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Zandbroz has always been a store with a point of view and we love to share new discoveries with
our guests. Many of the customers in our retail locations are from out of town and we are happy to help with dining
and lodging recommendations. In addition we love to share our favorite new music, movies, books and new and noteworthy.
Check out our blog for other raves and rants.
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Zandbroz Sioux Falls Parkers Bistro 210 South Main Avenue,
Sioux Falls (605) 275-7676 Parker's has been open for awhile now and we have hesitated to
say anything, not because we don't love it (we do), but because it has been hard to get a table. We have been watching
our neighbors, Stacey Wieland and her amazing kids, transformed the old Hamburger Inn into a wonderful addition to downtown.
Their loving renewal of the building and many more months of cooking, training and fine tuning, have paid off with a great
dining experience. We have visited frequently since they opened and it just gets better. We liked the crab spring
roll when tried it opening week, but imagine our delight to discover it was even better six months down the road. I
could tell you about the lamb sausage they make and smoke themselves or the desserts and breads that are made from scratch
in house...porkchops rivaling a great steak, risotto almost as good as my wife's,.......the blue cheese tenderloin sliders,
-but then we'll never get a table. Queen City Bakery 201 North
Weber, Sioux Falls
If you haven't discovered Queen City yet you are in for a treat. But first let
me bring to light several personal believes that color this review. 1) I don't like bakery goods that are short
on quality ingredients and high in sugar content....nor do I believe that everything in a bakery can or should be made from
the same kind of dough. 2) A great cookie -a muffin or scone made from scratch...these are important things to my quality
of life. My bias revealed; Queen City is the real deal...artisan baking using the best ingredients. Just taste
the double chocolate cookie... $2. each you say...just try it. That's the difference between using a chocolate that
costs $45. lb and using the usual stuff. Quiches, Cheddar Chive Bisquits, the cutest cupcakes...and lots more.
Sit at the counter and marvel at Mitch's banter or head upstairs where you can grab a table and enjoy a great cup of coffee
or tea, with your favorite Queen City delectable.
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