June 2014 restaurant guide by Ravalli Republic

where to

eat In the Bitterroot

Valley

June 2014

ViVa Oaxaca authentic mexican cuisine steVensVille, mOntana

Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Stevensville, Montana is where you will find Viva Oaxaca, a family owned Mexican restaurant offering Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Under new ownership, we are excited to serve you!

Hours Monday-Sunday 11a-9p 777-0014

201 Main Street, Stevensville page 2

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corvallis MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

CORVALLIS - You can find whatever food you are hungry for in Corvallis. MEMORIES CAFÉ, 1017 Eastside Highway, is owned by Carla Reich. It is the ‘mom and pop’ restaurant where you can get food made the way you want it – the way you remember it. With a full menu, breakfast is served daily 7 a.m. to noon and lunch is served noon to 3 p.m. Memories Cafe is only open for dinner on Fridays. In addition to their full dinner menu (steaks, shrimp, burgers, sandwiches), the special is an all you can eat fish fry. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and you’ll want to come early - it gets crowded. (406) 961-5533. PONY EXPRESS, corner of Second and Market is run by Stacy Coulter. It is a drive-through but you could sit at their one outdoor table with six chairs. Previously it was just a coffee shop, but Coulter has added food to the menu. Breakfast items include bagels and cream cheese, baconegg-cheese muffins and French toast sticks. Lunch items include hot dogs, tacos, nachos, personal pizzas, cookies, chips and soda. Pony Express’ newest fun item is soft-serve ice cream, which can come in traditional flavors (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, chocolate and vanilla), but because it is a coffee shop milkshakes can be any flavor. For summer fun, try a caramel mocha milkshake or a hazelnut milkshake. “I’ve got my regular menu, but I can make anything you can think of,” said Coulter. “Any kind of coffee you can create can be a milkshake. I can put in espresso or Oreos. “I also have white coffee – ground coffee from unroasted coffee beans. It has a very nutty flavor and is higher in caffeine.” The Pony Express is fast. Call ahead at (406) 961-5281. page 3

THE WILD MARE, 283 Second Street, is on the north side of the Pony Express – behind the post office. It is owned by Pam Kaye. Their motto is ‘Where friends gather’ and it is a delicious and relaxing place - the perfect finale to the end of the day. It offers elegant dining where you can keep your boots on. The menu has appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, scallops, pastas, beverages, side dishes and special items for ‘lil buckaroos. They have homemade dressings and homemade desserts. From their spinach artichoke dip to their filet mignon every morsel is fresh, creative and worth savoring. They have live music, special events and concerts, wine and beer tastings, seating options include indoors, in the pub and outdoors on the patio which is gorgeous. Wine tasting is the first Wednesday of every month 6-8 p.m. “We usually have that money go to a non-profit, to local charities,” said Kaye. “We are giving back to the community.” They are adding to their menu: lamb and they’ve just added a big commercial grill on their patio so they are experimenting. “We are a little bit of Montana and a whole lot of Bitterroot,” said Kaye. “We have barn wood from local ranches and we serve local produce, local beef and wine from local wineries. We are established and have a great rapport with the community. We have a great head chef Steve Studer who serves awesome food.” The Wild Mare’s hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday, 5-9 p.m.; call 406-961-8938. For a full menu see thewildmare.com. THE MERC FRESH MARKET, Aptly named after the mercantile stores of old The Merc is where you can find everything. Fill your tank with gas and head on in for a surprising treat – an expanded menu. Owned by Jay Joyner, The Merc at 1000 Main Street has seating for 24 people at tables and the counter. “We put in a new grill so there are lots of exciting new foods,” said Joyner. The deli is open 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The breakfast menu features sandwiches made on the grill, burritos, biscuits, a breakfast combo of eggs, hash

browns and sausage, omelets made to order or biscuits and gravy. Lunch includes burgers (fresh 100% fresh local ground beef) and a whole list of grilled sandwiches. There is a grab and go hot case with fresh chicken strips, jojos (potatoes), burritos and jalapeño poppers. There is a grab and go cold case with wraps, croissants, sandwiches and take and bake pizza fresh to go. There are even prepared meals to go: rigatoni (like lasagna) and meatloaf with mashed potatoes and corn. “Right now our signatures are the Albuquerque Turkey, the Giddy Up (roast beef with horseradish), Montana Mushroom (Ham with grilled mushrooms) and paninis,” said Joyner. “We’re still testing out our recipes and haven’t finalized the menu yet. We’ll have formal menus and we are trying to ramp it up for summer.” The Merc bakery is famous for their bar cookies. Coffee is available with a full espresso bar and there are soft-serve frozen yogurt parfaits, tapioca, puddings and ice-cream. Barnside Beanery, on Woodside Road across from The Merc and in the parking lot of the car wash, is a drive-up coffee stand featuring coffee (from Big Creek Coffee Roasters in Hamilton), teas, frappes and smoothies. The miniature red barn has two windows of service making for a quick stop. Owner Cindy Stefka, opened for business the first of the year and said their best seller is “anything white-chocolate flavored”. They have over 35 flavors available with many of those sugar free. Stefka prides her self on selling a cup “50 cents cheaper than any place in town”. She began her business at the Sapphire Event Center north of Corvallis, but the Corvallis carwash owner said ‘come be next to my car wash and I’ll pay for your electricity’. She accepted that great offer and moved. Stefka said most of Barnside Beanery’s customers are high school students and town kids and she hopes to see them all summer. Her location has helped her develop connections with community and she loves to help with donations - such as the gift card for the Corvallis High School graduation party. For more information call (406) 360-5916.

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darby page 6

DARBY FAVORITE STARTED SMALL Perry Backus Ravalli Republic

DARBY - As an executive chef, Michael Campbell has worked in million dollar restaurants in Salt Lake City where he created culinary delights for the Jazz, winter Olympians and other famous folk. Today, his clients may not be quite so well-heeled, but taste buds are still in for a treat for anyone stopping by Michael and Monica Campbell’s Little Blue Joint Restaurant on Darby’s Main Street. For the past two years, the couple has been serving their famous homemade pizza, burritos and other tasty morsels from their restaurant that shares an interior door with the Sawmill Saloon. “We really like our new location,” Monica Campbell said. When the Campbells moved to the southern Bitterroot, Michael served as chef at the West Fork Lodge for a time. When the Darby restaurant he was working at after that first job closed, the couple decided they would go on their own. They lived up Nez Perce and drove by the Little Blue Joint Road to get to Darby each day. “We both thought that was the perfect name,” Monica said. “We had to come up with something fast and it stuck. We opened in the most minimalist of ways with a burrito bar. That business slowly grew.” When rent jumped to a point they could no longer afford, the couple opted to buy a food truck and Michael drove off to the oilfields of North Dakota. “He went there with two cooks,” Monica said. “It turned out be really, really hard. The money was really good, but the weather and living conditions were

