KOURTNEY AND LISA ERICKSON
CULTURE + ENTERTAINMENT
5:15 p.m. After working up an appetite, we were ready to dig in at Kuirk’s Bistro on Douglas Avenue. Whether guests are joining them for a meal or are taking advantage of their catering, the bistro offers a gourmet menu described as a “celebration of flavor, artistry, and seasonal ingredients.” Owner Kourtney Erickson specializes in everything from smash burgers (they notably won the Best Burger Patty in Yankton award) to veggie burgers to “chicken sandys” to salads. “I wanted to bring as much as I could to Yankton that's different, fresh, or as fresh as you can get,” said Kourtney. “I'll do as much as I can from scratch.” Her parents are her landlords, who also run a vacation rental on the south side of the building. Her mother, Lisa , says Kuirk has two meanings behind it—Kourtney’s “quirkiness,” and the second k in the name represents their late daughter, Kaitlyn , who they lost to cancer at the age of 21. One of the most popular made-from- scratch items is Kourtney’s cheesecake and other desserts. “She's not afraid to try things, which is amazing,” said Lisa. “I love her carrot cake. It's four or five layers and is fantastic.”
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