Beacon Coffee Roasters

Sierra Holmes

Patrick and Sarah Flemming started their dream of opening a coffee company back in 2020 when they decided that the nine-to-five lifestyle wasn’t for them. So the couple decided to take a leap of faith and buy what we now know to be Beacon…

Mo' Bowls Food Truck

Angie Ripple

Mo’ Bowls the food truck was founded in 2014 by brothers Tyler and Jesse Collins. In 2018 with the opening of their restaurant space [200 S 23rd Ave e7] Connor Lynch joined the team while also working towards a degree at MSU in Education.When…

Bridger Brewing Summer Music Concert Series

Montanans’ love of music is palpable, and the Gallatin Valley has long needed an outdoor venue that allows people to enjoy live music while sipping beer under Montana’s big sky. Bridger Brewing’s Three Forks lawn event area has a…

Coffey to Martini Robin to Bison A Story of Change

Change is constantly with us. Even during the 1950s and 1960s, Bozeman grew by fifty percent, from a population of 12,000 to 18,000. Then, the northern limit of the city was Oak Street, two dirt ruts that ran along a deep irrigation ditch at the edge…

Sweeten to Taste: Ice Cream in Bozeman History

Rachel Phillips

As a kid, one of my favorite summertime activities was helping my parents make homemade ice cream on the Fourth of July. We had a bright blue slatted wooden bucket with a hand crank and interior metal canister with wooden paddles. After filling the…

The Break Room

Sierra Holmes

As I walked into The Break Room for the first time, I immediately noticed the colorful murals painted along the walls, and the warm, inviting atmosphere inside. Seth Colombo and his wife, Cassie Colombo, opened The Break Room last year as a…

Mountain Berry Bowls

Mountain Berry Bowls–Bozeman started as a leap of faith for Julie and Jonathan Sestrich. Ready for something that would knit them more fully into the community, the couple turned their business skills (and their joyful hearts) to running a food…

Thai Basil

Sierra Holmes

After sitting down with Jason and Jen Alexander, the owners of Thai Basil, I had the privilege of learning not only more about Thai cuisine, but also about Jen and Jason’s passion for serving the Bozeman community. This couple’s desire to…

Sky Shed The Rooftop Destination Of Your Dreams

Sydney Jones

The month of May is one full of celebration. Whether you’re commemorating mothers, matriculation, or more, it’s a great time of year to raise your glass in honor of you and your loved ones, and the warm weather that awaits. With perfectly…

Vigilante Music Fest

Brian Ripple

One spring day in 1863, six men looking for their next big gold strike found it in Alder Gulch, William Fairweather, Henry Edgar, Thomas Cover, Barney Hughes, Micheal Sweeney, and Harry Rogers left Bannack, attempting to meet and travel with James…

Fresco Café

Angie Ripple

Although a handful of Napoleon Bonaparte’s most famous quotes reveal that he was most certainly of a different time than ours, some stand both the test of time and place. Two in particular help tell the story of Susan and Bill Neubauer’s…

Want To Grow Your Own Food In Bozeman?

Top 10 recommendations for this climate

Spring is just around in the corner, which means that gardening season will soon be underway! If you want fresh food for yourself and your family, I’d highly recommend planting a garden this spring. Getting into gardening has so many benefits:…

Top 10 Ways To Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Revitalize our Earth

Sydney Jones

We’ve all heard the term Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, but have you thought about what that really means? Opportunities to positively impact our environment are more simple and accessible than many people think, and a few small changes in everyday…

Hachi Sushi Pub

Joseph Montalbano

The experience of walking through the doors at Hachi is truly unique. From the comfortable, dark ambiance to the neon signs, Hachi Sushi Pub at The Market is a great place to spend an evening enjoying delicious food and a fun atmosphere. After…

Bozeman Bar Beat: Pub 317

The Emerald Charm of Bozeman A Deep Dive Into the Irish Heart of Pub 317

Devon Brosnan

One thing I’ve always loved about bars—more than the booze they ooze—is the cultural representation they exhibit, whether it’s the reflection of the culture they reside in or the emulation of another. This underrated spot…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Ken Walcheck

This year, St. Patrick’s Day will be observed on Sunday, March 17. Starting as a special Christian feast day in the 17th century celebrating the life of St. Patrick and the spreading of Christianity to Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into…

