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SiG MT 81 Synergy with Customers and Fellow Local Business Owners Customers entering Enbär notice the calming colors and the dimly lit lounge areas, touches created by Ford encouraging conversation. e art on the wall depicts Great Falls bars from years past that Ford dug up at the Historical Society. Ford says, "People have welcomed us and are willing to share their history with us." Patrons are encouraged to "push their boundaries" a bit and try a cocktail or classic drink like a Manhaan or Old-Fashioned. e results are oen surprising. "Nine times out of ten, they'll love it and come back to order it again," says Hallahan. By expanding their palate to lesser-known local Montanan companies, they not only get a great product, but they also support the local economy. Accompanying the drinks, Hallahan whips up American-themed Tapas served out of one of the smallest commercial kitchens in Montana! is offers versatility and a rotating menu that can change as seasonal produce becomes available. A sharable appetizer like Fried Artichokes served with a lemon aioli provide the perfect accent to any cocktail. Maura Wilson invented the popular Fireside Chat: a cocktail with a chocolate and graham cracker rimmed glass, topped with marshmallows and lit on fire at your table! Hallahan also credits Wilson for the flavors produced in other cocktails. "We infuse our own simple syrups and we don't buy juice mix. It's all made in-house," he says.