The Bistro

It all started when…

The Lot in Bend, Oregon inspired us to create a concept for a exceptional beer garden and restaurant that will provide our guests with a cozy, inviting space to enjoy delicious microbrews and menu items. The heated cement seating and open glass doors, which allow for an indoor/outdoor experience, were both elements that we felt would be perfect for our own design.

To add to this, we have decided to incorporate earth-rammed walls and vertical support columns into the building's structure. We believe that this will give our beer garden a unique and rustic feel that will set it apart from others. Our decorative cement tables with glycol pumped through Pex tubing will provide warmth to both the seating and tables, making it possible for guests to enjoy our space throughout the year.

Our fire pit, which will feature a large wood-burning stove, will add to the ambiance of the beer garden. It will create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that our guests will love. Additionally, we are also planning to create an outdoor eating/viewing deck on the east and southeast sides of the building. This will give our guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings while they dine or relax.

We have carefully planned the location of our building on the second of the three pads we excavated. The first pad will be home to our B&B and snowmobile/snowcat shop, and the third pad will house our tiny microhouse village. We believe that the layout of our project will allow our guests to enjoy a unique experience that they will never forget.

Overall, we are thrilled with the design of our project and can't wait to see it come to life. We believe that our beer garden will provide our guests with a one-of-a-kind experience, and we look forward to sharing it with them.

The Chef

Chef Alayah is a young and talented chef whose passion for food began at a young age. Her culinary journey started when she worked as a dishwasher at the 7 Gables Resort Restaurant and Bar in Georgetown Lake at the age of 16. Despite the challenges of working in a remote location, Chef Alayah found a way to get to work, riding her snowmobile in the winter and a 23,000-pound military 6x6 in the summer to navigate a 10-mile backcountry Forest Service trail.

Chef Alayah's determination and work ethic were evident from the start, and she quickly found her calling in the fast-paced world of food preparation. She honed her skills in the kitchen, facing the high-drama, stressful environment head-on. However, her journey took an unexpected turn when the Covid pandemic hit, and she faced a 96-week crash course in culinary life.

Despite the challenges she faced during this time, including drama, stress, lack of employees, intoxicated guests, ever-changing menus, and unique management styles, Chef Alayah persevered and turned the difficulties into opportunities to learn and grow. Her hard work and dedication caught the attention of MontanaClub, where she accepted a new job.

At MontanaClub, Chef Alayah began her professional educational journey in the art of food preparation. She received training under the watchful eyes of seasoned chefs who toil daily for the MontanaClub restaurant franchise, which boasts the most extensive menu in Montana.

Chef Alayah's passion for food and her dedication to her craft are evident in everything that she does. She is a true inspiration to everyone who knows her, and her future in the culinary world is undoubtedly bright. As a member of our team, we are proud to have her with us and look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in the years to come.

Documenting Alayah’s culinary learning journey.