March 11, 2021

Eat like the King with this featured burger. Lupulin Brewing Co. has partnered with neighboring Ruby Tuesday for a burger of the month. For March, try The Elvis Burger: a half-pound patty on a brioche bun, topped with bacon, fried bananas and peanut butter. It comes with a side of fries or tots for $9. Customers can call to order from the taproom and have it delivered to their table. Stop in through Sunday for the final days of Lupulin’s Big Beer Week, with new releases every day.

Chislic fans who aren’t lamb purists might be drawn to two additions at Urban Chislic. The restaurant has added bison and venison, with limited amounts available daily. The bison is sourced through North American Bison of Fargo. Sysco provides the venison.

One year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Ramen Fuji has reopened its dining room. The restaurant on South Minnesota Avenue closed temporarily in mid-March 2020 and reopened in late May for takeout and delivery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.

Myers’ Deli & More in the CNA Surety Building downtown is temporarily closed. Owner Dan Myers said he’s “trying to figure out a couple of issues” but plans to reopen. He did not say when that might be. He’s continuing the catering side of the business.

The downtown location for Poke Picks has extended its temporary closure until March 15. The new restaurant was supposed to reopen today after making renovations.

McNally’s Irish Pub has created a special menu for St. Patrick’s Day that will be available Saturday and on the feast day. There’s even a special breakfast menu with a morning shepherd’s pie, corned beef quiche, and bangers and mash. Kids can have a bowl of Lucky Charms with green milk or a plate of pancakes and sausage. The pub opens at 8 a.m. Breakfast is served until 11 a.m., and the kitchen is open until 10 p.m. If you’d rather eat at home, there are two take-and-bake options for both days: corned beef and cabbage or bangers and mash. Both family-style meals feed four to five people and come with potato leek soup, rustic bread and green beer. They need to be ordered in advance.

Here’s another special menu item for the season: Mackenzie River Pizza Grill & Pub is serving cottage pie through St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy the restaurant’s version of a shepherd’s pie with ground beef, herbs and veggies in a Guinness gravy, topped with mashed potatoes, mozzarella and cheddar, and baked until golden brown for $9. Get a bottle or can of Guinness for $2.50.

Monks Ale House started making pizzas earlier this year, and the kitchen has released its first featured pizza. The Pork Belly Street Taco Pizza has house-cured, beer-braised pork belly with jalapeno, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro and chipotle crema. The feature will change every month.

If you gave up meat for Lent, On the Hook Fish & Chips has perfect timing for its next visit. The traveling food truck will be here Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Tractor Supply Co. on North Cliff Avenue. Get three pieces of fried wild Atlantic cod and fries for $12.

The featured menu for March at the Phillips Avenue Diner has several Irish-themed offerings. Reuben fries offer a spin on the traditional sandwich, and there’s an Irish beef stew that has red skin potatoes in it and comes with a side of mashed potatoes — because why not? There’s a pub chicken sandwich and chicken pesto pasta. The featured shake for the month is mint brownie.

March specials at Tinner’s Public House cover a range of flavors from a spicy buffalo chicken beer cheese dip to a fresh Big Island flatbread with ham, mandarin orange, pineapple, shaved coconut, Havarti cheese and marinara. Stop in Saturday morning for green beer and corned beef hash, or come by after 11 a.m. for corned beef and cabbage.

Weekend supper specials for March at Sioux Valley Grille in Canton offer beef, fish and pasta options. The restaurant across from the Lincoln County Courthouse is open until 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Johnny Carino’s has several “see-food” specials for a limited time.

Granite City Food & Brewery has new daily specials. Burger Monday: Burgers and chicken sandwiches start at $6. Signature brews are $5 a pitcher, barrel-aged Old Fashioneds are $3 and GC growler fills are $6. Taco Tuesdays: Three signature tacos with chips and salsa are $10. Get a margarita for $3. Pasta Wednesday: All-you-can-eat pasta for $12 with salad and garlic bread. Bottles of wine are half-price. App Thursday: Select appetizers for $6, pints for $3 and to-go growler fills for $6. Fish Fry Friday: All-you-can-eat Northern Lager-battered cod with fries and coleslaw for $14. Get a Flying Monkey to drink for $3. Prices are good for dine-in or takeout.

Want to be a better cook? Skajewski Catering is starting virtual cooking classes next week. Each class is two hours long and includes recipes, shopping lists and Q&A time with chef Nicholas Skajewski. Scheduled offerings include salmon and ravioli, beef wellington, Nashville fried chicken, cognac chicken risotto, sushi and pizza. The fee is $30. Get details on the website.

Downtown breweries are in the middle of the annual Mash Madness competition, vying to see who brewed the best beverage. Sioux Falls Food Tours is organizing a tour from 1 to 4 p.m. March 21. Tickets are $55, which includes drinks and some food.

Five downtown breweries to compete in Mash Madness

Get a free pint of Shiner beer at Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews by donating a care package item for military members. The Toast Our Troops promotion has a list of care package items, which will be distributed through local military base and USO offices. The offer is good for one item per visit.

GoodSpirits Fine Wine & Liquor has started refilling clean growlers. The liquor store in the gas station at 41st and Minnesota has six beers on tap, with prices by the ounce. If you don’t have a growler, you can buy one there. Get a 20 percent discount for fills on Saturdays.

Potatoes are back on the menu at Taco Bell. Cheese Fiesta Potatoes and the Spicy Potato Soft Taco were among items that were removed in the past year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pretzel crust pizza is back at Little Caesars for a limited time. Get a large pepperoni for $6 through March 28.

It’s time to stock up on meals from Emer-GenZ Eats & Treats in Harrisburg. The kitchen crew is taking vacation the week of March 15. Owner Pam Harris notes that the prepared meals freeze well.

Here’s a look at other headlines from the past week.

New downtown restaurant from well-known chef is weeks from opening

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