Single? South Dakota Photographer Creates Magical Blind Dates

Are you single, living in Sioux Falls, and looking for your perfect South Dakota match? There's a South Dakota photographer who has the perfect blind date for you!

A local photographer named Julia Pics is on a mission to set up Sioux Falls singles for "Stranger Session" photoshoots. Who knows...you might find the love of your life!

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Julia is playing matchmaker for local Sioux Falls singles and all she's asking from future singles is to take a leap of faith!

A "Stranger Session" is when two individuals meet for the first time and their epic blind date is a photoshoot. Going into a photo shoot with a stranger can be a little nerve-racking. But Julia will make sure this first date will be carefree and fun!

Each session will be at a spot chosen with the help of me and your blind date.
The photoshoot will last as long as needed, but I would plan for 30 minutes with me, and extra time for a date without a third wheel!
You both will receive all the edited digital images from the session (around 25 images).
Participants have to be over the age of 18 and single.
Gentlemen, please bring a gift for your date.

Julia Pics (with permission)

The Sioux Falls "Stranger Sessions" is a creative way to find your soulmate. You never know if you don't try in the dating world!

Sioux Falls "Stranger Sessions" for singles are filling up quickly! Julia encourages future singles to visit this Facebook post for more information.

What a great way to meet someone new! Good luck to all the Sioux Falls singles looking for love and Julie for playing Cupid.

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Gallery Credit: Chuck Wood

Iconic Sioux Falls: Phillips Avenue Diner, a Downtown Gem

I'll never forget the best malt I ever had. It was many years ago at a new restaurant in Sioux Falls. The restaurant was housed in a silver Airstream trailer on Louise Avenue and was called The Market Diner. The malt was so creamy and I think it was probably the first time I'd ever had whipped cream on top of a malt.

The Market Diner was a unique '50s-style dining experience with neon signs, classic vinyl booths, stainless steel counter stools, and even a jukebox.

That was over 20 years ago. The Market Diner became Dixie Brothers Grill and eventually closed.

A few years later, the trailer was moved to a downtown location on Phillips Avenue, extensively remodeled and renamed Phillips Avenue Diner. The malts have not changed, nor has the diner ambiance.

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My niece Ashlea and I ventured downtown and had lunch at Phillips Avenue Diner. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. It's diner classics turned up a notch.

The breakfast menu includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, and of course waffles. Recently, Phillips Avenue Diner's waffles were named the best in South Dakota according to Food Network.

Ashlea had the Ranch Burger and it came topped with bacon, onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. She substituted sweet potato fries.

My selection was the Burger of Champions. You can substitute a chicken breast for any burger, so I had mine with chicken, Applewood bacon, ham, and American cheese. It also comes with a hard-fried egg on top, but I chose to hold that.

Eat local. Some of the best food and atmosphere can be found at local, non-national chain restaurants. Try Phillips Avenue Diner at 121 S. Phillips Avenue and explore downtown Sioux Falls while you're at it.

Check out the menu here and enjoy one of Sioux Falls' iconic restaurants.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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