May 4, 2021

Here’s a look at recent changes in the business landscape in the Sioux Falls area.

The Buffalo Wild Wings at 909 N. West Ave. will not reopen following last year’s pandemic-driven closure. Opening in 1998, it was the city’s first for the national chain. The other two locations in Sioux Falls remain open.

Kabab King has opened its restaurant and market at 1609 E. 10th St. Moe Fares started the business three years ago as a food truck. For the new venture, he had added a partner, Yasin Alderani. The menu is similar to that of the food truck, which has been sold. The market offers Mediterranean groceries. It’s open daily.

Prairie Cocoa & Confections has opened in the 8th & Railroad Center with a menu of desserts and beverages, including hot cocoas, frozen hot chocolates, mocktails, handcrafted lemonades and “dirty” sodas. To start, hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with plans to expand.

Prepared-meal business Healthy M.E. is going out of business. Owner Yung Ring stopped taking orders at the end of April and will stop stocking meals at Science Nutrition stores sometime this month. She said she wants to focus on her family instead.

Bella Rosa Floral is moving from the Jones421 Building to 8th & Railroad Center. It’s taking the former space of Josephine’s flower shop, which is transitioning to The Wedge on Western south of 69th Street. A timeline has not been announced.

The Deku Tree in Humboldt is moving to Sioux Falls. The business, which sells rare succulents, cacti and other plants, will be in the former Boki Gelato space in the Jones421 Building on North Phillips Avenue. Owner Joshua Cooper hopes to open in mid-June. Boki Gelato is being sold now in the nearby Boki European Street Food space in the same building.

Books n Brewz Pizzeria has closed. Owner Angela Kull started the business two years ago at 201 N. Weber Ave. An investor stepped in a year ago to keep it afloat, but the pandemic hit proved to be too big.

An “all things nerdy” consignment shop and gaming lounge are closed this month while the businesses move to a larger location. Nrdvana and Nrdy Brdy Lounge are relocating from 2111 W. 49th St. to a building on the northeast corner of 26th and Cliff. The new spaces, former locations of a flower shop and job services center, are twice as big as the current ones, owner Patrick Wilson said. Nrdvana is still taking consignment merchandise and selling it online.

The rapidly expanding restaurant concept Crisp & Green is coming to Sioux Falls. The fast-casual format features salads, grain bowls and smoothies. It will be on the east side of the Western Mall and will be locally owned by franchisee Paul Goldammer, who owns the nearby Potbelly Sandwich Shop. He plans to open the restaurant in June.

The latest expansion for the owners of Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen provides space for a future catering operation. Full Circle Sandwich Kitchen LLC is putting a kitchen in a building at 818 E. Eighth St. Initially, it will serve as a prep kitchen for Bread & Circus and Pizza Cheeks.

Parlour Ice Cream House has reopened for the season. The shop at 340 S. Main Ave. will open at noon daily and close at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday.

Falls Park and Brandon farmers markets have started their seasons, along with a new market at Stacey’s Vintage Art Boutique south of Sioux Falls.

A new Starbucks has opened in a new retail center near 69th and Louise. It includes a drive-thru, dine-in space and outdoor seating.

North Dakota-based Crystal Rock Healing is expanding with a store in the Western Mall. It will be in the former Hannah’s Hallmark Shop space. In addition to rocks and crystals, the business sells jewelry made from them, essential oils, bath and beauty products, sage, incense, books, candles and pet products. Owner Cindy Schmitz plans to open the store by June.

A locally owned independent pet supply store has opened at 1208 W. 41st St. Pawsabilities carries a wide selection of food, accessories and toys for dogs and cats. It also has supplies for small animals such as gerbils, snakes, birds and fish. Owner Rodney Kramer plans to add grooming services and eventually would like to sell small animals, birds and possibly reptiles. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Carla’s Flower Farm has opened for its third season. The garden center is at 501 E. 41st St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. In addition to bedding flowers, vegetables and herbs, it carries hanging baskets and potted flowers, succulents, bulbs, seeds, pottery and pots.

Blue Tide Car Wash has opened at 1801 W. 41st St. The tunnel car wash offers three packages: basic, deluxe and the works. Unlimited memberships are available. It’s open daily.

Serenity Nail Spa has opened in Harrisburg. It’s in a retail center on Cliff Avenue and offers manicures and pedicures Monday through Saturday.