Visit this eatery on a holiday like Mother's Day, and it's clear that you're stepping into a local institution. If you came to Johann's early on this Sunday -- or after the rush, catching the last hour of service between 2 and 3 p.m. -- you might walk right to a table. In between, you could wait for 40 minutes or so.
Down the Hatch: Shake off winter with new blood at Snow Goose brew pub
The smell of wet grain and the sound of heavy metal drift under the metal doors of Sleeping Lady Brewing Co.
Not too many years ago, you might go to your favorite restaurant for years and never know who was churnin' out that great grub.
If summer sends you to the Anchorage 5th Avenue mall in search of shorts and sandals, save a couple bucks for lunch in the food court. Taco Palace serves up a mix of Mexican standards such as tostadas, nachos and chimichangas.
Wine of the week: Terrazas de los Andes '05
Hey look! Another killer Malbec from Argentina! No surprise there, and I say get 'em while they're hot.