MINT | CAFE | BAR

Angie Ripple

When given the opportunity to sit down with owners Albert McDonald, Joe Barnett, and Jesse Fetzer, it is evident that The Mint is more than just a restaurant; it’s a cornerstone of the Belgrade community. Read on to explore the roots of this…

Bozeman Bar Beat: Tune Up

Devon Brosnan

Dive underground into a treasured subterranean environment that permeates, liquifies, and mysteriously whispers, “coolness.” I’m going to tell you one thing and one thing only for this one. Basement bars are always cool.Listen…

Moonshine Tales: Art Lenehan, Jake Mast, Seth Bohart

Rachel Phillips

In December 1918, Prohibition went into effect in Montana. Interestingly, anti-liquor laws were introduced and ultimately revoked earlier in the Big Sky State than in the nation as a whole. In Montana, Prohibition lasted from the end of 1918 until…

I-Ho’s Korean Grill

Angie Ripple

Jin-Ju Jahns was born in Missoula, Montana to I-Ho and Derek Pomeroy. Her journey unfolds as a tale of returning to her roots, with an added twist to the Pomeroys’ family narrative. Jin-Ju met her husband, John, in Germany just over a decade…

Bozeman Bar Beat: The Haufbrau

Wall-to-wall, people Earth-shattering music, a river of beer and booze

Devon Brosnan

​What comes to mind? Depending on who you are, what you do, and what your “scene” is, you may be thinking of a few different establishments clustered around Bozeman. Rocking R Bar may come to mind, or maybe El Camino, when it was still…

Top 10 Bozeman-y Things to do this Winter

Alex Sokol

Here are ten ways you can enjoy the month of January.SkijoringEver seen someone on a skateboard being pulled around by a dog? Skijoring is the same thing, with skis. The indigenous Sámi of Northern Europe were the first to throw a harness…

Mountains Walking Brewery & Pub

Taylor Owens

Nestled in the up-and- coming Northside neighborhood of Bozeman, Mountains Walking Brewery stands as a testament to the vibrant craft beer culture flourishing in the area. Owned and curated by Gustav Dose and his partner Sarah MacDonald, this brewery…

Gallatin River Lodge

Taylor Owens

For over twenty years, the Gallatin River Lodge has nestled on the Gallatin River, in the forested area accessed via Thorpe Road, west of Bozeman. Originally a popular spot for those on a fly-fishing trip, it is now open to locals and travelers alike…

New Executive Chef Joins Fielding’s

Taylor Owens

Shane Graybeal has joined the Kimpton Armory as the new executive chef at Fielding’s, an American-fare restaurant serving up fresh dishes and craft cocktails. Fielding’s, the namesake of Fred Fielding Willson, the architect of the…

Top 10 Thanksgiving Hot Takes To Spice Up The Dinner Table

Joseph Montalbano

The season of giving is supposed to be special. It’s the season of spending quality time with family, enjoying a warm fireside, and eating delicious home cooking.However, the season can also be a very stressful time. The meal can have a lot of…

Ghost Town Coffee Roasters

Taylor Owens

Ghost Town Coffee Roasters has been a Bozeman staple for many years, known for their delicious roasts and brews at two cafe locations. An essential third space for coffee lovers to congregate over drinks is in the works. Ghost Town is a worthwhile…

A Costumes and Cocktails Halloween

Brian Ripple

Halloween is a holiday observed in many countries the week of October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints’ Day and is dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the hard departed. One…

Frights AND Fun All Over Bozeman

Joseph Montalbano

It’s finally that time of year where the colors start changing and the weather starts to cool off, and I cannot be happier to welcome it. The warm drinks, the fall leaves — the entire fall experience is lovely. For all these reasons and…

1864 Noir Bar & Restaurant

Taylor Owens

Allison Fasano and Blake Mackie have hit Main Street and the Bozeman food scene with a restaurant that blends Bozeman’s historic roots with elements of the Bozeman we know today.est. 1864 Noir Bar & Restaurant is a new speakeasy that…

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro

Taylor Owens

Located in the heart of downtown Bozeman on Main Street is a restaurant serving up delicious Cantonese and Thai-inspired dishes. Sweet Chili Asian Bistro opened its doors in 2010, and has been a local favorite for over thirteen years. The bistro is…

Bridger Brewing’s Inaugural Summer Concert Series

Bridger Brewing’s inaugural Summer Concert Series in Three Forks (5 Vigilante Way) is in full-swing. Featuring an incredible lineup of talented musicians, these concerts promise unforgettable evenings of live music, fun, and great…