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Voting for Bozeman’s Choice 2020 was held: October 1st - November 7th, 2019
43,793 Votes Cast HOW IT WORKED...
The BOLD CATEGORIES were set by Bozeman Magazine staff. All the nominations were added by the voters as they voted. Once voters register with a username and password at www.bozemanmagazine.com they are allowed to vote for as many options as they like in every category, but only once per nomination. If somebody mistakenly adds a nomination that already exists, voters will only be able to vote for the nomination one time. PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE PHOTOGRAPHY BRIAN RIPPLE, KEN THORSEN, BRIDGER BOWL ALL MATERIAL ©2020, CASEN CREATIVE LLC - Bozeman, MT FIRST COPY IS FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES $1.00 EACH CONTACT INFO WEB: bozemanmagazine.com EMAIL: info@bozemanmagazine.com • OFFICE: 406-219-3455 • CELL: 406-579-5657
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TABLE of CONTENTS ACTION & RECREATION Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Recreation & Having Fun - 8
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Arts-Related Awesomeness - 12
CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Favorite Food & Drink - 16
HERE & THERE Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Locations - 22
MEDIA & INFO Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Great Local News and Radio - 26
NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Outstanding 21+ Recreation - 30
RANTING & RAVING Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Topics Of Discussion - 34
SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Places To Unload Some Cold Hard Cash - 38 www.bozemanmagazine.com
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ACTION and RECREATION In Bozeman there is no shortage of options when it comes to Action & Recreation. Anything from oating rivers to skiing cold smoke to indulging in beautiful natural hot springs, the Gallatin Valley has some of the best recreation spots in the country. Regardless of the season, our trails are accessible, there are races to run and sports teams to support. Bozeman Choice voters have shared their favorite spots to get out and play!
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Bridger Bowl has been voted Bozemanʼs Choice Ski Area/Resort in the Bozemanʼs Choice Poll five years in a row, and itʼs no wonder since many Bozemanites consider it their favorite place on the planet. The friendly, home-town vibe and massive powder stashes are just a couple reasons to love BB.
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ACTION & RECREATION Bozeman’s Choice Biking Trail
Bozeman’s Choice National Sports Team
Bozeman’s Choice Campground
Bozeman’s Choice Personal Trainer
Bozeman’s Choice Dance Studio
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Get Fit (gym, club, etc.)
Bozeman’s Choice Fly Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Visit in Montana Outside the Gallatin Valley
1. Copper City Trails 2. Bangtail Divide 3. Leverich Canyon
1. Wade Lake 2. Fairy Lake 3. Hood Creek - Hyalite
1. Tanya’s Dance 2. Bozeman Dance Academy 3. OULA Studio Bozeman
1. Troutfitters 2. Rivers Edge West 3. Fins and Feathers
Bozeman’s Choice Golf Course (Montana) 1. Bridger Creek 2. Cottonwood Hills Golf Club 3. Riverside Country Club
Bozeman’s Choice Hiking Trail 1. Drinking Horse Trail 2. The M 3. Hyalite Lake Trail
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bike Shop 1. Owenhouse Cycling 2. Summit Bike and Ski 3. Bangtail
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports Team 1. MSU Bobcat Football 2. Gallatin Roller Girlz 3. Montana MMA
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (summer) 1. Tubing the Madison 2. 317 Run to the Pub 3. Floating the Yellowstone
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (winter) 1. Skiing at Bridger 2. Huffing for Stuffing 3. Big Sky Pond Skim
1. Seattle Seahawks 2. Green Bay Packers 3. Denver Broncos
1. Sarah Dennis 2. Sarah White 3. Kris Bodean
1. Zephyr Cycling Studio 2. The Ridge 3. Orangetheory
1. Glacier National Park 2. Yellowstone Park 3. Flathead Lake
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Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (developed) 1. Chico Hot Springs 2. Bozeman Hot Springs 3. Norris Hot Springs
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (undeveloped) 1. Boiling River 2. Potossi 3. Firehole River
1. Bridger Bowl 2. Big Sky Resort 3. Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Bozeman’s Choice Sledding Hill 1. Peets Hill 2. Gallatin Regional Park 3. NOT Peets Hill
Bozeman’s Choice Sporting Goods Store
Bozeman’s Choice River for Fishing
1. Bob Wards 2. REI 3. Play it Again Sports
1. Madison 2. Gallatin 3. Yellowstone
Bozeman’s Choice River for Recreation 1. Madison 2. Yellowstone 3. Gallatin
Bozeman’s Choice Run or Walk
Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area/Resort
Bozeman’s Choice Sports/Recreation Event (Non-Run/Walk) 1. MSU Rodeo 2. Three Forks Rodeo 3. Gallatin Roller Girls
Bozeman’s Choice State Park (Montana)
1. Run for Your Life Suicide Prevention Halloween Run 2. Run to the Pub 3. Huffing For Stuffing
1. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park 2. Missouri Headwaters 3. Bannack
Bozeman’s Choice Yoga Studio 1. Ekam Yoga 2. Your Yoga 3. Bend Beyond
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Arts and Entertainment At first glance, you may not realize it but Bozeman is quite a cultured place! Not only are we fortunate enough to have great performers visit from out of town, but our community is also full of talented individuals who share their gifts by performing, creating and teaching the rest of us. Bozeman’s Choice participants voted on all the amazing talent and culture we see here in the valley and told us what they love!
