OFFICIAL ANCHORAGE RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE LOCAL FLAVOR The Best of Downtown Dining! Welcome to Alaska!

Glacier BrewHouse is Alaska’s first choice for FRESH AlASkA SEAFood, rotisserie roasted meats and HAndcRAFtEd AlES. We are the gathering place for Anchorage dining – the smell of wood and the warmth of fires delight each guest. 737 W. 5th Ave., Ste. 110 Anchorage • 907.274.2739 www.glacierbrewhouse.com

At ORSO, you will always find the bESt AlASkA SEAFood with style. Our menu also features the finest steaks, pasta, salads and sandwiches. We ensure that you and everyone in your party will find just the right item to satisfy their every mood. 737 W. 5th Avenue Anchorage • 907.222.3232 www.orsoalaska.com The Best of Downtown Dining! MENU DOWNTOWN DINING WEST ANCHORAGE DINING Welcome to Alaska! 49th State Brewing Co...... 4 Fancy Moose...... 66 Benihana...... 6 Kincaid Grill...... 68 Bridge Seafood Restaurant...... 8 SOUTH ANCHORAGE DINING Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar...... 10 South Restaurant + Coffeehouse...... 70 Fat Ptarmigan...... 12 Southside Bistro...... 72 Flattop Pizza + Pool...... 14 Terra Bella Bistro...... 74 Fletcher’s...... 16 Torchon Bistro...... 76 Ginger...... 18 GIRDWOOD DINING Glacier BrewHouse is Alaska’s Glacier BrewHouse...... 20 first choice for FRESH AlASkA Hard Rock Cafe...... 22 Aurora Bar & Grill...... 78 SEAFood, rotisserie roasted Haute Quarter Grill...... 24 Jack Sprat...... 80 meats and HAndcRAFtEd Sakura Asian Bistro...... 82 AlES. We are the gathering Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse...... 26 Seven Glaciers Restaurant...... 84 place for Anchorage McGinley’s Irish Pub...... 28 dining – the smell of wood Midnight Sun Cafe...... 30 DINING DIRECTORY...... 86 and the warmth of fires Moose A’La Mode...... 32 ENTERTAINMENT...... 95 delight each guest. MUSE...... 34 Alaska Veterans Museum...... 96 737 W. 5th Ave., Ste. 110 ORSO...... 36 Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.... 98 Anchorage • 907.274.2739 Sacks Cafe...... 38 www.glacierbrewhouse.com Slippery Salmon Bar & Grill...... 40 Alaska Zoo...... 100 Snow City Cafe...... 42 Bear Square...... 102 Solstice Bar & Grill...... 44 The Sitzmark Bar & Grill...... 104 Sub Zero Bistro & Microlounge...... 46 ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY...... 106 The Whale’s Tail Bistro and Wine Bar..... 48 ADVERTISERS Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria...... 50 Glacier BrewHouse/ Williwaw...... 52 ORSO...... Inside Front Cover The Aurora Show...... 94 MIDTOWN DINING Alaska Botanical Garden...... 106 Jens’ Restaurant...... 54 At ORSO, you will always find Rust’s Flying Service...... 107 the bESt AlASkA SEAFood with Kinley’s Restaurant and Wine Bar...... 56 Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall...... 109 style. Our menu also features Sea Galley...... 58 Hard Rock Cafe...... Inside Back Cover the finest steaks, pasta, salads Spenard Roadhouse...... 60 Bridge Seafood Restaurant...... Back Cover and sandwiches. We ensure Table 6...... 62 that you and everyone in your Yak and Yeti...... 64 party will find just the right item to satisfy their every mood. 737 W. 5th Avenue Visit Anchorage’s Official Anchorage Restaurant & Photography Entertainment Guide is published annually (2016). Cathryn Posey, JodyO.Photos, Rebecca Coolidge, Roy Neese. Anchorage • 907.222.3232 For more information, call (907) 276-4118. Select photo submissions by area restaurants and www.orsoalaska.com entertainment providers. Cover Art – Katie Sevigny LOCAL VIBES

Savory Selections Anchorage’s culinary scene sizzles, so grab a fork and dig in! Restaurants serve up tantalizing tastes that will please any palate. Dishes draw on fresh Alaska ingredients, but also incorporate cuisines from around the globe. Anchorage is the perfect place to enjoy an array of flavors amid an Alaska journey.