Other restaurants in Darby include: DEB’S RESTAURANT 112 S. Main St. (406) 821-4798 MONTANA CAFE 614 N. Main St. (406) 821-6363 WEST FORK LODGE 5857 West Fork Road (406)-821-1853

terrible.” They sold the truck and moved into the building that once housed the Silver Spoon. “We’re slowly fixing things up,” she said. “It takes a lot of time to get everything just the way you want it, but our food has always been pretty amazing. That’s all Mike.” The restaurant has developed a good local customer base and people drive from as far away as Missoula to sample some of Campbell’s famous homemade pizza, delicious wings, chicken Caesar salads to die for and burgers made from beef ground daily. “We also have great fish and chips,” she said. “I’m from Seattle. I’ve been researching the secret to great fish and chips all my life. “Everything we do here is big. We put a plate in front of people and they say, ‘Oh, that’s a little too much food,’ ” Monica said. “And then they start eating and it just disappears.” The restaurant is a family operation, with two of the Campbell’s sons working there. “We also a have a great head waitress named Desi,” she said. “We love Montana and we the country around here. We lived in Alaska for five years. This is our second Alaska. “Our challenge is how can we do fine dining and do it in the country,” Monica said. “We’re slowly working our way up to that. We have great burgers and pizza now. Someday it will be steak and pasta.” The Little Blue Joint is located at 119 Main. St. The phone number is (406) 821-0023.

CONNER THE ROCKY KNOB 6065 U.S. 93 (406) 821-3520 SULA BROAD AXE LODGE INC 1237 East Fork Road (406) 821-3878 LOST TRAIL HOT SPRINGS 283 Lost Trail Hot Springs Road (406) 821-3574

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italian restaurant finding success in florence, mt Perry Backus Ravalli Republic

When John and Patti Stevens moved back to their native Bitterroot Valley in 2004, they made the decision that Florence needed a new restaurant. “It was pretty evident back then that there were very few restaurants in the Florence area,” John Stevens said. “We decided to open a small business and after some research, we decided it would be a restaurant.” After all, John had already walked down that path. Back in the 1970s, John’s parents owned the Loose Caboose in Hamilton and his younger sister was still in the restaurant business when the couple returned to the valley. It just so happened that sister’s daughter, Savannah, had recently returned from Italy where she had become a certified Italian chef. Her excitement about the cuisine was infectious. Once the decision was made to create a brand new Italian restaurant in Florence, Patti used her skills as a professional interior designer to fashion the building in a Mediterranean style and Savannah put together the authentic menu. Savannah only stayed a few months, but the restaurant has prospered. The original plan had been to serve a light Europeanstyle breakfast and then lunch. As the building was going up, a good number of people stopped by and expressed their hope the restaurant would be open for dinner as well. The Stevenses have made – and continue to make – adjustments to accommodate their growing customer base. For instance, food at the restaurant was originally served only from the front counter. It didn’t take the couple more than six months to realize their patrons would be happier if Caffe Firenze was a full-service restaurant. “We tried to tailor our menu to our demographic, which is, to a large extent, retirees who have moved in the area and lots of ladies having lunch,” Stevens said. “We draw a lot of people out of Missoula, as well as a lot of tourists visiting the area.” Wine is one of Stevens’ passions that he loves to

share with people coming into the restaurant and to the surrounding community. Every month – generally on the second Monday – the restaurant offers a wine pairing that features a theme along with seven different varieties of wine paired with different dishes. The monthly event is limited to the first 60 with reservations. Stevens also manages a wine club that includes a monthly article to its 70 members. People interested in signing up can go the restaurant’s web page at http:// www.caffefirenze.com/ or ask for information at the restaurant. To keep up with the customers’ needs, the restaurant will soon be offering an early bird dinner starting at 4 p.m. There are also plans of creating a take-and-bake menu for people on the go who want to pick up some food and bake it when they get home. People interested in learning about some of the new offerings at the Florence business can sign up for the Stevens’ E-Club. “We have at least 2,000 people who have signed up to get emails from us on a variety of topics,” Stevens said. “People get a $10 gift certificate for signing up. It’s worked out really well.” There are cards at the restaurant or people can go to the website to sign up for the service. Caffe Firenze also stays busy with its catering business. “We do upwards of 200 events a year,” he said. “The wheels are always turning here.” The restaurant can be reached at 273-2923.

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Hamilton

the Edge in hamilton is a longtime favorite MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

The Edge restaurant was founded in 1997 by the Fair family. “My wife and I started it,” said owner Tom Fair. “When we saw this land by the river, we designed and built the building and created outdoor dining by the pond. We designed the menu from food we enjoyed eating and thought others would enjoy also.” When they first began the restaurant, Fair had no experience with food preparation. “I couldn’t fry an egg – now I’m a good cook,” he said. “My son was a cordon bleu chef who worked here eight to nine years. Our daughter and younger son worked at the restaurant as bussers and dishwashers. Now it is just my wife and I and paid staff.” And The Edge is family friendly, they cater to kids -

the outdoors is always popular as a place for them to run around. “Kids pick The Edge,” said Fair. “The TVs, the colors, most of our staff are parents, and the geese are here now which kids always enjoy.” The Edge serves alcoholic beverages - in the restaurant and in their sports bar which has five largescreen television sets. “I always enjoy going to a place with more to do - it engages everyone around you and gives a nice atmosphere. Usually, we listen to the sporting event that whoever comes in first requests,” Fair said. Longtime patrons of The Edge will have noticed that the restaurant is smaller with half their space a liquor store. “We split a big area. We added seating in the bar and cut seats in the restaurant, but we have higher

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restaurant sales now, plus we’ve gained the liquor store sales. It is great for us, great for the public,” he said. Fair says they keep their full menu consistent. “We try to do the same thing all the time,” he said. “Summer is busy so we go with the flow and crank it out quickly - no surprises no major changes.” The Edge’s specialties are tuna and buffalo. “Our seared Ahi tuna is a big hit - you can even order it blackened. Our buffalo rib eye is very popular with men and women - it is over a pound.” Before he came to Montana 30 years ago, Fair was from the South. His favorite day is Mardi Gras. “I spend three to four days prior slicing, dicing and chopping. It is our busiest day,” he said. “I do red beans and rice, chicken and sausage jambalaya and seafood gumbo. We also do turtle soup - not with turtle. We use veal. It is a mock soup. We have fresh crawfish flown in and do crawfish etouffee. We have had fried alligator. It was a wonderful, big hit, but with the Discovery Channel show ‘Swamp Things’ the price has quadrupled.” “I love the Edge, I love the customers. That’s my favorite part - going out and visiting with customers friendly faces and new faces to boot.” The Edge, 140 Bitterroot Plaza Drive, is open every day. Dining is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Sports Bar is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the Casino is open 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are accepted at (406) 3750007.

