D&T BBQ wins first place in Best Food at the Fair

D&T BBQ won first place in the Best Food at the Fair competition at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo.

Local duo win Whitefish BBQ Smoke Off

Inaugural event drew big crowd

When the smoke cleared and the last smudges of barbecue sauce were wiped clean, organizers of the first Stumptown BBQ Smoke Off deemed the inaugural barbecue competition a rousing success.

Flathead Valley barbecue on menu at famous Kentucky Derby horse race

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The menu for the race was released months in advance.

Eureka burger takes second in grill-off

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Smokin' hot: BBQ duo ready for a challenge

David Gassaway and Greg Dulin’s secret weapon just might be the Ugly Drum Smoker. Or is the secret in the sauce?

Food truck serves up Central Texas barbecue

Arnold and Leigha Mendez opened their food truck, Arn’s BBQ, with the goal of providing the Flathead Valley with authentic Central Texas barbecue. The couple has always loved making good food as it gathers people together.

How to cook a squirrel

During my 26-plus years at the Daily Inter Lake, I’ve gotten a lot of unusual calls from Flathead folks on a number of topics.

Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck

Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck

D&T's cowboy fries with jalapeno slaw named best fair food

Visitors flock to the Northwest Montana Fair for many reasons.

New Kalispell eatery hits 'The Spot'

Dave and Elly Snyder’s recipe for starting a restaurant in downtown Kalispell boiled down to one simple strategy — doing things their own way.

Stuffed mushroom and spinach shells are a pantry-powered comfort dinner

Stuffed shells are packed with flavor and easy on the budget. Thawed frozen spinach gets a boost from mushrooms, garlic, ricotta, Romano, panko bread crumbs, and eggs.

Unique culinary experiences center of 406 BBQ’s menu

Stephen Kina started 406 BBQ in 2021 after being inspired by his father’s own career as a chef.

New BBQ vendor aims to 'defy stereotypes'

At the new 406 BBQ in Kalispell, owner and pitmaster Stephen Kina puts a distinctly Montana, huckleberry-infused twist on the Southern tradition of smoked meats.

Michael Findley Barbecue

Michael Findley outside his BBQ wagon located in the parking lot of the Blue and White Motel in Kalispell in the 600 block of East Idaho on Tuesday, May 10.  (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)

Valley Sports: Buffalo Hill Ladies

Tuesday Night Ladies League: April 30 - Scramble, Cameron Nine Dickey’s BBQ 28

Kalispell food truck plans national franchise campaign

Rescue Dog, a Kalispell food truck, recently expanded beyond the Flathead by securing a national trademark.

EDITORIAL: Innovation is great for cherry growers

A cherry juice plant taking shape at Finley Point is good news for Flathead cherry growers. The new venture will produce high-quality fruit juices and culinary sauces using culled or damaged fruit that typically has been discarded or sold at a loss to farmers.

Burger battle returns to Whitefish Feast

Whitefish Feast festivities conclude Saturday, May 18 with the annual Battle of the Burgers contest.

Two-week truce for hot sauce maker, California city

Reckless drivers not keen on the criticism

According to a Flathead County Sheriff’s report, two men riding all-terrain vehicles in a gravel driveway of a restaurant allegedly threatened to “put knots” in another man’s head when he approached them about their reckless driving.