MS in South Dakota. Symptoms of MS are varied and unpredictable, including fatigue, numbness, loss of balance, vision problems and paralysis. There is no cure for MS, but better treatments over the years are helping people live with and manage the disease. Approximately 400,000 Americans have MS, and every week 200 people are diagnosed.
This year’s goal for the ride is to raise $200,000. Last year the event raised almost $180,000. “We promote the ride all sorts of ways, but the best way is through our long-time riders and supporters,” said Nielsen. “They know how much fun the ride is, and they tell their family and friends.” For more information on Bike MS: Pedal the Plains, visit www.MyMSBike.org or call (605) 336-7017.
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august CHECKLIST
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Pull out your pen and check these items off your list this month!
Sioux River Folk Festival August 3, 4 & 5 | Times vary Newton Hills State Park Price: $35 weekend pass/$20 Friday $25 Saturday, $5 Sunday More info: www.FOTM.org/Festival.html The South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music returns for a weekend of music (rain or shine!) with the 35th annual Sioux River Folk Festival. The line-up includes The Hazel Miller Band, Ruby Magpie, The Roe Family Singers, Charlie Parr, Burlap Wolf King and Jim & Jay (performance times at link above). Bonus! Workshops will be presented by the musicians from 10 a.m. – noon on Saturday and Sunday.
73rd Annual Sioux Empire Fair August 4-12 | 6-10:30 p.m. W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds Price: $7 adults/$2 children 6-12 $40 Weekend to Rock pass More info: www.SiouxEmpireFair.org Staff, volunteers and the like have been in “fair mode,” and it’s definitely paying off! This year they are doubling the size of the carnival and are even adding the “largest portable roller coaster in North America.” When you’re not stuffing your face with fair food, playing games or riding the attractions, check out musical acts in the Grandstand like Shinedown, Styx, Uncle Kracker and Hot Chelle Rae. Bonus! The new Grand Giveaway will give attendees the chance to win a Kia Soul from Billion Automotive, a hot tub from Combined Pool and Spa, or a Past, Present and Future diamond pendant from Gunderson’s Jewelers (see website above for details).
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Cinema Falls: Three Hot Indie Films August 5, 12 & 19 | 5:30 p.m. Icon Lounge Price: $10 More info: www.CinemaFalls.com
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Sunday nights just got so much better. Cinema Falls has a three-film run featuring the latest in indie films. Start off August 5 with “Derby Baby,” a story of love, addiction and rink rash. August 12 catch “Monsieur Lazharr,” an Oscar nominee for 2012 Best Foreign Film. Last, but not least, view “Headhunters,” which was reviewed by Way Too Indie in the July issue of 605. Bonus! Unlike at the movies, you can enjoy drinks and dinner as you watch the films in a lounge atmosphere!
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Gentle and effective Downtown Live August 18 | 4 p.m. Falls Park Price: $10 adv/$15 gate More info: www.DTSF.com Check out the “music extravaganza” in its third year for an evening of entertainment with national headlining band, Candlebox. The outdoor event, presented by First Dakota National Bank, also features Rich Show & the Working Poor, Lunar Funk Theory and Indigenous. Bonus! Volunteer for free admission and a free event t-shirt!
