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Bigfork, MT · Food & Drink
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Marks 10-Year Community Milestones During 85th Anniversary
It’s a landmark year for Dickey’s Barbecue Pit as the brand celebrates 85 years of serving “Legit. Texas. Barbecue.” While the national brand reaches this historic age, several specific communities across the country are celebrating a decade of their own local service. From catering regional events to welcoming neighborhood guests, these locations have spent 10 years perfecting the art of slow-smoked meats prepared on-site every day.
The Associated Press
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates 10 Years in Communities Across the Country During 85th Anniversary Year
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 13, 2026-- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit celebrates 85 years of smokin’ Legit. Texas. Barbecue. as several communities across the nation are marking a milestone of their own, 10 years of serving their communities championship style barbecue. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260313980139/en/ Dickey’s restaurants in Kalispell, Montana; Riverview (Tampa), Florida; Lafayette, Louisiana; Spokane Valley, Washington; Odessa-Midland, Texas; Dothan, Alabama; and Hilliard, Ohio, are celebrating a decade of welcoming guests, catering local events, and serving slow-smoked barbecue prepared on-site every day. Dickey’s restaurants in Kalispell, Montana; Riverview (Tampa), Florida; Lafayette, Louisiana; Spokane Valley, Washington; Odessa-Midland, Texas; Dothan, Alabama; and Hilliard, Ohio, are celebrating a decade of welcoming guests, catering local events, and serving slow-smoked barbecue prepared on-site every day. “At Dickey’s, barbecue has always been about bringing people together,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Celebrating ten years in these communities is a testament to our Franchisees and the loyal guests who continue to support them.” To mark the brand’s 85th anniversary, guests are invited to stop by their local Dickey’s to enjoy the $8.85 Anniversary Meal Deal and pick up the limited-edition 85th Anniversary Big Yellow Cup, a collectible nod
Whitefish Pilot
Best of Whitefish 2026 nominations now open
The annual Best of Whitefish competition officially kicks off this month, with nominations opening Friday, March 6. The friendly competition organized by the Whitefish Pilot is a chance to celebrate what makes Whitefish special. The Pilot hopes that readers and community members will come together to nominate and vote for their favorites, helping us give well deserved recognition to Whitefish’s most loved, hard-working and unique people, places and things. Nominations begin Friday, March 6 and will continue for three weeks. During the nomination period, anyone can make entries within several categories including professional services, self-care and health, eats and treats, shopping, night life, the arts and uniquely Whitefish. Each of these categories has several awards, giving community members a chance to highlight people like bartenders and insurance agents, and places like gear stores and wine shops. New awards this year include best boss and best locally made product. To ensure your favorite is included, please make a nomination by March 20 at 11:59 p.m. After the nomination period, finalists will be narrowed down for the final voting round, which will run for two weeks, from Monday, March 23 to Sunday, April 5. During this time, community members can cast up
montanian.com
New Ownership at Cabinet Mountain Brewery
Almost thirteen years ago, we took a chance. We bet on ourselves and our community to create for Libby its first brewery, and to provide for its citizens an alternative meeting place where anyone felt they could belong, women could feel safe, Libby would have regionally exported products it could be proud of, and where we could offer unique and healthier food options.
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The Chicken Fried Steak At This Humble Diner Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In Montana
Some culinary quests are measured not in miles, but in mouthfuls of pure satisfaction. Cislo’s Family Restaurant in Kalispell, Montana, serves a chicken fried steak so transcendent that locals have been known to make special trips just to sink their forks into this crispy, gravy-laden masterpiece. Ever had a...
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This Homey Diner In Montana Serves Up The Best Eggs Benedict You’ll Ever Taste
Montana mornings call for hearty breakfasts, and nowhere answers that call quite like Cislo’s Family Restaurant in Kalispell. Tucked away in this charming Flathead Valley town, this unassuming eatery has quietly built a reputation for serving eggs Benedict that will haunt your breakfast dreams for years to come. You...
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This Charming Diner In Montana Has A Tomato Soup Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
There’s something magical about finding a restaurant where the soup alone is worth driving across town for. Cislo’s Family Restaurant in Kalispell, Montana, is exactly that kind of place – an unassuming treasure where locals have been known to develop borderline obsessive relationships with a bowl of tomato soup.
NBCMontana
Winter’s Kitchen continues serving hot meals in Flathead
KALISPELL, Mont. — Every Sunday, the Aquarium parking lot in Kalispell becomes a place where people can count on a hot meal and a familiar face. “We’re at the aquarium shop the last couple of years. On Sundays we provide a meal to those in need,” said Sheila Benner, a three-year volunteer for Winter’s Kitchen. “We start feeding at 2 and go until about 3:30.”
Flathead Beacon
Ceres Bakery Celebrates 20 Years of Community in Downtown Kalispell
During the busiest months of the summer when sourdough bread and Danish pastries are flying off the shelves, there are times when the doors remain unlocked for days at Ceres Bakery in downtown Kalispell as staff shuffle in and out during all hours. But even in the slower months, the Main Street staple is occupied with employees for 22 hours out of the day, closing only between 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. when the bakers rise.
montanarightnow.com
Mobile Hope Market brings food pantry to Flathead Valley
KALISPELL, Mont. – The Salvation Army in Kalispell is starting a Mobile Hope Market to bring a pop-up food pantry to different areas in Flathead Valley. The first stop will be in Hungry Horse at the Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. This program lets...
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The $9.75 Breakfast At This Cozy Cafe In Montana Is Better Than Any Chain Restaurant
Nestled among towering pines in the picturesque town of Bigfork, Montana, sits a wooden treasure that proves the best things in life don’t need corporate backing or a marketing team. Echo Lake Cafe offers a breakfast experience that not only outshines any chain restaurant but does so at a...
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The Iconic Cafe In Montana Where $15 Gets You A Whole Meal And More
There’s a rustic wooden building nestled among towering trees in Bigfork, Montana, where locals and travelers alike converge for what might be the most satisfying meal-to-dollar ratio in the Treasure State. Echo Lake Cafe isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a Montana institution where hearty portions, homestyle cooking, and genuine hospitality...
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People Drive From All Over Montana To Eat At This Old-School Breakfast Diner
Family Affair Restaurant in Great Falls stands as a testament to what happens when good food, fair prices, and genuine hospitality combine to create a dining institution that Montanans will happily cross county lines to experience. You’ve probably driven past dozens of places like this without a second glance –...