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 & 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 TABLE of CONTENTS Voting for Bozeman’s Choice 2023 Took Place OCTOBER 1ST - NOVEMBER 6TH, 2022 29,283 TOTAL VoteS CaSt The BOLD CATEGORIES are set in advance by Bozeman Magazine staff. ALL THE NOMINATIONS ARE ADDED BY THE VOTERS AS THEY VOTED. PUBLISHER CASEN CREATIVE SALES MANAGER, CO-EDITOR ANGIE RIPPLE PRODUCTION MANAGER, CO-EDITOR BRIAN RIPPLE ALL MATERIAL ©2023, CASEN CREATIVE LLC - BOZEMAN, MT FIRST COPY IS FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES $1.00 EACH WEB: bozemanmagazine.com • EMAIL: info@bozemanmagazine.com OFFICE: 406-219-3455 • CELL: 406-579-5657 HOW IT ALL WORKS 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 one time per nomination. If somebody mistakenly adds a nomination that already exists, voters will only be able to vote for the nomination one time. The unbelievable TIES are all noted with a bold TIE.
ACTION and RECREATION
When people think of Bozeman, it’s no shock that their generalizations are of a mountainous town with plenty of outdoor activities. Bozeman has a seemingly infinite list of places from which to choose an adventure tailored to your preferences. From skiing at Bridger Bowl to golfing on neatly trimmed courses, this list compiles the best ways to enjoy your free time.
BRIDGER BOWL SKI AREA
10 Bozeman’s Choice 2023 www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice Biking Trail 1. Copper City Trails 2. Sourdough 3. Leverich Canyon Bozeman’s Choice Campground 1. Hood Creek - Hyalite 2. Wade Lake 3. Fairy Lake Bozeman’s Choice Dance Studio 1. Tanya’s Dance 2. Starlite Bozeman 3. Bozeman Dance Academy Bozeman’s Choice Fly Shop 1. Bozeman Fly Supply 2. Fins and Feathers 3. Rivers Edge Bozeman’s Choice Golf Course (Montana) 1. Bridger Creek 2. Cottonwood Hills Golf Club 3. Riverside Country Club Bozeman’s Choice Hiking Trail 1. The M 2. Lava Lake 3. TIES - Drinking Horse Trail & Hyalite Lake Trail & Emerald/Heather Lake Bozeman’s Choice Local Bike Shop 1. Owenhouse Cycling 2. Bangtail 3. Alter Cycles Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports Team 1. Montana Surf/Blitzz 2. MSU Bobcat Football 3. Gallatin Roller Girlz Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (summer) 1. Tubing the Madison 2. Floating the Yellowstone 3. Gallatin Speedway Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (winter) 1. Skiing at Bridger 2. Run to the Pub 3. Ice Hockey
www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 11 Bozeman’s Choice Martial Arts School 1. Montana Mixed Martial Arts - Bozeman 2. SBG Bozeman 3. Top Tier Boxing Bozeman’s Choice Personal Trainer 1. Helse Lagree Fitness Studio 2. Chase Isle 3. Sarah Dennis Maschino Bozeman’s Choice Place To Get Fit (gym, club, etc.) 1. Zephyr Cycling Studio 2. Bend Beyond 3. Ridge Athletic Clubs Bozeman’s Choice Place to Visit in Montana Outside the Gallatin Valley 1. Glacier National Park 2. Yellowstone Park 3. Flathead Lake Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (developed) 1. Chico Hot Springs 2. Norris Hot Springs 3. Bozeman Hot Springs Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (undeveloped) 1. Firehole River 2. Potosi Hot Springs 3. Renova Hot Springs Bozeman’s Choice River for Fishing 1. Madison 2. Gallatin 3. Yellowstone Bozeman’s Choice River for Recreation 1. Madison 2. Yellowstone 3. Gallatin Bozeman’s Choice Run/Walk 1. Run to the Pub 2. Run for Your Life Suicide Prevention Halloween Run 3. Huffing For Stuffing Bozeman’s Choice Sports/Recreation Event (Non-Run/Walk) 1. GVLT Summer Trails Challenge 2. TIES - Gallatin Roller Girls & Livingston Round Up Rodeo & MSU Rodeo 3. Gallatin Speedway Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area/Resort 1. Bridger Bowl 2. Big Sky Resort 3. Showdown Bozeman’s Choice Sledding Hill 1. Peets Hill 2. Gallatin Regional Park 3. Snowfill Park Bozeman’s Choice Sporting Goods Store 1. Second Wind Sports 2. Chalet Sports 3. Murdochs Bozeman’s Choice State Park (Montana) 1. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park 2. Missouri Headwaters 3. Buffalo Jump Bozeman’s Choice Yoga Studio 1. The Practice Power Yoga 2. Bend Beyond 3. Ekam Yoga ACTION & RECREATION
Artsand Entertainment
As a town with a young and lively population, Bozeman has no shortage of creative souls. Similarly, it has no shortage of people who enjoy this creativity and excitement. After a year of recovery from the pandemic, Bozeman artists have finally gotten back out into their element, and here we present a list of the exciting artistic and cultural experiences you’ll find in Bozeman.
