Staff Pick, Missoula News

Best Ride

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Ruckus The mechanical bull was never the same after Sissy (Debra Winger) climbed atop one in Urban Cowboy and rode it like…well, let’s just say she rode it very well. Now you can relive that famous scene—either as Sissy or her fuming boyfriend, Bud (John Travolta)—on Missoula’s newest bar attraction, Ruckus.…

Best Straight Shooters

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

the men’s basketball team It’s hard to find good news coming out of the University of Montana athletic department these days, what with all the investigations and allegations and firings surrounding the mega-popular football program. Overshadowed by all that, however, is the making of a veritable dynasty.…

Best Nerds

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Belegarth Belegarth is a nationwide medieval combat society that has become well-known to Missoulians for its club meetings Sundays in Bonner Park. The group, which has over 50 members, dons medieval garb and practices fighting with large foam swords and shields.…

Best Practice Space

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

The VFW This year, the VFW started inviting bands to play month-long residencies every Thursday night in the back room of the bar. Not only that, but the band-in-residence gets to curate each show with their own lineup each week.…

Best Neighbors

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Steve Daines We’re willing to bet there have been more than a few raised eyebrows on South Reserve Street this summer. Republican Steve Daines’s congressional campaign set up shop in a cute little storefront on the corner of Mullan Road.…

Best Cure for the Common Cold

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Spicy lemongrass tofu noodle soup When winter weather settles into Missoula, the sun disappears under a thick blanket of inversion and your body starts to get that bone-level ache while your sinuses fill with crud, you’re willing to do whatever it takes to heal. Forget the over-the-counter stuff at the drug store and head to a strip mall tucked behind Brooks Street.…

Best Political Ads

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Sen. Jon Tester What’s the deal with politicians and meat? This spring, Sen. Jon Tester released a re-election ad touting his habit of packing Montana beef in his carry-on when he flies to D.C. The ad was highly entertaining, complete with a shot of Tester’s steak-filled bag being X-rayed by airport security.…

Best Way to Spend your 21st Birthday

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Bar hopping downtown This year we asked you for the best way to commemorate turning 21 with a little self-interest, since the Indy turns 21 this year. We thought maybe we’d get a few tips.…

Best Loser

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Dave Strohmaier That title might sound harsh, but what we mean is that we have tons of respect for the way Missoula City Councilman Dave Strohmaier ran his unsuccessful primary campaign for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat. Strohmaier, whom we’ve taken to task in the past for his nanny-statist proposals, deserves props.…

Best Pick-Up Game

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Bike polo If you’re ever bored on a Sunday night and want a bit of action and adventure, try out Missoula’s newest fledgling sport: bike polo. Yes, you read that correctly, and yes, it’s pretty much just what you’re imagining right now.…

Best Place to Sneak a Smoke on Campus