THE BAY BAR AND GRILLE - Key Persons

Kurt Shull is the effortless personification of all the things you love about Montana. He's a hard-working, quality-driven man with a peaceful kind of quiet to him. Nearly three decades from when he first opened the doors to his Bozeman restaurant, The Bay Bar and Grille, Kurt still gets out of bed every day with the same mission in mind-to create a quality culinary experience that satisfies his customers. That's what it's all about for the longtime owner. He's gone above and beyond to make sure that every aspect of his business is rooted in the kind of quality that makes for an outstanding experience. And for Kurt, "It all starts in the back." From making sure his staff is happy to bringing as many local goods into his kitchen as possible, Kurt puts an exceptional level of care into the customer's meal before it's even on the table. As for those local ingredients, they'll find themselves divvied into an array of menu items that give the Bozeman restaurant one of the most unique menus in town. For Kurt, determining what items end up on his menu is a combination of creativity and steadfast loyalty. He isn't afraid to try something new that pushes the boundaries of Montana cuisine, but will always listen to his customers. He keeps his ear to the ground about they like best, and they keep coming back year after year. With nearly three decades of ownership under his belt, Kurt's passion for what he does still burns bright and is evident in his ever-growing business ventures. Since opening the Bozeman restaurant, Kurt has gone on to start a sister restaurant in Helena, along with a beverage catering service led by his son, Taylor.