Flavor
Savor the taste of Northwest Montana—featuring local eateries, food artisans, and recipes rooted in our region.
Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition
“Chopped Castaways” combines reality TV-style games with classic Food Network cooking competitions. Battling the e…
Chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce make for a savory pair
Not everyone is a fungi fan, of course. For some, it’s a textural thing (mushrooms can be slimy or rubbery) while others simply don’t like their earthy flavor …
Mezze: Flathead Valley Community College culinary students host lunch pop-up
The restaurant is open for lunch Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Coconut custard meets pineapple upside-down topping
In her cookbook "50 Pies, 50 States," author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has a Hawaii-inspired pie that combines coconut custard and pineapple for a tropical twist.
Indulge with decadent holiday dessert
It’s not as difficult as you might think, and it’s certainly a fun way to spend a day inside.
A citrusy cookie with candy for a heart
I’ve also developed a recipe for cookies that look a little like church windows, with translucently colorful hard candy standing in for stained glass.
From Milan to Montana: Bledy Doda serves Italian cuisine in the valley
Opening Bella Italia Ristorante was a way to bring a piece of Italy to Northwest Montana, owner Bledy Doda said. The name itself means Beautiful Italy in Itali…
Spirits, smashburgers and a vision: Distillery enters new era
Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits entered a new chapter this year, with real estate broker and new owner Justin Meccia at its helm.
Fusion flavors from Kalispell on stage in Hawaii
The Hawaii native and owner of 406 BBQ has gained traction over the past year, with tens of thousands of followers on social media following along for his ecce…
It’s Rudy’s way: Somers barbecue spot serves up large portions
The barbecue restaurant — its logo a cowboy spurring a grizzly bear — takes pride in the flavors, hospitality and a Montana-minded atmosphere, Rudy said.
Classic Cajun dish spices things up
This classic Cajun dish is sure to spice things up. It's perfect for a cookout as it is hearty, well-seasoned and full of flavor. The word jambalaya comes from…
Hops to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
It’s a culture that caught the attention of America’s Best Restaurants, a national media project highlighting some of the best local spots across the country.
Tex and Jerry’s brings late night food to Hungry Horse
The name of the restaurant comes from two local legends: Tex and Jerry, freight horses who vanished in the winter of 1900-1901. They wandered the wilderness fo…
Strawberry basil flatbread perfect for a party
These flavors pair perfectly with any of your favorite grilled entrees and will help keep you satisfied until the grill is done.
Small-batch vanilla products rooted in Montana
Originally from Tangerine, Florida, Wilson moved to the Flathead Valley in 2002. She started her blog, Pine and Palm Kitchen, in 2017 sharing recipes and food …