No matter your Thanksgiving dinner traditions, be it turkey, ham, both or something like prime rib or even pizza, family is the focus. The Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge understands just how much such a focus can mean for a meal – and a business.

For three generations, this Brookings eatery has kept its eye on the close connections food creates. Sharing a meal is more than nourishment: at the Pheasant it’s a way of life, especially this time of year.

“My grandmother certainly understood just how important family connections can be, and she made our customers, and our employees, feel like they were part of her family,” said Michael Johnson, who serves as the restaurant’s general manager and head chef. “She was always generous. The holiday season was special to her.”

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