KITCHEN DWELLERS - PHOTO: STEW RAY
14 Bozeman’s Choice 2023 www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice Annual Event 1. Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village (by Random Acts of Silliness) 2. Christmas Stroll 3. TIE - SLAM & Sweet Pea Bozeman’s Choice Art Gallery 1. Biome Slowcraft Collective 2. Altitude Gallery 3. Rapscallion Bozeman’s Choice Local Album Released In The Last Year 1. Adrian Jay’s “On a Tight Rope” 2. Not To Be Emotional But… - SorryImOlive 3. Jacob Rountree’s “As I See It” Bozeman’s Choice Local Bluegrass Band 1. Laney Lou and The Bird Dogs 2. Kitchen Dwellers 3. Misty Rose Bozeman’s Choice Local Blues Band 1. The Dusty Pockets 2. Swamp Dawg 3. The Dirty Dirty Bozeman’s Choice Local Book Released In The Last Year 1. Ripple Effects: How to Save Yellowstone and America’s
Iconic Wildlife
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2. TIE - Breathless:
Deadly Virus,
3. Sauropods: The Largest Animals to EverWalk the Earth, by Ted
Bozeman’s Choice Local Comedy Group 1. Last Best Comedy 2. Improv on the VERGE 3. Bone Dry Comedy Bozeman’s Choice Local Country Band 1. TIE - Little Jane and The Pistol Whips & The Dead Yellers 2. Matt Wallin & His Nervous Breakdown 3. Sam Platts & the Plainsmen Bozeman’s Choice Local Cover Band 1. Savvy 2. Pinky & the Floyd 3. Paige & the People’s Band
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The Scientific Race to Defeat a
by David Quammen & The Nature of Slavery: Environment and Plantation Labor in the Anglo-Atlantic World by Katherine Johnston
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John Mayer at Pine Creek Lodge
Jacob Rountree Album Release
Bozeman’s Choice New Local Band
M.S.T. (Mountain Standard Time)
Bozeman’s
Community Open Mic Night
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Live Music for the Gallatin Valley 1. The ELM
Pine Creek Lodge
Bozeman’s Choice Public Art Installation (non-gallery)
Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village (by Random Acts of Silliness)
Red Tractor Pizza Mural
Bozeman’s Choice Touring Theatrical Production In The Past Year 1. 12th Night - MSIP
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
King Lear - MSIP
Bozeman’s Favorite Local Author - Book 1. Betsy Gaines Quammen
David Quammen
Todd Wilkenson
Local Electronic Musician(s) 1. Nintendeaux 2. Animoscillator 3. SEDA
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Bozeman’s Choice Local Hard Rock/Metal Band 1. Goochslam 2. Goners UK 3. As the Crow Flies Bozeman’s Choice Local Hip Hop Artist 1. SorryImOlive 2. Buckshot Killit 3. ATRYP
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Bozeman’s Choice Local Rock Band 1. Savvy 2. Lost
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Bozeman’s Choice Local Solo Musician 1. Jacob
2. SorryImOlive 3. Amanda Stewart Bozeman’s Choice Local Stand-Up Comedian 1. Good Time Charlie 2. Garrison Choitz 3. Danielle Rovira
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(Reza Moinossadat) Bozeman’s
Rountree
Cole & the Thornes
King
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Robilotta, Tsuru, Greenberg
Bridger Mountain Big Band
Milk & The Flower Pallets
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Shakespeare in the Park
Verge
TIE - Montana TheatreWorks (The Ellen Theatre) & Random Acts of Silliness Bozeman’s Choice
Theatrical Production in the Past Year
The Sound of Music
Assassins verge theatre
Broad Comedy’s New Show Bozeman’s Choice Local Visual Artist
Mimi Matsuda
40 Watt
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Bozeman’s Choice Music Festival (local or regional) TIE - 1. SLAM & Sweet Pea Festival
Red Ants Pants
Rockin’ the Rivers Bozeman’s Choice Musical Performance in the Past Year (touring or local)
SorryImOlive (LIVE at Rialto)
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CHOMPING and CHUGGING
If there’s one thing that stands out in Bozeman, it’s most definitely the plethora of expertly handcrafted meals and drinks served in our many local restaurants. Whether you’re in the mood for a date night or just don’t want to cook dinner, these nominated restaurants will absolutely fill your need for a delicious meal.
