Dear Editor,
Good people of Garretson. I moved here in November of 2016 and have been delighted with the town and it people. I previously lived outside Valley Springs and watch the struggle over many years of Valley to support local restaurants. None survived. Garreston is extremely fortunate to have a number of good places to eat. Recently O So Good opened and it presented a very unique opportunity for the residents.
In my former business I traveled the US and ate in many 4 star restaurants in all parts of the country. Omar's Cheesy Shrimp and Jambalaya are as good as or better than I was served in the Commanders Palace in New Orleans. His crab cakes are easily as good as or better than I have had in Maine or Seattle. . His Pork chops are better than I have had in Iowa, (the pork capital) His Cajun Seafood Pasta is better than I have had anywhere. His "greens" and corn bread won the approval of my girlfriend who was born and raised in Memphis. (And is pretty picky about "southern" food. His prices are easily half of what you pay for a similar meal, even in Sioux Falls and his portions are generous.
I eat at O So Good each week (sometimes twice) and have yet to have anything that was below great! His staff is young and learning and having a few growing pains, but are always smiling.
The people of Garretson have a unique situation, in that restaurants, like O So Good, usually in are only in very large cities. Support this wonderful business, enjoy his interesting menu. Bring your friends from the "city" and let them marvel at the level of the cuisine. Most of all support Omar and his adventure.
-Bruce Brown