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Food Truck Wars Images by Jeff Sampson Photography
by Taylor Reaves
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B
ack in the days where the streets of Sioux Falls had not yet been aligned with the casinos and fast food establishments excessively visible today, a lunchtime drive on the town promised a far easier search. Nowadays some may find themselves repeatedly driving around town with little time to spare, attempting to avoid the temptation of the supersized, the monotony of another restaurant chain, and not always feeling in the mood for a sit-down dining experience. However, what some might not know is that in each one of the dozens of little casinos currently on the side of the road holds a kitchen in the back that was once home to an Irish, Cuban or Mexican “mom and pop” establishment. With the arrival of video lottery, all of these restaurants disappeared, and the monopoly of the golden arches and the neighborhood grilles took control of the top. Yet, in the past year, Sioux Falls has begun to change with the sudden abundance of street food. And while this movement has brought the food industry back to the human level, allowing an open playing field once again, the food trucks around town
have driven in each with something different to say. “We’ve got the product. So the question is, how do we get the product out there without putting ourselves in debt to the point where there’s no coming back, because getting into a restaurant is a big financial commitment,” said Faren Earring, owner and head chef of Curb Side Diamond. “It’s not that we’re not committed, because there’s just as much work. We still put in 60, 70, 80-hour work weeks, but we don’t have to worry about lighting bills, gas and electricity, or the cost of employees, because our truck and our overhead costs are bare minimal.” When you hear food truck, do you imagine a Chicago hot dog stand? Think again. Outside of the pretzels and pizza that are commonly associated with the idea of food trucks, chefs have begun to embark on the upand-coming idea of high-quality food out of a truck with a low upfront cost. Mark Manguera, owner and head chef of Kogi Korean BBQ that includes five renowned food trucks in Los Angeles famous for their combination of Korean and Mexican food, has
been a major influence on many of the emerging food truck vendors in South Dakota. While Sioux Falls isn’t considered a “walking city” like many along the coastal regions, Koji’s recognition of both the “Bon Apétit” Award in 2009 and “Best New Chef” for Kogi Chef Roy Choi by “Food & Wine” magazine in 2010, as well as the recent overwhelming success of other food trucks around the nation, has spurred the latest trend among the Midwest that proves that high quality food can be successfully served in taking a step outside of the brick and mortar, ocean view or not. Brothers Tony and Josh Kellar were one of the first to bring a highquality food truck to the streets two years ago. Despite the doubts of those around them, the Kellars ignored outside hesitation and instead came into town as one of the first and flamboyant of the era with flashing lights, a bubble machine, and a greater passion for food that has deemed them reputable veterans among street vendors, and a permanent residence in the Falls Overlook Café (they have been rumored to be moving and/or adding a second location). And while
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assumptions of conflict among the vendors have surfaced with the vast movement of food trucks in the Sioux Falls area this summer, each appearing to have fed off of the idea of the one before, the brothers are more than happy to pass on their torch, or in this case, their corner. “I swore up and down street food would pop, because it had everywhere else,” said Tony, chef and managing partner at Utopia. “I think the market is pretty saturated, so the crème of the crop will flow to top. Sioux Falls has an opportunity for street food now, and I hope the people getting into it will go out there to have a good time and represent it professionally.” While the Kellars have seen the appearance of fine dining street food around the area, they have remained committed to a high-quality menu of personality and soul. With selections inspired by different cultures, ethnicities and folk, Utopia aims to reach out in a way that is well thought out and well prepared. Among the Cuban sandwich and the Asian chicken wrap, Utopia is known for the signature Reuben sandwich of carefully selected bread and a homemade dressing inspired by the German culture. “It doesn’t need 12 layers of flavor to be good food. If you’re first three layers are solid, meaning you start with sweet and it ends salty but it had a nice crunch, and it’s creamy but it’s kind of
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dry, that’s what people are looking for whether they don’t realize it or not,” said Josh. On the other hand, Look’s Food Truck has taken a different route. Appearing at the beginning of June with a skilled staff, including Farzad Farrokhi, former executive chef at Grille 26, and Nick Heineman, who has previously served for James Beard, whose most known for his foundation’s annual Beard awards in various culinary genres, Look’s has taken their specialty food store on the road. “I think the knowledge base and quality of products we use compares to anybody in town,” Look’s chef Andrew Beau Vondra said. “We all take food very seriously. We’re not just going to throw something together and sell it out of the truck because it’s going to make us money-- that’s not what we’re about. We want to use the best quality ingredients for our customers in order to give them the best experience possible.” From fried beet salads with wilted greens, roasted broccoli and a tarragon chalet vinaigrette, to a hot dog with pickled beets, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onions and pancetta, the chefs at Look’s design weekly menus that use their ingredients in classic flavor combinations in order to give their customers a spin to an original. “It’s one of those things where if we have an idea for a great sandwich,
