Bozeman Magazine

Top 10 Montana Summer Roadtrips from Bozeman

Sarah Cairoli

I know we live in the most beautiful place on Earth, but let’s face it, sometimes you just have to get away. You don’t need a week to make an escape; there are several fun places to go that are less than a day’s drive from…

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…

Top 10 BZN Places for People Watching

Sarah Cairoli

Watching other people is human nature. We can’t help it; we’re fascinated by each other. We learn a lot about each other through body language and visual cues, often inventing entire stories about people we have never met. Bozeman may be…

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…

Three Ways to Create a Cocktail Lunch to Remember

Cocktail hours have become increasingly popular as part of current wedding culture. Whether set as a beforehand mixer, or settling into the dinner hour, a cocktail menu can easily help create a desired mood for the guest. The catering team at Midtown…

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…

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…

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…