In the not-so-distant past, it wasn’t so easy for adventurous or aspiring gourmet cooks in Bozeman to find ingredients like guanciale, Italian imported tomatoes or authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano, let alone Korean black bean paste, harissa, or Kewpie mayo. Lucky for Bozeman residents, this is one area where change has been gladly welcome: it’s now possible to pick up many of these heretofore hard-to-find items at any old grocery store in town, and we also have several new specialty shops offering amazing meats, cheeses, wines, and elixirs, where you’re bound to find that one unusual ingredient needed to complete any recipe. Here are the local places worth visiting when you’re looking for something special.
Joe's Parkway Market
A classic local spot located on the edge of the Montana State University campus, Joe’s Parkway has quietly been supplying the Bozeman community with imported cheeses, meats, wines, and other specialty foods for many years. Joe’s is still one of Bozeman’s best spots for Italian classics, and they’ve expanded their selection to include Asian ingredients and everything in between.
Mavens Market
Mavens Market offers a small but very well-appointed cheese counter, fresh pasta, wine, Olivelle oils and vinegars, and many more goodies intended for home cooks and foodies alike. If you want a gorgeous cheeseboard for your next party or a perfect picnic lunch for a fall football game, check out Mavens. On the cafe side, you’ll also find gelato, yummy breakfast sandwiches (lunch too, but the egg sammies are especially good), espresso and more.
Primal Meat & Fish Market
Located in Four Corners, Primal is an awesome new addition to the local culinary scene. Started by former chefs and others with a love of great food, they offer an awesome selection of high-quality meat and fish, plus a deli where you can grab a delicious lunch or ready-to-go ingredients for a healthy dinner. They also have wine, beer, and an excellent selection of specialty foods and ingredients.
Lone Peak Provisions
Also in the Four Corners area, Lone Peak Provisions is primarily a butchery specializing in dry-aged beef, where “Montana is the star of the show.” Visit this modern butcher shop for an amazing steak, fresh ground meats, or any type of sausage your heart desires. They also offer some fabulous burgers and sandwiches at lunchtime.
Daniel's Gourmet Meats
When it comes to old-fashioned butcher shops, Daniel's is the real deal. Whether you’re looking for bacon, bison or burgers, Daniel's carries a wide selection of meats and marinades, and any selection can be custom-cut to order. They also offer wild game processing, fresh fish, and a variety of groceries. The super friendly and helpful staff is an added bonus.
Olivelle
For super high-quality oils, vinegars, spices and other ingredients that will elevate your cooking and take your taste buds to the next level, visit Olivelle, located in the Gallatin Valley Mall until October 14, 2023. After that, they are opening a new storefront at 1940 W Main Street.
And if you need more than just that one rare ingredient, you can also find a decent selection of imported and specialty ingredients at Town & Country, World Market, or Whole Foods.
Is your stomach grumbling yet? Find out more about what and where to eat in Bozeman at visitbozeman.com.
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