Alaska Food Journal | Part 2 🍖

Picking up from last time — more unique flavors and stories from Fairbanks & Anchorage～ 📍 The Pump House · Fairbanks 🦌 A Restaurant with a Story Wanted to try reindeer medallion but it was sold out, so we ordered its “relative” — elk 🥲. Taste Notes: Not the “gamier beef” described online — more like lean sausage (maybe the cooking method?). The Story: The restaurant was built in memory of a chef who passed away. The check came with a card telling his story — he took a day off to run with his dogs and never made it back… Heartbreaking yet poetic 🥺 📍 Latitude 65 · Camp Borealis 🏕️ The Only Option at the Aurora Camp Ate here two days in a row (no choice!), but pleasantly surprised! Salmon Appetizer huge portion — couldn’t finish it 🐟 Scallops with Sweet Potato Purée the star! Sweet, savory, perfectly cooked ✨ Regrets: Missed the Bake Alaska (looks like aurora inside 🥹), and my “unrefined palate” couldn’t tell the difference in the pricier wild salmon 🤣 📍 Ajimi · Fairbanks 🍜 A Cozy Post-Museum Japanese Meal After learning about Japanese American history in Alaska, we switched plans to this quiet spot. Miso Soup & Udon simple, warm, comforting — a reset after days of rich seafood Spacious yet cozy, feels like a family kitchen No wait, perfect for a low-key dinner 🌙 🍽️ Reflections on Alaska Eating Here, food isn’t just taste — it’s stories, connections, and the cycle of nature. From elk meat to a chef’s legacy, from aurora camp meals to a humble udon shop — each bite speaks to this land’s spirit and memory. #AlaskaFood #Fairbanks #Anchorage #TravelStories #FoodMemories #AuroraTrip