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Freak Out the Musical is an original psychedelic horror musical puppet comedy ”Freak Out” follows the adventures of two hippies in the late 1960s who become embroiled in an ancient snake cultʼs plans to take over the world.
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Bozeman’s Choice Annual Event 1. SLAM 2. Christmas Stroll 3. Sweet Pea Festival
Bozeman’s Choice Art Gallery 1. Altitude Gallery 2. Rapscallion 3. Emerson Cultural Center
Bozeman’s Choice Local Album Released In The Last Year
1. Sweet Little Lies by Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs 2. Stephanie Quayle - If I Was a Cowboy 3. Dusty Pockets DP EP Vol. 1 & Modern Sons - The Weird Years
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar DJ 1. K7NG (Walker) 2. DJ Mitch Brady 3. DJ Chedda
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bluegrass Band 1. Laney Lou and The Bird Dogs 2. Kitchen Dwellers 3. Bridger Creek Boys
Bozeman’s Choice Local Blues Band 1. The Dusty Pockets 2. Hawthorne Roots 3. Kelly Nicholson Band
Bozeman’s Choice Local Book Released In The Last Year
1. Howl: A New Look at the Big Bad Wolf 2. Chris Rainier’s Quest to Document Disappearing Cultures by Tim Cahill and Chris Rainier 3. “Sweeney on the Rocks” by Allen Morris Jones
Bozeman’s Choice Local Comedy Group 1. Broad Comedy 2. Improv on the VERGE 3. Comedy Gate
Bozeman’s Choice Local Country Band
1. The Dead Yellers 2. Little Jane and the Pistol Whips 3. The Dirty Shame & www.Twang
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bozeman’s Choice Local Cover Band 1. Pinky & the Floyd 2. Paige & the People’s Band 3. Close2Toast
Bozeman’s Choice Local Electronic Musician(s)
1. Nintendeaux 2. Downpour Musik 3. Damsel in the Dollhouse & Mitch Brady
Bozeman’s Choice Local Folk Performer(s) 1. Hawthorne Roots 2. Joe Knapp 3. Joe Knapp & Chelsea Hunt
Bozeman’s Choice Local Hard Rock/Metal Band 1. The Salamanders 2. Modern Sons 3. Death Trophy
Bozeman’s Choice Local Hip Hop Artist 1. Buckshot Killit 2. Contact 3. Soul Anatomy
Bozeman’s Choice Local Jazz Band
1. The Bridger Mountain Big Band 2. Permafunk 3. The Vibe Quartet
Bozeman’s Choice Local Play
1. Rocky Horror at the Verge 2. Freak Out!: The Musical 3. Woman On Stage, Man From Audience
Bozeman’s Choice Local Rock Band 1. Paige & the Peoples Band 2. Pinky and the Floyd 3. Left On Tenth
Bozeman’s Choice Local Solo Musician 1. Joe Knapp 2. Stephanie Quayle 3. Amanda Stewart
Bozeman’s Choice Local Stand-Up Comedian 1. Jeff Strock 2. Roerick Sweeney 3. Good Time Charlie
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatre Group 1. Verge 2. Shakespeare in the Park 3. The Ellen Theatre
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatrical Production in the Past Year 1. Freak Out! 2. Heathers the Musical 3. Damn Yankees
Bozeman’s Choice Public Art Installation (non-gallery) 1. Library Sculpture Garden 2. Valhalla Collective 3. CSG Power Box Wraps
Bozeman’s Choice Touring Theatrical Production In The Past Year 1. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks 2. Freak Out! The Musical 3. Broad Comedy
Bozeman’s Choice Local Visual Artist
1. Kelsey Clarke (metalworking) 2. Lo Hunter (Photo and Film) 3. Jesine Munson
Bozeman’s Choice Motorcyle Ride/Event
Bozeman’s Favorite Local Author - Book 1. Dave Wooten 2. David Quammen 3. Tim Cahill
1. Beartooth Rally 2. Yellowstone Harley-Davidson Freedom Fest 3. Columbus Hillclimbs
Bozeman’s Choice Music Festival (local or regional) 1. Red Ants Pants 2. SLAM 3. Country Jam
