Connie’s Restaurant & Saloon is one of the Yellowstone area’s longtime local institutions. It’s a rustic, cabin-style restaurant and saloon just off U.S. 20. Opened in 2014, the restaurant is known for hearty portions, friendly service and a menu that caters to Yellowstone visitors. I had to try finger steaks. Finger steaks are one of Idaho’s signature foods, a regional specialty that originated in Boise in the 1950s. Made by cutting steak into finger-sized strips, battering and deep-frying them until crisp on the outside and tender inside, they’re typically served with fries. They're like the beef version of chicken tenders. I like this as an alternative. But I'd love it even more with a side of steak sauce. I ordered the St. Louis BBQ Baby Back Ribs, because they were noted as a specialty. 1 3/4 lbs. ribs and you could get a side of spaghetti. I am not mad at all at this combo, though I think both were fairly average. Ribs were a bit tough; marinara was a bit bland. What was not bland, though, was that piece of pie. Huckleberry a la mode. Huckleberries are one of Idaho’s most popular local foods. The small purple berries grow wild in the mountains, and many families have favorite picking spots they return to every summer. Because huckleberries are usually gathered from the wild rather than grown on farms, they’re considered a special treat. You’ll find them in everything from pie and pancakes to ice cream, jam and syrup. The berries are so closely tied to the state that Idaho named the huckleberry its official state fruit. Grade: B