Start the day sunny-side up, fuel a day’s travels, celebrate with an unforgettable dinner or enjoy sweet desserts. Just steps from Alaska waters and just down the road from fertile Matanuska Valley farms, Anchorage chefs delight in presenting Alaska’s wild-caught seafood and locally grown produce. If it’s a hankering for halibut or a craving for crab, local restauranteurs provide an unequaled feast from Alaska waters. Whether ensconced with a magnificent view of the mountains, cuddling in a cozy cafe, sipping a marvelous martini, imbibing a local microbrew or grabbing a reindeer hot dog to go, Anchorage offers options to fit every taste and budget. Bon appétit! 2 SavoryEye-Opening Selections Anchorage Anchorage’sFrom drive-up culinary huts to scene quaint sizzles, cafes, so the grab coffee a fork culture and digis alive in! Restaurants and well in serve upAnchorage. tantalizing The tastes city leads that thewill nation please inany coffee palate. spots Dishes per capita,draw on with fresh nearly Alaska three ingredients,per 10,000 people. but also Whether incorporate Americano, cuisines latte, from breve around or chai, the globe.you can Anchorage get your fixis the any perfectway you place want to it. enjoy an array of flavors amid an Alaska journey.

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Cuisine Craft beer meets craft food at 49th State Brewing LOCAL FLAVOR Brewpub and Company. This year, 49th State brings recipes perfected in American the shadow of Denali at their Healy outfit to new digs: an Anchorage brewpub. Neighborhood Downtown They put their soul into beer and the best of Alaska into their menu. House-made hefeweizen, inspired IPAs and Owners peerless pilsners flow from the taps. They’re not flowing David McCarthy very far either; beer is brewed on site. And it’s hard to go Jason Motyka wrong when your first brewing ingredient is water from a glacier. Known for sourcing Alaska meats and produce, the Contact menu is perfect for a filling meal, light lunch or snack to 717 W Third Avenue balance what’s in the glass. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 277-7727 Sip a Solstice IPA, soak in the sun and take in the view. On a clear day you can see Denali from their gorgeous deck. 49statebrewing.com The deck’s been a draw for decades, and with the new brew DOWNTOWN crew, there’s plenty to toast in this recent incarnation.

4 Local Favorites: Solstice IPA; Alaskan Yak Burger

Benihana VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Benihana gives dinner theater a completely new LOCAL FLAVOR Japanese teppanyaki meaning. The tender steak, hibachi chicken and colossal shrimp dishes served up teppanyaki-style at tableside Neighborhood will feed the senses and entertain the appetite. Your chef Downtown knows how to delight the eyes as well as the taste buds; the extraordinary theatrics of the steel grill are perfect for Manager date night or a meal out with friends. Jan Shook Start with rich Benihana Onion Soup followed by Contact 1100 W Eighth Avenue Benihana Salad, then choose from succulent seafood, Anchorage, AK 99501 juicy chicken, savory steaks and noodles or tofu grilled to (907) 222-5212 delicious perfection. From the filet mignon and lobster tail of Deluxe Treat to a full menu of specialty sushi rolls, benihana.com Benihana offers great food served with flair. Pair any menu item of your choice with unique cocktails, cold sake, beer, wine or a deliciously flavored lemonade for a

DOWNTOWN complete dining experience.

Local Favorites: Land ‘n Sea, Crispy Spicy Tuna 6

Bridge Seafood Restaurant VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef Alaskans know seafood and Bridge Seafood Restaurant LOCAL FLAVOR Patrick Hoogerhyde stands alone. Spanning one of Alaska’s most popular sport fisheries, Ship Creek, Bridge’s connection to locally caught Cuisine salmon is readily apparent. Open seasonally from the day Fresh Alaska seafood after Memorial Day to Aug. 31, guests dine on fresh Alaska seafood as anglers cast for their own dinner in the waters Neighborhood of the downtown creek below. Downtown All dinner entrees begin with a trip to the all-you-can-eat Owners starter bar, featuring Bering Sea crab and an assortment Al Levinsohn of house-made salads. An extensive appetizer list includes: fresh Alaska oysters, king crab cakes, ale-battered Patrick Hoogerhyde halibut and more. The wide variety ensures your meal is always fresh. Pair any selection with a local microbrew Contact or fine wine. With produce fresh from the Matanuska 221 W Ship Valley and desserts rounding out the menu, not all the Creek Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 selections are from the sea, but all are equally delicious.

