Kelly Brown-Ramirez, Author at The Siouxland Blog

Hong Kong Supermarket

January 26, 2021November 12, 2022Local Businesses, Sioux City

I knew going into the Asian food tour this month, a visit to two of the major Asian grocery stores here in Sioux City was inevitable. So, this post, and the next will take a

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

January 20, 2021November 12, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

Opening its doors almost ten years ago, admittedly, I have never been to Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse. However, after deciding to do an Asian food tour, my husband and I specifically chose this restaurant for our

79 Degree

January 15, 2021November 12, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

I had first heard of 79 Degree after its popularity exploded all over Facebook. Pictures of rolled ice cream were popping up on everyone’s profiles. Previously, I had heard about rolled ice cream while doing

Mateo Kitchen & Catering LLC

January 12, 2021November 12, 2022Local Restaurants

I have heard of Mateo’s multiple times throughout the years I’ve lived in Sioux City, but since it was somewhat out of my way in Sergeant Bluff, I kept forgetting about it. That’s until I

Pete’s Thai on 5th

January 6, 2021November 12, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

Probably one of the most anticipated grand openings here in Sioux City happened just last month. Pete’s Thai on 5th has been the talk of the town for a month now, which is why I

Asian Food Month Tour

January 1, 2021November 12, 2022Topics

For the month of January, we are going to pursue a tour of Asian restaurants and grocery stores in and around Sioux City. In the past, I’ve written about Koi Sushi & Steakhouse and Da

Sioux City Gifts

December 27, 2020November 11, 2022Local Businesses, Sioux City

Opening her storefront fifteen years ago, Lou Ann Lindblade has created herself a unique little gift shop in the heart of Sioux City. From selling gifts made only in Siouxland, to supporting various small businesses

Warrior Hotel

December 23, 2020November 11, 2022History of Sioux City, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

After sitting vacant for over forty years, the Warrior Hotel is finally getting some tender-loving care. Purchased by a St. Louis firm who specializes in period-dating historic properties, the Warrior is going through a full

Chocolate Mansion

December 16, 2020November 11, 2022History of Sioux City, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

When I first moved to Sioux City, I lived on 31st and Jackson Street, only a few blocks down from the Chocolate Mansion, and every day I would drive by it, admiring its commanding presence. Some

La Palapa Food Truck

December 8, 2020November 11, 2022Local Restaurants

In previous posts I have expressed the popular uprising of food trucks nationwide. Bringing food to a different neighborhood daily and weekly makes for an unexpected anticipation of excitement. Food trucks allow patrons to come