Bozeman Magazine

Top 10 Places To Enjoy Valentine’s Day NEAR Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Pandemic or not, ‘tis the season to celebrate your love. Whether you are looking for a romantic date night or an exciting adventure, we’ve got this list of the 10 Best Places for Valentine’s Day in Bozeman. Sidewall Pizza TentsFor…

Kimpton Armory Hotel’s Sky Shed, Fielding’s and Tune Up

Angie Ripple

In 1940, Bozeman was dealing with overcrowding at Montana State College, paving streets in south Bozeman, and the creation of the area airport and the Hyalite Reservoir Dam. The town was growing rapidly and the building of the Bozeman Armory to house…

Two Fat Guys Brew a Gin

Patrik Hill

What better way to help introduce the 21st Century version of the Roaring ‘20s – as well as bid more than a fond farewell to the train wreck that was 2020 – than to bring back a tried and true classic. However, this time make it…

Functional Medicine Arrives in Bozeman

What is Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine is an approach to preventative health and chronic disease that is individualized to your story and your body. As a traditional Family Practice doctor, I was taught to listen to your symptoms and figure…

Whistle Pig Korean

Angie Ripple

Established in 2014 by husband and wife team Ross Franklin and Emma Woods, Whistle Pig Korean is one of only two Korean restaurants in Bozeman. The active couple met while teaching English in Korea and ended up in Bozeman so Ross could attend Montana…

Top 10 New Businesses in Bozeman

Kate Hulbert

Bozeman is always changing, and it can be tricky keeping up with all the new businesses opening their doors! Here is a list of 10 new businesses in Bozeman. Cat Show Cat CafeThis one wins for the most unique new business in Bozeman! The cat cafe…

The Local American Saloon

Angie Ripple

Craig Seguin may not be a cowboy on horseback, but he often performs a multitude of ranch, I mean restaurant-related tasks as the owner and head chef at Belgrade’s Local American Saloon. Craig is skilled at using the tools of the trade to…

Sidewinders American Grill

Angie Ripple

Sidewinders in Bozeman has been serving the community since June 2017, holding firm to its founder’s Marine Corps values of “leaders eat last” and “take care of your people.” Sidewinders is a family-run business that…

Moving to Bozeman, Montana? Here Are 10 Things You Need to Know

Angie Jamison

This article was written by Angie Jamison at Bozeman Real Estate Group. To read the original article click here https://bozemanrealestate.group/blog/10-things-you-should-know-before-moving-to-bozeman-montana. Bozeman is a special place. Those who…

When Craft Beer Became Hand Sanitizer

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic caused a surge in demand for hand sanitizer across Montana. As drugstore shelves were cleaned out and then sat empty, hospitals and front line workers were directly and perilously affected by the shortage. Enter…

Support Others This November: A Conversation with Fork and Spoon Head Chef

Cassie Pfannenstiel

The holidays are approaching soon, a time to enjoy the company of those we love and eat lots of pie and turkey. It’s a time to reflect on our connections with others, those things that we are grateful for. It’s also a time to think…

2021 Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll Vote Now Thru Nov 7

Angie Ripple

Each October since 2014, we’ve asked our readers and the greater Bozeman community to vote in the Bozeman’s Choice Reader Poll. Thankfully it’s October, and we get to ask you to vote again, and as you put your stamp of approval on…

MAP Brewing

Angie Ripple

Bozeman has a strong sense of place that not all locations are lucky enough to claim. The authenticity that you will find in our community is a big part of what gives us the sense of place, and what draws newcomers as well. Bozeman’s Brewery…

Top 10 Things To Do in Bozeman This October

Kate Hulbert

Sadly, so many of our favorite fall activities have been canceled in Bozeman this year. The long-standing hay bale maze is canceled, and our beloved Bobcat football games will not be happening. We’ve updated this list with all the fall…

Local & Fresh: Brando's Wing Co.