salad, taco, or burger, we throw it on the menu to see if people like it and what their response is to it,” said Vondra. “Our burger is the best burger in town, our fish tacos are the best fish tacos you can find, and I think our french fries are the best french fries you can get. I’m biased, obviously because it’s ours, but I’ll stand behind our products and we’ll come up to compete with any restaurant in town.” And while a battle of the “curbs” was once buzzing between Curb Belly, owned by chef Ben Markham, and Curb Side Diamond, owned by Earring, the competition is only healthy. Opening with only Curb Belly in March, Markham and Earring’s attempted venture proved so successful that the two chose to split into two units, with Earring leaving to open Curb Side Diamond as his own. Markham, who studied at both Le Cordon Blue in Paris, France and Ottawa, Canada before attending the French Culinary Institute in New York City, has found solitude in this new aspect of the food industry where a higher importance is placed on the comfort and taste of the food rather than how it appears on a plate. And while Markham’s techniques are still in hand, he sees that the selections on his menu are touched as little as possible. “In the fish tacos that are made with mandarin oranges, fresh blueberries, alfalfa sprouts, and kimchee cheese, the only thing
cooked is the fish in order to avoid manipulating the flavors too much,” said Markham. “Food tastes best in its natural state.” However, Curb Belly encourages the late-night crowd as well. This past month, Curb Belly partnered with Latitude 44 for a beer pairing accompanied with three courses out of the food truck, including a citrus glaze shrimp skewer, a grilled cheese with apple butter, and a lamb sausage under yogurt, grape fruit, dill and humus. And while customers didn’t see the appearance of the truck’s popular sushi with apple butter, the notion of a daily changing menu left all with hope. Curb Side Diamond, on the other hand, isn’t just pairing up with a bar for a night; they’re currently in the final stages of moving into Club David
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to present the Coalmine, a home base that will feature Mediterranean, Spanish, Scandinavian and South American Cuisine. However, Earring plans to remain committed to the food truck that provides customers with fresh and local meats and vegetables along with handmade breads and desserts, as well as vegan, celiac, and gluten-free options. “We try to bring different flavors to different parts of the area, with something fresh or something that people aren’t used to eating by pulling flavors from the Mediterranean, Scandinavian foods, traditional Italian, South American, classical French cuisine, and Asian foods, including some Vietnamese-style curry,” said Earring. “I think it has worked and I think it’s working, because we’re
getting people to try a lot of new vegetarian and a lot of new vegan dishes, as well as other cuts of meat or cuts of fish that they wouldn’t normally get if they would go to one of the restaurants here in Sioux Falls.” Curb Side Diamond offers private cooking classes as well. Whether in a home residence or on the 34 food R.V that has been renovated into a kitchen, Earring and his staff will deliver the same skills that keep his customers coming back. “Everybody is calling us the gourmet food truck, but I don’t believe in gourmet, I believe in good food and bad food, so what we focus on is just trying to put out a great product,” said Earring. “We would want everybody to finish their bowls, finish their sandwich, think about two sandwiches, get a dessert, but most importantly, we want them to have a great time.” Yet, while the fine dining food trucks seem have caught the attention of the city, simple has not been forgotten. Food trucks including Skipping Stone Pizza, Sanchez Tacos, Nicki’s Burrito Express, the Sub Hub, and recently emerged Mobile Munchies, continue to provide consistent quality favorites. “I think it is important to stay consistent, to be simple, and to stay simple with your food,” said Kris Lavallee, owner and head chef of Mobile Munchies. “‘Yummy’ is a real
culinary term, and I consider all of my products to be yummy. To make it tasty, it has to be simple, and simple is familiar.” For Lavallee and the other vendors who have just recently began, Cedrick Donaway, owner and head chef of The Rib Shack, is looked to as the man with a plan. Beginning five years ago, Donaway has attained such an extensive customer base that he chose to station his food truck in a single location at North Cliff and Benson Road after the first year and is now looking to move into a building to accommodate his daily lunchtime regulars looking for the pulled pork, brisket and ribs. “It’s a good place to start if you have a plan, but you have to have a business plan,” said Donaway. “Running out and buying a truck is not always going to work. A good plan and loving what you do, and knowing that whatever you put into it is what you’re going to get out of it.” As long as the overhead cost remains minimal, food trucks will remain a platform for chefs who don’t necessarily have the means to start their own restaurant; therefore, giving cities like Sioux Falls the benefit of additional dining options. For Josh at Utopia, the investment in any sort of food truck is a signal of a passionate chef, no matter the way in which he or she might compose a dish, and therefore, someone to be respected in “the brotherhood” among food truck vendors. “We’re all fighting the same fight to get the food trucks out there,” said Earring. “It’s all about the food, and so far I haven’t heard any complaints about the food trucks. If we keep putting out the same great product, I don’t see it changing anytime soon.” “We’re in a phase now where we’re finding out what Sioux Falls wants. Is there a need for all these places, are they filling a need that’s
real, or are they going to be gone in six months?” questioned Tony. “I hope they all make it because I want to see people doing what they love and be successful at it, and I think all these chefs and business owners that are worth their weight would say the same
thing. No one should be intimidated by competition, it’s more research and it’s more information for us all.” For more info on all the food trucks, visit their Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest updates and locations.