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All Pizzas are covered in our own pizza sauce and topped with a blend of three cheeses Available sizes 12”, 14”, 16”, 18” Any pizza Also available in individual size 8” for $7.50-$9.25 MauLer Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, hamburger, green peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes Individual $9.00, Sm. $15, M. $19, L $22, F $25 KoMbo Sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives Individual $8.50, Sm $14, M $18, L $21, F $24 Veggi bear Green peppers, black olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions Individual $8.50, Sm $14, M $18.50, L $22.25, F $25 Meat Pie Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, hamburger Individual $8.00, Sm $15, M $18, L $21, F $24 Jax deaL Pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms Individual $7.50, Sm. $13, M $15, L $18, F $20 grizzLy Feast Spicy chicken, green peppers, black olives, red onions Individual $8.25, Sm $15, m. $18, L $22, F $24 yuKon goLd Canadian bacon, pineapple Individual $7.50, Sm $11, M $13.50, L $16.50 F $18.75 bronc Canadian bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms Individual $7.75, Sm $12.25, M $14.75, L $19, F $21 Hot MaMa Pepperoni, jalapenos, red onions, tomatoes Individual $8.50, Sm. $14.25 m. $17.25, L $21, F $23.50 cHeeseburger Hamburger, white onions, bacon, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms Individual $8.25, Sm. $15, M $18, L $21, F $24 Monster Spicy chicken, jalapenos, pineapple, bacon with a barbecue and pizza sauce mix Individual $8.75, Sm. $15, M $18.25, L $21, F $24.50 PHiLLy Garlic butter sauce, seasoned steak, green peppers, white onions, fresh tomatoes Individual $8.50, Sm. $15, M $18.50, L $22, F $25

taco Refried beans, hamburger, white onions, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, shredded cheddar Individual $8.50, Sm. $15, M $19, L $22.50, F $25 cub Garlic butter sauce, Canadian bacon, white onions, tomatoes individual $8.00, Sm. $12.75, m. $17, L $19.50, F $22 sea Pie Garlic butter sauce, shrimp, white onions, tomatoes Individual $8.25, Sm. $13, M $17.50, L $19,50 F $22 tHai cHicKen Peanut sauce, teriyaki chicken, red onions, shredded cheddar Individual $9.00, Sm $14, M $17.50, L $20, F $23 aLPHie Alfredo sauce, pepper chicken, red onions, fresh tomatoes Individual $8.25, Sm $15, M $18.25, L $21.50, F $24 soutHwest tHriLLer Refried beans, spicy chicken, green chiles, white onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese Individual $9.25, Sm $15, M $18.50, L $21.50, F $25 barbie Barbecue sauce, spicy chicken, white onions, cheddar cheese Individual $8.25, Sm $14, M $17.50, L $20, F $23 FisHy Garlic butter sauce, anchovies, white onions, fresh tomatoes, basil Individual $9.00, Sm $14, M $18.50, L $21, F $25 gerMan PorK Canadian bacon, sauerkraut Individual $8.00, Sm $13, M $15, L $18.50, F $20 PoLar bear Canadian bacon, jalepeno bacon, red onions, fresh tomatoes on top of alfredo sauce Individual $8.50, Sm. $14.50, M $18.50, L $21.50, F $25 brown bear Shredded beef, white onions, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes and swiss cheese served on top of a garlic butter sauce Individual $9.00, Sm $15.50, M $19.50, L $23.25, F $26.50

Pastas

All pastas are served with a side salad and garlic bread Lasagna - a huge portion of lasagna noodles seasoned with tomato sauce, four types of cheese (swiss, provolone, mozzarella, ricotta), Italian sausage and hamburger. $11.95 spaghetti - a generous portion of noodles covered in marinara sauce and served with or without meatballs. $10.75 Fettuccine - Tender noodles covered in our special alfredo sauce with chicken $12.50; Without chicken $11 page 12

DELI SANDWICHES $5.60/$3.60 half

Choose bread, one meat, one cheese, and unlimited spreads and veggies. Served cold. Extra meat/cheese $1 • Croissant add $1 • Parmesan-herb croissant add $1.25 • Veggie subsstitute add $.35

BREADS

337 W. Main, Hamilton (406) 363-4552

local business deliver avalable 10-2 weekdays, $2 charge

BAKERY

croissant $2.10-2.60 quiche $3.85 scone $1.75 quick breads $1.35 granola $2.35 biscotti $1.60 shortbread $.95 muffin $1.60 cookie $1.35 brownie $1.60 sweet roll $2.35 danish $2.35 wheaty cinnamon twist $2.35 p.b. sandwich cookie $1.10 wheat free add $.25 cakes, pies & tarts prices vary $1.45 $1.65 first shot $.95 $1.30 $1.40 $1.85 $2.05 $1.85 $2.05 $2.30 $2.50 $2.30 $2.50 $2.30 $2.50 $2.00 $2.40 $1.60 $1.80 $1.45 $1.65

$1.85

MEATS

turkey smoked turkey roast beef ham salami patrami

CHEESES

mozzarella cheddar provolone pepper jack muenster swiss cream cheese

SPREADS

mayonnaise yellow mustard dijon mustard sweet & spicy mustard horseradish cream oil & vinegar

VEGGIES

lettuce tomato red onion sprouts pepperocini

BOX LUNCH $6.50

Deli sandwich, chips or veggie sticks, and cookie.

(additional charge for substitutions or gourmet sandwiches)

GOURMET SANDWICHES $6.30 WHOLE SANDWICHES ONLY Herb Roasted Chicken & Red Pepper -

Sourdough bread, shredded herb chicken breasts, red pepper walnut spread, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Served warm.

Roast Beef with Bleu Cheese -

Multigrain bread, roast beef, sauteed red onion, bleu cheese spread, lettuce, and tomato. Served warm

Turkey & Wild Mushroom -

Multigrain bread, smoked turkey, provelone cheese, and wild mushroom tapenade. Served Warm. Reuben -Rye bread, pastrami, Swiss cheese, Reuben sauce, Dijon, and sauerkraut. Served Warm.

