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Our attention to detail is evident in everything on the menu – from locally sourced produce, premium hand-cut steaks and a larger selection of bison dishes than any other restaurant in the world.

We pride ourselves on delivering American dining the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

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STARTER House marinated olives Blackbird bread, olive oil Salumi, prosciutto, nostrano, coppa picante, house pickles, mustard Cheese board, soďŹ a, pleasant ridge, bellamy blue, cracker, honeycomb Rabbit liver pate, pickled red onion, arugula, crostini Roasted parsnip, chimichurri, garlic, pecan, cilantro Roasted asparagus and morel, smoked chevre cream, chili oil, lemon, thyme Burrata, rhubarb jam, mint, crostini

SALAD Roasted beet, arugula, feta, pumpkin seed, maple vinaigrette Kale, lemon, garlic, chili pepper, grana padano, bread crumbs Miner’s lettuce, radish, mint, pea shoot, horseradish, buttermilk

PASTA Gemelli, basil arugula pesto, pancetta, pecorino Tagliatelle, milk braised lamb, orange, fennel, mint, ďŹ ore sardo Cappellacci, pea shoot, asparagus, nebrodini mushroom, thyme, piave vecchio

MEAT Pork loin chop, buttered corn grits, garlic chili recado, pickled radish, cilantro Beef sirloin, roasted asparagus, roasted potato, sauce gribiche, breadcrumbs Lamb shank, porcini risotto, fava bean, mint, salsa verde

PIZZA Margherita, tomato, mozzarella, basil, garlic Burrata margherita, tomato, burrata, basil, garlic Nduja, tomato, oregano, spicy sausage, taggiasca olive, kale, mozzarella, grana padano Chino, tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, mascarpone, oregano, arugula Panna, tomato, fennel sausage, cream, grana padano, chili pepper, basil Speck, tomato, smoked prosciutto, smoked provolone, mozzarella, chili pepper, basil Bianca, castelvetrano olives, grana padano, basil, garlic, calabrian chili, cream Funghi, shiitake mushroom, grana padano, thyme, blue cheese, garlic, chili pepper Rubia, red onion, sweet onion, grana padano, mozzarella, rosemary, pistachio Mostarda, crab apple mostarda, prosciutto, grana padano, mozzarella, arugula Salsiccia, fennel sausage, sweet onion, chili pepper, mozzarella Love all serve all. Secret sauce: heart and soul. Local and organic because: the environment.

Sample menu, things change. Advertising is not our thing so ask your doctor if eating at Blackbird may be right for you. Side effects might include getting lucky WE SO HOPE. We drop the ball on social media and wish that everybody else would too. Walk-ins always welcome. Reservations and gift cards available at blackbirdkitchen.com. Okeydokey!

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Under Radar the

In a place as small as the Gallatin Valley, where almost every new restaurant is hailed with an article in the newspaper, it might be hard to imagine there are any spots that go unnoticed. But there are a few that, while still known, are perhaps less trafficked — a little off the beaten path, if you will.

Take, for example, El Rodeo. Tucked in the Gallatin Valley Mall off Main Street, the restaurant offers authentic tacos, burritos and enchiladas and is known by many as the best Mexican food in the area. The family-owned establishment started as a food truck (the truck is still around, and usually hangs out down the street), but not everyone knows about the mall location.

If you’re interested in food hailing from even

Be sure to try the pão de queijo (cheese bread) and check out the dancing on Friday nights.