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the scoop Community Connections A press conference was held July 2 at City Hall to announce the completion of the six charter members of the pilot program “Community Connections.” The program, which has the goal to build leaders who represent diversity and will spread the word of what they learn about their community, started in February. The City of Sioux Falls human relations manager, Colleen Moran, said she met with Mayor Mike Huether about starting the program in February 2011. “One of the first things we talked about was that the mayor wanted to have a leadership development program for people of diversity,” said Moran. “We talked about what diversity was and how the City of Sioux Falls is so diverse – not just ethnicity but in all kinds of ways.” “At John Morrell & Co. we have 50 flags that represent the diverse community that works there. In Sioux Falls Public Schools we have over 50 languages that are spoken by the students that attend there,” said Huether. “We felt that this was a wonderful opportunity to embrace the diversity and the people that want to make Sioux Falls their home.” From there, Moran met with the Human Resources Department where “Community Connections” took form. “What we decided to do is that we would have citizens come and learn about the city and want the city government to be open, we’d share knowledge about the city government, and then hopefully whoever participated would share that knowledge with the communities they represent,” recalled Moran. Chairman of the Human Relations Commission and charter member Vaney Hariri said there were two things they wanted to accomplish with “Community Connections”: To be able to share with the community what the great things the city is already doing, and also lending a fresh pair of eyes on some of the programs to help give ideas and possibly improve them. “What we found out was, and what I was extremely impressed by, is that we really don’t have the grasp for all of the great things we are doing in this community until you actually step into some of these arenas and look inside to see what happens,” said Hariri. Departments like Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue, Siouxland Libraries, the Water Purification Plant, Parks and Recreation, Sioux Area Metro and more gave two hours (or sometimes more) of their time to give tours of facilities and answers questions or concerns every other week since the program began. “One of the things I was really excited by, and almost saddened by, was that we went to a lot of these departments and they were so excited to have someone listen to them,” said Hariri. Samuel Gayetaye, a pastor at International Outreach Ministries and “Community Connections” charter member, thoroughly enjoyed learning about what the city does as he came from Liberia and was unsure about what Sioux Falls provided. “For me I came here into 2007 through Lutheran Social 42 | August 2012
Services. As a refugee, if you come over here, sometimes you do the orientation for two days. They say, ‘It’s okay, you know more about America now,’” continued Gayetaye, “which, of course, we don’t know anything about this country. ‘Community Connections’ taught us a lot of things about the city.” Now knowing what they know and with experience under their belts, Huether hopes they spread the word until the next group begins. “We will now hold them accountable. We need them to be as visible as they visibly can,” he said. The City of Sioux Falls is currently looking for the next class, hoping to grow in numbers. They are looking for up-andcoming people who wish to spread the message in city government and create a different community. They are looking for “young and old, rich or poor, man or woman.” The two hours every other week format is subject to change, and Moran said they are playing around with different options like taking everything and putting it into two full days instead to avoid taking off a couple hours of work every other week. According to Huether, “It is a work in progress, and these six people are going to help us improve the program.” There will be an application process that is aimed to be posted online mid-August, and Moran said the next group will ideally begin late September. “Sometimes we don’t know how to react to diversity, and this is just another step to relieve the anxiety, relieve the fear, improve the trust, and open the communication,” said Huether. For more info on “Community Connections,” visit www.SiouxFalls.org/Relations.
L to R: Vaney Hariri, Julia Tibbetts, John Snyder, Mayor Mike Huether, Taté Walker, Samuel Gayetaye and Valorie Ahrendt.
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the real deal Valerie Sampson Age: 29 | Hometown: Piedmont, S.D. | Specialty: Managing Editor & Sales Manager
The idea had been brewing since “605” launched in 2009, and after years of wondering and planning, it has finally come to fruition. The quarterly coffeetable magazine, entitled “Dainty Obsessions,” is full of style and inspiration for the Midwest bride. Just as “605” connects young adults, “Dainty Obsessions” will connect brides, mothers of brides, and wedding admirers to the area’s go-to wedding vendors. The managing editor and sales manager, Valerie Sampson, may look familiar to some. She is the other half of Jeff Sampson Photography in Sioux Falls. Let’s just say she knows a thing or two about weddings and is ecstatic to show what she has found and put together with contributors and the “Dainty Obsessions” team when the magazine launches in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa on September 1. What is “Dainty Obsessions” and the mission of the magazine? Valerie: ‘Dainty Obsessions’ is the area’s premier, high-end, quarterly, print publication that focuses on real weddings, real people, and real wedding professionals in a fourstate area. We are the area’s first paid model in the wedding industry. ‘Dainty Obsessions’ will be available in locations like Barnes & Noble, Walmart, major grocery store chains, local retailers, and more. You’ll also be able to download a copy to your reader like an iPad or Nook.
