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Johnnie Mars

April 14, 2020November 11, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

Last week we looked at a long-standing restaurant here in Sioux City, and today, we are going to feature another infamous eatery, Johnnie Mars. Operating at the same location on the corner of 5th and

Da Kao

April 9, 2020November 11, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

When I first moved to Sioux City in 2007, Da Kao was one of only a handful of restaurants that nearly everyone I met recommended that I try. In fact, while I settled into my

Blue Café “On the Block”

April 7, 2020November 11, 2022Local Restaurants, Sioux City

According to the color chart, blue is considered to be beneficial to the mind and body, as well as symbolizing stability, loyalty and confidence. Using the right shade of blue also encourages relaxation and promotes

Riverside

December 10, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

Previously we have discussed both Morningside and Leeds neighborhoods, now let’s look at Riverside. With an amusement park, circus, boat club and pool, this was by far the most active neighborhood in its heyday. Bruguier's

Leeds

November 13, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

An engine and iron works, a flour mill, a stove works and even a shoe factory were all once thriving businesses in Leeds. Now a residential neighborhood, you might say it’s small but mighty. Once

Morningside

November 6, 2019November 11, 2022Sioux City, Topics

Working in Morningside, I can tell you it is very much like a quaint little town. It feels remarkably separate from the rest of Sioux City, and I see many of the same locals who

Sioux City’s Railroad Museum

October 30, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

At one time, Sioux City’s railroad hub was the 10th largest railroad center in the nation. Construction began in 1916, meaning this museum complex is over 100 years old! So much history gives me so

Pickled Palette

October 26, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, Local Businesses, Sioux City

So, I’ve taken instructor led painting classes all over town, and by different businesses. Some were hosted at bars; others were in the studio. But I’ve never patroned the Pickled Palette. prince of palettes I’ve

Linda Sue Manor

October 23, 2019September 21, 2023History of Sioux City, Local Businesses, Sioux City, Wedding Venues

Being one of the only boutique hotels in Sioux City, the Linda Sue Manor was built in 1896, and boasting the first telephone used in Sioux City, I know you’ll enjoy reading more about this

Mid-America Museum of Aviation and Transportation

September 11, 2019November 11, 2022Attractions, History of Sioux City, Sioux City

Upon first moving to Sioux City, for the first four years, I had never even heard of this museum. However, when I met my now husband, he gave me a tour of the FedEx terminal,