The Tastiest Battle In Town Coming To Sioux Falls Ice Cream Shops

Who doesn't love a chilly treat from the local Sioux Falls area B&G Milkyway?! Now South Dakota ice cream fans can taste new creations from the iconic establishment during the entire month of August!

For the first time ever, all nine B&G Milkyway locations across the Sioux Falls area will compete in the friendly "Avalanche Battle!" It's going to be sweet.

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What is a B&G Milkyway Avalanche?

Any long-time Sioux Falls resident knows how delicious every B&G Milkyway Avalanche is. But if you're new to the area, this is great competition to try the local hotspot and its classic ice cream specialty.

An Avalanche is mixed with ice cream and treats in one glorious creation. Some popular flavors include the Brownie Batter (my favorite), Cookie Dough, Strawberry Cheesecake, Turtle, and Carmel Apple Pie.

All nine B&G Milkyway locations will create a different Avalance dessert for Sioux Falls ice cream fans to try. The "Avalanche Battle" takes place during the entire month of August. That means the Sioux Empire has 31 days to try nine Avalance surprises. Easy enough!

Flavors of the new unique Avalanches and more details will be announced soon!

Sioux Falls loves ice cream, especially from B&G Milkyway! They are bringing the community together through ice cream!

Spoons at the Ready

Be on the lookout for more details from B&G Milkyway about the first-ever "Avalanche Battle" in the Sioux Empire.

Good luck to all the Sioux Empire B&G Milkyway spots. Win or lose the ice cream is still sweet.

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.

POSE: Phillips Avenue Diner is South Dakota's Most Instagrammed Restaurant

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