DOWNTOWN (907) 644-8300 Local Favorites: Fresh Alaska salmon and halibut; Bering Sea king crab bridgeseafood.com 8

Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef This sleek spot in downtown Anchorage has made its LOCAL FLAVOR Nathan Chavie way to the top of the list of captivating haunts for food and wine lovers. A central locale, mellow tenor and gourmet Sous Chef undercurrent guarantee Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar will age Kevin Dushek as gracefully as its vintages. Cuisine Bistro Crush is a place where the food and wine compete for top billing and, lucky for diners, Crush strives to pair them perfectly. Neighborhood Enjoy traditional favorites such as Baked Mac & Cheese or Downtown chicken skewers or try something more adventurous like elk Bolognese or empanadas. The nightly dinner special features Owners Alaska-sourced foods and should not be missed. Robert de Lucia Scott Anaya Crush’s sommeliers scan the globe, taking great care to Chad Culley select a dynamic array of wines – more than 40 by the glass and 400 reserve bottles – as well as an eclectic variety Contact of craft beer. Can’t decide? Try a wine flight for a trio of 343 W Sixth Avenue impressions. Visit Crush’s wine shop to buy your favorite DOWNTOWN Anchorage, AK 99501 wines and Alaska beers. (907) 865-9198

10 crushak.com Local Favorites: Chef’s nightly special paired with a wine flight Honored as one of America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants by Wine Enthusiast magazine three years in a row. Fat Ptarmigan VisitAnchorage.com

Owner/ Fat Ptarmigan passionately pursues the best pizza. LOCAL FLAVOR Executive Chef From a wood-fired oven at the center of the restaurant, Guy Conley house-made mozzarella and specialty ingredients come together atop a crisp, golden crust. Cuisine Wood-fired pizza The pizza menu incorporates classics and packs in some surprises as well. From the simple, cheesy goodness of a Neighborhood Margherita to the spicy Hot Coppa or Pepperoni pies, purists Downtown will be pleased. And brilliant creations like the Beer Cheese Contact pizza – topped with reindeer sausage and beer cheese 441 W Fifth Avenue sauce – or the Steak & Stilton – New York strip and blue cheese – entice the adventurous. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 777-7710 Fresh ingredients and hearty eats don’t just come in slices; fatptarmigan.com the Meatball Sandwich, Creamy Pesto or Caprese salads are just a few of the delectable options on offer. Split a plate of

DOWNTOWN cannoli or a cup of gelato to complete the meal.

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Flattop Pizza + Pool VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef Flattop Pizza + Pool takes the name of Anchorage’s LOCAL FLAVOR Bartol Seay most popular hike and puts a little English on it. Their spin on the pizzeria gets help from three felted, slate-top Cuisine pool tables, and there’s just as much to entertain on the American and pizza dinner table as well.

Neighborhood Pepperoni rolls and big salads compliment specialty Downtown pizzas like the meat-tacular Powerline Pass or much healthier-sounding Trailhead, made with hummus and Contact roasted vegetables. You can also build your own classic 600 W Sixth Avenue or deep-dish pie from five cheeses, eight meats and 16 Anchorage, AK 99501 veggies. Talk about options! (907) 677-7665 The ice cream sandwich beats any store-bought treat, with flattopbar.com rich vanilla ice cream smooshed between two honest-to- goodness brownies. Pizzas by the slice, a full bar, plenty of sports and live music, and by-the-hour pool table rentals mean Flattop is always game for a good time. DOWNTOWN

