Bozeman Magazine

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…

Red Chair Café and Bar

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Whether you are looking for some coffee, breakfast, lunch, a sweet treat, a happy hour cocktail or dinner, you can find it at Red Chair Café and Bar. Located on the west end of Bozeman, Red Chair offer’s fresh, locally sourced Americana…

Belgrade Festival of Lights

I’ve been working with a very merry band of Belgrade folks to revitalize the town’s Festival of Lights this year. I mean all year – like since January. Christmas Past was done, and Christmas Yet to Come was a full twelve months…

How I Started Supporting Local Belgrade Businesses

I can still vividly remember the day a switch turned in my brain, and I started making the conscious effort to make Belgrade my home. At that point, I had lived in the Gallatin Valley for around 18 years, and the most recent seven were spent in the…

Top 10 Things To Do In Belgrade

While Belgrade residents appreciate the accessibility and hospitality of our neighbors in Bozeman, we’re also proud of our own unique features right here at home.  Belgrade is a charismatic little town filled with genuine people and…

Bar 3 BBQ & Smokehouse

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Barbecue is about as red, white and blue as American cuisine gets, but let’s first get one thing straight. Merely throwing meat on a grill is not barbecue, at least not in the traditional sense. So where did the term barbecue originate from?…

Tomaso’s on Main: An Owner and Restaurant with Grit

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Jessica Lewis

Chef Tom Pratt is back with a new restaurant, Tomaso’s on Main. If you were a fan of the Gourmet Gas Station in Gallatin Gateway, then you will be happy with Tom’s new iteration of the former restaurant and catering service…

B3 Fits Right Into The Bozeman Food Scene

Backcountry Burger Bar

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Matt VanSchenkhof

A place named Backcountry Burger Bar probably doesn’t conjure up mental images full of Bozeman’s history or all things Montana. Maybe it is not supposed to, but local history surrounds the restaurant in downtown Bozeman, and its…

Beyond the Grind: What Do You Know About Eating Bison?

Cassi Miller

Ask yourself that question: What do you really know about eating bison? I know that bison burgers taste fantastic. I know it’s a leaner meat than beef. That is about the extent of my knowledge. I never considered the world of possibility that…

Colombo’s Pizza and Pasta

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

America’s love affair with pizza has deep roots. What started as a favorite dish for soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II has become a Friday-night favorite to families across the entire nation. We worship pizza, attach the identity…

Top 10 Breakfasts to Find in Bozeman

Jenna Gorham

Updated 6.29.21 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Lucky for you Bozeman has amazing breakfast options outside of your kitchen. Get out and explore the Bozeman Food Scene and find your next favorite spot to enjoy eggs, bacon, waffles…

Dave's Sushi

It's Always A Party At Dave’s!

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

My Midwestern family loves sushi. I never thought that would be a sentence I could truthfully write. Had I been writing this article a year ago, I couldn’t begin this way. Growing up in Iowa, you don’t get a chance for much sushi. Not…

Wild Crumb Artisan Bread & Pastries

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

Do you remember baking with mom when you were little? Hands clamped excitedly on the edge of the counter while you struggled to peer over at all the ingredients laid out in order of use according to the recipe. Joyously whipping everything together…

The Gravel Bar

Cassi Miller

I consider myself a unique kind of adventure-seeker. You’ll find a variety of people under the term “adventure-seeker” in these parts. Some are in it for the hikes into often untouched wilderness, some will hop on a river and float…

Jam! Let’s Do Brunch

Cassi Miller

Brunch. It’s everyone’s favorite fused word and everyone’s favorite lazy-day meal. It manages to gather together gaggles of chatty friends who hash out and try to recall the hazy details of the weekend’s events and families…

Here’s The Beef

Jerry Schuster

Stop your negative thinking. You’ve read the title and are thinking that this is probably another one of those common food, recipe or dining articles. You are all set to turn the page to read something more interesting and entertaining . Stop…

Taco Montes

Cassi Miller

Personality and charm. Bozeman has it in spades. Each neighborhood you cruise through and each street you walk down possesses its own sense of place. The Willson Avenue area is steeped in history and gorgeous, old architecture. The North Broadway…

The Scoop Bar: Rebelling Against And Embracing The Future

Rachel Hergett 

In 1977, brothers Jerry and Gary Davis saw an ad in the Sunday paper about a bar for sale. Not knowing it was the Scoop Bar, where Gary had once been a bartender and then helped remodel and expand in 1976, the brothers inquired. By September, they…

Five On Black

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

When we think about food and Montana, there are some traditional staples that always come to mind: steak, buffalo burgers, and huckleberries just to name a few. It is cowboy, old west, chuck wagon fare. Montana food is hearty, rich, and filling…

Liquid Courage: Discovering the New West by the Glass

Kathleen Melee 

Too much of anything is bad, but too much whiskey is never enough. – Mark Twain In the Old West, cow punchers were advised: “Always drink your whiskey with your gun hand to show your good intentions.” 5th generation ranchers tell…

Top 10 Yellowstone Country Wedding Drinks

Angie Ripple

Wondering what to serve you guests? According to Taylor Shull, who manages off-site beverage catering for The Bay Bar & Grille, here are the Top 10 choices of Montana couples: 1. Huckleberry Flavored Vodka LemonadeThis summery cocktail is made…

The Haufbrau: A Bozeman Icon

Cassi Miller

Locals and transplants alike know there are certain things one must do as rites of passage when you become a citizen of Bozeman. You have to hike the M. In the summertime, you have to float the Madison. You have to attend a Farmer’s Market at…

Exude Love: Cateye Cafe

Cassi Miller

Do you know that feeling when you just instantly click with someone you’ve never met before? There’s trepidation in going to a new place or meeting someone new, and if they are able to help in some way by cutting through that…

Ted's Montana Grill

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

Part of the allure of the West is our celebration and desire for hearty, delicious food. Looking at our heritage and history, food is what brings people together for nourishment, both in body and in soul. It’s easy to imagine a group of…

Eat Naked: The Favorite Local Slogan from Naked Noodle

photos by Zach Hoffman, by Cassi Miller

Main Street. It’s the culturally diverse epicenter of life in Bozeman. Home to Music on Main, Bobcat Fest, the Sweet Pea parade, and a slew of other oft-celebrated events. But, what happens when you leave the confines of this street? What happens…