Italian -

Sourdough bread, ham, salami, mozzarella and provolone cheeses, roasted red peppers, olives, red onion, pepperocini, tomato, lettuce and oil & vinegar. Served Cold. Greek Melt - Sourdough bread, Kalamata olive tapenade, red onion, spinach, tomato and feta cheese. Served Warm. Mediterranean - Whole wheat bread, spicy hummus, muenster cheese, sprouts, lettuce and tomato. Served Cold.

listed are for single-shot beverages ESPRESSO pricesadditional shots $.35 each/flavors $.45 each

drip coffee espresso americano latte cappuccino mocha breve soy latte chai tea hot chocolate steamer river freeze italian soda hot & iced tea

white whole wheat multigrain sourdough rye

$2.05

$1.50 $1.60 $2.25 $2.45 $2.25 $2.45 $2.70 $2.90 $2.70 $2.90 $2.70 $2.90 $2.60 $2.80 $2.00 $2.20 $1.85 $2.05 $3.05 $3.40 $2.00 $2.40 $2.80 any size $1.45; extra tea bag $.55

SALAD

LARGE $4.35/SMALL $3.35 add meat or cheese $1 • extra dressing $.25 Green Salad - Mixed green, mandarin oranges, sugared almonds, croutons

dressings: Fig Port Vinaigrette, Lemon Tahini, Poppyseed, Mixed Berry Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Ranch

SOUP

with roll: bowl $4.35/cup $3.35without roll: bowl $4.10/cup $3.10

COMBOS $6.30

½ deli sandwich & sm salad • ½ deli sandwich & cup of soup • cup of soup & sm salad

BEVERAGES

juice $1.35 • bottled water $1.35 • milk $1.10 (12oz) $1.60 (16oz) • soda $1 • spritzer $1.35

POTATO CHIPS $.75 page 13

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Specialty Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served on fresh baked bak bouilla ciabatta bread B.L.T. Sandwich - Daily’s bacon, tomatoes, spinach, green peppercorn pepper mayo

$8.50

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - 6 oz. breaded and fried chicken breast, east, sau sautéed d onions, onion roasted oas red ed bell peppers, peppers creamy parmesan spread, tomato toma jam

$8.50

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Pork Steak Sandwich - seared pork loin, jalapeño relish, pineapple chutney, sautéed cabbage

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$8.50

Roast Beef Sandwich - all natural beef top round, oven roasted tomatoes, pickled peppers, pepperjack cheese, fried onions, smoked paprika mayo; served toasted $8.50

Sausage Sandwich - Redneck brand Andouille sausage, dill pickles, pickled onions, cheddar cheese, creolaise Tuna Salad Sandwich -

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All salads come in half or full

Quinoa Tabbouleh - tomatoes, cucumbers, craisins, aisin

House - mixed greens, ens, celery, car carrots, ots, tomatoes, green onion, choice hoice of dressing

$5.00/$9.50

fresh parsley and mint, olive oil, lemon juice fr $3.50

Coleslaw - cabbage, carrots, celery, bell peppers, Coles

gr n onions, walnuts, creamy honey slaw dressing ssing green

parmes lem crou tons Caesarr - romain romaine, parmesan, lemon, croutons

$5.50/$11.00

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French Fries - beer battered steak fries, parmesan a herb blend $4.00

Spinach h - spinach, red beets, orange segments, toasted

Sweet Potato Fries - seasoned with a paprika spice sp blend;

walnuts, ts, crumbled goat cheese, molasses vinaigrette $7.00/$13.00

Salad of the Month - ask your server

Sides

$7.00/$13.00

curry BBQ sauce

$4.00

Baked Beans - pork sausage, 3 types of beans, a little spicy $3.50

Chips & Salsa - fresh fried chips, made from scratch r salsa $3.50

Curried Potato Salad - red bell peppers, green peas, pea green

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Beverages

Extras extra dressing $.50

Chai T Tea - house made blend fortiﬁed with almond milk;

salsa $2.00

hot or cold 16 oz. $3.50

Specialty Sodas - strawberry-thyme, spiced ic ginge ginger, citrus-herb us-herb $3.50 Iced Tea

$1.50

Coﬀee - Big Creek bouilla blen blend drip $2.50

chips $1.50 sour cream $.50 ho honey $.50 bread and butter $1.50 br

peppermint, earl ea grey, grey, raspberry, aspber y, black $1.50 Hot Tea - chamomile, green, peppermint,

Coke, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Spri Lemonade, Lemonade, DrPepper DrP pp

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Vegetable Rolls (8 pcs)

Your choice of -Avocado -Avocado-cucumber -Kappa(cucumber) -Asparagus -Gobo (pickled burdock) -Spicy Kappa -Fried Tofu -Oshinko(pickled daikon radish) -Shiitake -Natto (fermented soybeans) Yasai (avocado, cucumber, scallion, bell pepper, carrot, 5pcs) Melissa (avocado, cucumber, scallion, wakame, gobo, 5pcs) Roll any roll in tobiko for Add 2pc *quail eggs for