RED TRACTOR PIZZA’S NATURES BOUNTY SALAD
18 Bozeman’s Choice 2023 www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice All-around Dessert 1. Genuine Ice Cream 2. Sweet Peaks 3. Iron Horse Café and Pie Shop Bozeman’s Choice Appetizer (location and item) 1. Sidewinders - Stuffed Pretzel 2. Tanglewood - Cauliflower 3. TIE - Blackbird - Kale Salad & Sidewinders - Spinach Artichoke Dip Bozeman’s Choice Asian Food 1. Dave’s Sushi 2. I-Ho’s Korean Grill 3. Thai Basil Bozeman’s Choice Bakery 1. Wild Crumb 2. Granny’s Gourmet Donuts 3. Aurore French Bakery Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Outdoor Seats 1. Map Brewing 2. Bozeman Taproom 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Specialty Drinks 1. Devil’s Toboggan 2. Plonk 3. Single Barrel Liquor and Bar Bozeman’s Choice Barbecue 1. Follow Yer Nose 2. Bar 3 BBQ 3. Bourbon Bozeman’s Choice Baristas 1. Zocalo Crew 2. Taylor at Roly-Poly Coffee Co. 3. Wild Joe*s Baristas! Bozeman’s Choice Breakfast Spot 1. The Western Cafe 2. Jam! 3. Cateye Cafe Bozeman’s Choice Burger 1. Backcountry Burger Bar 2. Cholms Burger 3. University Burger Bozeman’s Choice Café/Coffeehouse 1. Wild Joes 2. Ghost Town Roasters 3. Roly Poly Coffee Co formerly Partner Coffee
Bozeman’s Choice Catering Company 1. Food For Thought 2. Fork & Spoon Catering 3. TIE - Mavens Market & Sadie’s Catering Bozeman’s Choice Chicken 1. The Roost 2. Hop Lounge 3. Super Chix Bozeman’s Choice Comfort Food 1. Western Cafe 2. Storm Castle Cafe 3. Sidewinders Bozeman’s Choice Food Truck 1. El Rodeo 2. Cholms Burger 3. Mo Bowls Bozeman’s Choice Italian Food 1. Blacksmith Italian 2. Blackbird 3. Cafe Fresco Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar 1. The Haufbrau 2. Molly Brown 3. Stacey’s Bar Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery (quality & variety of beer) 1. Mountains Walking 2. Map Brewing 3. Bridger Brewing Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery Beer Tender 1. Ross - Bridger Brewing 2. Cooper - Shred Monk 3. Alicia - MAP Bozeman’s Choice Local Mixologists 1. Luke - Devil’s Toboggan 2. Sean - The Club Tavern and Grill 3. Jordan - Korner Klub Bozeman’s Choice Local Waiter/Waitress 1. Katie - Feast 2. Hayes Club Tavern and Grill 3. Krystal - Aleworks Bozeman’s Choice Locally Produced Foodstuff 1. Daniels Gourmet Meats and Sausage 2. TIE - Amaltheia Organic Dairy & Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream 3. Genuine Ice Cream Bozeman’s Choice Mexican Food 1. El Rodeo 2. Fiesta Mexicana 3. Los Jarochos Bozeman’s Choice Montana Distillery 1. Wildrye Distillery 2. Willies Distillery 3. Dry Hills Distillery Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Atmosphere 1. The Devil’s Toboggan 2. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro 3. Brigade Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Menu 1. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro 2. University Burger 3. Shred Monk Bozeman’s Choice New Restaurant 1. Hooked Sushi 2. Bourbon (BBQ) 3. Shred Monk Bozeman’s Choice Pizza 1. Bridger Brewing 2. Sidewall Pizza 3. Pizza Campania Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Alcohol 1. Montana Spirits & Wine 2. Wine Gallery 3. Cat’s Paw Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Meat 1. Daniel’s Gourmet Meats 2. Primal 3. Amsterdam Meat Shop www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 19 CHOMPING & CHUGGING
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www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 21 Bozeman’s Choice Quick Lunch 1. TIE - Fink’s Deli & Pickle Barrel 2. 