November 2025
Katie Thomas
A life-sized G.I. Joe greets customers outside Sidewinders American Grill in Bozeman. That’s because this welcoming, family-friendly restaurant was founded by a group of U.S. Marine Veterans, who live by the Marine Corps values of…
November 2025
Katie Thomas
Do you have a freezer with a bunch of random packs of frozen game? I know I do, and I’m not even a hunter. But I love a lot of hunters, have generous friends, and I prioritize eating sustainably. So every year I end up with a good supply of…
November 2025
Angie Ripple, photos by Casen Ripple
If you’ve ever spent a winter in Bozeman, you know there’s little that can warm you up once Jack Frost assails this quaint town with full force. Whether you’re a “local” or not, one thing we can all agree on is that sometimes the weather…
October 2025
Katie Thomas
Kid’s Eat and Stay Free! screamed the sign, as I approached Bozeman from the east. The billboard for the Holiday Inn sat shamelessly on I-90 for years with that incorrect apostrophe, making my teeth itch. I had been commuting from Livingston to…
September 2025
Emma Lichtwardt
As someone who has spent time in various parts of Mexico and the southern United States, I consider myself a self-appointed taco aficionado. I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Bozeman’s growing number of Mexican restaurants and, recently…
August 2025
Emma Lichtwardt
BagelWorks has been serving handmade, New York-style bagels to Bozeman since the 1990s, and their commitment to good food and community is evident the moment I open the door. I am greeted by the delicious scent of fresh bagels, and happy chatter from…
July 2025
Jessica Cairoli
The state of Montana is rich in magnificent mountains, spectacular forests, and breathtaking plains. When confronted with the state’s stunning landscape, it’s possible to almost forget about one of its other defining characteristics: its…
July 2025
Bozeman’s Grand Hotel and its 1891 Christmas Menu
Rachel Phillips
It’s hard to believe, but there are only six months until Christmas. Christmas in July celebrations have roots dating back to the 1930s and include retail sales, a resurgence of Christmas movies, and for some, a revival of holiday food. This…
July 2025
Katie Thomas
Fluffy, perfect pizza crust. This is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the words “MacKenzie River Pizza.” Today, this restaurant is much more than a pizza place, but when the first and original location of MacKenzie River…
