Close your eyes. Breathe in and out slowly. Imagine this: steamy hot bread dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, you chew slowly. You’re sitting at a table, cloth napkin folded upon your lap. You can see the pink sun painting the sky from a theater-sized window. The live jazz … Read More
Good morning travelers! How’s your motel coffee? Not so glamorous? Let me help you with that… The Green Bean not only has a wonderful selection of good coffee, but it’s comfortable enough to pacify your morning mood. (I’m a grouch in the mornings, let’s be honest! And that Starbucks antiseptic … Read More
Whenever there’s a family birthday, we head straight to Guadalajara’s Mexican Restaurant in Spearfish. Not only will they give you a birthday dessert, but they’ll whip out those singing voices and a sombrero hat! Who knew one could look so fetching in a giant sombrero! Not only is it ranked … Read More
Need I even recommend the wineries? You’ll seriously miss out if you chose to skip on the local vino. South Dakota’s wine industry has taken off in the last 10 years with the diverse grapes that are being developed. Depending on where you plan to visit, there are several wineries … Read More
Early last century in Deadwood, probably over drinks late at night, inspiration hit. Why not combine a bar and museum under one roof? Old Style Saloon Number Ten assumed its current form on Deadwood’s Main Street, liberally stocked not only with liquor and beer, but with artifacts from the town’s … Read More
Locals call them “summer chuckwagon suppers,” typically consisting of beef or chicken, potatoes, coffee or lemonade, and live cowboy music. Oh — and baked beams are always served, integral to both supper and entertainment. Because if you’re a cowboy musician and you want to crack a joke or two between … Read More