The Sashimi Bar makes the list for its location alone. Packed in with at least four other bars and restaurants in the large brick Bozeman Hotel building on the corner of Rouse Avenue and Main Street, the eatery features the thinly sliced fresh raw fish of traditional sashimi, as well as sushi and twists for its weekend brunches, which includes dishes such

farther south of the border, Oba Brazilian Cafe is a

as shrimp and grits or a smoked local trout BLT.

good bet. A great spot for lunch, Oba serves a vari-

And be sure to check out their drink menu, which

ety of authentic Brazilian cuisine, from tasty pastel

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under the radar continued >> Finally, for the breakfast inclined among us, there’s the Cafe at the Inn on the Gallatin. A tiny cottage just off U.S. Highway 191 on the drive from Bozeman to Big Sky, the cafe is attached to several cabins and an RV camp. And while the cabins are adorable (and affordable), the restaurant steals the show. Bear paw-sized homemade biscuits and jams, delicious omelettes and plenty of vegetarian-friendly options, it’s a must-visit. The cafe recently closed to folks not staying in the cabins, but reopens to the public every so often, so check their social media pages for updates. And don’t miss out on huckleberry fried pie.

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Like any self-respecting booming college town, Bozeman (and the surrounding areas) has a healthy selection of food on wheels to choose from. While the roster is growing and changing, and many of the following list can’t be found out and about during the colder months, here are a few options to get you started.

For the finer palettes, there’s Sauce , a truck based on seasonal, local foods. As such, the menu is always changing, but (if they’re available) be sure to try out the truffle fries or the banh mi, which can be made vegetarian. The

truck also offers catering services.

Craving some late night munchies? Look no further than Mo’ Bowls. Often strategically parked outside the Barmuda Triangle (the group of bars situated off 8th and Main), Mo’ Bowls offers a variety of delicious bowls of heavenly mac and cheese. There are meat and veggie options and, of course, deep fried mac balls.

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Food trucks are traditionally marked by their comfort food style, and Poutine and Stuff is no exception. As its name suggests, the truck serves delicious fried and battered treats, oftened smothered in mouth-watering gravy.

In addition to its typical poutine (french fries, cheese curds and gravy), the truck offers fried curds and tasty chicken wings with your choice of sauces ranging from garlic lime to snakebite buffalo.

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food trucks continued >> Finally, a word for one of the area’s original trucks. Tumbleweeds and chef Jay Blaske have been featured in these pages before, but the truck’s Mexican fusion cuisine can’t be over-hyped.

The truck’s menu features tacos and burritos, done with chicken, smoked pork shoulder, shrimp or veggies cooked in a variety of styles, from American barbecue to Korean.

During the summer, trucks gather on Fridays in the parking lot outside the Architect’s Wife, an interior design store near the corner of Babcock and Willson.

Many can also be found at the various farmers markets around the valley and in Big Sky.

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Sweets

If you’re searching for something to satisfy that sweet tooth, your first stop should be La Châtelaine Chocolat Co. in Bozeman. Owners Shannon Hughes Grochowski and Wlady Grochowski are both extensively trained in the art of chocolate making, and it shows. At its two locations (one on South Rouse and the other in the lobby of The Baxter), La Châtelaine offers some of the best chocolates in the country. I’m particularly partial to the King Bourbon, filled with dark chocolate ganache with bourbon and geranium, and the praline with hazelnut paste.

If you need more persuading, La Châtelaine was

classic maple bar or plain glaze. Be sure to get there

named 2013 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in

early: The shop closes at 2 p.m. and often earlier if

the USA, and has won several awards in San Fran-

the donuts run out.

cisco and Seattle.

Another certain crowd-pleaser can be found near

There are a few candy shops in town, and new among them is The Candy Jar, a traditional sweet-

the Montana State University campus, at Granny’s

ery located off 19th Avenue. The shop operates with

Gourmet Donuts. The small shop is home to owner

your typical bulk bins full of candies, but also has a

Robert McWilliams’ scrumptious creations. Fried up

few twists up its sleeve, including a soda fountain

daily and topped with homemade fruit compotes

with unique ice cream creations and a build-a-bar

or frostings, the donuts are best enjoyed warm.

station, where creative types can put together the

McWilliams comes up with new creations almost

candy bar of their dreams.

