Empire East — Local services in Sioux Falls Township

My only wish is that all the stores had entrances from inside the mall. Like the old days! Of course, since I didn't check on anything other than what I was on a mission for and then immediately took off walking to my car from... the OUTSIDE of this "shopping" mall, perhaps this creature of habit just didn't notice that the giants in either corner decided to give healthy competition a try again and knocked out these walls already? I'd be blushing if they did, but I'd be excited to be introduced to the stores in the belly of the big boys for the first time when I visit next! For now I'm thinking....there's a candy store?! Really? I LOVE candy! And I REALLY love candy stores!! I wonder what else I'll find in the shadows of the big retailers I think are still closed off from the little guys in between, but I'm not sure anymore. And honestly....who cares?! I'm going to the candy store! What big boy retailers? ...

I recently visited Empire East, and my experience was average overall. The ambiance was decent, with a mix of modern and classic decor, but it felt a bit crowded during peak hours. The staff was polite, but the service was slower than expected. It took over 30 minutes for our order to arrive, even though the restaurant wasn’t full at the time.

The food was a mix of hits and misses. The appetizers, especially the spring rolls, were fresh and flavorful. However, the main courses lacked seasoning and came lukewarm. The prices were reasonable, but I expected more given the hype around this place.

On the bright side, the dessert saved the day. The chocolate lava cake was divine and a great way to end the meal.

Empire East has potential, but there’s room for improvement in service speed and food consistency. I might consider giving it another shot...

I recently visited a Target store, and I have to say, it was a pretty disappointing experience. The store was mostly deserted — there were very few shoppers around, and many of the shelves were almost empty. It felt strange and a little unsettling, like the store wasn’t being properly restocked or maintained.

The lack of products made it hard to find what I needed, and it seemed like the store wasn’t prepared for regular customers. I started wondering if this is a sign of a bigger trend — are shopping malls and big retail stores slowly going dead?

While online shopping is definitely convenient, I do miss the lively atmosphere and variety you usually find at stores like Target. Hopefully, this was just a temporary situation at this location, because I’d hate to see these stores lose...