What do you want readers to leave with when they look through an issue? Valerie: I want readers to swoon over gorgeous details, fall in love with weddings, and most importantly, be inspired. A lot of times I feel that local brides flock to national publications for ideas and inspiration but leave feeling like they can’t have that ‘million dollar wedding’ or don’t know who to hire to achieve certain ideas. I hope that brides can pick up ‘Dainty Obsessions,’ be just as excited, and then set it down feeling refreshed and confident. This will guide them to know who to contact, and show that design-savvy ideas are obtainable.
Why do you think no one has done anything like this before? Valerie: I think it all comes down to timing. With all the new wedding blogs out there and Pinterest catching on, the ideas are overwhelming and finally spreading to the Midwest. It seems like the wedding industry is beginning to blow up in the area. We saw a need for a high-quality publication that focuses on trends and style here.
Why are you so passionate about weddings? What do you love most about them? Valerie: I was never the girl who ‘dreamed of my wedding since I was 5 years old,’ however, I did work at a wedding reception venue in the Black Hills one summer during college. I instantly fell in love! I adore planning, creating, designing, being inspired, and all things pretty. Everything to do with the aesthetics of a wedding make me happy! In 2008, I became a bride myself. I enjoyed every minute (well, just about) of the planning process. Ever since then, I officially became obsessed. You only get married once. My opinion is that a girl should be able to have 10 weddings! I guess ever since my own wedding I decided to live vicariously through everyone else’s!
What type of features can people expect in an issue? Valerie: We feature everything to do with the wedding world here in the Midwest: the most stylish real weddings, creative styled shoots, chic inspiration for the planning bride, Q&A’s, the area’s best wedding professionals, honeymoon diaries from local brides, marriage advice, and so much more!
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For more real weddings, behind-the-scene shots and videos, and other fresh content, visit www.DaintyObsessions.com mid August! For sneak peeks of what’s to come, like “Dainty Obsessions” on Facebook and enter to win a free subscription for a year!
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mommy mind TRIP Susan is a busy mom of two children. She doesn’t think you should take anything she writes as advice, and highly suggests that you don’t follow her parenting practices.
“Honey, would you like green beans or peas with supper?” I ask my twoyear-old nicely, but I’m well aware of the impending struggle. “Chicken and fries from Old MacDonald’s.” “We’re not having chicken and fries tonight. We’re making something healthy at home. Now, would you like green beans or peas?” “I want chicken and friiiies.” Her statement is a whiny plea. “Sorry to break your two-year-old heart: That’s not happening. I’ll choose the vegetable.” “No, Mommy. Don’t want it.” I know she’s not going to eat it anyway, so I’m not sure why I ask. I guess I’m hopeful that if I involve her in the mealtime decision making, she’ll be more apt to eat what’s on her plate. She doesn’t currently eat vegetables. Not for me, anyway. She supposedly eats them at daycare, Grandma’s house, with other babysitters, at carnivals, and for random strangers (probably). I’m not sure where we went wrong. I made her baby food in a blender with organic carrots, sweet potatoes, peas, and an extra helping of love. She happily gobbled up everything put in her mouth until a few months ago. She wouldn’t even touch the cake we ceremoniously placed on her highchair on her first birthday. She was completely unaccustomed to eating sugar. What the heck happened?! In a desperate attempt to rectify this situation and get my daughter eating healthy once again, I’ve devised some possible methods of incorporating vegetables into her diet. Dress Them Up Like Fast Food Kids’ Meals I’ll just remove the saturated fatty items, eat them myself, and replace them with carrot sticks and broccoli florets. She is powerless to resist a 10-foot clown with Donald Trump hair encouraging her to eat a meal including a tiny
toy purported to make her “happy.” I’m assuming the adult equivalent would be called an “Orgasmic Calorie-Free Feast” and would be offered to me by Channing Tatum. Yes, I’m eating that. Capitalize on the Cupcake Craze Cupcakes are gorgeous these days; each one is a miniature work of art. My daughter has noticed. Every time we see one on television, at the grocery store, or on a sweatshirt, she stops in her tracks, points excitedly and yells, “Yummy!” Vegetable can labels should be decorated like cupcakes with fancy swirls and bright colors and characters. I’m considering gluing pictures of rainbows and ponies on my entire pantry. Make Grandma Do It Grandmas and their constant offerings of sweets and hugs... Ridiculous. How am I supposed to teach my child anything with Grandma up in my business sabotaging me the entire way? She gets to sweep in, play the hero with her M&M’s, and exit just before we eat broccoli stir fry for dinner. Not anymore, Grandma. You’re making brussel sprouts tonight. Turn Them Pink and Purple I can see it now; a world of purple asparagus and little girls with bellies full of Vitamin A. Nevermind the process involved and its negative impact on the nutritional content of said food. Science has found a way to splice monkey and jellyfish genes. I think changing green beans to neon pink beans should at least be a possibility. Feel free to use any of these ideas on your own children. Just let me know if you find something that works. Until then, we’re having chicken strips and gummy vitamins for dinner.