Local Favorites: Anchortown and Powerline Pizzas; 14 907 Deep Dish

Fletcher’s VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine The names of explorers feature prominently in LOCAL FLAVOR Pub-style Anchorage. Captain James Cook’s name graces the body American casual of water flanking the coast of the city and one of the city’s finest hotels. Even Cook’s cohorts gained a level Neighborhood of fame; Fletcher Christian may be best known for the Downtown mutiny on the Bounty, but in Anchorage his name is now synonymous with great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Contact Fletcher’s restaurant offers smart appetizers, gourmet Hotel Captain Cook pizzas and hearty dishes that would quell any uprising. 939 W Fifth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Unwind in the welcoming warmth of an English-style pub. (907) 276-6000 A maritime influence extends beyond the restaurant’s captaincook.com name to favorite dishes like the Seasonal Fresh Fish Piccata and the Grilled Prawn Risotto. However, you’d be missing out if you skipped over the pizzas and paninis on the menu. Factor in wine by the glass, fresh microbrews and cognac,

DOWNTOWN and even famous adventurers will delay their next voyage for another taste.

16 Local Favorites: Lamb Osso Bucco; Sicilian Pizza

Ginger VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Indulge your palate with the playful fusion of LOCAL FLAVOR Pacific Rim and scrumptious flavors from the Pacific Rim at Ginger, one Asian specialties of Anchorage’s trendiest dining establishments. That savvy styling extends the full length of the bar. Ginger’s Neighborhood casually elegant environment invites patrons to immerse Downtown themselves in a world of taste sensations sure to please the palate. Owner Creativity reigns supreme in the Ginger kitchen. Ginger is Ginger, LLC passionate about providing deliciously fresh and exciting dishes. Start things off with Spring Rolls or to-die-for Contact Banana Lemongrass Soup. Choose from a delightful 425 W Fifth Avenue and always surprising menu that includes fresh Alaska Anchorage, AK 99501 seafood, as well as Mee Krob, lobster-glazed duck breast (907) 929-3680 and coffee-crusted ahi.

gingeralaska.com Food is art, art is life, and life is good at Ginger.

DOWNTOWN Local Favorites: Panang Beef Curry; Korean BBQ Ribs

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Glacier BrewHouse VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef Visit Anchorage, visit the Glacier BrewHouse, LOCAL FLAVOR Jolene Langreck "Where Alaskans meet Alaskans.” This award-winning brewery and restaurant has a well-established reputation Cuisine as the city’s first choice for fresh Alaska seafood, hand- Alaska regional, crafted ales and meats grilled on the state’s only alder local seafood and wood-fired rotisserie. wood-fired pizza Centrally located in downtown Anchorage, the Neighborhood BrewHouse is the ideal place to break for lunch, Downtown unwind over dinner or enjoy rounds of masterfully Owners brewed beer and barleywine. Bob Acree Chris Anderson Selected as one of Alaska’s 10 best “Local Secrets, Big Finds” by Travelocity.com, and having brought home Contact the gold from San Francisco’s Toronado Beer and 737 W Fifth Avenue Barleywine Festival, the Glacier BrewHouse continues Anchorage, AK 99501 to hone its stellar reputation. DOWNTOWN (907) 274-2739 Local Favorites: Wild Alaska salmon and halibut; glacierbrewhouse.com 20 Original Peanut Butter Pie

Hard Rock Cafe VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Located in the heart of the action downtown, LOCAL FLAVOR Classic American Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage raises the curtain on the venerable icon’s Alaska location. Neighborhood Downtown Once a single quirky American diner in London, Hard Rock now spans the globe like the headline act of a world Contact tour. Music is in the DNA of Hard Rock, but what’s on 415 E Street the plate is just as important as what’s on stage. Food is made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Heaps of Anchorage, AK 99501 Hickory-Smoked Ribs, center-cut USDA choice steaks and (907) 274-7625 fresh Alaska fish make this menu a set list to please any audience. Classic American cooking with a Southern flair hardrock.com reflects co-founder Isaac Tigrett’s Tennessee roots and branches out to embrace the best of Alaska cuisine.

Hard Rock is well known for creating living monuments and shrines with epic displays. Memorabilia fills the restaurant with music mementos from the first blues riffs to the latest Billboard smash. Great food and good music DOWNTOWN amid rock ‘n roll history: that calls for an encore!