Bozeman’s Choice Musical Performance in the Past Year (touring or local) 1. Heathers the Musical 2. Pinky & the Floyd at the Ellen 3. Cody Johnson at the Old Saloon & MAP Brewing Backyard Concerts
Bozeman’s Choice New Local Band 1. Dead Sky 2. Bear Spray Akimbo 3. Witch Bitch
Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic 1. The Haufbrau 2. Eagles 3. Rialto Comedy Open Mic
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Seeing Live Music in the Gallatin Valley 1. Filling Station 2. Rialto 3. Pine Creek Lodge
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CHOMPING and CHUGGING Bozemanites love food, that is evident in the wide variety of eateries constantly popping up around town. If you’re on the go, or in the mood to settle in for a meal, there’s definately a place for you in Bozeman! Asian, Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean, local, imported, vegan, organic… and of course pizza!
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When you come to Blackbird, we want you to have a special experience, a very human, connected experience, a real experience, not something thatʼs contrived, not something thatʼs supposed to be something. I really want the quality of the work to come through, those good vibes basically. - Josh Gibson, Owner
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Bozeman’s Choice All-around Dessert 1. Wild Crumb Bakery 2. Sweet Peaks 3. Genuine Ice Cream
Bozeman’s Choice App. (location and item) 1. Club Tavern - Grande Nachos 2. Sidewinders - Stuffed Pretzel 3. Plonk’s - Cheese Board
Bozeman’s Choice Asian Food 1. Dave’s Sushi 2. Sweet Chili’s 3. Saffron Table
Bozeman’s Choice Bakery 1. Wild Crumb 2. Granny’s Donuts 3. The Coffee Pot
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Outdoor Seats 1. Map Brewing 2. Bozeman Taproom 3. The Club Tavern Grill
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Specialty Drinks 1. Plonk 2. Devil’s Tobaggan 3. Bozeman Spirits Distillery
Bozeman’s Choice Barbecue
1. Bar 3 BBQ 2. Follow Yer Nose 3. Willow Creek Cafe & Saloon
Bozeman’s Choice Baristas 1. Wild Joe’s folks 2. Zocalo 3. The Daily Coffee Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Breakfast Spot 1. Jam! 2. Western Cafe 3. Storm Castle Cafe
Bozeman’s Choice Burger 1. Backcountry Burger Bar 2. Five Guys 3. Best Burger
Bozeman’s Choice Café/Coffeehouse 1. Wild Joe’s 2. Coldsmoke 3. Treeline Coffee Roasters
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CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Catering Company 1. Food For Thought 2. Mo Bowls 3. Fork & Spoon
Bozeman’s Choice Chicken 1. The Roost 2. Brando’s Wing Co. 3. The Mint Cafe and Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Comfort Food 1. Storm Castle Cafe 2. Mo Bowls 3. Western Cafe
Bozeman’s Choice Food Truck 1. Mo Bowls 2. El Rodeo 3. Brookie’s Cookie Dough
Bozeman’s Choice Italian Food
Bozeman’s Choice Locally Produced Foodstuff 1. Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream 2. Amaltheia Organic Dairy 3. Hot Mama’s Salsa
1. Saffron Table 2. The Sashimi Bar 3. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro
Bozeman’s Choice Mexican Food
Bozeman’s Choice New Restaurant
1. El Rodeo Food Truck 2. Fiesta Mexicana 3. La Tinga
Bozeman’s Choice Montana Distillery 1. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 2. Wildrye Distilling 3. Dry Hills Distillery
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Atmosphere 1. Saffron Table 2. Jam! 3. Map Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Menu
