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HIGH EATS REVIEW
THE FERN AK
THEFERNAK.COM @THEFERN.AK 625 S COBB STREET #100, PALMER, AK W-SAT. 8AM - 7PM SUN. 8AM - 6PM
THE AMAZON has very little to do with the city of Palmer, but thanks to the magic of modern transportation, one of its most tropical fruits is now “highly” accessible. We’re talking about the acai berry which only grows in that one prolific jungle and is currently sought after by smoothie lovers all over the world. And with the explosion in popularity of this amazing antioxidant, one entrepreneur saw an opportunity to fulfill the desires of locals looking to enrich their lives with quality alternatives to meat and potatoes.
Just because the word “boutique” hasn’t always been synonymous with Alaska, doesn’t mean that Alaskans don’t appreciate some of the finer things in life. Which is precisely an area of experience that owners Jeff Devon and Ashley Siracusa sought to provide for the residents who desire a bevy of exceptional, healthyleaning options on a menu. And amazing acai bowls are not the only colorfully-enticing flavor to keep you coming back. The entire Fern menu features ingredients that are thoughtfully sourced with the cafe’s customer’s best interest in mind. In fact, The Fern’s primary mission is to provide the Matanuska Valley with wellnessbased, mouth-watering food. Titles like Blood Orange Creamsicle, Matcha Lemon Blueberry and Mango Shakti will have you scratching your head – not because they are mysterious concoctions of wonderful goodness – but because you’ll be personally struggling to make a decision on which to try next. Of course, you could go traditional with the Superberry or the Straw-nana bowls if you’re not in an adventurous mood, but whatever your palette desires, you will not leave disappointed.
It all began when Jeff’s ambitions stirred his stoney thoughts while running the amazing Green Jar Cannabis retail in Wasilla. The acumen accrued during the years behind the scenes in the cannabiz drove his goal to change the way Alaska thinks about more tropical ways to eat – a significant departure from the norm. And boy has it worked, as discussions of expanding outside of Palmer are currently in the works.