BIO: Susan has worked with new parents and babies for several years. She has a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. She likes punk music, eating food that other people cook, and making her husband and two kids laugh with her silly antics. You can find her at her blog at www.MommyMindTrip.com (Fair warning: The blog is often profane and may be offensive to readers without a sense of humor) and on Twitter @MommyMindTrip.
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ask THE JOHNS Yes, all three of these guys are named John. Yes, it was a popular name in the ’80s (I’m sure you feel their pain all you Katies, Michaels and Jessicas). But these three gentlemen, when not ordering random items they don’t need from Amazon Prime, are here to answer every question you throw at them. They’re suave, sort of hip, and are here for you. The identity of these three amigos has been altered to protect the innocent. 1.) My friend’s boyfriend approached me and asked if she’s cheating on him. Should I be 100 percent honest with him, or should I be as vague as possible in the name of “girl code”? -Scared JR: It’s in your best interest to lie through your teeth until your freaking pants are on fire. No good can come of getting in the middle of this.
ture. After a few years of this, the problem should be fixed! JT: At 20 years old he is certainly not going to have the same priorities in life that you have. Think back to when you were that age: Would you have considered yourself mature? At the same time, he may never achieve the level of maturity you want for him. For some guys it doesn’t matter if they’re 20 years old or 40 years old; they never want to grow up and never will. If you really love him and want this to last then you need to accept the fact that it will take time.
JW: There is no such thing as ‘Girl Code.’ Honestly, deep down all girls hate each other, and don’t deny it. Name one of your female friends that isn’t one of the following: too sweet/nice/pretty/tall/short/skinny/fat/flirty/bitchy. Spill ‘dem beans! JT: If you’re her good friend then you need to tell her that she needs to come clean to her boyfriend. Tell her that you want to give her the opportunity to tell him the truth before someone else does. If she continues dating him and cheating on him then I would step in and say something to the boyfriend. 2.) I’m 25 and I’m dating a guy who is 20. I love being with him, but sometimes it’s frustrating when our age difference is apparent maturity-wise. How can I get past it? -Amy JR: I got news for you, Amy: 20 or 40, men are still immature, so you’re going to have to get over this. I would work on something you can control, like finding him a fake ID so he can at least take you out for a drink. JW: Um, well, maybe you should ask him to not speak as much, and then it would be less apparent that he is imma-
3.) I recently started seeing this girl who lives across the state from me. I really want to see where this goes, but I don’t have a budget for visiting her a lot. How can I do this, or is it even possible? -Anonymous JR: Fact: Distance makes the eye wander. Hobble on down to Icon Lounge and find yourself a local hottie. JW: Hitchhiking is free, fun and never dangerous! JT: Long distance relationships can definitely work, but they’re not easy. The most important thing that you have to establish if you want this to work is trust. If you don’t trust her and she doesn’t trust you then it will never work. If that is not an issue then I would give it a try and see how it goes. Also, you do not have to be in the presence of someone physically to develop or strengthen a relationship. In fact, I think you can actually build a stronger relationship with someone when you’re dating long distance. By talking on the phone, you have the chance to really get to know the other person and it allows you to establish common interests and beliefs. Give it chance, what have you got to lose?
Disclaimer: Ask the Johns is a sarcastic piece. Their advice is not meant to be taken literally… except maybe John T’s.
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Have a question for the Johns? Shoot an e-mail their way at TheJohns@605magazine.com.
605 factoids Do you know the facts? Each month we bring you interesting tidbits about our community and more.
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The amount of money Grand Falls Casino Resort raised with their fundraiser, “Win Win With a Bang.” The money funded the Sioux Falls Jaycees Fourth of July fireworks show and kept it a free family event. Provided by Grand Falls Casino Resort.