5 on Black 3. TIES - Biankini’s & Bridger Brewing & Community Food Co-Op Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Good Wait Staff 1. Feast Raw Bar & Bistro 2. Aleworks 3. Bridger Brewing Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Late-night Eats 1. Tarantino’s Pizza 2. Taco Montes 3. Mo Bowls Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Outdoor Dining 1. MAP Brewing 2. Shine Beer Sanctuary 3. Revelry Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Upscale Dining 1. Feast Raw Bar & Bistro 2. TIE - Open Range & Revelry 3. Blacksmith Italian Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Belgrade 1. The Mint 2. Bar 3 BBQ 3. Rise and Shine Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Big Sky 1. Riverhouse BBQ 2. The Corral Bar & Steakhouse 3. Lotus Pad Thai Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Bozeman 1. Feast Raw Bar & Bistro 2. Dave’s Sushi 3. Blackbird Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Four Corners 1. Korner Klub 2. Kountry Korner Cafe 3. TIE - Mama Mac’s & Coffee Pot Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Livingston 1. Mark’s In & Out 2. Campione 3. Montana Rib and Chop House Bozeman’s Choice Sandwich (not burger) 1. Finks 2. Pickle Barrel 3. Biankinis Bozeman’s Choice Steak 1. TIE - Land of Magic & Open Range 2. Stacey’s Steakhouse 3. Copper Bozeman’s Choice Tasting Room 1. Mountains Walking Brewery and Pub 2. Map Brewing 3. TIE - Bridger Brewing & Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop Bozeman’s Choice Vegetarian Menu 1. Pakeezah 2. Farmacy 3. Little Star Diner Bozeman’s Choice Wine Retailer 1. Wine Gallery 2. Vino Per Tutti 3. Montana Spirits and Wine Bozeman’s Choice World Food 1. Pakeezah 2. Dave’s Sushi 3. Whistle Pig Korean Kind of Restaurant/Bar We Most Need 1. 24hr Diner / Anything open past 10pm 2. Chick-fil-a 3. Pho CHOMPING & CHUGGING
HERE and THERE
Here in Bozeman, we don’t slack when it comes to sensational spots. From local secrets to the most breathtaking views in the Gallatin Valley, we have plenty of beautiful sights to see in and around our town. This list summarizes the places you should definitely visit if you’re looking for a way to spend a Saturday.
GROTTO FALLS IN HYALITE CANYON
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www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 25 HERE & THERE Bozeman’s Choice All Ages Hangout 1. TIE - Bozeman Hot Springs & Bozema Public Library 2. Bozeman Bowl 3. Cactus Records Bozeman’s Choice Best Kept Local Secret 1. Can’t tell you 2. Biome Slow Craft 3. Roly Poly Coffee Bozeman’s Choice Building in Bozeman 1. Baxter Hotel 2. Story Mansion 3. Bozeman Public Library Bozeman’s Choice Business or Structure You Wish Was STILL Here But Is Gone 1. Drive In Theater 2. Hastings 3. Saffron Table Bozeman’s Choice Most Beautiful Spot in the Gallatin Valley 1. Anywhere the tourists aren’t at 2. Fairy Lake 3. Hyalite Rec Area Bozeman’s Choice Most Romantic Spot in the Gallatin Valley 1. Hyalite Reservoir 2. The Sacajawea Inn 3. The Haufbrau Bozeman’s Choice Museum/Historic Site 1. Museum of the Rockies 2. TIE - Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture & Virginia City 3. American Computer & Robotics Museum Bozeman’s Choice Place for People Watching 1. Music on Main 2. Downtown 3. Yellowstone National Park Bozeman’s Choice Place To Impress Out-of-town Guests 1. Yellowstone National Park 2. Hyalite 3. Museum of the Rockies Bozeman’s Choice Place to Meet Singles 1. Breweries/Distilleries 2. Church 3. Red Box Rentals Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Kids 1. Museum of the Rockies 2. Big Sky Arcadia 3. Story Mill Park Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Pet (non-business) 1. Snowfill 2. TIE - Gallatin County Regional Park & Heart of the Valley Dog Park 3. Peets Hill Bozeman’s Choice Places to Avoid 1. Bar IX anytime. 2. Walmart 3. Rocking R Bozeman’s Choice Public Park 1. Story Mill Park 2. Lindley Park 3. Bogert Park Bozeman’s Choice Regional Historic Site 1. Lewis & Clark Caverns 2. Virginia City 3. TIE - Buffalo Jump & Headwaters State Park Bozeman’s Choice Thing in Bozeman 1. TIE - Biome Slow Craft Parties & Farmer’s Markets 2. Hyalite 3. Local Live Music Bozeman’s Choice Structure We’d Like To See Locally Erected 1. Affordable housing 2. Trader Joe’s 3. Water Park / Water Park Hotel
MEDIAand INFORMATION
If you’re tired of the big news corporations talking about things that you honestly couldn’t care less about, you’re in luck. With a wide variety of websites, magazines, and radio stations, local information that pertains to you and the Bozeman community is abundant. Here, we’ve sorted through the best of the best, so you don’t have to.
