Every so often I dine at a restaurant and have what I consider to be the perfect entree. What are my qualifications? Firstly, let’s look at flavor. There needs to be depth, so that sweetness or saltiness doesn’t just fall flat on my palette. I’m looking for complexity but just the right amount so that [...]
Archive for the ‘Fine Dining’ Category
Personal Wine Dinner — First Course
September 9th, 2011
When we were planning this week’s Personal Wine Dinner, Chuck and I were talking about how mid-September in Montana is all about transition; how we can have some days that feel like Spring, and some very much like Autumn with winter just around the corner. With that in mind, we came up with a menu [...]
Personal Wine Dinner — Second Course
September 9th, 2011
We always try to present a choice for the second course of our Personal Wine Dinners so those that don’t eat red meat still have an option. This presents a challenge for wine pairing in finding a single wine that complements two different dishes. Chuck is offering a choice of Rocky Mountain Elk, sauteed with [...]
Personal Wine Dinner — Third Course
September 9th, 2011
To round out the meal, we turn to that old-school bastion of classic French dining: the cheese course. We have an active artisinal cheese industry here in Montana, and some amazing creations are available right here in the Gallatin Valley. We feature two cheeses from Vintage Cheese Company in Bozeman; a sweet and nutty Mountina [...]
Wine Dinners | Personal Wine Dinner April 3rd-April 9th
April 5th, 2011
3 Wines and 3 Courses for $39.00 For our last week of the 2010-2011 ski season, Chuck and Bibber have created another mouth-watering menu for your dining pleasure, and I’ve selected wines to match. This week’s selections riff on a spring theme, beginning with a salad showcasing fresh flavors of cucumber, citrus and mint paired [...]
An Evening With Jed Steele: Winemaker’s Dinner at Buck’s T-4
December 30th, 2010
A favorite amongst the locals, the annual Steele wine dinner at Buck’s T-4 is an evening not to miss. Enjoy six wines hand picked by Jed Steele paired with five delicious courses created by executive Chef Bibbins. Like years past it is sure to be an evening of impeccable wine and food paired with good [...]
Personal Wine Dinner | September 12th through September 16th
September 12th, 2010
I can’t believe that once again another season is drawing to a close. Is it really the middle of September already? Well, before Buck’s T-4′s dining rooms close for the season we’re offering you another one of our popular personal wine dinners. 3 courses and 3 wines for $39.00, or skip the wine for $32.00. [...]
Father’s Day Special
June 19th, 2010
We all appreciate the Dads in our lives. Bring yours to dinner at Buck’s this Father’s Day and as a token of our appreciation for all he does, we’ll give him a $25.00 gift card to use on his next visit. Just mention this blog when making your reservation. And yes, this includes the father [...]
Steele Wine Dinner: Rosy Cheeks and Happy Stomachs
January 14th, 2010
When I arrived at Buck’s T-4 on Sunday evening for the Steele wine dinner I found the dining room already brimming with guests sipping on the night’s first wines. One of the first wines was an Aligoté—a varietal I’d never even heard of. I found the delicate and clean flavor of this grape to be [...]
Buck’s T-4 Annual Christmas Party
December 27th, 2009
Recently, Buck’s T-4 helped celebrate the holidays with our annual community Christmas party. Like years past the event was a big hit. It was a good chance for Buck’s kitchen to showcase some of their delicious and mouthwatering creations. Guests were able to sample some of the delectable treats off Buck’s newly launched pub menu, [...]