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Sacrame Neptune Hamilton 5pc *Atlantic cucumber Maui - Gr fried. Topp Darbarian scallions a Spider - T Firecrack topped wi Miso Soup - Soybean soup with scallions Valley - A & tofu sprouts, w Ika Sansai - Fresh squid salad of the day. Japanese Crackers - Hand made rice Steamed Rice mushroom crackers topped with cream cheese, avo- Hawaiian or Japanese style Sushi Rice *Ralnbow Wakame Japanese style seaweed salad cado, and scallions with your choice of Pork Fried Rice - Ground pork cabbage, carrot, chefs cho marinated in a sweet sesame sauce -Spicy Cream Cheese With Grilled Zucscallions and spices wok fried with egg, rice California Sunomono - Cucumber salad topped with chini and soy sauce. Topped with fresh cut scallions Rock and fresh seasonal fruit and a sweet rice vinegar -*Wasabi Cream Cheese With Fresh Regular Side of any Sauce Any Spicy dressing Salmon Larger Sides of Sauces. Ask for Price Firecracke -Wasabi Cream Cheese With Smoked *Tiger - S Salmon in avocad Spicy Rolls (8 pcs) -Any Combination 1/2 & 1/2 *Panther Spicy sauce, scallions, tobiko, Seared Ahi - Sashimi grade yellowfin Original Rolls (8 pcs) tuna rubbed with crushed peppercorn and avocado roll with your choice topped wi California - Crab cake, avocado and cucumber Dancing and lightly seared. Served with seaweed of California Crunch Above with tempura flakes cado, topp salad and spicy soy 7-8 pcs - SpicyTuna Kung-Fu Chefs Seared Fish Trio -The chef picks added - *Seared Albacore topped wi Rock and Roll Freshwater eel and avocado the best three fish available today, and - Californina sears them with cracked pepper. Served *Tekka -Fresh yellowfin tuna roll - *Scallop with seaweed salad and spicy soy 9-12 *Negihama - Fresh yellowtail and scallions - *Yellowtail pcs Sake Maki - Salmon roll, choice of fresh or smoked Shrimp Shumai - Steamed dumplings Teriyaki *Creamy Scallop - Scallop, tobiko, mayo with avocado - *Fresh Salmon served with spicy soy and sweet chili Shrimp rooms, ca Philly - Cream cheese, scallion, cucumber, and your sauce 8 pcs Beef or S - Kani (Snow Crab) choice of fresh or smoked salmon Eggrolls -Ground pork, cabbage, carrot. Ginger Ta - *Chefs Choice scallions and spices wrapped in a thin with steam eggroll wrapper and lightly fried. Served of Beef or Single Fish Sashimi (15 pcs) with sweet chili sauce and hot mustard Tempura -*Fresh Sake(salmon) Nigiri (2pcs) <> Sashimi (5pcs) Crispy Stuffed Mushrooms -Panko with a swe -Tako(octopus) -*Suzuki (sea bass) -Ika(cuttlefish) breaded mushrooms quick fried and 6 pc Chic -*Maguro (yellowfin tuna) -Ebi(shrimp) stuffed with avocado and your choice of -Hokki-gai(surf clam) 6 pc Shrim -*Hamachi (yellowtail) -Kani-Kama(crab cake) -Fried Tofu -*Spicy Tuna 6 pc Cala *Chefs Assorted Sashimi (20 pcs) -Avocado -Asparagus -Spicy Grilled Zucchini 6 pc Tofu, Maguro(3pc), Fresh Sake(3pc), -Fresh Snow Crab with sweet and spicy -Shiitake(mushroom) Seafood T -Gobo(pickled burdock root) Hamachi(3pc), Tako(3pc), Hotate-gai(3pc), crisp. Ser garlic sauce Nigiri (2pcs) <> Sashimi (5pcs) Ginger Skewers - Your choice of seaShrimp, C and Chefs Choice Fish/Shellfish(5pc) food skewered and grilled with ginger -*FreshSake{salmon) per, and A Hawaiian Poke butter and served with our kaffir lime leaf -*Hotate-gai(sea scallop) 10 pcs of fish chopped and mixed with aioli -Tobiko(flying fish roe) tobiko, scallions, and our delicious pokĂŠ 10 pc Shrimp -Unagi(freshwater eel) sauce (Sesame oil and spices), placed 6 pc Sea Scallop -Smoked Sake(smoked salmon) over a bed of thinly sliced cucumbers and Served w 10 pc Calamari -Tako(octopus) garnished with avocado *Montana Edemame - Soybeans in pod served hot -*Shiro Tataki(seared albacore tuna) 15 pcs tot Your choice of or cold sprinkled with sea salt Nigiri (2pcs) <> Sashimi (5pcs) *Californ sauteed with spicy soy -*Maguro -*Hamachi -Tako -*Maguro(yellowfin tuna) nigiri. 28 p Vegetable Spring Rolls - Lightly fried (3pc of each) -*Assortment of above 3 -*Hamachi(yellowtail) Japan - C and served with sweet chili sauce and *Chirashi Sushi 15-25 odd and end pcs -*Ama-ebi(sweet shrimp) 44 pcs tot spicy soy 6 pcs of assorted chefs-choice sashimi atop a - Kani(snow crab) Rabbit - C Gyozas (pot stickers) - Steamed or bed of sushi rice with assorted vegetable etable nig lightly fried, served with sweet chili sauce Chefs Sashimi Plates garnishes. Served With spicy soy and a Sashimi plates include tobiko, scallions, Ravalli - C and spicy soy 6 pcs Pork or Vegetable half order of seaweed salad seaweed and squid salad garnishes. Add etable nig

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Signature Rolls

Hawaiian - Teriyaki chicken, cucumber, carrot, and scallion roll topped with taré sauce 5pc White Russian - Grilled snapper, avocado, cucumber, and scallion roll tempura fried, sweet sauce glazed 6pc Negi-hama Togarashi - Yellowtail, avocado, tempura fried scallion, topped with ponzu and togarashi 8pc Spicy Darbarian - Tempura calamari, snow crab, spicy cream cheese, avocado, scallion and cucumber. Topped with spicy sauce 5pc *Spicy Spider - Tempura soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, scallions, topped with spicy fresh fish of the day 5pc *Alaskan - Fresh salmon,wasabi cream cheese, cucumber, tempura asparagus, scallions, wrapped in avocado 8pc Garden - Cream cheese, cucumber, carrot, scallions, oshinko, red bell pepper, radish sprouts, wrapped in avocado 8pc Wonton RoIls - Cream cheese, scallions, and avocado roll tempura fried. 6pc Roll filled with your choice of roll California Spicy California Shrimp Spicy Shrimp Kani(snow crab) Spicy Kani Asparagus Hard Smoked Salmon Reverse Tiger - Tempura shrimp, cucumber, wrapped in avocado, topped with spicy tuna, chili sauce, togarashi, 5 spice 8pc Oregon-Grilled salmon, cream cheese, scallions, cucumber, wrapped in avocado, smoked salmon, tempura flakes 8pc *Bengal - Tempura shrimp, cucmber, wrapped in avocado, topped with spicy seared albacore ape *Seared Fish - Pepper seared scallop, chefs choice seared fish(2pc), wrapped in avocado, lemon pepper seared salmon, topped with snow crab, tare’ sauce, chiIi garlic sauce 8pc *Ling Ling - Tempura soft shell crab, wrapped in avocado, eel, fresh salmon, topped with snow crab, hot tare’ sauce 8pc (*Contains raw or uncooked fish)

Kitchen

Unagi Kabayaki - Grilled teriyaki eel over a bed of steamed rice served with avocado, cucumbers, carrots and tare’ sauce 7 - 8 pcs Add Soup and Salad Noodles - Grilled with our teriyaki sauce, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, carrots and bok choy over yakisoba noodles. Your choice of Beef or Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu Generals - Dipped in our Japanese tempura batter and fried crispy, then tossed in our sweet and spicy generals sauce. Your choice of Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu Sweet & Sour - Dipped in our Japanese tempura batter and fried crispy, then tossed in our sweet and sour sauce. Your choice of Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu Hamachi Kama - Yellowtail cheek grilled with your choice of house style with sea salt and lemon, served with kaffir lime leaf aioli or teriyaki style served with tare’ sauce. Sold by weight; Add soup, salad, and rice Substitute pork fried rice for steamed rice We would be glad to split any entree

