The Downtown Dish

The Downtown Dish is our blog about downtown Anchorage: where to eat, what to buy, and what to try. The blog is written by members of the ADP Staff and comes from our experiences and travels throughout downtown Anchorage.

So read on, and discover the best (and the best-kept secrets) of downtown Anchorage:


100 Days of Downtown Dining Gets App

Ruth | January 25th, 2013

It is time for 100 Days of Downtown Dining program. Read more

Arctic Rose Gallery & Art Center

Ruth | January 22nd, 2013

From painting and sewing gatherings to free art demonstrations. There seems to be a lot going on at Arctic Rose Gallery and Art Center. Read more

Skinny Raven Winter Sale

Ruth | January 18th, 2013

Skinny Raven Sports has my favorite thing. A SALE. Read more

Crystal Gallery of Ice

Ruth | January 11th, 2013

Ice Sculptures are in Town Square, bringing a little winter magic to Downtown. Read more

“It’s A Wonderful Life” at Cyrano’s through December

Ruth | December 10th, 2012

It was last year’s smash hit, and now it’s back at Cyrano’s Theater: the live radio broadcast of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Read more

Gift Local – Support local shops and save

Ruth | December 7th, 2012

Get unique gifts from downtown shops and save! Read more

Holiday Tree Lighting and Gift Local

Ruth | November 20th, 2012

The AT&T Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will happen Friday, November 23, 2012 in Town Square Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.. Read more

Bloomsbury Blooms – New Flower Shop Downtown

Ruth | November 15th, 2012

Bloomsbury Blooms brings floral beauty downtown. Read more

Northern Knives

Ruth | November 9th, 2012

Northern Knives seems to have anything that cuts. If you are interested in knives they have it or know about it. Read more

Mabel McKinley Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Ruth | October 31st, 2012

To shop Mabel McKinley is to love Mabel McKinley. Read more

Downtown Trick or Treat Street October 27

Ruth | October 25th, 2012

Free family fun for Halloween. Come downtown for Trick or Treat Street, Saturday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Read more

Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar – AK Fresh Seafood

Ruth | October 17th, 2012

Bubbly Mermaid Oyster Bar provides a fresh oyster fix for those who love Alaskan oysters. Read more

Blu Menswear – Cool clothes for guys

Ruth | October 12th, 2012

Blu Menswear. Finally a place in Anchorage for men who know style.

While women’s boutiques have been popping up all over downtown offering refreshing style choices, Blu Menswear is the first MEN’s boutique to come to Anchorage.

Now you can get fun, stylish, trendy clothes for men without having to shop on-line.

Blu Menswear has clothes and accessories for real Alaskan men of all ages. The variety means new styles for men from office wear to night on the town or hanging out by the campfire.

Blu Menswear is owned by Alaskans so they know what Alaskan men wear and offer the right type of clothes in brands and styles not available locally before.

Blu is located on 4th Avenue just west of G Street at 706 W. 4th Avenue. You can check out the styles on their Facebook page.

If you are a man who wants to look good or know a man you want to look good check out Blu Menswear. Bringing new styles downtown for men.

Downtown Boutiques – A good use of a pfd

Ruth | October 5th, 2012

Fun and unique boutiques downtown offer a chance to up your game whether it be in your own personal style or the class of gifts you give. Read more

Allure – Pampering in Style

Ruth | October 2nd, 2012

Allure Day Spa and Hair Design has always been the ultimate stop for complete pampering. Read more