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Wine of the week: 2010 Catena Cabernet
Fathers Day is just around the corner and, for me, that means cabernet sauvignon. One of the very best deals out there is the 2010 from Catena. The high altitude Argentine vineyards that Nicolas put in are the envy of the planet.
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Pho Jula offers a wide spectrum of Southeast Asian fare
Thanks to a melting pot population and a healthy obsession with all things food, Anchorage is a city blessed with a huge number of restaurants and a wide array of cuisines. One notable addition has been Pho Jula, a hole in the wall that provides options from across Asia, namely Chinese, Laotian, ...
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Wine of the week: 2011 Hahn SLH Pinot Noir
Yes, you can drink red wine with that fresh-caught king. We're talking pinot noir. Pinot's delicate body and texture make it the perfect backdrop for Alaska's wild salmon. Search out the 2011 Hahn SLH Pinot Noir.
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Review: Serrano's serves quick Mexican food with slow-food flavor
Mexican restaurants in Anchorage tend to fall into two categories: fast-food style taquerias with little ambience or sit-down establishments with heavier fare, a slower pace and a margarita-pushing agenda. Serrano's Mexican Grill's new(ish) location on Northern Lights Boulevard falls nicely in between...
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Sandwich Deck offers options beyond its namesake
The downtown eatery serves up breakfast.
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LOCAL DINING
Wine of the week: 2011 Tomero Malbec
Memorial Day weekend is built for grillin' and chillin'. Meat lovers everywhere are going to need a tasty and reasonably priced red that can stand up to those steaks, chops and burgers. The 2011 Tomero Malbec is just the ticket.
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Local markets offer Alaska-grown goodies and festive atmosphere
There has been a recent renaissance for farmers' markets, and Alaska is no exception. Here's a rundown markets in Anchorage this year.
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LOCAL DINING
Wine of the week: 2011 Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet
The 2011 Milbrandt Vineyards Traditions Cabernet is so correct. I can't believe it. How did they do that? I guess the wine maker's going to keep his job. The nose has what I like to call "cabernet leaf," that particular mint herb thing that is the hallmark of good cabernet.
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Expect the unexpected when you visit Maxine's Fireweed Bistro
Robert Lewis is a makeover master. His grandest transformation was turning a hard-drinking hippie haven in Girdwood named after a mountain that was named after a man (Max) into a fine-dining foodie hot spot in Midtown named after a woman (Maxine).
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LOCAL DINING
Wine of the week: 2012 Porcupine Ridge
It always amazes me when people have not heard of South African sauvignon blanc, but shut the front door -- they make some of the best sauvignon blanc on the planet.