1. Sidewinders 2. Thai Basil 3. Tanglewood
Bozeman’s Choice Pizza 1. Pizza Campania 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Red Tractor
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Alcohol 1. Cat’s Paw 2. Montana Spirits & Wine 3. Bozeman Spirits
1. Blacksmith Italian 2. Cafe Fresco 3. Blackbird
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar 1. The Club Tavern 2. Plonk 3. The Haufbrau
Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery (quality & variety of beer) 1. Map Brewing 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Outlaw Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery Beer Tender 1. Ross @ Bridger Brewing 2. Tattooed Girl at Outlaw (Eve) 3. Alicia @ Map
Bozeman’s Choice Local Mixologists
1. Plonk 2. Chandra The Club Tavern & Grill 3. Alexis @ Wildrye Distilling
Bozeman’s Choice Local Waiter/Waitress
1. Hayes - The Club Tavern and Grill 2. Staff at Jam! 3. Bree - Dave’s Sushi
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CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Meat
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant Four Corners
Bozeman’s Choice Vegetarian Menu
Bozeman’s Choice Quick Lunch
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Livingston
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Retailer
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Good Wait Staff
Bozeman’s Choice Sandwich (not burger)
Bozeman’s Choice World Food
Bozeman’s Choice Steak
Bozeman’s Choice for Kind of Restaurant/Bar We Most Need
1. Daniel’s Gourmet Meats 2. Costco 3. Heebs
1. Community Food Coop 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Fink’s Deli
1. The Club Tavern 2. Dave’s Sushi 3. Jam!
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Late-night Eats 1. Taco Montes 2. Tarantino’s Pizza 3. Pita Pit
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Outdoor Dining
1. The Coffee Pot 2. Best Burger Drivethru 3. Mama Mac’s
1. Mark’s In & Out 2. Rib and Chop House 3. Second Street Bistro
1. Pickle Barrel 2. Fink’s Deli--Cubano 3. Starky’s
1. Open Range 2. Sir Scott’s Oasis 3. The Mint Cafe and Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Tasting Room
1. Saffron Table 2. Lot G Cafe 3. Pakeezah
1. Wine Gallery 2. Montana Spirits and Wine 3. Vino Per Tutti
1. Saffron Table 2. Dave’s Sushi 3. I Ho’s & Pakeezah
1. Any 24/7 Diner 2. Chick-Fil-A 3. Mexican
1. Map Brewing 2. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 3. Bridger Brewing
1. MAP Brewing 2. Bozeman Taproom 3. Cafe Fresco
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Upscale Dining 1. Open Range 2. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro 3. Saffron Table
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Belgrade 1. The Mint 2. Bar 3 BBQ 3. The Local
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Big Sky 1. Gallatin Riverhouse Grill 2. Lotus Pad Thai 3. The Corral Bar & Steakhouse
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Bozeman 1. Dave’s Sushi 2. Saffron Table 3. The Club Tavern and Grill
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HERE and THERE There are lots of places around the Gallatin Valley that don’t fit into a specific category, or maybe they fit into more than one, so this is all about locations,locations, locations. Maybe there a bar you like that also provides great people watching? A building that is also a historic site? What’s your favorite spot in town? Or your least favorite? We asked readers what places inspire them or are simply the most convenient.
