TAKE HOME THE TASTE

The meal may end, but there’s more to look forward to than an after-dinner mint. The flavors of Anchorage travel well. Here are five of the best ways to savor bites of Alaska, even at home.

FLYING FISH – Ever seen a salmon soar? Local markets and processors can ship Alaska seafood right to your door. Pack up your catch, or select from the catch of the day.

TREE TREATS – Maple may get the glory elsewhere, but Alaskans tap birch trees for syrup. This caramel-flavored concoction goes on more than pancakes.

MEAT ME IN ANCHORAGE – Hot dog carts are an Anchorage staple, and reindeer sausage packed to go is an easy item to take home. You’ll surprise a few friends with this flavor straight from Alaska.

LOCAL BUZZ – Coffee culture is alive and well, and local roasters offer up beans ready to help you impart the coffee-shop vibe to your kitchen counter. Though impossible to prove, some also claim the drive-up coffee hut as an Alaska innovation.

GROWLERS AND CANS – Canned beer packs light and travels well, so locals love to take it along on outdoor adventures. Those same characteristics make canned Anchorage brews easy to pack up no matter your destination. There’s even a spot inside security at the Anchorage airport that fills growlers to go.

DECKS, PATIOS, OUTDOOR SEATING, AND MORE!

Take in city views and local artwork while dining on decks and rooftop patios with sweeping mountain vistas. Or, try an urban igloo for the adventurous diner.

49th State Brewing

The Deck at Lake Hood (The Lakefront Anchorage)

Tent City Taphouse

South Restaurant + Coffeehouse

Matanuska Brewing Company

The New Peanut Farm Sports Bar & Grill

Inlet PubHouse

The Bear Paw Bar & Grill

Good libations and conversations are easy to find in Anchorage. Breweries use clean, clear Alaska water for their award-winning beers. Anchorage wineries put good times in a glass with surprising varietals, and even a few local fruits. Local distillers use the best ingredients to get everyone in to the "spirit."

Fabulous Farmers Markets

Anchorage farmers markets have Alaska’s bounty from mid-May through September. Pick up fresh veggies, Alaska seafood straight from the docks, inventive local arts and crafts, and a bite from a food truck all in one stop.

Anchorage Market and Festival

Spenard Farmers Market

ANC Market Social Neighborhood Farmers Markets