THE COFFEE SHOW AT KGLT STUDIOS ON MSU CAMPUS
Bozeman’s Choice Favorite Local Celebrity 1. Missy O’Mally 2. Jeff “The Dude” Bridges 3. Conrad Anker Bozeman’s Choice Local Meteorologist 1. Mike Heard - KBZK 2. TIE - Ashley Loaeza Fox News & Matt Elwell - KBZK 3. Justin Spinnie FOX Montana Bozeman’s Choice Local News Source 1. KBZK 2. Bozeman Daily Chronicle 3. Wake Up Montana Saturday - ABC/Fox News Bozeman’s Choice Local News Writer 1. Michelle Wolfe - KMMS 2. Bradley Warren - ABC/Fox News Montana 3. Jesse James - KMMS & XL Country Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio DJ 1. Dave & Ally - KSKY Morning Show 2. Bob Wall - KGVM & Michelle Wolfe - KMMS 3. Good Time Charlie Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Show 1. Dave & Ally - KSKY Morning Show 2. Christy the Wordsmith - KGLT 3. TIE - The Coffee Show & KGLT Dead Show Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Station 1. 91.9 - KGLT 2. 106.9 - KSKY 3. 104.7 - The Eagle Bozeman’s Choice Local TV News Anchor 1. Chet Layman 2. Donna Kelly 3. Bradley Warren - ABC/Fox News Montana Bozeman’s Choice for Most Luscious Local Radio Voice 1. Ally - KSKY 2. Dave Wooten - KSKY 3. Rachel Hergett - KGLT Bozeman’s Choice for Wackiest On-Air Banter 1. Dave and Ally - KSKY Morning Show 2. Randy and Keith - KGLT Coffee Show 3. TIE - Bradley Warren & Ashley Loaeza - Fox Montana & Chet Layman & Matt Elwell - KBZK www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 29 MEDIA & INFORMATION
NIGHTLIFE and TAVERNS
If you’ve ever had a longing for a boisterous outing, look no further. As a college town, it’s practically a requirement that Bozeman have an enticing nightlife. From bars to dancing, this list has everything you need to satisfy the need for an excursion full of life!