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The Hyalite region is a great example of how our early settlers and citizens saw the area both for its financial potential and also for its natural beauty. With its close proximity to the town of Bozeman it is easy to see the draw as a recreational area for respite and gathering. - Cindy Shearer
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Bozeman’s Choice All Ages Hangout 1. Bozeman Bowl 2. Bozeman Public Library 3. Downtown
Bozeman’s Choice Best Kept Local Secret 1. Taco Montes 2. El Mercadito 3. Iron Horse Café and Pie Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Bozeman Building 1. Baxter Hotel 2. The Ellen Theatre 3. The Rialto
Bozeman’s Choice Business You Wish Was Still Here But Is Gone 1. Drive In Theater 2. Leaf & Bean 3. Skate Palace
Bozeman’s Choice Most Beautiful Spot in the Gallatin Valley 1. Hyalite Rec Area 2. Fairy Lake 3. Top of Sacajawea Peak
Bozeman’s Choice Most Romantic Spot (local) 1. Chico Hot Springs 2. Hyalite Reservoir 3. The Haufbrau
Bozeman’s Choice Museum/Historic Site 1. Museum of the Rockies 2. Virginia City 3. Gallatin History Museum
Bozeman’s Choice Place for People Watching 1. Music on Main 2. Wal-Mart 3. Downtown
Bozeman’s Choice Place That’s Open 24 Hours 1. Town Pump 2. Flying J Diner 3. CVS
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Meet Singles 1. Breweries 2. Local Trails 3. The Filling Station
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HERE & THERE Bozeman’s Choice Place To Impress Out-of-town Guests 1. Hyalite 2. Yellowstone National Park 3. Museum of the Rockies
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Kids
1. Museum of the Rockies 2. Story Mill Park 3. The Dinosaur Playground at Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Pet (non-business) 1. Snowfill 2. Heart of the Valley Dog Park 3. Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman’s Choice for Structure We’d Like To See Locally Erected
1. Outdoor Music Venue like Kettlehouse 2. Grocery Store in Four Corners 3. Drive In Theater
Bozeman’s Choice Places to Avoid
1. North 19th During Commuter Hours 2. Bar IX 3. Costco on the Weekend
Bozeman’s Choice Public Park
1. Story Mill Park 2. Lindley Park 3. Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Historic Site 1. Virginia City 2. Lewis & Clark Caverns 3. Headwaters State Park
Bozeman’s Choice Thing in Bozeman 1. Hyalite 2. Farmer’s Market 3. Everything
Bozeman’s Choice for Ugliest Structure
1. All of the high rise buildings going up downtown (not The Baxter) 2. The Korner Klub 3. Co-op building addition
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MEDIA and INFORMATION With the continuous advancement of the internet and our technological devices, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by news and information. That’s why it’s important to have access to reliable local news and weather forecasts. It’s also fun to listen to music being played by people who live here, who are out and about in our community. We asked our readers to tell us who they turn to, who they trust, for news and entertainment here in the Gallatin Valley.
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KGLT 91.9fm is a listener-supported, alternative public radio based on the campus of Montana State University since 1968. KGLT is staffed by volunteer DJs who love all kinds of music. Listen online at www.kglt.net.
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MEDIA & INFORMATION Bozeman’s Choice Favorite Local Celebrity 1. Missy O’Malley 2. Tom Egelhoff 3. Jeff (The Dude) Bridges
Bozeman’s Choice Local Meteorologist
Bozeman’s Choice for New Radio Station We Most Need
1. Classic Oldies Rock 2. Classic Country 60’s thru 00’s 3. One that won’t play the same 8 songs on repeat
Bozeman’s Choice for Wackiest On-Air Banter (TV anchor)
1. Chet Layman / Missy O’Malley 2. Bradley Warren & Majestic Storm - Wake Up Montana 3. Kjerstin Bell & Ken McGrath - ABC/Fox
1. Mike Heard 2. Matt Elwell 3. Brooke Foster
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Source 1. KBZK 2. AM 1450 3. Montana PBS
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Writer
1. Gail Schontzler - Bozeman Daily Chronicle 2. Rachel Hergett 3. Bradley Warren
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio DJ 1. Dave and Ally 2. Tom and Shane - KMMS 3. Michelle Wolfe
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Show
1. XL Country Morning Show 2. Tom and Shane KMMS Morning Soapbox 3. Auideo Show
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Station 1. AM 1450 KMMS 2. XL Country 3. 91.9 KGLT
Bozeman’s Choice Local TV News Anchor 1. Missy O Malley 2. Chet Layman 3. Donna Kelly
Bozeman’s Choice for Most Luscious Local Radio Voice
1. Tom Egelhoff The Voice AM 1450 KMMS 2. Ally - XL Country 3. Michelle Wolfe - KMMS Morning Show
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NIGHTLIFE and TAVERNS Bozeman has a healthy and growing nightlife scene from classic old-world style pubs to modern wine bars and the old Montana dive bars. Quite simply we know how to party. We asked where you go, what you drink and how you enjoy yourselves? These are Bozeman’s Choices. Next time you go out after sunset be sure to have a DD, hop on the Streamline bus, or call for a ride.
