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Great Wall Oriental Foods

January 29, 2021November 12, 2022Local Businesses, Sioux City

On our last post we explored the Hong Kong Market, today we will be visiting the other large Asian grocery store in town, the Great Wall. Located behind Palmer Candy, this is much larger than

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

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

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

Empty Nest

December 3, 2020November 11, 2022Local Businesses, Sioux City

Situated on the county lines between Woodbury and Plymouth, on County Road K22, and tucked away up a winding gravel road, sits one of the cutest gift shops you’ll find in Siouxland. I first head

Mexican Food Trucks

May 20, 2020November 11, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

The popularity of food trucks has exploded the past five years, nationwide, and especially, here in Sioux City. Becoming one of the most unique methods of bringing different varieties of low-cost, but high-quality cuisines to