Sacramento - Snow crab, avocado, and cucumber 8pc Neptune - Tempura fried calamari, spicy sauce, tobiko & scallions Hamilton -Tempura shrimp, avocado, cucumber, scallions, and tobiko 5pc n radish) *Atlantic - Spicy seared albacore, shrimp, avocado, cucumber, rolled in tempura flakes 8pc eans) Maui - Grilled salmon, avocado, cucumber, and scallion roll tempura rot, 5pcs) fried. Topped with ginger takasaki sauce 6pc bo, 5pcs) Darbarian - Tempura calamari, snow crab, cream cheese, avocado, scallions and cucumber. Topped with garlic aioli 6pc Spider - Tempura soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, and scallions 6pc Firecracker - Ahi tuna, sea scallop, avocado, rolled in toblko and topped with chili garlic sauce 8pc ions Valley - Avocado, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, scallions, radish sprouts, wrapped in grilled zucchini, topped with sauteed shiitake mushrooms 8pc *Ralnbow -Your choice of roll wrapped in avocado and 6 pieces of ge, carrot, chefs choice fish and/or shellfish 6pc Roll g, rice California Sacramento scallions Rock and Roll Spider Any Spicy Roll Philly Firecracker Neptune *Tiger - Spicy tuna, radish sprouts, rolled in tempura flakes, wrapped in avocado, shrimp, topped with chili sauce, chili spices 6pc *Panther - Tempura freshwater eel, sea scallop, wrapped in avocado, obiko, topped with snow crab, tare’ sauce, chili garlic sauce 8pc ur choice Dancing Eel - Freshwater eel, shrimp cucumber, wrapped in avocado, topped with snow crab, taré sauce 8pc Kung-Fu Panda - Tempura shrimp, cucumber, wrapped in avocado, topped with snow crab, kung-fu sauce 8pc

Teriyaki - Grilled with our teriyaki sauce, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, carrots and bok choy over steamed rice with your choice of Beef or Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu Ginger Takasaki - Stir fried with our delicious ginger sauce. Served with steamed rice and our signature takasaki sauce with your choice of Beef or Shrimp, Chicken, Tofu and Mushrooms Tempura - Dipped in tempura batter and fried to a light crisp. Served with a sweet soy sauce for dipping 6 pc Chicken, 9 pc Vegetables 6 pc Shrimp, 9 pc Vegetables 6 pc Calamari, 9 pc Vegetables s) 6 pc Tofu, 9 pc Vegetables Seafood Tempura - Dipped in tempura batter and fried to a light gai(3pc), crisp. Served with a sweet soy sauce for dipping . 3pc of each Shrimp, Calamari, Chefs choice fish/shellfish of the day, Red Snappc) per, and Albacore Tuna

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Served with soup and salad *Montana - Choice of one roil from above and 7pc chefs choice nigiri, 15 pcs total. *California - Choice of two rolls from above and l2pc chefs choice nigiri. 28 pcs total Japan - Choice of three rolls from above and 20pc chefs choice nigiri. 44 pcs total Rabbit - Choice of one roll from above and 7 pc chefs choice vegetable nigiri. Served with seaweed salad. 15 pcs total Ravalli - Choice of two rolls from above and 12pc chefs choice vegetable nigiri. Served with seaweed salad. 28 pcs total

SUSHI Tokyo Combo Rock and Roll 6pc Nigiri (1pc.) Maguro, Shiro, Hamachi, Unagi, Sake Coast Combo Spicy Tuna (6pc) Nigiri (1pc) Tai, Maguro, Sake, Hamachi, Shiro

DAILY & WEEKEND SPECIALS

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California Combo California Roll (6pc) Nigiri (1pc) Smoked Sake, Ebi, Unagi, Kani Vegetarian Combo Avocado-cucumber Roll (6pc) Nigiri (1pc) Shiitake, asparagus, Zucchini, Seared Tofu TERIYAKI AND GENERAL’S SWEET & SOUR NOODLE BOWLS Sirloin Steak Chicken Breast Jumbo Shrimp Tofu

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Breakfast Menu • Served 8:00 am - 11:30 am

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Pâtisseries Baked fresh every morning Plain Croissants, Almond Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Cinnamon Croissants, Scones, Applettes, Martiniques, Chocolate Mousse Tartlets, Lemon Tartlets, Fruit Tartlets Desserts Healthy Plain Yogurt with Sugar or Jam, Fresh fruit, Gluten Free Muesli with 2% milk or yogurt, Neelna Breakfast , (Plain Croissant, slice of ham, Brie cheese, and fresh fruit) Blinis (A French version of New York Blintzes) Plain Cheese Blinis $7.50 Ham and Cheese Blinis $8.50 Crêpes Lemon Juice and Sugar $4.50 Maple Syrup and Butter $4.50 Chocolate Sauce and Chantilly Cream $4.50 Melba (mixed berries) Sauce with Chantilly Cream $4.50 To Jam (Strawberry, Cherry, or Apricot) with Chantilly Cream $4.50 Orange Blossom Syrup with Chantilly Cream $4.50 Lavender Syrup with Chantilly Cream $4.50 Banana, Chocolate Sauce, and Chantilly Cream $5.50 Cooked Apples with Chantilly Cream and Melba Sauce $6.50 Poached Pears, Chocolate Sauce, and Chantilly Cream $6.50

Lunch Menu Served 11:30 – 3:00 pm

Crêpes Crêpe Brigitte Zucchini, Spinach, and Goat Cheese $8.50 Crêpe Philippe Braised Carrots & Tomatoes topped with Grated Cheese $8.50 Crêpe Maurice Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms $9.50 Soups Cream of Spinach (Monday and Wednesday) $6.00 Cream of Tomato (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) $6.00 Leek and Potato Soup (Friday only) $6.00 French Onion Soup (Daily) $6.00 Potage Gazpacho (Monday and Wednesday) $6.00 Salads House Salad $4.50 Cucumber Salad $6.50 Bistro Salad $7.00 Riviera Smoked Salmon $12.00 Soup & Salad Combinations $7.50 Sandwich Combinations Ham & Brie Sandwich (Baguette or Croissant) with Salad $8.95 Served with ham (“Jambon de Paris”) and double cream Brie cheese, unsalted butter, with Bistro Salad, Cucumber Salad, or House Salad Ham & Brie Sandwich (Baguette or Croissant) with Soup $9.95 Served with ham (“Jambon de Paris”) and double cream Brie cheese, with French Onion Soup or today’s soup Vegetarian Sandwich (Baguette or Croissant) with Salad $8.95 Served with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, sprouts, Gouda cheese, light mayonnaise, with Bistro Salad, Cucumber Salad, or House Salad Vegetarian Sandwich (Baguette or Crosisant) with Soup $9.95 Served with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, sprouts, Gouda cheese, light mayonnaise, with French Onion Soup or today’s soup page 18

