January in Sioux Falls only means one thing...Burger Battle! This year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is pretty intense. A new record of 39 savory burgers from local Sioux Falls restaurants are looking for your stomachs and votes.

When it comes to burgers, there definitely is one for everyone, especially in Sioux Falls! Sponsored by POET, the 12th annual Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle features burgers residents can sink their teeth into. Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or a little extra heat with your meat? You'll find it on this year's Burger Battle ballot.

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No matter how many burgers are part of this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, it's hard to decide which burgers to try. But someone has to do it! I don't think I can try almost 40 burgers. I have a ways to go, but the next burger could be the one to beat. In my opinion anyway. The next burger on this tasty journey is from CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar. Once again, they partnered with the Sioux Falls CTE Academy to create the Island Paradise Burger.  This was a fun burger to try.  

According to a previous article from my co-worker Jeff Harkness, the Island Paradise Burger is a "mouthwatering Angus beef patty, perfectly grilled to juicy perfection and topped with a rich, homemade bacon jam that offers a sweet and smoky depth of flavor. A zesty lime aioli drizzles luxuriously over the patty, elevating each bite with its creamy tang. To add a tropical twist, our fresh pineapple salsa brings a burst of sweetness and vibrant color, harmonizing beautifully with the savory notes. All of this is complemented by a melted layer of Gouda cheese, adding a hint of nuttiness, and a generous handful of peppery arugula for an extra layer of freshness. Served on a toasted bun, this burger is a delicious fusion of flavors that will leave you craving more." This burger tasted like I was on "island time."

Christine Manika (TSM)
Christine Manika (TSM)
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This burger from CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar with the Sioux Falls CTE Academy tastes fresh and sweet. I never thought I would like pineapple on my burger, but I was pleasantly surprised. For me, this burger wasn't that spicy. But it was absolutely sweet. The homemade bacon jam for me balanced out the sweetness of the burger.

I really did like this burger. The Island Paradise Burger did bring me back to certain foods I enjoyed while in Hawaii. Pineapples are everywhere and I feel like this burger would fit in with the island cuisine.

More reviews from this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle can be found here:

Don't forget! Residents can vote for their favorite burgers by Friday, January 31st on the DTSF Mobile Passport. Get to eating, Sioux Falls!

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13 Times Sioux Falls Made it into a 'Jeopardy!' Question

If the world was divided into Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune people, I would be down for Jeopardy! all the way. It's a lot more fun, it makes me feel smart because I can retain lots of trivia, and I am a horrible speller. So Wheel is out, no whammies.

Recently I discovered (I mean wasted a lot of time on) a website that is an archive of clues that have been on Jeopardy!.

While digging around the archive, I wanted to find out how often Sioux Falls came up in a question (Answer) on the show. Since 1990 Sioux Falls has been part of a question or an answer 13 times.

Source: j-archive.com

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