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Sumac: New Mediterranean restaurant opens in downtown Missoula

You’ve got to do a little bit of searching to find one of the not-so-obvious entrances to downtown Missoula’s newest restaurant, but it’s worth it. Sumac, located inside the historic Florence Hotel, has an entrance in the alley and a fairly covert entry near the

The biggest fast food trend isn’t a new sandwich — it’s the sauce

Americans have always reached for an extra sauce cup, but in 2026, that habit has become a menu strategy. Chains are launching spinoff brands built entirely around dipping, while independent restaurants are treating the sauce flight the way beverage programs once treated wine flights. And the sauces themselves are leaving

7 delicious pasta recipes without all the extra carbs

Cutting back on carbs can make pasta feel like the first thing to lose, but it does not have to be that way. These 7 pasta ideas are for readers who still want something cozy, simple, and worth looking forward to without feeling weighed down by all the extra carbs.

11 copycat ideas to save a craving that’s getting expensive

When a restaurant craving starts sounding more expensive than it should, a good copycat recipe can make staying home feel like the smarter move. This collection leans into the kinds of dishes people usually buy when they want something familiar, from burgers and nuggets to creamy pasta, salsa, rice, and

The backyard burger has changed. Here’s what the 2026 cookout season actually looks like

National Hamburger Day and Memorial Day weekend fall within three days of each other this year, turning late May into the biggest backyard-cooking period of the season. May 25 marks the unofficial start of summer with grills firing across the country, while May 28 gives burgers their own moment

13 backyard spring cookout dishes that get noticed without trying

When spring weather finally makes outdoor eating feel worth it, the hard part is picking dishes that feel a little special without trying too hard. This collection of 13 backyard cookout dishes is for anyone who wants simple, crowd-friendly ideas to choose from without overthinking the whole menu. It

‘Slow Travel Italy’ searches just doubled. Here are the 4 regions driving the shift

American travelers abandon the multi-city Italy itinerary in record numbers, turning instead to lesser-known regions where a single base can anchor a week or more of unhurried exploration. Italy has emerged as one of the year’s standout destinations for travelers who want depth over distance, with Puglia,