Sip And Dip

Finally! I made it to the world-famous Sip-n-Dip lounge last Saturday evening! Krista and I enjoyed a good time at one of Great Falls’ most famous places as we helped Kelly and her husband Jason celebrate Kelly’s birthday. I sipped on cola and water while they all dove into a “fishbowl,” and we munched on some chips and salsa and cheese-sticks from Clark & Lewie’s eatery (downstairs). The decor was - as promised - delightfully whimsical, but unfortunately Piano Pat was not playing; she was a bit under the weather, so we had to suffer through some recorded “adult contemporary” music. Seems to me that in the absence of Pat, the Sip-n-Dip should play some Martin Denny or other such lounge/tiki music!

And speaking of the Sip-n-Dip, check out what some true tiki-lovers had to say about it (scroll way down) as they capped their “It’s A Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki World” adventure with a trip to the Sip-n-Dip!

July 30, 2007 | Filed Under restaurants | 2 Comments

Sunday Drive

On Sunday, Krista and I enjoyed a lazy drive down Hwy 89, passing through Monarch and stopping at a cool antique (collectible) shop in Neihart. On the way back, we enjoyed some delicious burgers at The Lazy Doe. A very good day.
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July 30, 2007 | Filed Under outdoors | 2 Comments

Pretty in Pink

Got an e-mail from Geannine Rapp about a fun event designed to raise money and awareness about breast cancer: Prettiest In Pink!

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July 24, 2007– Clinic Cancer Care is gearing up for their August 1st Prettiest in Pink competition. The contest challenges Clinic employees and local businesses to dress up as pink as possible for a “Pink on Parade” procession being held at the Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Avenue South, starting at 12:00 noon.

The color pink, most frequently associated with breast cancer awareness efforts held across the nation, will be used locally to do the same during the Prettiest in Pink competition and subsequent Clinic Cancer Care Tough Enough to Wear Pink events held in conjunction with the Big Sky Pro Rodeo Roundup on August 2 at the Montana State Fair. In addition, the event will help raise funds for Women Against Breast Cancer (WABC), a local support organization dedicated to helping breast cancer survivors.

Twenty-seven contestants have pre-registered for the Clinic Cancer Care Prettiest in Pink competition including representatives from local businesses and organizations. “The Tough Enough to Wear Pink events provide Clinic Cancer Care with a fun and unique opportunity to showcase our support for breast cancer survivorship and increase awareness about early detection, prevention and treatment options available right here in Great Falls” noted Geannine Rapp Purpura, Director of Marketing for the Great Falls Clinic. “The Clinic Cancer Care Prettiest in Pink contest was added to the event calendar as a way to involve additional businesses in our efforts, raise more funds for WABC and ultimately have fun. Our employees have really embraced this opportunity to “Think Pink” and participate in all of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink events.”

Contestants will be evaluated by an impartial panel of judges. The panel consists of a cancer survivor, a caregiver, two representatives from Women Against Breast Cancer, and Megan Hardy, Miss Rodeo Montana. The contestant selected as the Prettiest in Pink winner will receive a prize package that includes 2 - Richer Pack concert tickets (includes Big & Rich, Sara Evans, Julie Roberts and Blake Shelton), admission to the August 2nd Montana State Fair and Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo, dinner and libations at Clark & Lewie’s/Sip ‘n Dip, breast cancer awareness sports items from Clarks Orthopedic/Clinic Cancer Care Appearance Center, Tough Enough to Wear Pink logo items and MORE!

To perpetuate the “Think Pink” mentality following the Prettiest in Pink contest, Clinic employees and physicians will be encouraged to wear pink to work during a special Pink Jean Thursday fundraiser on Thursday, August 2. Each employee and physician who wants to wear jeans on this day will be asked to make a $5 contribution. Proceeds from the Pink Jean Thursday will be donated to Women Against Breast Cancer.

For more information about breast cancer, the Prettiest in Pink competition, Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo, Pink Jean Thursday or Clinic Cancer Care, please contact the Great Falls Clinic Marketing department.

Geannine Rapp Purpura, Director of Marketing
Great Falls Clinic
Phone: 268-3908
E-mail: geannine.rapp@gfclinic.com

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July 29, 2007 | Filed Under events | Leave a Comment

Sidewalk Sale

Tomorrow’s “sidewalk sale” will be downtown, too - not just at the mall. I will be lending a hand at Homestead Treasures, a really cool collectibles and antiques store, located at 320 Central Avenue, from about 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Stop by and say hi (I’ll be wearing my GreaterFalls.com t-shirt)!

