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Farms and Groundworks Farms. "The farmers live here, plant the seeds, and tend the soil themselves," say Thad and Heidi, "The dinner menu changes with the seasons and our team of chefs utilize our local produce to create a 'farm to table' experience for our customers and continued support for local small business." On a recent evening, a gentleman stopped in for dinner and having walked back to the kitchen three times to offer his praise for the meal, he said, "You know what would be great? If I could have a bar to sit at with my meal." And that's what's next for Electric City Coffee Bar & Bistro. Classic cocktails. "The way liquor was intended back in the day," Thad adds. Cocktails like an Old Fashioned or the Manhattan have drifted away and it's taken more research to ensure Electric City Coffee Bar and Bistro brings back the real classics…no blenders, "Just the right liquors combined to taste amazing!" These steps: appetizers, dinners, wine, beer, and cocktails add up to the final part of the company name. Bistro. And that's what Thad and Heidi have created. A European-style bistro in the heart of Great Falls where the focus is not on a multi-page menu, but on offering a thoughtful, concentrated and fresh menu. "We do this like we've done everything else: focused, consistent, and quality every time," conclude Thad and Heidi. 68 | SignatureMT ~ Heather Bode lives in Helena with her husband and five children. She enjoys writing nonfiction for children and adults. MT S Electric City Coffee Bar & Bistro 319 Central Avenue • Downtown Great Falls, MT 406.452.4529 • www.eccbistro.com What's next for ECCB? Thad Reiste says, "We'll keep sharpening the blade…keep challenging ourselves as a crew. Our employees are not just here for a job. They're here for an education as well." ECCB's piano was purchased from Eddy's Supper Club. Gary Walter and other local musicians entertain the dinner crowd on weekends. ECCB's conscientiously compiles it's wine list based on extensive examination, intensive tasting and exclusivity.