Katrina’s favorites outside the Copper Basin
Anchorage Food scene
Club Paris
417 W 5th AveKnown for its steaks.
Economical and filling Himalayan foods and bread. The desserts are also good.
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Yak & Yeti Cafe
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdEconomical and filling Himalayan foods and bread. The desserts are also good.
The best organic selection in Anchorage.
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Organic Oasis | Restaurant & Juice Bar
2610 Spenard RdThe best organic selection in Anchorage.
Kinley's Restaurant & Bar
3230 Seward HwyCocktails and appetizers were good.
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyAlmost a local cult following
Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant
2052 E Northern Lights BlvdGood Mexican food and homemade chips.
A historic site (for Anchorage) know for its chicken and basic burgers.
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Lucky Wishbone
1033 E 5th AveA historic site (for Anchorage) know for its chicken and basic burgers.
Burgers and shakes with a view of Campbell Creek.
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Arctic Roadrunner
5300 Old Seward HwyBurgers and shakes with a view of Campbell Creek.
Large portions and you can get a view of Campbell Creek. Kind of loud with all of the big screens.
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Peanut Farm
5227 Old Seward HwyLarge portions and you can get a view of Campbell Creek. Kind of loud with all of the big screens.
Twin Dragon Mongolian Bar-B-Q
612 E 15th AveAlways fun to watch the chef prepare your bowl of goodness.
Pizza Olympia
2809 Spenard RdGreek and Italian fare.
Known as the seafood restaurant in Anchorage.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetKnown as the seafood restaurant in Anchorage.
Fresh breads and treats daily. The line is usually worth the wait.
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Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StFresh breads and treats daily. The line is usually worth the wait.
Alaska Cake Studio
320 W 5th AveCupcake Wars participants and gluten free options.
49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage
717 W 3rd AveLots of brews and decent food.
Matanuska Brewing Midtown, Anchorage
2830 C StLove their fries
Crow's Nest
939 W 5th AveHigh ratings and the best view
The Marx Bros Cafe
627 W 3rd AveGreat food
Kenny's Kitchen
1118 North Muldoon RoadGood Chinese food.
Pizza to order, calzones, made to order sandwiches, Chinese, homestyle daily specials, desserts, and a coffee bar.
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New Sagaya Midtown Market
3700 Old Seward HwyPizza to order, calzones, made to order sandwiches, Chinese, homestyle daily specials, desserts, and a coffee bar.
A locals hangout. I had an omelette and it was cooked to perfection—thin, light, nothing runny inside, and not brown on the outside. It was probably the best omelette that I’ve ever had.
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Jackie's Place Restaurant
2632 Spenard RoadA locals hangout. I had an omelette and it was cooked to perfection—thin, light, nothing runny inside, and not brown on the outside. It was probably the best omelette that I’ve ever had.
Saverio’s pizza is just as good as Moose’s Tooth. They are smaller and have fewer varieties, but if you are going for taste, we highly recommend it. There may be a wait (same with Moose’s Tooth), but it’s worth it. It’s family run so check that they aren’t on spring break or vacation. Bonus is that Wild Scoops ice cream is in the same mall.
Saverio's Pizzeria
Saverio’s pizza is just as good as Moose’s Tooth. They are smaller and have fewer varieties, but if you are going for taste, we highly recommend it. There may be a wait (same with Moose’s Tooth), but it’s worth it. It’s family run so check that they aren’t on spring break or vacation. Bonus is that Wild Scoops ice cream is in the same mall.
Fairbanks / North Pole food scene
Fairbanks
I've not had anything that I haven't liked there. The line is worth the wait.
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Little Richard's Family Diner
2698 Hurst RdI've not had anything that I haven't liked there. The line is worth the wait.
Was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Order the wings extra crispy for a treat.
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Big Daddy's BBQ & Banquet Hall
107 Wickersham StWas on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Order the wings extra crispy for a treat.
Known for its breakfast, but good overall as well.