22 Local Favorites: Hickory-Smoked Ribs; Legendary® Burger

Haute Quarter Grill VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef This restaurant makes good use of its eponymous LOCAL FLAVOR Alex Perez grill; dry-rubbed Baby Back Ribs, seared New York steaks and roasted prime rib will quiet that inner carnivore. Cuisine Tastes aren’t landlocked though, there are plenty of Contemporary mouthwatering seafood dishes, including the Seafood American Jambalaya made with scallops, prawns and clams. Neighborhood Sit back with some fresh Alaska seafood or a hearty Downtown plate of Mushroom Ravioli topped with prosciutto and gruyère. Owners Lynn and Alex Perez The Haute Quarter’s well-stocked bar serves up innovative cocktails, an excellent wine list and scotches Contact to finish off a night of Alaskan fine dining. 525 W Fourth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Local Favorites: Cajun Prime Rib; Roasted Duck (907) 622-4745 DOWNTOWN hautequartergrill.com

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Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chefs This casual neighborhood alehouse was established LOCAL FLAVOR Tim Farley for beer lovers by beer lovers. Sean Kelly Fresh menu items complement the mission of bringing Cuisine out the complexity of Humpy’s expansive beer selection, American, which includes 50+ brews on tap. Try any of the seafood casual dining and dishes or mouthwatering burgers to see why Bon Appétit fresh Alaska seafood magazine voted it one of the “Top 50 Neighborhood Restaurants in the U.S.” Neighborhood Downtown While the crew at Humpy’s takes its barley seriously, the restaurant has a reputation for being the place to find the Contact best bands Alaska has to offer. There are plenty of TVs for 610 W Sixth Avenue sports fans and a patio for soaking up the midnight sun. Anchorage, AK 99501 Benjamin Franklin once said, “Beer is proof that God loves (907) 276-2337 us and wants us to be happy.” Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse provides plenty of refreshing evidence!

DOWNTOWN humpysalaska.com Local Favorites: Halibut Tacos; weekend brunch Build-Your- Own Bloody Mary Bar 26

McGinley’s Irish Pub VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine McGinley’s Irish Pub brings the comfort, warmth LOCAL FLAVOR Irish specialties and and good times of an Irish pub to the Last Frontier. American pub fare The neighborhood pub is the perfect place to meet old friends, or make new ones. Neighborhood Downtown Belly up to the Wallace & Hinz wood bar and raise a pint of Guinness on a night out with your mates. Time-tested Operating Partner recipes like Beef & Guinness Stew come straight from Jack Lewis the Emerald Isle. Some, like Reindeer & Mash, take on an Contact Alaska twist. Whether seeking the traditional or ready 645 G Street for something new, the restaurant’s Hooley menu and Anchorage, AK 99501 classic American dishes keep everyone happy. Seek out a (907) 279-1782 session of Irish music, or just find a snug corner to catch up with friends. It’s a touch of old Ireland in the heart of mcginleyspub.com downtown Anchorage.

DOWNTOWN Local Favorites: Alaska-Style Fish & Chips; Corned Beef & Cabbage

28 “It’s not uncommon for patrons to share their table with other patrons. Begin as strangers – end as new friends. Isn’t that what life’s all about? Sláinte!” – An Fink-Nelson, Owner/Partner Midnight Sun Cafe VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Midnight Sun Cafe has built a community of dedicated LOCAL FLAVOR Cafe fare, regulars, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise. It’s a great baked goods choice for breakfast, lunch or an eye-opening sip. The Fruit and sandwiches & Yogurt Parfait with house-made granola or a breakfast croissant can turn even the groggiest individual into a Neighborhood morning person. Daily espresso and coffee specials are Downtown poured using K Bay Coffee from Homer, Alaska. Grab a cup to go or stay and hang out. Owner Lindsay Williams When lunchtime rolls around, soups are prepared from Contact scratch, sandwiches are built to order and salads are made 245 W Fifth Avenue, fresh. Moist Boar’s Head meats make the Turkey, Swiss Suite 106 & Cranberry Sandwich or the Roast Beef and Sun-dried Anchorage, AK 99501 Tomato Panini excellent choices. Tantalizing baked goods (907) 743-0572 come straight from the oven, so any attempt to pass up that soft-baked cookie is tough. The cafe is a warm, inviting midnightsuncafeak.com DOWNTOWN sanctuary in the middle of downtown excitement.

