I am in a perpetual state of craving for the Willow Creek Cafe and Saloon pork ribs. They're tender and slathered in the most incredible mustard barbecue sauce. Located in a building that is more than 100 years old, the Willow Creek Cafe is a small-town gem that opened in 1977. In addition to the draw of incredible food, patrons observe little pieces of history and the story of the town of Willow Creek. Vintage portraits, floral wallpaper, pressed tin ceilings, vinyl tablecloths, and legendary bullet holes all help to narrate the past of this near-forgotten place.
The Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks has a different success story. From 2001-2009, this historic hotel was boarded up and closed. It has since experienced an incredible 8-month long renovation and now offers 29 rooms, two full-service bars, a fine-dining restaurant, and several other amenities. The Sacajawea Hotel has re-branded itself for the modern age, while simultaneously maintaining its historical integrity. A similar challenge is faced by Cannabrand: re-branding marijuana in a respectful, socially acceptable way whilst trying to positively communicate and preserve marijuana's cultural identity. On your way home from Willow Creek, stop at the Sac Bar, the more casual of the two, located in the basement of the Sacajawea Hotel. Its got great wood floors for dancing, live music on the weekends, shake-a-day, and local spirits from Willie's Distillery in Ennis.
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