Angie Ripple

Brandon Hale is a fifth-generation restaurant owner who, after losing his mother to Alzheimer’s realized his dream of opening his own restaurant and got to living. Brandon and his wife Stephanie opened Brando’s Wing Co. on June 15, 2019…

Top 10 New Bozeman Businesses Summer 2020

Angie Jamison

Single Barrel Liquor & BarSingle Barrel Liquor & Bar is the newest addition to Ferguson Farms on the west side of Bozeman. They are a full liquor, beer, and wine store plus a cozy, neighborhood bar. It is a beautiful space and they are sure…

Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop

Angie Ripple

What used to be an old gas station at the corner of Main and Church Streets in downtown Bozeman is now a sanctuary and one-stop shop for those who love beer and some of Bozeman’s best comfort food. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop brings The…

Top 10 Classic Bozeman Businesses

Angie Jamison

Western CafeThis one is getting a fresh burst of popularity thanks to the younger generations having found out about it.  It’s also where everyone wants to bring visitors to give them the “Montana” experience.  What we…

Z’s Meze Market

Angie Ripple

I have always enjoyed dining in an establishment where the owner is hands-on, whether it’s greeting guests, or making food, or bussing tables. I’ve seen local owners do it all, and I love being a witness to their passion and drive. Zeynep…

MT Summer Bucket List

Sarah May

With summer travel shifted to more staycation and less epic destinations, building a summer bucket list is a perfect way to make the most of a summer spent living locally. Whether you’re building a list full of solo adventures or planning one…

Bozeman’s Choice Top 10 Places with Patios

Angie Jamison, photos by Lindsey Hove

This article was written by Angie Jamison at Bozeman Real Estate Group. To read the original article click here https://bozemanrealestate.group/blog/bozemans-best-places-with-patios. In the past few years, we’ve seen a surge in outdoor seating…

Pizza & Beer Persevere Through Pandemic

Maggie Hudlow

Calling in a to-go order from Bridger Brewing was a strange experience. Because typically, my move is to sit at the corner of the bar, drink three pints over a few hours with my nose buried in my laptop or book and then order some pizza to take home…

Food Scene 2020 Postponed

Brian Ripple

Restaurants are struggling, just like all of us. Since the coronavirus hit Bozeman, Bozeman Magazine has been offering free help to local businesses and restaurants affected by the pandemic. Spreading the word about their new operating hours and…

I-Ho’s Korean Grill

Maggie Hudlow

With the shelter-in-place order, I have been doing a ton of cooking lately, and I am ecstatic to eat something that I haven’t prepared. Maybe it’s my spice drawer or perhaps it’s my technique, but all of my cooking is starting to…

Homemade Tortillas and Hot Queso at Taco Montes

Maggie Hudlow

Taco Montes is one of my favorite places to grab lunch in Bozeman. Dreamy handmade flour tortillas—lightly blackened—make the perfect vessel for big flavor tacos. I hate to be a stereotype—by ordering my first Taco Montes taco on…

Love For Local Business in the time of COVID-19

Seth Ward

As I sit down to write, the local economy and social landscape is changing quickly and dramatically. Life will have changed more by the time this gets to print. The disruptions are impossible to ignore, and causing us all some anxiety, to say the…

Editors Note: Spring in Bozeman

Angie Ripple

Spring in Bozeman is likely still at least a month away, but that doesn’t stop Bozemanites from enjoying Spring Break! Some of you already have plans to head to Yellowstone International Airport to fly away to a more tropical location, or just…

The Bozeman Taproom

Maggie Hudlow

Head to The Bozeman Taproom for some beers after a long day of ridge laps or stripping streamers on the Madison and stay for the food. The hot wings are fried until crunchy on the outside and tender enough to fall right off the bone, and the smoky…

Tarantino’s Pizzeria

Kathleen Johns

Located in Bozeman on the corner of Main and Rouse, Tarantino’s Pizzeria has been a downtown tradition for over a decade. In March of 2019, Shane Cartularo bought Tarantino’s to run it alongside his girlfriend Danielle and his brother…