21 September 2020

In Big Sky country, we drive. Inevitably, we end up at the gas station to refuel. As the car fills up with gas, we run into the store to use the restroom or to pick up a snack. Instead of my usual gas and dash from the gas station, I took an in-depth look at Holiday Stationstore 470.

In the height of summer, the smoky aroma of food cooking over a fire gathers people together. Though precautions need to be taken during this COVID 19 Pandemic, experts agree that dining al fresco is safer, allowing for social distancing while still enjoying friends and great barbecue.

Juliano’s Restaurant is located in the hospital corridor, tucked into a tiny neighborhood at the northern edge of downtown. Since 1995, Executive Chef Carl Kurokawa has served up fusion food combining his Hawaiian roots with European culinary training. Housed in the former stable building of the historic Austin North house, better known as “The Castle”, the intimate 40-seat restaurant has an outdoor eating area popular for summer dining and now, ideal for social distancing during this COVID-19 challenge.

For the fourth straight summer, pop up restaurant Piccola Cucina of Ox Pasture will cook up a taste of Sicily in Red Lodge. Here, owner and Chef Phillip…

Lynn Donaldson-Vermillion makes food pretty. As a travel photographer food takes center-stage in the visuals she records. In capturing  images of…

During the rising of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many rediscovered their inner knead. The making of bread provided comfort and a sense of security, evident by…

 Bars and restaurants found some creative ways to stay in business during Montana’s mandated month long business closure. In this Flavor Moment, Stella…

Social closeness seasons the enjoyment of food and drink. Unfortunately, in this COVID-19 pandemic, flavor has waned in the food and drink industry.…

The word “sassy” exhales confidence and liveliness with irreverence sifted in. The Sassy Biscuit Co. in downtown Billings bakes up such sassiness that it…