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Desserts

Café Liégeois $3.50 One shot espresso poured onto a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, topped with Chantilly whipped cream… Decadent and IRRESISTIBLE! Cream Puff $4.00 Fresh cream puff filled with “crème pâtissière”, topped with our house chocolate sauce and Chantilly whipped cream Lemon Tartlet $5.00 Chocolate Mousse Tartlet $5.00 Pear Hélène $6.00 Vanilla ice cream with poached pears, topped with our house chocolate sauce and Chantilly whipped cream served with Gavotte cookie

Dinner Menu

Plateau de Fromage Plate of Cheese 12.00

Today’s assortment of cheese paired with artisan bread, apple and fig mini-bite, olives from Provence, and seedless grapes

Appetizers

French onion Soup 7

Traditional beef stock and sautéed onions topped with a slice of bread and cheese, “au gratin”

Potage Gazpacho 7

Tomato gazpacho with a hint of cucumber and garlic, served with Rosemary Focaccia bread

Taste of Paris House Salad 7

Crown of cucumber stuffed with spring mix, seedless grapes, dried cherries, sautéed pecans and crumbled blue cheese, dressed with our fresh raspberry vinaigrette

Goat Cheese Salad 8

Warm goat cheese served on a bed of spring mix with roasted peppers marinated in our fresh basil pesto vinaigrette

Smoked Duck 9

Smoked duck served on a bed of greens dressed with our fresh raspberry vinaigrette, garnished with a dab of red pepper mustard dip

Basque Prosciutto Salad 10

Basque Prosciutto served on a bed of greens with fresh pears, pecans, and blackberries, dressed with our toasted almond oil and fig vinegar

Smoked Salmon and asparagus Salad 12

Smoked salmon, spring mix, marinated asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and seedless grapes in a light vinaigrette

Entrées

Ratatouille 12

Rice and Mediterranean vegetables (onions, green peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes) cooked in olive oil, served “au gratin” with a house salad

Quiche Florentine 14

Traditional French quiche with spinach, served with a house salad

Quiche Lorraine 14

Traditional French quiche with smoked cottage ham, served with a house salad

Pasta Sauce Tomate 15

Tagliatelle pasta from the Alsace region served with a tomato and garlic reduction, drizzled with a light, creamy sauce and fresh basil

Boeuf Bourguignon 18

Traditional beef chuck stew cooked with a taste Burgundy red wine sauce, served with buttered bow-tie pasta

Scallops 18

Delicate pearl scallops and button mushrooms in a light wine creamy sauce, served with rice and fresh tomatoes

Saucisse France 18

Duck sausage on a bed of braised carrots and tomatoes, served with mashed potatoes smothered with “Sauce Diable”

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variety is the spice of Life HOURS: Monday-Friday 11-2, Wednesday-Saturday 5-9

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Oriental Chicken Salad

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All salads come with a bed of greens with red All dinner entrees include a dinner salad, caesar onion, cucumber, and tomato salad or cup of soup. topped with grilled Thai Chicken breast and Ginger dressing $9.75

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All sandwiches come with mayo lettuce, tomato red onion and choice of bread except the blue bird Turkey Sandwich

Sliced roast turkey breast. Sliced red onion available on request. $8 Add bacon for $2 Add green chile or cream cheese $.50 each

The Blue Bird

Grilled chicken breast with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and fresh spinach on Birdman bread.$8

BLT

4 slices of crisp honey cured bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. $8

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jerk marinated grilled chicken breast. $8

Pan Bagna

Basil Pesto spread on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and melted provolone $7.75

100% Natural Beef Burger 1/3lb on a wheat bun

with lettuce, tomato, red onion & mayo. $8

appetizers

Steamed Clams $13 Thai Tofu Satay $6 Substitute chicken $1 Bruschetta $8 Sautéed Mushrooms $9.50 Hummus $8 Steamed Edamame $5

Jerk Chicken Salad

topped with grilled Jamaican marinated chicken and Habañero Vinaigrette $9.75

Grilled Wild Alaskan Salmon Salad topped with 3 oz grilled salmon fillet with Tequila Tomato Vinaigrette $11.50

Sesame Noodle Salad

topped with linguini, cilantro, carrots, tofu, and scallions with Ginger dressing $9.50

Caesar Salad

Made with crisp romaine tossed with our own house made dressing and garlic croutons. $9.25 Add grilled chicken for $3

Greek Salad

Greens with red onion, cucumber, carrot and tomato topped with sliced bell peppers, olives, capers and feta cheese with balsalmic vinaigrette, $10.95

Dinner Salad

A smaller bed of greens with red onion, cucumber, tomato and your choice of dressing: Ranch, Bleu cheese, Sesame Ginger, Balsamic vinaigrette, $5

soup & such Soup of the Day

Grilled chicken in a mild lime-sesame marinade with tangy peanut dipping sauce $17.50

Jack Daniels Filet

Hand cut grilled beef tenderloin filet with fresh shiitake mushroom and Jack Daniels bordelaise sauce. $28

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filet

Hand cut Grilled beef tenderloin filet served with a side of wasabi cream. $27

Balsamic Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled bistro steak marinated in Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and garlic served with Chimichurri $20.00

Grilled Salmon

With a Sake & Soy Glazed sauce, over Wilted Spinach $18.95

pasta

All pastas are served a la carte

Cajun Chicken Fettuccine

Fettuccine in a medium spiced Cajun cream sauce. Topped with Cajun grilled chicken and scallions. Add pickled jalapenos for extra kick! $14

Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

Classic lasagna prepared with our own house made Italian Sausage Marinara, ricotta, parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses $12

Alaskan Salmon Linguini with Baked French Onion Soup Classically Pesto Alfredo Creamy Alfredo sauce Cup $3.50 | Bowl $4.50

prepared with a house made crouton, and topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese $6

Dr. John’s Jalapeno Black Bean Chili Garnished with cheese, onions, sour cream, and cilantro Cup $4 | Bowl $6

Black Bean Nachos

spiked with fresh basil pesto tossed in linguini and poached salmon $17.00

Shrimp Scampi with Pesto Pasta

Sautéed shrimp with garlic and white wine tossed with linguini and basil pesto. Topped with shredded parmesan $17

