Top 10 Bozeman Happy Hour Spots

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Kate Hulbert

The days are getting longer meaning rather than heading home at the end of the workday to hunker down from the cold, everyone is more likely to participate in happy hour! Luckily in Bozeman, there are many great places to choose from and hopefully…

Need a New Year’s Resolution for your Business?

photos by Zach Hoffman

How about Organizing the Bookkeeping?

Dash Out To See Dash

Angie Ripple, photos by Zach Hoffman

Bozeman band DASH was formed out of a love for light-a-fire-under-your-ass rockin’ soul music and a desire for honest and entertaining lyrics. DASH began writing songs together in early 2018 with a passion for getting people out on the dance…

The Newly Reinvented Main Street Overeasy

Angie Ripple, photos by Zach Hoffman

Tucked away in the heart of Downtown Bozeman is Main Street Overeasy, an eatery known for amazing breakfasts for the past 20 years. At the beginning of 2018, new owners Nick Rogers and Michelle Dodge took the reigns of the restaurant from the family…

Stuffed Crepes and Waffles

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Though creperies originated in Brittany, the northwestern region of France famous for its rain and a slew of lovely edibles, creperies have popularized around the world, including our quaint town of Bozeman. Erik Esper has brought a little piece of…

The Tween Season

Jerry Schuster, photos by Zach Hoffman

Seems to be that time of year again in Bozeman. Outdoor winter sports and events are pretty well finished, and it’s much too early to get out for the area’s summer activities.What is one to do? You can’t go downhill or cross country…

Pickle Barrel

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

The Pickle Barrel - one of Bozeman’s most popular restaurants - remains a community staple, even after 40 years of operation. The squat brown building is barely tall enough for the wooden screen door; the door’s handle is worn smooth…

Little Star Diner

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

The farm-to-table movement has emerged as one of the biggest trends in today’s culinary world. The phrase “farm to table” is a buzzword referring to food made with locally sourced, natural, and organic ingredients. Our society is in…

Plonk Wine

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Getting its name from a British colloquialism for ordinary and cheap wine, Plonk is one of Bozeman’s most popular downtown wining and dining destinations. Anyone who has been to Plonk knows the irony behind its name - being that its focus is…

The State of Your Fun(ds)

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Ashley Nettles

Raise your hand if you made a financial New Year’s resolution. Raise your hand if your best intentions already seem like a faded memory. Found an incredibly cheap ticket to Ireland that completely threw a monkey wrench into your budget? Just…

February Cover Artist: Zach Hoffman

photos by Zach Hoffman

Owner and manager of Image Lab Photography in Bozeman, Zach Hoffman graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Photography. Zach went on to achieve his Master of Fine Arts at Lesley University in Boston. His passion for photography…

Curling 101

photos by Zach Hoffman

For many spectators, the sweeping and shouting are the most entertaining aspect of Curling. It’s captivating! When you’re watching the curlers sweep, you can really see how intense of a sport Curling is and how much energy the players are…

Feast Raw Bar & Bistro

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Meals that transport me to another time or place and conjure up memories of home have always been my most enjoyable. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro presents an atmosphere that is both warm and relaxing and exciting and vibrant - the perfect escape from…

Behind the Scenes of the Willson Auditorium

Katie McGunagle, photos by Zach Hoffman

When you go to a production at the Willson Auditorium, you may glimpse young people quietly running the light and sound control boards in the back of the hall. Others work back stage, assisting with set changes, costumes, and makeup. These stagehands…

Reinvented RIALTO Reopens for Business

Angie Ripple, photos by Zach Hoffman

With nearly a dozen events under its belt since opening night January 17, 2018, the newly renovated Rialto Theatre in downtown Bozeman is breaking its way as a new hub for culture and entertainment, as is their vision. From peanut stand to cultural…

The Food Scene and Bozeman’s Choice Restaurants

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Bozemanites are lucky to experience a combination hard to come by: a diverse food scene thriving in a small country town. Over the last decade, Bozeman has experienced a significant influx of out-of-state money; and while some argue it has stressed…

Dean’s Zesty Booch

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

From the moment I walked in, I could see and smell the quality and feel the good vibes that were rolling out of Dean’s Zesty Booch. I was hit with the welcoming smell of incense and with a warm bell tone produced by the singing bowl Dean was…