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Outdoor season opens with a scramble for reservations

When the spring equinox arrives on March 20, it does more than change the calendar; it triggers a wave of bookings. Campsite maps that looked wide open in February begin to show limited availability, and short-drive beach towns and lake communities see weekends claimed in advance. In a matter

Spring brunch season arrives as hosts plan to brunch like a boss

Spring calendars fill up quickly as home cooks lock in dates for long-anticipated late-morning gatherings. Spring brunch season is underway, and hosts across the country move from casual ideas to organized plans with menus drafted and grocery lists in hand. As invitations go out and prep schedules come

Maple syrup production hinges on a narrow spring window

The race to bottle a year’s supply of maple syrup begins the moment sap starts flowing in late winter. Producers tap thousands of trees and run evaporators day and night, working against a narrow window that can close without warning. By the time it ends in early April, they

Italian aperitivo culture gains ground in American homes

Trade the usual game-day wings for a chilled spritz and a bowl of olives, as the 2026 Winter Olympics introduce Italian aperitivo culture into American homes. The pre-dinner ritual finds a place at U.S. watch parties, offering a crisp pour while fans argue over who’s taking

The Last Best Bite: Where routine meets ranch roots at Crossings Kitchen

Some restaurants arrive with fanfare. Others settle in quietly, letting consistency and comfort do the talking. Crossings Kitchen belongs firmly in the latter camp. The kind of place you stop into once for a casual breakfast and then, almost without noticing, start weaving into your weekly rhythm. Just four months

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Cats Cantina

Let’s Taco ‘Bout the Cats Cantina

In the Strand Union Building basement next to the Rec Center, you’ll find a brand new Tex-Mex restaurant that opened on Sept. 24: The Cats Cantina. The Cats Cantina is open every weekday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and serves southwestern food. It also

French bakery opens second location in downtown Bozeman

French bakery opens second location in downtown Bozeman

MSU students craving something to eat beyond dining hall food can now visit a new authentic French bakery located inside the historic Baxter Hotel. Aurore French Bakery operates in Four Corners and recently opened a second location in downtown Bozeman last Tuesday, Sept. 23. The new location, Café Aurore, sells