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For more than 17 years, the friendly face of Pete Utthachoo was a part of the Sioux City culinary scene. Along the way, he turned regular diners into friends, became

Piyapit "Pete" Utthachoo, proprietor of the downtown Sioux City restaurant Petes Thai on 5th and original owner of Diamond Thai, died Wednesday at a Sioux City hospital. He was 56.

Sioux Citys Diamond Thai Cuisine emphasizes fresh veggies, spices and herbs in made-to-order dishes.

On the second-to-last Food Truck Friday of the season, Becky Barnes was confronted with one of the least glamorous duties assigned to her role as manager. For the past 13

As soon as Pete Utthachoo opened the doors to Petes Thai on 5th a few weeks ago, former customers greeted the veteran restaurateur like an old friend. "Everybody was saying, Welcome back, Pete, we missed you, Pete," he said with a big smile. "Then, they ask, Youre still going to be making the pumpkin curry, the Pad Thai and the Spicy Wok Noodle, arent you?"  Utthachoo chuckled, affirming that all of his authentically Thai meals will be making a comeback after a three-year absence. "It feels ...