THE ART OF FOOD

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YOU CAN’T TALK about the West without talking about beef. In the early 1900s the Depot (today the home of Steamboat Creates) was the largest shipping center for cattle in the west. There used to be a saying that there was a blade of grass for every two cows. Most ranchers barely eke out a living. They ranch for the way of life, for the love of what they do. Give thanks for every meal and a nod to the work the ranchers do so we can eat.

PRIME RIB AT THE ORE HOUSE

Craving a traditional prime rib? Visit Ore House, where the prime rib has been driving the core of their business for more than fifty years and is the only item that has been on the menu since the opening night in 1971.

The menu is basic, so there is not a lot of decision-making, just good food. If you are dining there for the first time, don’t miss the house potato. There was a full revolt when the owner tried to take it off the menu about forty years ago. The revolt was so effective Art with Altitude

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the owner had to take out a full-page ad in the paper to let people know the house potato was back.

This recipe doesn’t disappoint. Add to that the restaurant’s cozy environment that feels like you’ve walked into a friend’s living room and you’ll understand why this spot is a local favorite.

COOKING TIPS

If you are cooking your own prime rib, trim it down, but leave enough of the choice fat so the meat is tender and juicy. Season to taste (Ore House has their own house seasoning), then roast it at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 4–6 hours for a 4 lb roast. Enjoy!

ELEVATE THE ARTS: Visit Ore House at the Pine Grove to fill your beef cravings. Don’t miss the house potato or the mudslide pie. If you want to cook your own prime rib, visit the Community Agriculture Alliance at Oak and Eighth Street to buy meat and produce from local producers. AwA Winter 2023

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