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| Cuisine | Seafood, Sandwiches | ||
| Hours | Tues-Sat 4:30pm-10pm | ||
| Address | 162 W. Pioneer Ave | ||
| Location | Around Town | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 907/235-8330 | ||
| Prices | Main courses $18-$30 | ||
| Credit Cards | MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
The facade of the yellow house on Pioneer Avenue is unmistakable, with its elaborate bas-relief sculpture. The small dining room is a work of art, too, a masterpiece of wood, light, and space. Jennifer Olsen seats guests, and her husband, David, is the chef. As the owners, they've combined a love for good food with practicality in a small town. The menu comes in two parts. The regular daily menu is mostly mainstream -- aimed at local diners looking for something familiar -- but they also have an extensive daily menu of orally described specials, usually including many of interesting choices based on local seafood. Do not make a choice before considering these, which are the heart of the experience. David has a terrific sense of the texture of food -- the lamb chops were a sensual delight, crisply seared on the outside, tender and juicy inside, on rich mashed potatoes. Portions are large. They serve beer and wine.
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Frommer's Alaska 2010
Author: Charles P. Wohlforth |
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