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The Bozeman Taproom & Fill Station aims to provide Bozeman with the best, most diverse, selection of beer and wine available. The ownerĘźs vision was born to provide locals and visitors a unique beer and wine-drinking experience. Everything the Bozeman Taproom & Fill Station serves is on tap, even their wines.
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Bozeman’s Choice Bar Food 1. Brewskers 2. The Club Tavern & Grill 3. Montana Ale Works
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Drinkin’ 1. The Scoop 2. The Haufbrau 3. Plonk
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Last Call 1. Crystal Bar 2. The Haufbrau 3. Cat’s Paw
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Talkin’ 1. Plonk 2. The Club Tavern & Grill 3. Bozeman Spirits Distillery
Bozeman’s Choice Beer Selection 1. Bozeman Taproom 2. MAP Brewing 3. Montana Ale Works
Bozeman’s Choice Bloody Mary 1. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 2. The Club Tavern & Grill 3. The Cat’s Paw
Bozeman’s Choice Specialty Drink (Non-Bloody Mary)
1. GFC at Plonk 2. Coconut Lime Ricky at Plonk 3. WildRye Distilling Thai Basil Mule
Bozeman’s Choice Happy Hour Spot 1. The Club Tavern 2. Old Chicago 3. Plonk
Bozeman’s Choice Karaoke Spot 1. The Eagles 2. The Legion 3. JR’s Lounge
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bartender
1. Megan Heise - The Hideaway Lounge 2. Chandra - The Club Tavern 3. Katie - 317
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NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS Bozeman’s Choice Place For Dancing 1. Rockin R Bar 2. The Filling Station 3. Eagles Main Level
Bozeman’s Choice Sports Bar (Place to Watch the Big Game) 1. The Club Tavern & Grill 2. The Hideaway 3. Cat’s Paw
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Indoor Games (Pool, Darts, etc.) 1. Molly Brown 2. El Camino 3. Cat’s Paw
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Selection 1. Plonk 2. Wine Gallery 3. Barley and Vine
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RANTING and RAVING Everyone has an opinion but it’s not often you’re asked for them. We know the people who live in this valley love it here but now we’ve asked our readers what they really think. What works and what doesn’t? What things in the community are most important to you? What do you think this town needs and who do you think are the people who make things happen?
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Yellowstone National Park is a wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot.Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.ItĘźs also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk, and antelope.
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RANTING & RAVING Bozeman’s Choice for Most Memorable Event In The Past Year
1. Trying to vote on new High School name 2. Cats beating Griz 3 years in a row 3. President Trump visit
Bozeman’s Choice for Most Overrated Thing In or About the Valley
1. Sweet Pea Festival - Not affordable by the average family 2. Music on Main 3. Tater Pig
Bozeman’s Choice for Most Underrated Thing In or About the Valley 1. Friendly Residents 2. Commute Times are Still Very Low 3. Musicanship
Bozeman’s Choice All Around Bozeman Citizen 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Missy O’Malley Waded Cruzado Christy the Wordsmith Terry Cinningham Gilbert
