Originally published in Yellowstone Valley Woman.
Creating unique cuisine & community in the heart of Red Lodge
Kat Porco is sitting on one of the front couches of her restaurant, One Legged Magpie, on the main drag in Red Lodge. Sunlight streams in behind her, giving her an angelic appearance. While she speaks, the brightness continually energizes and inspires her. She talks fast, trying to keep up with her rapid thoughts. Her words are filled with reflection and introspection.
These days, Kat is standing solidly on her two feet. With her husband, Mike, the venture into their restaurant, bar, and event space named after an injured bird proved to be a journey of renewal and revival. The couple purchased the iconic Bull ‘n Bear Saloon, Casino, Restaurant and Ballroom in 2021, hoping to refurbish and reinvent the old watering hole…