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Spotlight on the Artist
Local painter Rich Moore shares his artistic journey.
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Cheers to 50 Years!
A Golden Anniversary of Gratitude for L’Auberge Chez François, Sweetened by This Recipe!
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Festive Fromage Boards
Impress your family this Thanksgiving with an impressive cheese selection—including gluten free options — from local expert Alyssa Romashko of The Cheese Cartel.
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Spotlight on the Artist
Local painter Rich Moore shares his artistic journey. Article by Christine Gilgallon | Photography by Rich Moore For local artist Rich Moore, painting is about more than capturing a beautiful landscape. It is about pausing long enough to notice the beauty that surrounds us. McLean City Lifestyle speaks with Rich about his journey. What inspired “Chilly Fall Day,” which we feature on the cover? I came across this familiar scene that I wanted to paint and capture. It reminded me of my...
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Cheers to 50 Years!
A Golden Anniversary of Gratitude for L’Auberge Chez François, Sweetened by This Recipe! Article by Molly MacDermot | Photography by James Diedrich Bring the iconic taste of L'Auberge Chez François into your own home this Thanksgiving season . With over five decades of sublime gastronomic excellence, this beloved Great Falls institution has perfected the art of French country dining. The ultimate holiday experience deserves a centerpiece to match: a magnificent, golden soufflé designed to...
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Festive Fromage Boards
Impress your family this Thanksgiving with an impressive cheese selection—including gluten free options — from local expert Alyssa Romashko of The Cheese Cartel. Article by Molly MacDermot The Cheese Cartel wasn’t born in a boardroom—it was plotted over a charcuterie board. Inspired by a lifelong obsession with cheese and countless hours grazing and chatting with her siblings, founder Alyssa Romashko turned family snack time into a local destination. This holiday season, you can bring that...
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Neutral Ground
Chatting with Chef David Guas. "My wife, Simone, and I have called McLean home for more than two decades. It's where we raised our sons." Article by Molly MacDermot Chef Guas, how has McLean inspired your work? McLean is the community where we raised our sons, Kemp and Spencer, both proud McLean High School alumni. Living near Neutral Ground, my goal was to build a colorful and cheerful neighborhood spot where locals and friends could drop in several times a week! And the same direction...
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