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Here in Montana, we are definitely in the heart of beef country and with that comes a certain quality. A quality you take for granted. There have been a couple of instances where I have had the good fortune of visiting a couple of higher-end steakhouses in big cities and have usually walked away thinking "it's good, but not as good as back home". Now I'm not saying by any means that these weren't delicious steaks. I'm just saying that some of the best steaks in the world can be found right here in Butte. Here are a few places that I believe have the best steaks in town. In fact, I'll put any one of these four places up against anyone in the world.

St. Patrick's Day is almost here and with it falling on a Sunday, you can bet that the revelry here in the Mining City will start well before the Sabbath. Are you looking for a place to tip back a pint or two before heading into the madness near Park and Main? Or are you going straight for the Uptown? Here are a couple of places Uptown you should consider checking out.

Corned Beef and Cabbage. It's just not St. Patrick's Day in Butte without a heaping helping of this hearty Irish delicacy. Traditionally served with carrots and boiled potatoes, there are several establishments that will be serving the dish this year and here are a few that we think stand out.

If you're not much of a baker or just don't have the time, where do you get your ready to eat Blarney Stones? Town Talk and Great Harvest Bakery are always great choices and I even saw that Western Meat and Sausage Block is selling packages of 6 Blarney Stones from 406 Bistro. Who else makes Blarney Stones here in town? Who makes the best?

When you're looking at different "signature" dishes from across America, you're going to think of things like the famous Cheesesteak sandwich from Philadelphila. There's pizza, and when you say "New York" or "Chicago" style, it's a given that you either mean ultra-thin or deep-dish and loaded with toppings. Boston has baked beans. Even in Montana, certain towns are known for certain things. Bozeman, at least to me, is synonymous with a Pickle Barrel sandwich. In Missoula, it's a Mo Club burger. Billings has the Burger Dive. But what about Butte?

After last week's incredible turnout and another world-class performance from the Ken Rich Band, Uptown Butte's popular "Music on Main" series will continue Thursday evening with Butte band High Ore Road. The area's weather forecast looks perfect, and another big evening is expected for kids and adults alike.

All of the food served to the crowd at the summer's first Lunch in the Park at Emma Park may have been walkup only, but it was JST Us delivering some incredible music earlier today as the popular summer series of lunch and music on Wednesdays began its 2023 season.

Week #2 of Uptown Butte's immensely popular Music on Main series is ready to roll with food vendors, live music, a magician and if the weather holds, a scavenger hunt for the kids and even a foam machine if the weather holds.

St. Patrick's Day 2023 in Butte, America, the Richest Can-Do Hill of Champions. The long winter is almost over, and this year St. Patrick's Day is on a Friday. Friday St. Patrick's Days, let's just say, can get a little crazy. Should you find yourself in Uptown Butte, as many of you will, here are a couple watering holes you need to visit.

The M&M is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and first opened its doors in 1890. From the time they opened, the M&M operated 24/7 and did so for well over a century.