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Moose A’La Mode VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine With soups from scratch, fresh veggies and wonderful LOCAL FLAVOR Cafe fare, coffee, Moose A’La Mode’s eclectic flair makes it a welcome ice cream, respite on a day downtown. baked goods and sandwiches Paninis like the Turkey and Pepper Jack or Ham and Brie put toasted goodness between two slices of bread. With hot Neighborhood and delectable soups, classic deli sandwiches and plenty of Downtown fresh salads, you can linger in the cozy cafe or grab it to go. Breakfast burritos, English muffin sandwiches and yogurt Owners parfaits mean there’s no reason to delay a visit until midday. Lindsay and The cafe pours a surprisingly deep drink menu, serving Alaska- Michael Williams roasted K Bay Coffee as well as specialty loose-leaf teas.

Contact Of course, “a’la mode” indicates a dish served with ice 360 K Street, Suite A cream, and it’s more than a name here. If your preferred Anchorage, AK 99501 pick-me-up comes frozen, a long freezer case is sure to (907) 274-4884 please. Scoop up a favorite ice cream flavor or one of the

DOWNTOWN electric-colored sherbets.

Local Favorites: Midnight Sun Salad; Roast Beef and 32 Sun-dried Tomato Panini

MUSE VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine The Anchorage Museum’s gallery-worthy works don’t LOCAL FLAVOR Contemporary just hang on the walls, they’re on the menu as well. MUSE Northwest presents delicious contemporary cuisine in a space as artfully designed as any museum piece. Enjoy lunchtime Neighborhood favorites with inventive flourishes, such as the Bacon Downtown Brie Avocado Burger, grilled Alaska Salmon Sandwich or Chicken Club with cambozola. It’s convenient and Contact economical without sacrificing taste. Anchorage Museum 625 C Street MUSE happy hour is a great time to explore the vast wine collection or local craft beers, while sampling perfectly Anchorage, AK 99501 paired appetizers. (907) 929-9210 At dinner, MUSE is the ideal spot to enjoy beer-battered muse.anchoragemuseum.org halibut, smoked chicken linguine and inspired fresh fish selections. The modern, urban atmosphere is a great hangout for unwinding after a long day in the city.

DOWNTOWN It’s an artist’s dedication to a palette of a different kind.

Local Favorites: MUSE BLT; Alaska Cobb Salad with 34 Cucumber Dill Dressing

ORSO VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef ORSO is well known by Alaskans as “the place to be” LOCAL FLAVOR Zachary Reid for that one-of-a-kind dining experience. ORSO’s new American cuisine expertly pairs delicious local flavors Cuisine with the ever-changing seasons of Alaska. New American, local seafood ORSO’s standards shine. Fresh local halibut and salmon, and classic cocktails Alaska king crab, tender ORSO Osso Bucco, or juicy grilled rib eye all ensure a superb meal for everyone in your Neighborhood party. Relax after a wonderful Alaska day by sampling a Downtown signature cocktail, a glass of fine wine from the award- Owners winning wine list, or a fresh pint of beer brewed just Bob Acree steps away from your seat. Chris Anderson You will know the moment you step in why ORSO is “the Contact place to be.” 737 W Fifth Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501 Local Favorites: Alaska wild seafood; expertly grilled meats; DOWNTOWN (907) 222-3232 the ORSO bar

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Sacks Cafe VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Delve into the experimental side of Anchorage LOCAL FLAVOR Eclectic new cuisine at Sacks Cafe. Consistently adventurous, American Sacks takes epicurean explorers on a journey through wild Alaska seafood, innovative pasta dishes, Asian Neighborhood influences and European flights of wine. Downtown

Owner Expansive windows merge city life with enchanting Laile Fairbairn dining encounters at this urban spot. Peruse the walls while enjoying a meal at this informal art gallery. A Contact melting pot of world flavor and local culture can be 328 G Street experienced in an afternoon or evening at Sacks Cafe. Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 274-4022 Sacks Cafe is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient and a four-star winner in Best Places Alaska. sackscafe.com Local Favorites: Alaska Salmon Tempura Rolls; Tomato DOWNTOWN & Gorgonzola soup; Pear Salad

