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Seasonally we will pick a theme and highlight choices for you in the Northwest and Southeast regions. This time it is caterers and event planners. Below is contact information. For special tips, recipes and/or pictures, go to www.distinctlymontana.com.
SOUTHEAST REGION Compiled by Valerie Harms, Editor of Distinctly Montana magazine
• EMERSON GRILL BOZEMAN (406) 586-7247 www.emersongrill.com
Features Northern Italian cuisine in their warm and romantic restaurant. Catering occurs on-site, in the Ecce Art Gallery, or other public venues in the Emerson Cultural Center. The owner is Robin Chopus and the Chef is Donald MacArthur. See www.emersongrill.com for details about their menus.
• FRANK’S GOURMET DELI & CATERING BOZEMAN (406) 585-1761 www.frankscatering.com
Frank graduated form the American Culinary Institute and apprenticed in Bern, Switzerland, The Ritz Carlton in Palm Beach, FL, and Postrio in San Francisco. While he’s had many high profile clients, he just likes to feed hungry people.
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along with produce supplied by Gallatin Valley Botani- cal. They cater any event—weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, meals in your home, cocktail parties, pick-up catering or drop-off meals.
• ZAC’S MONTANA KITCHEN LIVINGSTON (406) 222-4892 www.zacsmontanakitchen.com
Zac Kellerman is famous for his sophisticated custom catering, special sauces, and entertaining food columns.
• SKINNER / BENOIT PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENT COORDINATOR BILLINGS (406) 294-2390 www.skinnerbenoit.com
Contact Kathleen Benoit or Corby Skinner. For years Corby has organized the Writer’s Voice series and High Plains Bookfest.
• CHICO HOT SPRINGS PARADISE VALLEY NORTH OF YELLOWSTONE PARK (406) 333-4933 www.chicohotsprings.com. Chico Hot Springs is well-known for its gourmet dining and outdoor hot springs pool. Those who’ve held wed- dings or conferences in their convention center are so de- lighted that they can’t wait to come back and just relax. Be prepared to book way ahead for big weekend events.
NORTHWEST REGION Compiled by Glenda Wallace, a freelance writer who says she plans to throw her friends a party.
• BY WORD OF MOUTH BIG SKY (406) 995-2992 www.bigskycatering
Owners/chefs, Pam and John Flach, have created a restaurant and catering service that offers gourmet food in an elegant setting. Montana-raised beef is a specialty,
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• CATHY’S CASUAL TO CAVIAR CATERING MISSOULA (406) 543-4040 www.casualtocaviar.com
An award-winning, veteran Missoula caterer, owner Kathy Thompson delights in helping others create a memorable event. One secret she gives her clients dur- ing the holidays: Don’t Give Into the Shoulds.
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