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sweets continued >> Speaking of ice cream, if you’re on Main Street in Bozeman, Genuine Ice Cream Co. has some of the best frozen dairy around. Located in a repurposed Airstream camper next to the Lark hotel, the “shop” serves the company’s rotating cast of flavors, from classic favorites like mint chocolate chip and salted caramel to alternative offerings such as cardamom.

There are plenty of benches to hang out on and watch the crowds walk by, and on chillier nights the Lark will fire up its outdoor wood fireplace, making it a great place to congregate.

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New Town in

The restaurant scene in the valley is almost always chopping and changing, with new eateries added on a weekly basis. Below are a few choices for the adventurous type in search of cutting edge cuisine.

It’s difficult for a new restaurant to come to town

tric interior of a classic American-style saloon (with

and immediately establish itself as a go-to destina-

a full-service bar), and its food matches the decor

tion for locals and visitors, but Fink’s Delicatessen

step for step. A perfect choice for lunch or dinner,

has managed to do just that. Opened in April in the

The Local features a variety of sandwiches, soups

same building as the fan favorite Wild Crumb bak-

and salads, in addition to steak and burgers featur-

ery in Bozeman’s northside neighborhood, Fink’s

ing elk, bison and beef from the nearby Montana

is a perfect option for lunch — or dinner, for that

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matter. Styled like a traditional deli, the shop offers

The restaurant’s leadership team includes the

a variety of handcrafted soups and sandwiches, as

minds behind the popular restaurants 14 North

well as charcuterie boards with a rotating selection

and Midtown Tavern in Bozeman, so you are in

of cheeses. Much of the food is made with local in-

good hands.

gredients, including Wild Crumb’s mouth-watering breads. Be sure to try the roasted cauliflower and broccolini sandwich with calabrese chevre, castelvetrano olives, roasted garlic hummus and basil pesto.

The food scene in Belgrade has grown leaps

At the base of the shiny, new Element Hotel in Bozeman, Squire House brings New American cuisine to the table. A nice mix of upscale and casual dining, the eatery offers a wide-ranging menu and a tasty selection of hand-crafted cocktails. Due to

and bounds in recent years, and one if its newest

its central location, the restaurant is a great place to

residents, The Local American Saloon is seeking to

grab a drink before a show, or to stay for a bite to

continue the positive trend. Situated on Main Street,

eat. Be sure to try the elk burger, topped with bacon,

The Local features the beautifully crafted wood-cen-

cheddar, tomato jam and lemon aioli.

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new in town continued >> Finally, the same folks who started Montana Fish Co. have a new venture: Montana Provisions — a market and deli in downtown Bozeman . A large part of the shop is devoted to classic glass displays of dry-cured meats — everything from elk sausage to duck prosciutto — and fresh seafood flown in daily. The deli side of things serves up hot and cold sandwiches, salads, beautiful charcuterie boards, and oysters on the half-shell all in a 40-seat, cafe-style setting. The restaurant also has draft beer and wine and an outdoor patio for those warm summer afternoons.

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Classics

What defines a classic? Places that have been around the longest? The top-reviewed spots on Yelp and TripAdvisor? Where the students take their parents when they’re in town? All of the above?

Who knows. Here’s a list of options to get you started.

In terms of longevity, it’s difficult to look past the

but right next door sits the Second Street Bistro, a restaurant that manages to combine the technique

Western Cafe. Operating out of the same building

and presentation of classic French cooking with

on Bozeman’s Main Street for more than 70 years,

everything good about Montana cuisine. Opened

the cafe is exactly what you’d expect from its name:

in 2004, the Bistro uses its own farm that produces

a quaint diner serving hearty breakfast and lunch

all the vegetables and herbs used by the restaurant

and featuring some of the best (and biggest) cinna-

during the summer, featured in its delicious salads

mon rolls and homemade pies around. Diner food

and entrees, which include a mouth-watering grilled

generally gets a bad rap, but at the Western it’s been

rack of lamb chops and homemade agnolotti ravioli.

perfected into an art form. Fluffy omelettes, heaping

In a town known for good food, Second Street is

sandwiches and perfectly crispy hash browns, all at reasonable prices. And for catching the latest gossip going around town or bumping elbows with locals, it’s a spot that can’t be beat.