38 “The cuisine defies categorization, but it’s consistently interesting and creative.” - Frommer’s Alaska since 2002 Slippery Salmon Bar & Grill VisitAnchorage.com

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Chef There’s a lot of personality packed into the Slippery LOCAL FLAVOR James McConnell Salmon Bar & Grill. If the interior puts you in the mood for a woodland hike, it’s probably because the bar and Cuisine tabletops were cut from a single birch tree. Buckets of Mediterranean fusion steamed Alaska king crab, grilled salmon or halibut, and American casual fresh-made soups and tender rib-eye steak are all served up at this downtown haunt. Sink your teeth into the Beer Neighborhood Battered Halibut plate, or a half pound, hand-pressed Downtown burger. Or warm up with a bowl of the Sockeye Salmon Chowder. Why wait until lunch or dinner? There’s a full Owners breakfast menu too. Susan Kaer Pat Chun Soak up some sun; the outdoor deck opens into views of Mount Susitna, known to locals as Sleeping Lady. If Contact you need a refreshment, there’s a wide selection of craft 115 E Third Avenue brews on tap and a fully stocked bar. Don’t let this place Anchorage, AK 99501 slip through your fingers!

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Snow City Cafe VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef Anchorage locals have picked Snow City Cafe as LOCAL FLAVOR Becky Geist the best breakfast spot in town since 2003. It’s no wonder locals love this friendly and inviting, urbanely Cuisine hip little joint. Generous servings and great selections Gourmet breakfasts of eggs Benedict, omelets, homemade gourmet soups, and lunches sandwiches, salads and baked goods are all made with plenty of love and the freshest local ingredients. Neighborhood Downtown Snow City Cafe features a variety of breakfast and Owner lunch items ranging from healthy to downright sinful, Laile Fairbairn with weekly specials as well as gluten-free and vegan options. Choose from a selection of mimosas, wines or Contact local microbrews to complete the perfect meal. Be sure 1034 W Fourth Avenue to check out Snow City Cafe’s wall art, which features a Anchorage, AK 99501 new local artist on the first Friday of every month. (907) 272-CITY

DOWNTOWN Local Favorites: The Deadliest Catch; Seattle Chop snowcitycafe.com

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Solstice Bar & Grill VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef Solstice Bar & Grill offers a blend of relaxed dining LOCAL FLAVOR Joshua Broda and convenience amid the bustle of downtown Anchorage. It’s a great place to start and finish the day. Cuisine Fuel up for an Anchorage adventure with the Solstice American and fresh “all-you-can-eat” Breakfast Buffet. Solstice is within easy Alaska seafood walking distance to shops, galleries and the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Neighborhood Downtown The all-day menu features fresh Alaska seafood including Contact Copper River salmon, halibut and crisp fried Alaska cod. Westmark Steaks are grilled to perfection along with fantastic Anchorage Hotel salads, fish & chips and pasta dishes. Sample one of 720 W Fifth Avenue many local microbrews, select a glass of wine from the Anchorage, AK 99501 extensive wine list, or enjoy spirits from the full bar at (907) 339-4320 this central downtown locale.

DOWNTOWN westmarkhotels.com Local Favorites: Reindeer sausage; smoked salmon

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Sub Zero Bistro & Microlounge VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef With a secluded sophistication, an excellent bar LOCAL FLAVOR Tim Farley and perfect plates to share, Sub Zero’s “cool” factor goes far beyond the name on the door. Select from a Cuisine complement of classic and modern martinis, a wide Bistro selection of Belgian beers, and a surprisingly deep list of wines and spirits. Neighborhood Downtown The best tastes aren’t limited to what’s in the glass; eats that include everything from Mussels & Frites to Alaska Contact 612 F Street King Crab Cake Sliders are perfect pairs. Many of the dishes Anchorage, AK 99501 are just the right size to share with a few key confidantes. (907) 375-3600 A laid-back lounge atmosphere makes this an ideal place subzerolounge.com to unwind or to set the tempo for a performance in one of the nearby theaters. And with live entertainment and a kitchen that’s open late, you may just decide to chill out

DOWNTOWN here all night instead.