Linguini with Clams

We top Dr John’s Chili with corn chips, melted Linguini with Clams in a simple white wine and garlic broth. Topped with shredded cheese, jalapeño rings, house made salsa, parmesan. Simple as that. $16.00 sour cream, cilantro and green onions $9 Add chicken or tofu for $3 Chips and Salsa $2 Asian Slaw $2 Bread with Butter 75¢

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victor choices for dining and drink MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

VICTOR - The Flying Pig Saloon and Grill is located at 114 Main St. in Victor. They open at 11 a.m., then close when they feel like it - anywhere from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Owner George Hill says they will cook whenever anyone is hungry and offer a small menu but good food, including pork tenderloin, hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Hill calls it a sports bar with flying pigs and machine gambling. (406) 642-3783. Hamilton Public House at 104 Main St. is just beside U.S. Highway 93. Extremely friendly and welcoming, the Pub is an Irish watering hole. The restaurant has wonderful fish and chips, batter-dipped garlic fish, chicken strips, salads and more. On Fridays, they have prime rib. Their third room is a comfy gathering room for parties with TV, pool table, darts, booths and couches. Owner Mary Hamilton has been in business 20 years. They are open every day this summer 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays they have a brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (406) 642-6644. Victor Steakhouse and Lounge offers great leisurely meals. Watch the chef prepare your steak at the grill or sit farther away for a quieter meal. Start off with soup and salad and fresh hot breadsticks, feast on their delicious main entrée and close the meal with a fabulous dessert. They are famous for their sky-high mud pie. They are located at 2426 Meridian Road, set back from the highway. (406) 642-3300.

are deliciously baked in a wood-fired brick oven. Their chicken wings are fun to eat with 11 different flavors to try. They serve salads, burgers, and other specials their kitchen creates on a whim. Specials are Tuesday – tacos and margaritas, Wednesday – wings (dine in only), Thursday – gyros, Friday – live music 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday is reserved, Sunday - Bloody Mary special. They offer catering and will custom design anything from a casual picnic to an elegant soiree. (406) 6423380 clayton@cowboytroys.com Hidden Legend Winery is owned by Ken and Lisa Schultz, award-winning world-class wine makers known for their quality honey wines and meads. Meads include: Pure Honey, Dark Honey, Spiced Honey, Elderberry, Chokecherry, Huckleberry, and Peach. The King’s Mead, the King’s Pyment and The King’s Cyser. They also make a delicate dry white Montana wine called Dandelion Wine that will remind you of ‘summer on a back porch in Montana’. Visit their tasting room Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reservations are needed or you can call (406) 363.6323 to set up a private tour. They are located at Sheafman Plaza across from Pioneer Log homes at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and Sheafman Creek Road. They ship to 31 states and Washington, D.C. Visit their website hiddenlegendwinery.com.

Cowboy Troy’s is right on the highway - 2359 U.S. Highway 93. They are a locally owned and operated restaurant and saloon. Offering casual dining, they use quality ingredients and have great service. Their pizzas page 21

stevensville VIVA OAXACA SERVES AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE MICHELLE McCONNAHA Ravalli Republic

STEVENSVILLE - Viva Oaxaca (pronounced wa-hahkah and named after the capital of Mexico) is a family owned restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine at 201 Main St., Stevensville. Their food is exceptional. “We have the best food in the valley,” said general manager Luis Martinez. “Everything is from scratch. We don’t buy anything from the store. Chips and salsa are homemade. Everything.” They have 63 numbered entrees, appetizers, quesadillas, soup, salads, steaks, seafood, chicken and Oaxaca favorites. View their full menu on Facebook. Martinez said a customer favorite is item No. 24: “Camarones Borracho, prawns and mushrooms with a cream wine sauce.” They make many No. 44s for First Fridays. The menu describes the dish as: “A Mexican classic! Sautéed mushrooms, Jack and Cheddar cheese, and your choice of steak or chicken in a special sauce.” Martinez said entrée No. 29 is more popular: “Camarones apretalados, prawns wrapped in bacon, sautéed in garlic butter sauce and spices, and topped with melted cheese.” “It’s really good. We have it for a Friday special - it is the busiest day.”

Viva Oaxaca opened in Stevensville nearly two months ago. The owner is the cook – he’s been cooking for three years. “The chef is David Martinez,” said Martinez. “He has the best hands for preparing foods.” They have great tamales. “We only have tamales that are shred - spicy but not really hot, great chile rellenos with rice and beans.” Walls are painted with a Mexican theme, piñatas and sombreros. It is a casual atmosphere of family friendly fun. “We have really clean tables, two waitress, three workers in the kitchen, four up front and great bartenders. We play really good music that people like - mariachi and ranchero songs by request. There is a nice sign out front - it is a beautiful place. It’s really good.” Viva Oaxaca is open every day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; their specialties are lunch dinner and drinks. They take reservations and make take out. With indoor and outdoor seating and fun waiters they are good for groups and kids.

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kkodiak jax 514 Main Street, Stevensville • 777-0910 Pizzas

All Pizzas are covered in our own pizza sauce and topped with a blend of three cheeses Available sizes 12”, 14”, 16”, 18” Any pizza Also available in individual size 8” MauLer Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, hamburger, green peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes Individual $9.00, Sm. $15, M. $19, L $22, F $25 KoMbo Sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives Individual $8.50, Sm $14, M $18, L $21, F $24 Veggi bear Green peppers, black olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions Individual $8.50, Sm $14, M $18.50, L $22.25, F $25 Meat Pie Sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, hamburger Individual $8.00, Sm $15, M $18, L $21, F $24 Jax deaL Pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms Individual $7.50, Sm. $13, M $15, L $18, F $20 grizzLy Feast Spicy chicken, green peppers, black olives, red onions Individual $8.25, Sm $15, m. $18, L $22, F $24 yuKon goLd Canadian bacon, pineapple Individual $7.50, Sm $11, M $13.50, L $16.50 F $18.75 bronc Canadian bacon, pepperoni, mushrooms Individual $7.75, Sm $12.25, M $14.75, L $19, F $21 Hot MaMa Pepperoni, jalapenos, red onions, tomatoes Individual $8.50, Sm. $14.25 m. $17.25, L $21, F $23.50 cHeeseburger Hamburger, white onions, bacon, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms Individual $8.25, Sm. $15, M $18, L $21, F $24 Monster Spicy chicken, jalapenos, pineapple, bacon with a barbecue and pizza sauce mix Individual $8.75, Sm. $15, M $18.25, L $21, F $24.50 PHiLLy Garlic butter sauce, seasoned steak, green peppers, white onions, fresh tomatoes Individual $8.50, Sm. $15, M $18.50, L $22, F $25

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