Another long standing fan-favorite, Sir Scott’s Oasis Steakhouse and Lounge is a must-try for anyone in the mood for a juicy dinner plate-sized steak and a taste of down home Montana. All the cuts, from the beautifully marbled New York strip to the hulking porterhouse, are dry-aged in a massive walk-in cooler for several weeks before serving, giving them a texture and richness of flavor that’s almost impossible to find in store-bought meat. Many of the sauces, too, are made in-house,

one of the area’s most acclaimed restaurants, garnering a handful of awards and scoring appearances in Gourmet magazine and on Anthony Bourdain’s television show “No Reservations.”

It might be a stretch to call a restaurant that’s been open less than five years a classic, but Saffron Table has quickly established a high mark for cuisine in Bozeman. The brainchild of owner Andleeb Dawood, the restaurant features contemporary Indian and South Asian cuisine, combining culinary elements of Dawood’s home country of Pakistan with those of the surrounding area.

One of the best spots in town for vegetarians and

including the au jus and the batter for the famous,

vegans, the menu features a smorgasbord of small

mouth-watering deep-fried finger steaks. Set in a

dishes like eggplant chaat and mushroom vindaloo

warmly lit spot on Main Street in Manhattan, it’s a

buns that are perfect for sharing, as well as larger

restaurant that’s certainly worth the drive.

entrees like the ever-popular butter chicken curry

Across the way, visitors to Livingston can’t miss

or biryani featuring local Yellowstone Grassfed Beef.

the brightly lit neon sign that adorns the Murray

Also don’t be shy about trying all the flavors of naan,

Hotel. The hotel itself has a wonderful bar and food,

baked fresh in a traditional tandoor oven.

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classics continued >> Whether it’s a party of 10 graduation dinner, a fancy first date or a place to grab a cheap burger and beer after work, Montana Ale Works is the place to go. A large and well-oiled Bozeman staple, the restaurant — located in an old train depot building on the east side of Main Street — has a little something for everyone: burgers, salads, pastas, all sourced from local farmers and ranchers. In the summer, Ale Works opens an outdoor seating area, which can be a wonderful spot to enjoy a local craft beer or the popular Asian ramen salad or a burger made with local grass fed beef.

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Of course with a brewery, distillery or cider house at every turn, there are plenty of places to find an alcoholic beverage (or two). But the area is fast becoming a hotspot for locally made non-alcoholic drinks.

Take, for example, CPJs. An acronym for cold pressed juices, the business offers a variety of just that — drinks squeezed from fruits and vegetables

as Treeline Coffee Roasters and Oba Brazilian Cafe.

The store also accepts online orders.

If you want to see your juice made in front of you, Nutshell Naturals is the place to go. A health food store nestled on South Willson Avenue in downtown Bozeman, Nutshell Naturals features a full juice bar, where customers can build their own juices and smoothies. There are plenty of tasty and unique add-in options, including bee pollen, maca, lucuma and vegan protein. Though there are seats in the shop, all the drinks can be made to go as well.

in a giant press. With names like The Popeye (cu-

Despite the drink’s booming popularity, not many

cumber, spinach, romaine, kale, apple and lemon)

cities in the country can claim they have a full kom-

and The Full Lotus (grapefruit, orange, pear, lemon,

bucha bar. In Dean’s Zesty Booch, Bozeman has a

lotus root and maca powder), the juices are deli-

signature hangout for anyone in search of a glass of

cious, healthy and refreshing. CPJs has a small truck

flavor-packed, bubbly probiotic goodness. Located in

that roams around on occasion, but its juices can

the Cannery District on the north side of town, Dean’s

be found consistently at shops around town such

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drinks continued >> what’s available (think pineapple mango, cranberry apple cinnamon or ginger). The bar has recently expanded into alcoholic offerings, but there are always options with little to no alcohol.