GREAT FOOD, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING AT THE JUMP IN GALLATIN GATEWAY
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NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 33 Bozeman’s Choice Bar Food 1. Mountains Walking 2. Bridger Brewing Pizza 3. Korner Klub Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Drinkin’ 1. ’Rocking R Bar 2. Plonk 3. The Haufbrau Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Indoor Games (pool, darts, etc.) 1. Molly Brown 2. Ponderosa Social Club 3. Cat’s Paw Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Last Call 1. The Pour House 2. The Haufbrau 3. Cat’s Paw Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Talkin’ 1. Devil’s Toboggan 2. TIE - Plonk & Single Barrel Liquor and Bar 3. Bridger Brewing Bozeman’s Choice Beer Selection 1. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 2. Sidewinders 3. TIE - MAP Brewing & Mountains Walking Bozeman’s Choice Bloody Mary 1. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 2. The Cat’s Paw 3. TIES - The Club Tavern & Grill & Rockin R Bar & Wildrye Distillery Bozeman’s Choice Happy Hour Spot 1. Brigade 2. TIE - Bridger Brewing & Plonk 3. Seven Sushi Bozeman’s Choice Karaoke Spot 1. The Eagles 2. TIE - Bar IX & The Legion 3. Happy Box Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar DJ 1. DJ Habes 2. LMX 3. TIE - DJ CHRIS SAGE & K7NG (Walker) Bozeman’s Choice Local Bartender 1. Kyle Reas - The Elm & The Molly Brown 2. Chandra - The Club Tavern 3. Jordan Harler Bozeman’s Choice Place For Dancing 1. Stacey’s 2. TIE - Bar IX & The Jump 3. - Rockin’ R Bar Bozeman’s Choice Specialty Drink (Non-Bloody Mary) 1. Plonk GFC 2. Coconut Lime Rickey @ Plonk 3. Buzzy Bee at Single Barrel Bozeman’s Choice Sports Bar (Place to Watch the Big Game) 1. The Club Tavern & Grill 2. Spectators 3. Rocking R Bar Bozeman’s Choice Wine Selection 1. Wine Gallery 2. Plonk 3. Vino Per Tutti
RANTING and RAVING
As picturesque as Bozeman is, we’re certainly not without our flaws (or natural disasters!). In this section, you’ll be met with a medley of community issues that have been thrust into the limelight this year—including the Yellowstone floods that affected both our outdoor activities and wildlife. If you’re dedicated to bettering our community and remaining involved and informed in local affairs, this section is for you!
YELLOWSTONE FLOOD CLEANUP: HEATHER MULDOON OF HEATHER’S GARDEN SERVICE AND FLOWER FARM RESCUES AS MANY PLANTS AS POSSIBLE AS THE JUNE 13TH FLOOD APPROACHES 9TH STREET ISLAND IN LIVINGSTON, MONTANA.-
PHOTO: FRANKLIN HESSLER
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RANTING & RAVING www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 37 Bozeman’s Choice All Around Bozeman Citizen 1. I-Ho Pomeroy 2. Bridget Wilkinson 3. TIE - Billy McWilliams & Terry Cunningham Bozeman’s Choice Community Advocate 1. John Paszkiet - Greater Impact 2. Bridget Wilkinson - One Valley Community Foundation 3. Terry Cunningham - Run Dog Run & Deputy Mayor Bozeman’s Choice Community Business Leader 1. Carolyn Williams, Owner Zephyr Cycling Studio 2. TIE - Jen Giuttari, Attorney and Co-Owner and Founder of The Practice Power Yoga & Sue Martin owner Arts on Fire 3. Kelli Stanley, owner Tree Of Life Doula Care Bozeman’s Choice Employer 1. Pro Chiropractic 2. Murdoch’s 3. Town and Country Bozeman’s Choice Local Elected Official 1. Terry Cunningham 2. Brian Gootkin 3. I-Ho Pomroy Bozeman’s Choice Local NonProfit 1. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter 2. Greater Impact 3. HAVEN Bozeman’s Choice Most Needed Street Improvement 1. REAL Bike Lanes 2. TIE - More protected left turns / No left turns on Main Street 3. Widening 19th Ave Bozeman’s Choice Place To Volunteer 1. Heart of the Valley 2. Fork & Spoon 3. Thrive Category We Should Add Next Year 1. Worst state people move here from 2. Best Workplace Pet Most Annoying Thing About Bozeman 1. Lack of Affordable Housing Options 2. E-scooters 3. Steve Daines Most Memorable Event In The Past Year 1. Yellowstone River Flooding 2. Give Big Gallatin Valley 3. Trump getting indicted over misuse of classified docs Most Overrated Thing In or About the Valley 1. Property Values & Rent 2. Sweet Pea Festival 3. The “M” Most Underrated Thing In or About the Valley 1. Being the #2 most fertile Ag Soil in the US 2. Generosity of community members 3. Tree of Life Doula Care Things The Gallatin Valley Is Bad At 1. Affordable Housing 2. Controlled Growth 3. Availability/affordability of childcare Things The Gallatin Valley Is Good At 1. Supporting local business 2. Hating “transplants” 3. Supporting local nonprofits
SHOPPING and SPENDING
In recent years, we’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance that local businesses have in our communities and local economies, and it certainly helps when you have many choices when shopping. These are Bozeman’s most loved local businesses, compiled into a list that is shorter than your receipt is bound to be!
