As kids, we all start to think about what our lives will be like when we’re grown up. It’s not long before we’ve got an answer ready whenever we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

And sometimes, the road of life steers us in a different direction, as it did for today’s Across the Table guest.

Key Largo Martini at JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars


Janean Michalov always thought she wanted to be a nurse. That is, until a part-time job at the Furniture Mission led her to a full-time calling in service to others. Ashley Thompson sat down with her recently at JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars to learn more.

Janean Michalov and Ashley Thompson at their Across the Table interview
Janean Michalov and Ashley Thompson at their Across the Table interview

At JJ’s they like to say they provide “an enhanced adult beverage experience” and we think that’s just perfect to sum up the great food and drink and the great people you’ll run into at JJ’s Wine, Spirits and Cigars.

They’re located at 3000 West 57th Street in Sioux Falls. you can find out more about their specials and events, but checking out their website at JJsWine.com.

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JJ’s is hosting is hosting an Italian wine tasting event in JJ’s Event Room this Thursday night. the event includes a guided tasting through the Piedmont region in South Dakota. Six different wines will be offered.

There will also be a grazing table by The Boozy Bakery to snack on. The doors open at 6:00pm on Thursday. The wine tasting starts at 6:30. To reserve your seat, visit the Italian Wine Tasting listing on their website.

Behind the scenes with Janean Michalov and Ashley Thompson
Behind the scenes with Janean Michalov and Ashley Thompson

Get to know other interesting people from around KELOLAND by checking out some of our other Across the Table segments!

Across the Table with John Meyer

Across the Table with Marcella Prokop

Across the Table with Mark Blackburn

Across the Table with Seth Pearman

Across the Table with Beth Ormseth

Across the Table with Becka Burger

Across the Table with Nancy and Bruce Halverson

Across the table with Lindsay Harris

Across the Table with Jon Thum

Across the Table with Dr. Charles Chima

Across the Table with April Meyerink

Across the Table with Tom Slattery

Across the Table with Brad Palmer

Across the Table with Sue Aguilar

Across the Table with Darrin Smith

Across the Table with Sheila Hazard