Photos: Summertime street eats in Anchorage

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"The Chicano" hot dog at International House of Hotdogs on Northern Lights.

I spent most of the winter cooped up, rushing from one heated space to another, barely registering the newly fallen snow or lacy frost except to sweep it hurriedly from my car. Now that it's summer, I am a creature of the outdoors, soaking up every available ray of light and marveling at a giant rhubarb plant or an unfurling peony. It's a crime to eat indoors in the summer. There's too much to see, too much fresh air to breathe. Here are a few favorite summertime spots that encourage tourist watching, leisurely strolls and sun-kissed satiation.

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