FOOD + DRINK
ELEVATED ESSENTIALS
THE P A CK MU LE PROVISIONS & GR OC ERY
Located in the heart of Hill City is a destination market experience with The Pack Mule Provisions & Grocery .
This establishment goes beyond the typical aisles of packaged goods, offering a curated selection of regional specialties and artisanal products. “We’re aiming to fill a niche on this side of the state that has been left unattended in the grocery area,” said owner Benjamin Klinkel . Klinkel, who is a chef and entrepreneur, is known for unique culinary experiences in South Dakota with Rapid City’s high-end Delmonico Grill , Tally’s Silver Spoon , and Rockerville’s casual dining, The Gaslight Dining Saloon . The Pack Mule has taken on the genre of the Old West, paying homage to the pioneering spirit that fits in the Black Hills. Its logo features a mule with a lazy ear draped in a burlap sack who, as Klinkel says, is ready to take a load down the Oregon Trail .
The atmosphere mingles the charm of the Midwest with the elegance of big-city living.
“Imagine something like Trader Joe's meets Sur La Table ,” shared Klinkel.
Written by Gabby Sudenga + Photos by John Snyder
THE FAMILY ISSUE april 2024
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