taste of livingston, mt


Livingston, Montana’s food culture is full of heart, creativity, and community. At Campione, Italian-inspired dishes are crafted with local ingredients and a focus on seasonal flavor. The Livingston Community Bakery brings warmth through artisan breads made with Montana-grown grains, all while supporting the community through food access and training. And The Fainting Goat serves up cozy, pub-style favorites in a space that feels like home. Together, they reflect what makes Livingston’s food scene so special—local roots, good people, and seriously good food. This project was for Ponder magazine, a regional lifestyle publication by Black Hills State University students, highlighting individuals who are deeply dedicated to an art, craft, or pursuit that makes them stand out in their field.

campione

Exterior view of Campione restaurant with brick facade and meatballs pizza signage.
Branded CAMP merchandise displayed on wooden shelves against exposed brick wall.
Restaurant staff having a casual conversation in a window seating area.
Server in an apron pouring wine for diners in a rustic restaurant setting.
Customers enjoying coffee at a window seat in an urban cafe setting.
Restaurant interior with exposed brick walls, pendant lighting and modern artwork.
Damilano wine bottle and wine glasses on a restaurant table in warm lighting.
Kitchen staff interacting in a commercial restaurant kitchen with stainless steel equipment.
Books and retail merchandise arranged on wooden display shelf against brick wall.
Family dining together at a colorful restaurant with exposed brick walls.

fainting goat pub

Pink cocktail with ice and orange garnish on dark wooden surface.
Grilled shrimp with fresh herbs and asparagus in a light sauce.
Elegant cocktail and plated dessert presentation on a rustic wooden table.
Gourmet taco with melted cheese and salad served alongside cocktail.
Fresh-baked bread with raisins served on a wooden cutting board with cast iron pan.
Old fashioned cocktail garnished with orange peel and cherry on wooden bar top.
Close-up of a decadent dessert with cream sauce and chocolate crumbles on a white plate.
Restaurant interior with elegant table settings and plated dishes.
Fresh green salad with peas served on white plate against wooden table.
Craft cocktail with frothy top and coffee beans garnish served in front of a fireplace.
Storefront of Fainting Goat with green trim and pink brick exterior.
Row of colorful craft cocktails with citrus garnishes on a wooden bar.

Livingston Community bakery

Interior view of a rustic restaurant space with wooden floors and brick walls.
Bakery counter scene with fresh pastries and breads on display.
Artisanal sourdough and rye bread loaves displayed on wire racks with handwritten signs.
Stack of freshly baked oatmeal cookies displayed on wooden surface.
Customers browsing baked goods at a rustic bakery counter with yellow walls.
Fresh pastries and croissants arranged in a bakery display case.
Baker in brown overalls shaping raw bread dough on a floured workspace.
Freshly baked croissants and cinnamon rolls arranged on metal bakery shelves.
Row of artisanal breads and pastries with descriptive labels in a bakery display case.
Rustic sourdough bread loaves cooling on wire racks in a commercial kitchen.
Baker in protective mask operating industrial baking equipment in commercial kitchen.
Hands in brown apron kneading raw bread dough on a wooden surface.
Baker operating a commercial flour mill machine in an industrial kitchen.
Close-up sequence showing powdery substance being sifted through a fine mesh strainer.
A display case filled with fresh pastries, brownies and baked goods at an upscale bakery.