THE GREAT ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOY COMPANY WAS STARTED IN 1992, IN DOWNTOWN BOZEMAN, MT. AFTER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS THEY HAVE BECOME AN ESTABLISHMENT IN OLD TOWN BOZEMAN.
40 Bozeman’s Choice 2023 www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice Accounting Office 1. Hubley, Phillips & Williams 2. Neil & Company 3. Rudd & Company Bozeman’s Choice Antiques/Old Stuff Shop 1. Bozeman Vintage 2. Antique Barn 3. Antique Market on Huffine Bozeman’s Choice Arts & Crafts Store 1. Biome Slow Craft 2. Arts on Fire 3. Hobby Lobby Bozeman’s Choice Auto Body Shop 1. Tom’s Alignment 2. TIE - Ressler Motors & Rising Sun Auto Care 3. Auto body Experience Bozeman’s Choice Automotive Repair 1. TIE - FARR Auto & Tom’s Alignment Center 2. Speedy Lube 3. Les Schwab Bozeman’s Choice Bank/Credit Union 1. First Security Bank 2. Stockman Bank 3. Rocky Mountain Credit Union Bozeman’s Choice Bookstore 1. The Country Bookshelf 2. Vargo’s 3. Isle of Books Bozeman’s Choice Business for Green Products/Services 1. Happy Trash Can Composting 2. The Refillery Supply Co 3. 4 Corners Recycling/We Recycle MT Bozeman’s Choice Carpentry/Construction 1. TIE - Dick Anderson Construction & Kenyon Noble 2. Big Sky Build 3. TIE - Black Diamond Development & K III Construction Bozeman’s Choice Children’s Store 1. Great Rocky Mountain Toy Co 2. Once Upon a Child 3. Giggles: Toys & More
SHOPPING & SPENDING www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice 2023 41 Bozeman’s Choice Chiropractor 1. Gallatin Valley Chiropractic 2. Pro Chiropractic 3. Bozeman Back and Neck Clinic Bozeman’s Choice Clinic (medical) 1. Pro Chiropractic 2. Bozeman Clinic 3. Bozeman Creek Family Health Bozeman’s Choice Clothing Store, Kids 1. Once Upon A Child 2. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply 3. Sacks’s Thrift Store Bozeman’s Choice Computer/Electronics Shop 1. Re-compute 2. MSU Bookstore 3. Gadget Fix Bozeman’s Choice Convenience Store 1. Co-op downtown 2. TIE - Joe’s Parkway & Town Pump 3. Kagy Korner Bozeman’s Choice Daycare Provider 1. Faith Early Learning Center 2. Dino Drop-In 3. TIES - Bozeman Montessori & Great Beginnings Montessori School & Middle Creek Montessori Bozeman’s Choice Dentist 1. Moos Family Dental - Dr. William Moos 2. Hays Dental Group 3. MINT Bozeman’s Choice Doctor 1. Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm 2. Dr. Forrest Allen 3. Dr. Erik Morrell Bozeman’s Choice Electrician 1. Rocky Mountain Electric 2. TJ Electric 3. Mike Wilhelm Electric Bozeman’s Choice Florist 1. Wild Blume 2. Labellum 3. The Flower Bar Bozeman’s Choice Grocery Store 1. Town & Country 2. Rosauers 3. WinCo Bozeman’s Choice Hardware Store 1. ACE Huffine 2. ACE Downtown 3. Kenyon Noble Bozeman’s Choice Home & Garden Business 1. The Garden Barn 2. Cashman Nursery & Landscaping 3. Gallatin Valley Garden Center Bozeman’s Choice Hospital/Clinic 1. Pro Chiropractic 2. Billings Clinic 3. Bozeman Health
42 Bozeman’s Choice 2023 www.bozemanmagazine.com Bozeman’s Choice HVAC Service 1. Premier Systems 2. Ambient Air Solutions, Inc. 3. TIES - Campbells’ Plumbing and Heating & Harvey’s & Monarch Heating and Cooling Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Mens 1. TIE - Murdoch’s & REVOLVR Menswear 2. Bozeman Vintage 3. TIE - Crazy Mountain Outdoor Company & REI Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Womens 1. Evrgreen 2. Whiskey and Lace 3. Murdochs Bozeman’s Choice Local Insurance Office 1. Big Sky Benefit Solutions 2. State Farm- Dan Rust 3. TIE - Farm Bureau - Kay Bright & State Farm - Jeff Weedin
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