Inspection results

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Getting it fresh

As an erstwhile employee of a seafood restaurant, I had some preconceived notions before walking into Captain Chuck's. The building's exterior still evoked a pizza parlor but the inside was decorated with distressed brick, shades of muted blues and a central fireplace. Not a stuffed marlin in sight.

Let's hear it for Joe

Let's wow Joe Six-Pack with Alaska-made beers like Snow Angel Barley Wine and Smoked Russian Imperial Stout from Kassik's Kenai Brew Stop.

Elegant desserts

It is silky, elegant and sensuous. Hot and cold. Sweet and slightly bitter. It sticks to your teeth and melts in your mouth. Custard may not sound sexy by itself, but dress it up with crackling, caramelized sugar and you've got a luscious little dish.

Cheap eats: Kalua pig plate lunch

A friend was doing some work at the new Hula Hands' restaurant on Fireweed Lane and said the smell of the food was making him want to eat instead of work.

Wine of the week: 2007 Cotes du Rhone Blanc

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and even Christmas items are showing up in stores. So it's not too soon to start recommending wines for turkey day. Guigal has an awesome 2007 Cotes du Rhone Blanc. It's a great foodie wine for use with the meal or as a starter.