Food and Drink

Alaska, these oven-crispy local potato fries and homemade ranch belong to you

A favored Super Bowl combo comes together with two great, easy recipes steeped in local history.

Julia O'Malley February 7, 2025

Fight the winter produce blahs with a bright mandarin and fennel salad

Shaved fennel, oranges, pistachios and manchego soften the mood of a snowless January in Anchorage.

Julia O'Malley January 24, 2025

How TikTok has changed the way we cook

TikTok has fostered experimentation in the kitchen, exposed people to global foods and accelerated cooking trends.

Emily Heil, The Washington Post January 23, 2025
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Alaska chefs Beau Schooler and Kevin Lane named James Beard Award semifinalists

Schooler, who operates In Bocca Al Lupo in Juneau, has received multiple recognitions from the James Beard Foundation.

Chris Bieri January 22, 2025

Secret sauce: How some of Anchorage’s most authentic meal ingredients get here

By plane, car, mail and personal luggage, these ingredients arrive at local restaurants and storefronts at all costs.

Jenna Kunze January 18, 2025

Dining review: Opting for the bar-side menu is a way to discover a different side of Anchorage restaurants

It’s often a more economical option for enjoying some of our city’s upscale spots.

Mara Severin | Eating out  January 18, 2025

Egg prices continue to climb amid the bird flu outbreak

Empty egg shelves and eye-popping prices aren’t going anywhere, experts say.

Emily Heil, The Washington Post January 10, 2025

How much alcohol is safe to drink? Here’s what experts say

The surgeon general says that cancer risk is “significantly lower” for someone who drinks one or two drinks a week, than somebody who drinks one or two drinks a day

Teddy Amenabar, The Washington Post January 3, 2025

Dining review: ADN food writer Mara Severin’s best bites of 2024

Her favorites include memorable meatballs, a breakfast sandwich, a burger and a pair of delectable wraps.

Mara Severin | Eating out  January 3, 2025

What’s on the table in 2025? Here are some predicted trends in food

Food writer Katie Workman sees Asian flavors and chains continuing to influence all kinds of cooking. And expect continued consumer attention on where food comes from and how to reduce food waste.

Katie Workman, Associated Press January 3, 2025
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