Bozeman’s Choice Community Advocate
1. Bridget Wilkinson - Bozeman Area Community Foundation 2. Pooperman - Andy Boyd 3. Prospera Business Network
Bozeman’s Choice Community Business Leader
1. Ariana Paliobagis, Country Bookshelf 2. Prospera Business Network 3. Rob Tallon, Reach Inc.
Bozeman’s Choice Employer
Bozeman’s Choice Local Elected Official 1. Jeff Krauss 2. Brian Gootkin 3. I-Ho Pomeroy
Bozeman’s Choice Most Bizarre Local News Story in the Past Year 1. Bear Sneaks into Montana Restroom 2. MSU Gym Collapsing 3. Gianforte Re-election
Bozeman’s Choice Local NonProfit
1. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter 2. HAVEN 3. Eagle Mount
Bozeman’s Choice Most Needed Street Improvement 1. Turn in front of Costco 2. REAL Bike Lanes 3. Peach & Rouse
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Volunteer
1. Heart of the Valley 2. Eagle Mount & Fork & Spoon 3. Thrive
Bozeman’s Choice Use Of Taxpayer Dollars Last Year 1. Story Mill Community Park 2. Schools
Bozeman’s Choice Category We Should Add Next YearAlready
1. Enough Categories 2. Worst Bar Patron 3. Best Retirement or Assisted Living Facility
Bozeman’s Choice for Most Disappointing Failure in the Past Year
1. Starting road construction AS school went back in session 2. Still no Hobby Lobby... 3. Even considering a Hobby Lobby
Bozeman’s Choice for Things The Gallatin Valley Is Bad At 1. Affordable Housing 2. Livable Wages 3. Using Roundabouts Correctly
Bozeman’s Choice for Things The Gallatin Valley Is Good At 1. Outdoors Access 2. 501Cs - Non Profits 3. Drinking
Bozeman’s Choice for Worst Use of Taxpayer Dollars Last Year
1. Donald Trump, Jr. campaigning in state 2. Settling the Koopman lawsuit by paying his fees 3. The “Public Safety Center”
Bozeman’s Choice Most Annoying Thing About Bozeman
1. Lack of Affordable Housing Options 2. 19th Ave at 5PM 3. Out-of-Stater Growth
1. West Paw 2. Pro Chiropractic 3. Costco & Thrive
Bozeman’s Choice Local Idea That Worked Last Year
1. Any Round-About in Bozeman 2. Copper City Trails 3. Any New Parks
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SHOPPING and SPENDING Shop local is the mantra of the Bozemanite, but it’s almost always easier to buy on Amazon, so we asked our readers to tell us why they don’t. Which places do you love to throw your money at? Which doctor’s office staff treats you the best? When it comes time to choose a dentist, day care provider or buy a new car, we want locals to be able to check this list for all of your recommendations!
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Music Villa is located in downtown Bozeman. TheyĘźre a full-line independent dealer selling quality musical products for everyone from beginner to expert & hobbyist to collector. At Music Villa, they offer a large selection of truly amazing instruments, from drumsets to band gear and especially a large selection of guitars.
photo courtesy of: Music Villa
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Bozeman’s Choice Antiques/Old Stuff Shop 1. Antique Barn 2. East Main Trading Co 3. Antique Market on Huffine
Bozeman’s Choice Arts & Crafts Store 1. Michaels 2. Arts on Fire 3. MSU Bookstore
Bozeman’s Choice Auto Body Shop 1. A&D Auto Body 2. McGinley Motorsports 3. Ressler Motors
Bozeman’s Choice Automotive Repair
1. FARR Auto 2. Power Train Plus Auto & Diesel Repair 3. Tom’s Alignment Center
Bozeman’s Choice Bank/Credit Union
1. First Security Bank 2. First Interstate 3. Rocky Mountain Credit Union
Bozeman’s Choice Bookstore 1. The Country Bookshelf 2. Vargo’s 3. Barnes & Noble
Bozeman’s Choice Business for Green Products/Services
1. Happy Trash Can Composting 2. The Garden Barn 3. Eco Montana & Gone Green Recycling
Bozeman’s Choice Carpentry/Construction 1. Kenyon Noble 2. Kirchhoff Construction 3. OSM
Bozeman’s Choice Children’s Store
1. Once Upon a Child 2. Great Rocky Mountain Toy Co 3. Natural Baby Company
Bozeman’s Choice Chiropractor
1. Gallatin Valley Chiropractic 2. Pro Chiropractic Bozeman (Wilhelm, Feenstra, Stark, Bradley) 3. Bozeman Back and Neck Clinic
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SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Clinic (medical) 1. Pro Chiropractic 2. Bozeman Creek Family Health 3. Bridger Orthopedic
Bozeman’s Choice Clothing Store, Kids 1. Once Upon A Child 2. The Montana Scene 3. Alpacas of Montana & LillyLu