Finally, there’s Lockhorn Cider House. Featuring a list of a handful of hand-crafted ciders, the location is a great place for a refreshing alternative to beer and wine. The cider house is also open until midnight, and with its outdoor patio and wood fireplace, it’s a great place to hang out on those long summer nights. Be sure to try the bourbon reserve and, for those who like spice, the habañero cider.

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Catering

As you might expect in area that attracts tons of weddings and events, especially in the summer, there are a bevy of caterers that will, for lack of a better word, cater to your every need.

A spinoff of the now-defunct restaurant Un-Knot-

to an event, whether it be a corporate lunch or a

ted, Cinnamon & Sage offers food it describes as “a

fancy wedding. For more intimate settings like

dynamic blend of culinary cultures — Japanese, Cu-

a birthday party or anniversary, Just a Taste also

ban, Thai and more.” The caterer sources much of

offers private chef services, where a chef will

its food locally and offers beer and wine service to

come to your home or venue and prepare, serve

boot. The business has converted the old Un-Knot-

and clean up a delicious meal all while you enjoy

ted space on Rouse Avenue into a commercial kitch-

the occasion.

en and event space is available to rent for parties or special occasions of up to 150 people as well.

Also based in Bozeman, Just a Taste Catering

Voted the top caterer in Bozeman by Bozeman Magazine readers four years on the bounce, Food for Thought is another solid option for those

has been serving happy clients for the past de-

looking for food for any type of event. Owned and

cade. The caterer specializes in flexibility, offering

operated by Emily Ryan, Food for Thought, which

a variety of menu options tailored specifically

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catering continued >> es ranging from seasonal cruditĂŠ to vegetarian bites and “take and bakeâ€? casseroles.

Based out of Livingston, Crazy Mountain Catering is owned and operated by Montana native Faith Petersen, who has been serving food to clients since 2004. Petersen offers a host of sample menus on her website for every possible scenario, with themes such as working lunch (marinated chicken breast on a bed of greens, with soup, brownies and iced tea) and Montana morning (an egg frittata, almond maple granola with yogurt, and handmade coffee cake).

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Events

Summer is perhaps the greatest season in Big Sky country. The sun is out, the grass is green and there are a million things to do, whatever your interests may be. If it’s tasty bites you’re after, there are food-related events going on all the time.

First and foremost, there’s the Sweet Pea Festival

plethora of craft and food vendors, many of whom

in Bozeman the first weekend in August. While the

sell, you guessed it, some form of potato. If you are

weekend of the festival itself has plenty of delicious

averse to starch, there are plenty of other foods to be

food trucks and foody options to choose from, the

had, including a variety of food trucks and snacks

week leading up to it also includes Bite of Bozeman, a street festival where the main blocks of downtown Bozeman are cordoned off and more than 40

such as ice cream or kettle corn.

But perhaps the best place to find fresh food in

area restaurants set up booths to offer their most

the summer are the area farmers markets. Bozeman

delicious dishes to passersby. If the weather is good,

itself has two: the Gallatin Valley Farmers Market,

and it usually is, businesses also open their doors

which runs on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at

and the whole thing becomes one giant celebration.

the Gallatin County Fairgrounds from June 16 to

One of the highlights of the year in Manhattan

Sept. 8, and the Bogert Farmers Market, which runs

is the annual Potato Festival . Scheduled for Aug.

Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bogert Park from June

18, the festival features a parade, car show and a

through September.

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events continued >> The Big Sky Farmers Market is a hit for those farther south. The market there runs on Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fire Pit Park in Town Center from June through September.

The Livingston Farmers Market, organized by the Western Sustainability Exchange and featuring more than 90 vendors, runs Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Miles Park from May 30 to Sept. 19.

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