A Taste of Tippet Rise

September 2026

Article by Maloree Murphy

Photos by Jessica Plance

What's in the Case at Tippet Rise? More Than You'd Expect

At Tippet Rise Art Center, the food is far from an afterthought. Chef Chris Lockhart of PREROGATIvE Kitchen was on-site the day we visited, running the grab-and-go case tucked into the visitor center. It turns what could be a simple pit stop into part of the experience itself. Between monumental sculptures and sweeping Montana views, having genuinely good, fresh food on hand makes the visit feel truly complete.

What we tried:

We sampled three standouts from the case. The Tuna Poke Bowl was a highlight, fresh and crisp with just enough spice to keep every bite interesting. The Prime Rib sandwich, piled with herbed onions and horseradish mayo, is exactly what you need after a long hike or, in our case, bike ride. Finally, the Smoked Trout Salad rounded things out, lighter and smokier, showing just how much range is packed into that small case.

Full food case lineup:

Sandwiches

Prime Rib, Herbed Onions, Horseradish Mayo
Turkey, Swiss, Pesto
Portobello Mushroom, Kimchi, Gochujang
Chicken Curry Salad (dairy-free)

Salads & Bowls

Garden Salad, plain or with protein
Tuna Poke Bowl (my favorite)
Smoked Trout Salad
Chicken Curry

Drinks

La Colombe Triple Latte
Kombucha
San Pellegrino Ciao!
Montana Silver Springs sparkling water

Tippet Rise built its reputation on the pairing of world-class art and untouched Montana landscape, but PREROGATIvE Kitchen proves the food deserves equal praise. It's the kind of meal that makes you want to slow down rather than rush to the next stop, which, in a place designed entirely around taking your time, feels exactly right.

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Originally printed in the September 2026 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Maloree Murphy

With a background in nonprofit leadership and communications, she’s passionate about storytelling that connects people and strengthens community. When she's not chasing her toddler, she thrives on coffee and conversation.

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