18 The age “Smokey” the Alaskan Brown Bear was when he passed June 20 from a tumor on his right forearm. The Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History is mourning the loss. Provided by The Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History.
5,800
The number of beers sold at the 605 Summer Classic.
1876
The year Rapid City was founded by “a group of disheartened prospectors” that had come to the Black Hills looking for gold. South Dakota’s second largest city was named after the limestone spring stream that passes through the town. Provided by www.VisitRapidCity.com.
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fashion DIY
with Jessica Farley
Want creative and funky earrings no one else has? Create your own in just a few easy steps!
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Cost: $1-3 Time: 15 minutes Skill level: Super Easy
Supplies: - Paper clips of various sizes. - Scissors. - Embroidery thread, yarn or hemp. - Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive or other clear glue (super glue works too!). Directions: - Choose two paper clips (same size). Open up the paper clips and shape to form an “almost” triangle. - Starting on the side where the two paper clips’ ends meet, tightly wrap your choice of thread around the entire paper clip. Make sure to tighten each time you wrap. - When the entire outside of the paper clip is wrapped, you can stop there, or decide to personalize your earrings with a funky design. When you are done, simply cut the thread and use just a dab of clear glue to secure. Let it dry for a few minutes. Voila: Simple, trendy and fun jewelry made from miscellaneous items found at the office!
BIO: Jessica Farley is the author of the local fashion blog www.SiouxFallsStyle.com. She is constantly inspired by fashion found in magazines, movies and TV, but is mostly influenced by street style: real style by real people. An expert thrifter and lover for all things vintage, Farley takes pride in finding eclectic, one-of-a-kind fashions for herself and others (she is a fashion stylist and personal shopper as well). Besides fashion, Jessica loves working on creative projects, her family, Google, cupcakes, and art.
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health Mud Chug by Andrea Cota
“Half Intense Mud Run Obstacle Course, Half Epic Rager.”
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race. Here are tips on preparing for the Mud Chug: -Use interval training with 1-2 minutes hard running and 1-2 minutes jogging for 15-20 minutes. -Practice on the Monkey Bars at the park -Do a hill workout: Run or sprint up the hill and jog back down. Rest or continue jogging for 1 minute and repeat the hill. -Practice your Army Crawl for the 50-Yard Mud Crawl -Do high knees before and after your runs. Not only will this help warm you up before a run, it will prepare you for the Tire City obstacle. Sound like fun, but not a runner? Volunteers are always needed for an event of this caliber. Go to www.MudChug.com to sign up as a volunteer. The details: Where: Sioux Valley Cycle Club 25868 477th Ave Sioux Falls, S.D. When: August 18 Cost: $75 per person, Group Rates available for 5 or more Registration: www.MudChug.com Deadline: August 15 at 12 p.m. The Loot: - Custom Mud Chug Medal - Official Mud Run Shirt - 1 Free Beer to Participants over 21 - Mud Chug Race Bib - Post-Race Refreshments Don’t forget to bring: - Photo ID - $10 for parking - Appropriate footwear - Change of clothes - Participant waiver - Spending money
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To say the Mud Chug is just another race through mud and a few obstacles would be an incredible understatement. It is more like a party with some running and music involved, where you are handed a beer when you cross the finish line. The Mud Chug team is a group of competitive runners, beer coinnessuers, and music festival groupies who wanted to bring the best of those worlds into one major event. With all the profits going into the event, the Mud Chug leaders are in it for you- the runners and partiers. The music rocks and the course is ridiculous, with 15 different obstacles developed by West Point Alumns. Some of the obstacles are Mud Hurdles, Walk the Plank, Mud Mountain, Evil Monkey Bars, and Tire City. If you’re into running, jogging, drinking beer and partying- especially if you like these things all together- then this is the event for you. There has been quite a bit of buzz around town about the upcoming event, with a lot of non-runners lacing up their sneakers to prepare for the race. Bobbi Karberg, an avid runner and personal trainer at Tryon Gym for Her, thinks it is exciting to see Sioux Falls host an event like this. Karberg said, “People that wouldn’t normally sign up for a weekend 5K or 10K are putting teams together and are getting excited about training. I’m not sure if the running community is growing, but I do believe events like this are getting people out the door and exercising with family and friends, which is great to see.” While the running community may not be growing just yet, an event such as this may spark a newfound passion for running and overall fitness. The party does not stop when you cross the finish line. Like their tagline explains, “Come for the Mud, Stay for the Chug.” For those of you 21 and older, you will have a beer in your hand the second you finish, and the party will keep going strong. Costumes are encouraged, and there is a prize for the “most outrageous.” Awards are given to the top three finishers in each age group, and to the top three males and females. These division champions receive the Official Mud Chug Super Keg Trophy. All participants receive a Mud Chug T-shirt, Bib Number, and an awesome medal when you cross the finish. The most unique award of all comes after the race during the bull ride. Yes, a mechanical bull riding contest after the mud race. Preparing for a race with obstacles created by West Point Alumns may be slightly different than prepping for a normal 5K road
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health Al Quintana When we asked the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants which teammate exuberates health on and off the field, they recommended catcher Al Quintana. With one of the most rigorous positions, Quintana makes sure to take care of his body so he can play his ultimate best.
