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    patrick

    Patrick Olp is Billings native who loves the community and the people in it. After graduating from Skyview in 2002, Patrick traveled to and lived in Maui, Hawaii, and then Uganda for a short period of time before returning to attend MSU-Billings. In his post college days, he has been a salesperson, concert promoter, bartender, server, barista, and almost everything in between. Married since 2008, Patrick and his wife welcomed a (perfect) new baby boy into the world in September. Patrick loves all of Billings, and specifically downtown Billings and everything it has to offer. He is a huge fan of the local restaurant scene, and loves nothing better than good friends, good food, good drink and a night of engaging conversation.

  • patrick April 30, 2012 @ 8:57 pm
    I am a ruined man. There is this thing that is happening in Billings, a sort of arms race between a few amazing new locales like Harper and Madison, 6 Degrees Gourmet, and Caf? DeCamp; a race to stand and… read more »
  • patrick April 15, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
    Every time I go to Harper and Madison, I promise Joanie I’m going to write a glowing review of the magic that she possesses. And then it happens. I get my food, I am transported to a different place… read more »
  • patrick April 9, 2012 @ 3:58 pm
    It’s been awhile. I know, I’m sorry. To make up for it, I’m going all out in April. Actually, I’m going all Asian. All of my food related posts this month will focus on the MSG-induced, food coma greatness known… read more »
  • patrick December 15, 2011 @ 1:38 pm
    If I was stuck on a deserted island and somehow magically got to pick one food to survive on for the rest of my life, it would be pizza. I think pizza companies could pay me (in pizza) to… read more »
  • patrick November 16, 2011 @ 11:00 am
    My “pay-the-bills-40-hours-a-week” day job is downtown, so I have no shortage of choices for lunch. I do, however, have a shortage of options because I do not have an extra $70/wk to eat at my beloved Brew Pub every day… read more »
  • patrick October 25, 2011 @ 8:42 am
    As a native Montanan, “Made in Montana” means something to me, which is why the Good Earth Market has been my favorite lunch spot downtown for the last several months. The deli supports local farms and ranches, and… read more »
  • patrick October 23, 2011 @ 8:28 am
    This is definitely less “feature story”, more “profession of love”. Just so we are clear. I’m dishing on the food scene in Billings, and instead of being a critic, I’m going to share what I love. I think that you… read more »
  • patrick April 30, 2011 @ 8:40 am
    When I was 11, my family moved to the Heights, which meant that if I ever wanted to go out to eat, unless I wanted some premium “100% real beef” from certain unnamed fast food establishments, I had to… read more »