Monday, April 7, 2025

Jenny Weis

Jenny Weis
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Jenny Weis writes for a variety of Alaska nonprofits and causes in between keeping up on Alaska's doughnut scene, sliding on snow, and gawking at cool plants and rocks along local trails.

Searching for Anchorage’s Sweet Surprises 

In sampling six of Anchorage’s independently-owned bakeries this month, I realized the joy of a bakery is its ability to surprise.

Anchorage’s one-dish wonder

The word is out about Familia. 

Current Cravings: Eye Tooth opens, Anchorage shows up

The long-awaited Eye Tooth Tavern & Eatery is the newest sister restaurant to Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria, and Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Grill.

Current Cravings: Exploring Anchorage’s Pad Thai Palette

Setting out to compare six local pad Thai preparations available in Anchorage, the Thai cuisine knowledge I went in with was nothing more than my personal preferences.

Fairbanks soup stops to warm your insides

When I have a cold, I need soup.

Current Cravings: A Cookie Jar breakfast

The Cookie Jar was repeatedly described to me as the diner Fairbanks goes to eat a big brunch after a race, a game or...

Current Cravings: Crunchy’s Real Food brings a new kind of burger to Anchorage

When I’m craving a burger, no other dish will satisfy me.

Lunch buffets in Anchorage: The good, the bad and the bland

The concept of a buffet was ruined for me by the now-bankrupt chain, Old Country Buffet, which my family would occasionally visit in the early ‘90s.

Fairbanks’ Favorite Dives 

You can imagine the place: the burger isn’t anything memorable, the fish and chips might give you gut-rot, and the bathrooms are one step above an outhouse.

New Anchorage park to expand access while conserving habitat

Accessible and wild — many claim these two qualities as cornerstones to quality of life in Anchorage.

Current Cravings: Case for a salmon burger

From classic to spicy, follow along as Jenny Weis taste tests Anchorage’s top salmon burgers

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