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The Whale’s Tail Bistro and Wine Bar VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine The Whale’s Tail is making a splash with delicious eats, LOCAL FLAVOR Wine bar and bistro a unique take on wine and plenty of surprises. It’s a great place to catch up with friends, and the menu is Neighborhood loaded with options made for sharing. Plates of Curry Downtown Chicken Nachos, Alaska oysters and Asian Salmon Contact Sliders are perfect to pass around. Hotel Captain Cook 939 W Fifth Avenue Tasty tweaks put a new spin on longtime favorites, Anchorage, AK 99501 and the restaurant has even more surprises beyond (907) 276-6000 the menu. An innovative wine dispensing system stands ready with pours from 32 different bottles. captaincook.com From martinis to microbrews, there’s a perfect pairing waiting to be discovered. So slide up to the bar or nestle up by the fireplace. Bring friends or just make some new ones here. DOWNTOWN Local Favorites: Grilled Kobe Beef Sliders; Truffle Popcorn

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Uncle Joe’s Pizzeria VisitAnchorage.com

Cuisine Hand tossed and stone baked makes for pizza heaven LOCAL FLAVOR Hand-tossed, at this family-owned pizzeria conveniently located in stone-baked pizza the heart of downtown Anchorage. and local craft beer Tried and true traditional picks are always on hand, Neighborhood but take a walk on the wild side and fire up with a Downtown gourmet slice. Spicy Reindeer Sausage, the Tuscan and the Salmon Marinara have major “wow” factor that Owners will get taste buds smackin’. Each pie is a golden work Joe and Holly White of perfection.

Contact Uncle Joe’s is pizza and so much more. Try one of the 12 428 G Street local brews on tap. The menu also offers an extensive Anchorage, AK 99501 list of Italian dishes from homemade lasagna to lamb (907) 279-3799 gyros and chicken Caesar salad. Don’t have time to dine in? Try take-out or delivery to your home or hotel. unclejoespizzeria.com Uncle Joe’s is amoré! DOWNTOWN Local Favorites: Pizza by the slice; Broccoli Chicken Pizza; house-made lasagna 50

Williwaw VisitAnchorage.com

Executive Chef With great food, a rooftop deck and a premier concert LOCAL FLAVOR Miyka’el Taylor venue, Williwaw definitely earns its “social club” moniker.

Cuisine Have it your way with made-to-order Stir-Fry Wok Bowls Upscale American brimming with veggies, proteins, and rice or noodles. Classic sandwiches include a Cubano heaped high with Neighborhood smoky ham and a legendary French Dip. Seasonal entrees Downtown are prepared with the best of the Northwest in mind. Savor social dishes like the Antipasto Platter and Cantonese-style Contact BBQ pork around one of the communal tables. 609 F Street Anchorage, AK 99501 Head upstairs for an urban escape on Williwaw’s spectacular (907) 868-2000 rooftop deck, or seek out the hidden speakeasy-style bar.

williwawsocial.com As locals know, a williwaw is a gust of wind, blowing down from the mountains above. Whether seeking a good meal with friends, a few sips in the sun, a speakeasy escape or a night of music, Williwaw will blow you away. DOWNTOWN

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Anchorage entertains with shows sure to surprise and productions to rival those of cities in the Lower 48. Fall through spring, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts books the best of Broadway and beyond. Locales feature headlining acts ranging from the obscure to the celebrated. Community theatrical performances showcase home-grown talent in cozy venues year-round.

Throughout the year, catch traveling performers, comedy shows and live music at numerous nightclubs, pubs and coffee houses. Celtic, blues, acoustic, R&B and bluegrass, among others, resonate throughout the city where the scene is as diverse as the Alaska landscape.

Entertainment spills into the streets during the long summer days. Locals and visitors alike explore the popular outdoor markets and festivals, eclectic crafts and art fairs are aplenty, and outdoor concerts get your toes tapping and fingers snapping. Under the bright midnight sun, this northern city hosts fun activities that stretch late into the evening.

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