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Wyoming on the Page Despite its small population, Wyoming has a large literary legacy. / By Jim Mahaffie  For a state with so few people and so much open landscape, Wyoming is rich in writers and literature. Over the past century, both Wyoming and Jackson Hole have bred and attracted distinguished writers of fiction, nonfiction, journalism, magazines, mysteries, and children’s literature.  Attracted by the lifestyle and natural beauty, many writers have relocated here, like Ted Kerasote and Struthers Burt. Wyoming is the setting for popular mystery series by Craig Johnson and C.J. Box. Renowned authors like Alexandra Fuller and Annie…

Hooray for Huckleberries Native to the northern Rockies, these berries make almost any dish better. Taste for yourself. // By Samantha Simma Although Jackson Hole is better suited to supporting the growth of wildflowers and sagebrush than produce, huckleberries burst from dense bushes throughout the region in late summer. These small, tangy berries, which have resisted all efforts at cultivation, make an appearance in a variety of dishes and drinks around the valley. Their versatility lies in their ability to complement rich, bold flavors and also add a touch of tart sweetness. With their deep blue—practically purple—hue, huckleberries are an…

Why Chinatown is Always in Fashion Twenty-eight years of Szechuan chicken, volcanoes, and fun traditions.  // By Jenn Rice// Photography by  ERIN BURK Chinatown is a family-owned-and-run spot that has been cherished by locals and visitors for its delicious and affordable menu since it opened in Grand Teton Plaza in 1997. In April 2015, a fire in Chinatown’s section of the plaza destroyed the restaurant as we knew it. (It was the neighboring business, Habitat Re-Store, that suffered the most in the fire; the damage in Chinatown was mostly from smoke and water.) For 16 months, Jackson Hole was without…

Women on  the Walls Women gallerists and curators make Jackson Hole’s art scene more vibrant.  // By Dina Mishev “There are great artists who, throughout history, have gotten the short end of the stick,” says National Museum of Wildlife Art curator of art, Tammi Hanawalt, PhD. “They were well-known in their time but were then left out of the art history and survey books.” What artists is Hanawalt talking about? Women. (And this could be said for any minority, as well.) In the 572-page first edition of History of Art by H.W. Janson used in most art-survey courses in U.S.…

Don’t Call  These Candy Oscar Ortega’s chocolate confections are among the best in the world. // By Helen Olsson The glass cases at Atelier Ortega and CocoLove are filled with artisan desserts, from decadent cakes to a rainbow of bonbons. Master chocolatier and gelato maker Oscar Ortega developed many of his recipes by competing in international competitions, starting with the Olympic Culinary Games in 2004. Dozens of his citations, medals, and trophies cover every inch of the walls and shelves at Atelier Ortega. There’s the mixing bowl-shaped trophy for 2011 Top Ten Pastry Chef in America and the Finalist trophy…