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The Cookie Jar Restaurant
1006 Cadillac CtKnown for its breakfast, but good overall as well.
Palmer / Wasilla Food scene
Palmer
Turkey Red
550 S Alaska StFabulous pizza crust
The Noisy Goose
1890 Glenn HwyDecent basic diner food
Windbreak Hotel, Cafe & Lounge
2201 E Parks HwyDecent basic diner food
Under new ownership, their menu has changed and is quite tasty.
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Palmer Bar
828 S Colony WayUnder new ownership, their menu has changed and is quite tasty.
Homemade Italian. Great homemade bread sandwiches, soups, and treats. Their imported wood fired pizza oven is coming online soon.
Nonna’s Osteria
201 West Herning AvenueHomemade Italian. Great homemade bread sandwiches, soups, and treats. Their imported wood fired pizza oven is coming online soon.
Tasting room with good food trucks usually on the scene. Farm produce sold twice a week. Owned by my cousins, built on my Grandparents’s original Matanuska Colony farm. The Matanuska Colony was one of the New Deal projects in 1935.
Moonstone Farm
Tasting room with good food trucks usually on the scene. Farm produce sold twice a week. Owned by my cousins, built on my Grandparents’s original Matanuska Colony farm. The Matanuska Colony was one of the New Deal projects in 1935.
Valdez food scene
Valdez
Weirdly, some of the best Chinese food in Alaska.
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Fu Kung Chinese Restaurant
207 Kobuk DrWeirdly, some of the best Chinese food in Alaska.
The Fat Mermaid
143 N Harbor DrA local favorite.
Valdez Brewing
141 Galena DrRelatively new but a good local following.
Girdwood food scene
Girdwood
Double Musky Inn
3 Crow Creek RdKnown for its pepper steaks.
Chair 5 Restaurant
171 Lindblad AvePopular among the locals.
The Ice Cream Shop
36511 Seward HwyGreat flavors
Fairbanks / North Pole Sightseeing
Thirty minutes in the hot springs did more than 6 months of physical therapy on my shoulder. It's especially fun in the winter.
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Chena Hot Springs Resort
17600 Chena Hot Springs RdThirty minutes in the hot springs did more than 6 months of physical therapy on my shoulder. It's especially fun in the winter.
I recommend renting kayaks and paddling from Pioneer Park to the Pump House on a sunny day.
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Chena River
I recommend renting kayaks and paddling from Pioneer Park to the Pump House on a sunny day.
Year-round Santa. What's not to like? You'll find almost any Christmas ornament you can imagine.
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Indlu kaSanta Claus
101 St Nicholas DrYear-round Santa. What's not to like? You'll find almost any Christmas ornament you can imagine.
Great small museum at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Iziko leNtshona
1962 Yukon DrGreat small museum at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Sightseeing on the road system
Anchorage has miles and miles of trails for your enjoyment.
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Coastal Trail - Elderberry Park
Anchorage has miles and miles of trails for your enjoyment.
The Musk Ox Farm
12850 E Archie RdBaby musk ox are adorable!
We are biased about our Wrangell Mountains, but Denali is pretty spectacular--especially from the air. Definitely consider a flight-seeing trip.
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Denali National Park & Preserve
Parks HwyWe are biased about our Wrangell Mountains, but Denali is pretty spectacular--especially from the air. Definitely consider a flight-seeing trip.
Great place to see marine wildlife up close and personal.
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I-Alaska SeaLife Center
301 Railway AveGreat place to see marine wildlife up close and personal.
In Thompson Pass. Climb the glacier trails with extreme caution, as with all glaciers.
Worthington Glacier State Recreational Site
28.7 Richardson HwyIn Thompson Pass. Climb the glacier trails with extreme caution, as with all glaciers.
One of the most beautiful spots on the highway system, both summer and winter. The waterfalls are gorgeous (on normal to high water years).
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Keystone Canyon
One of the most beautiful spots on the highway system, both summer and winter. The waterfalls are gorgeous (on normal to high water years).
Home to world extreme skiing championships in years past. Lots of elevation and even summer skiing some years.
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Thompson Pass
Home to world extreme skiing championships in years past. Lots of elevation and even summer skiing some years.
Tangle Lakes Campground
Denali HighwayA beautiful spot on the Denali Highway.
Talkeetna River Guides & Rafters, Inc.
13529 E Main St