How do you stay fit and how often do you workout? There are two different kinds of workouts: in-season and off-season. The off-season workouts tend to be more aggressive, incorporating strength, power and speed training. We try to do things that are more useful for baseball. For example, instead of just a traditional squat we’ll pair it with a single leg super-set to develop the type of move I might make to second base or third base in a game. A lot of it focuses on building muscle. During the season, we try to maintain what we have with our body weight and range of motion. A lot of injuries happen when range of motion is lost. What are your most common workouts? As a catcher, I work a great deal on my legs. I do a lot of squats, single-leg squats, lunges, Bulgarian split-squats, and whatever isolates the muscles. I also mix in box jumps to help with the explosiveness I need while catching. How do you spice up your workout regimen? I mix it up all the time with cross-training, kickboxing, or even a pilates or yoga class. Otherwise you get tired of the same routine. Cardio fitness is very important. Being from Los Angeles, I like to go hiking, run up a sand dune, and even swim in the ocean. What is your diet like? I’m really big on foods that help fight inflammation, like cherries, tart cherry juice and apple cider vinegar. Anything green or dark-red helps with inflammation. A lot of guys on our team are using chia seeds, which helps with hydration. Is it hard to keep a nutritious diet? Do you have cheat days? When you have 15-hour bus rides and pullover at 3 a.m. at
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truck stops, you can’t really get grilled chicken breasts with spinach. So before, games I try to eat ‘clean.’ But we do have the luxury of burning a lot of calories every day if we haven’t eaten the best. What are your favorite ‘cheat’ foods? I love Italian food – lasagna, meatballs, spaghetti. For anyone interested in baseball, how do you recommend they start training and prepping now? I’m a believer that a body in motion stays in motion. Getting going is the hardest thing. But if you go out today and can only run one lap, tomorrow you might do two. It feeds on itself. Look for things that relax you and put you in motion. It could be hiking, walking at the mall, or going to the water park. Not everybody lifts weights, which is fine. Some of the strongest people I know do yoga. Do you have any moves you’re known for on the field? I’m known for being able to throw out base stealers from my knees. I’ve developed a reputation for that over the last year. Anything you want to add about being fit and having a healthy diet? One of my heroes growing up was former major-leaguer Khalil Greene. He often talked about putting the right gasoline in the car to have it run best. The kind of food you put in your body is your gasoline, and you want it to run well. For the latest info on Quintana and the Pheasants, www.sfpheasants.com or like them on Facebook or @sfpheasants.
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When did you know you wanted to get into baseball? My mother always said, ‘They can’t put it in you, and they can’t take it out of you.’ I remember playing baseball in first grade, and I was better than everybody else. I just stuck with it. My dad always encouraged me but never forced me.
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Meredith & Bridget’s Flower Shop, we create pretty bouquets. Win a $40 flower bouquet to keep for yourself, or to give to someone special. We’re located in the funky colored teal building on the corner of 43rd and Minnesota! www.mbpflowers.com 3422 S Minnesota Ave (605) 271-5500
Vanessen’s Hair Design now has a Barber! Men are you still looking for your favorite Barber? We have her!! Win a Men’s makeover, package includes: Men’s cut and straight shave with Nikki. www.vanessenshairdesign.com 26 & Minnesota | (605) 335-7900
Permanent Addictions Hair Permanent Addictions presents Permanent Addictions Hair! Win a $50 credit towards any waxing service. www.permanentaddictions.com Empire Mall (605) 373-0123
Win a bowling party for 5! This social party package includes a large pizza, 5 medium sodas, 5 shoe rentals, and 10 games of bowling. www.siouxfallssportbowl.com 1901 W. Burnside (605) 336-6063
Marcy Marie Photography Win a $100 gift certificate that can be used towards a photoshoot or print order. www.marcymariephotography.com (605) 321-0358
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