Riza Brown

Perhaps you'll find a new dish good enough to bend your New Year's resolution for.

Here are some Anchorage treats that would be a welcome addition to any party.

It’s here. One of my favorite holidays as a foodie, an extrovert who loves being with friends and family and as a whiskey lover. That’s right: Cheersgiving. I tended bar for many years and Thanksgiving Eve was always one of the busiest nights in the industry. Friends are in town, some for just two or … Continue reading Play your cards right, and Thanksgiving Eve can be the best part of the holidays

Everything is under $8, and some are probably already on your radar (if you haven’t been eating at Ray’s Place since you were born, you might as well start now).

Here are some places to treat yourself without breaking the bank.

Most holiday weight gain comes not from decadent gourmet spreads but likely from last-minute dining choices. This list of cafes near main shopping centers will bring joy to all, and to all, a good bite.

Reap the benefits of adult Halloween -- the only costume you’ll need will be elasticized pants.

At Tap Root, chefs 'Delicious' Dave Thorne and Rob Kinneen stick to a small but solid revamped menu.

We had no choice about going big -- everything was big.

Here are a few favorite summertime spots that encourage tourist watching, leisurely strolls and sun-kissed satiation.

Hometown Korean is a great place for diners who are curious about Korean food.

Don’t let the sophisticated decor fool you -- Torchon’s food appeals to a primitive and visceral craving: meat. And not just any meat.

Fusions Southern Food & Bar offers plenty of deep-fried favorites, but you may have to wait awhile before they come to your table -- if they make it there at all.

The Red Chair Cafe is vibrant with graffiti and industrially inspired decor; scribbly trees and flying birds made from baling wire hang over rough-hewn wood-plank tables .... not what I expected to find in a building that was once a derelict pink eyesore.

Some pairings just seem improbable -- wasabi and french fries, scallops and macaroni, blueberries and egg roll wrappers -- until a curious soul with an affinity for border crossing presents it to you on a plate. Diners will fall into two camps at this point: those who hesitate, not quite able to wrap their minds and palate around something so weird, and those who dive right in, anticipating and desiring something different. Ginger lovers fall into the latter group.