July 27, 2007 | Filed Under around town, events | 1 Comment

Montana State Fair

It’s time! The 2007 Montana State Fair is upon us - definitely will be heading down there. I enjoy sampling the delectable foodstuffs and seeing the many vendors hawking their wares…but you all know that my favorite part of the Fair is the animals! So how many of you will be heading over to the Fair, and what do you think your favorite part will be?

July 27, 2007 | Filed Under events, animals | 2 Comments

Holiday Village Mall

Received an e-mail from the good folks over at Holiday Village Mall:

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July 26, 2007 | Filed Under shopping, business | Leave a Comment

Recent Restaurants

Mini-reviews of some recent dining experiences:

Rikki’s: parmesan flatbread is always heavenly - can eat an entire plate of this stuff; cheesy ziti is excellent; service was fine.
3D International: mmmmm…meat! beef, pork, lamb…how can you go wrong? service was great.
Fuddrucker’s: can’t go wrong with a burger, especially the “three-cheese” kind; service not really an issue at a place like this.
Park-n-Ponder: scenery as good as the food; friendly, relaxing, as always.
McKenzie River Pizza: fenceposts (with pepperoni and cheese) are delicious, thin pizza is awesome; service was excellent.
Flying J: all-u-can-eat breakfast buffet on Sunday - hooray! After starting with an appetizer of bacon, you can go back for more bacon to eat with your main breakfast entree, and then even more once they bring out the dessert bacon! (thx to Jason for coining the phrase “dessert bacon!”)
Ryan’s Station: good overall, service was fair; didn’t try the asparagus pizza (duh), but have it on good authority that it is delicious.
Fiesta en Jalisco: Best Mexican restaurant in town. ‘Nuff said.

July 26, 2007 | Filed Under restaurants | Leave a Comment

New Blogger!

Good news: there’s a new blogger in Great Falls! His name is Tony and he is a photo-blogger. Go check out some of his pix, leave a comment to welcome him to our little corner of the ‘Sphere, and if you want to check out all of the other great bloggers in our wonderful community, here you go…

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July 25, 2007 | Filed Under blogging | 1 Comment

Love At First Sight

July 24, 2002, approximately 5:45 pm: I arrived in Great Falls, Montana, and knew almost immediately that I had finally - finally - found my home. Checked into the Crystal Inn up by the airport, and then ate dinner at the Applemill Grill, which is now the location of Fiesta en Jalisco. In celebration of my five-year anniversary, we will be dining at Fiesta tonight.

Thank you, Great Falls - the place and the people - for changing my life and giving me a home. I hope that you all know how much this place means to me.

July 24, 2007 | Filed Under david | 4 Comments

Dimitris Grand Opening

Friday night Krista and I ventured forth to test-drive the newest eatery in Great Falls: Dimitris Greek restaurant. The best way to sum up our dining experience: if my name was Roger Ebert and Dimitris was a movie, it would get four stars. Seriously. The atmosphere, the decor, the service, and most important the food - all excellent!

as always, just click the pix above to see full-size shots!

We were greeted by Jody, who gave us a mini-tour and showed off the stunning art and panoramas, and then were promptly waited on by Angie, who delivered iced coffee and an incredible “fried cheese” appetizer that truly must be experienced. And I’m not talking about the sports-bar “cheese sticks” — this was some sort of Greek cheese that was lightly fried and drizzled with tasty something. We then moved on to leg of lamb and shish-ka-bobs, served with rice and potatoes, and I ventured far outside of my normal “comfort zone” and tried some tasty cucumber and “gyro sauce.” The meats were tender and tasty, and the sides were delicious, too. For dessert: we couldn’t decide on one, so we ordered two and split them both! I’m not sure of the names, but I’ll be sure to report back to you soon with the details. All in all, one of the best dining experiences that I’ve had in years. Congratulations to Jim and Jody, and the entire Dimitris crew for a wonderful time!

UPDATE: GiftShoppeGuy and his lovely bride and boy visited Dimitris and were not disappointed!

July 22, 2007 | Filed Under restaurants, business | 7 Comments

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