Bozeman’s Choice Computer/Electronics Shop 1. MSU Bookstore 2. Re-compute 3. Simply MAC
Bozeman’s Choice Convenience Store 1. Town Pump 2. Joe’s Parkway 3. Kagy Korner
Bozeman’s Choice Daycare Provider
1. Faith Early Learning Center 2. Dino Drop-In 3. Montana Kids
Bozeman’s Choice Dentist
Bozeman’s Choice Florist
Bozeman’s Choice Doctor
Bozeman’s Choice Home & Garden Business
1. Big Sky Dental Center 2. Moos Family Dental - Dr. William Moos 3. Hays Dental Group
1. Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm 2. Dr. Emily Ridgway 3. Leah Anderson, MD
Bozeman’s Choice Electrician 1. Mike Wilhelm Electric 2. Service Electric 3. Rocky Mountain Electric
Bozeman’s Choice Grocery Store 1. Town & Country 2. Rosauers 3. Costco
Bozeman’s Choice Hardware Store 1. ACE Downtown 2. ACE Huffine 3. Kenyon Noble - Oak St
1. Wild Blume 2. Budget Bouquet 3. Labellum
1. Cashman’s 2. The Garden Barn 3. Murdoch’s
Bozeman’s Choice Hospital/Clinic
1. Bozeman Health 2. Pro Physio 3. Bridger Orthopedic and Urgent Care
Bozeman’s Choice Laundry Services
1. Persnickety 2. Laundry Liberator 3. The Clothesline & Duds ‘n Suds
Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Mens 1. REVOLVR Menswear 2. Murdoch’s 3. REI
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SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Womens 1. Whiskey and Lace 2. Recouture 3. The Root
Bozeman’s Choice Local Insurance Office 1. Big Sky Benefit Solutions 2. State Farm - Dan Rust 3. State Farm - Jeff Weedin
Bozeman’s Choice Local Mortgage Lender 1. Shannon and Graver Team at Cornerstone Home Lending 2. Stockman Bank 3. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Bozeman’s Choice Medical Marijuana Dispensary 1. Spark 1 2. Collective Elevation 3. Grizzly Pine
Bozeman’s Choice Moving Company
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Gamers
Bozeman’s Choice Place to buy Made In Montana Items
1. Rook’s Games and More 2. Game Stop - Mall 3. Snow Day
1. Montana Gift Corral 2. The Montana Scene 3. Farmer’s Market
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Jewelry
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Music
1. Miller’s Jewelry 2. Alara 3. Gem Gallery
1. Cactus Records 2. Vargos 3. Barnes and Noble
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy a Car
1. Ressler Motors 2. JC Billion 3. Danhof Chevy & Denny Menholt Honda
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy an Instrument 1. Music Villa 2. Eckroth 3. Online ie. Facebook or Craigslist
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Furniture
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Shoes 1. Schnees 2. Bob Wards 3. Murdoch’s
Bozeman’s Choice Real Estate Agent 1. Lisa Feliciano 2. Jeff and Kelsey Renevier 3. Shawn Gaugler
1. UFS 2. Bobcat Mattress 3. The Architect’s Wife
1. Mergenthaler - Now Mesa Moving & Storage 2. On The Move 3. Move It, LLC
Bozeman’s Choice New Business 1. El Mercadito 2. Whiskey and Lace 3. Cloud Nine Cycles
Bozeman’s Choice Orthodontic Practice 1. Sayre Orthodontic 2. Dr. Fred Schwendeman 3. Dr. Rector
Bozeman’s Choice Pet-Related Business (Non-Veterinary) 1. Dee-O-Gee 2. Andie’s Paws & Claws LLC 3. Bridger Animal Nutrition
Bozeman’s Choice Place For a Massage 1. 406 Massage 2. Canyon River Spa 3. Shannon Karp
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Bozeman’s Choice Salon Or Barbershop 1. Blonde Owl Studio 2. Evolve Hair Design 3. Lisa Wild Hair Studio
Bozeman’s Choice Shop For Gifts 1. Heyday 2. Montana Gift Corral 3. Cactus Records
Bozeman’s Choice Smoke Shop 1. Grateful Shed 2. Mellow Mood 3. Cold Smoke Tobacco
Bozeman’s Choice Spa 1. Canyon River Spa 2. The Loft Spa 3. 406 Massage and Spa
Bozeman’s Choice Tattoo Shop
1. Aether Tattoo Club 2. East Main Ink 3. Sacred Images Tattoo & Piercing
Bozeman’s Choice Used/Thrift StoreSacks
1. Sacks 2. Recouture 2. Twice Treasured Thrift in Four Corners
Bozeman’s Choice Veterinary Clinic
1. Black Dog Veterinary Services 2. Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital 3. Gallatin Vet Hospital
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding Planner 1. Happenings 2. Every Pretty Detail 3. Bash
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding/Portrait Photographer
1. 40 watt 2. Notarius Photography 3. Amelia Anne Photography
Bozeman’s Choice Oral Surgeon 1. Dr. Chizdak 2. Dr. Wallis
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