Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. http://www.anchoragedowntown.org Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. -- Working for a Clean, Safe and Vital Downtown Anchorage! Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:34:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 2008 Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/2008-downtown-holiday-window-decorating-contest http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/2008-downtown-holiday-window-decorating-contest#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:14:03 +0000 Chris http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=443 Anchorage Press, TATI Broadcasting, and Cyrano's for providing prizes to the winners in this year's Holiday Window Decorating Contest. It's another reason for people to enjoy downtown Anchorage!]]> The results of the ‘Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest’ are in!

Thanks to everyone who participated. The contest is meant to be a fun incentive for downtown businesses to decorate their windows with lots of holiday spirit and cheer!

Judging was done by Jill Tillion of the Anchorage Press and Matt Duncan of TATI Broadcasting - thanks for going out to view all the windows not just once, but twice! Once during the day and once when it was dusk.

CONGRATULATIONS to the contest winners!

1st place: Kobuk Coffee Co.
(full page black/white Anchorage Press ad)

2nd place: Oomingmak Musk Ox Co-op
(1/2 page black/white Anchorage Press ad)

3rd place: Stewart’s Photo Shop
(1/4 page black/white Anchorage Press ad:)

Additionally, there were two Awards for Creativity that go to Alaska Dancer Emporium & Stewart’s Photo Shop. These awards include two 3-week schedules of radio "spots" on the station of the winners choosing to air in the first quarter - that is 6 primetime spots per day for 21 days.

Honorable Mention goes to Sevigny Studio, winner of a Cyrano’s Punch card - 10 performance pass.

Thank you to the Anchorage Press for providing ads for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place contest winners. In addition, thank you TATI Broadcasting for offering 2 additional prizes for creativity. And lastly, thank you to Cyrano’s for providing an ‘Honorable Mention’ prize.

And thank you everyone for taking the extra time to make your windows look extra nice. It’s another reason for people to enjoy downtown Anchorage!!

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/2008-downtown-holiday-window-decorating-contest/feed Winter Fun Downtown http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/winter-fun-downtown http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/winter-fun-downtown#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:51:37 +0000 Ruth http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=421 The second Sunday of every month AT&T sponsors a free day at the Museum.  With all the wonderful holiday decorations and displays I decided this was the time to take my friend and her kids to the Museum. 

The kids were amazed by the toy displays.  Duncan, who is 5, could have spent hours looking at the 1935 toy army soldier’s display.  Both kids had a great time trying to find the mouse in each room of the play house.  They took turns naming each kind of animal in the 1903 Humpty Dumpty Circus display. 

After going through all the displays we headed to the kids section of the Museum and traced animal pictures, drew on the white boards that are already framed and put on a brief play on the stage wearing the owl capes before presenting a puppet show at the puppet stage. 

You may have missed the free day this month but you don’t want to miss the holiday display.  It was fun for kids of all ages and there is a lot to keep small minds and hands busy at the Museum.

Then we were off to the Hotel Captain Cook to see the Ginger bread Village.  Wow!  It is amazing that those adorable houses could all be made out of food!  The kids were fascinated.  The smell was delicious and we all agreed it was hard not to take a bite out of one of the many houses.  We had to walk around the display multiple times to be sure we didn’t miss any of the intricate details.

You might recognize some of the names on the buildings in the village.  There is the familiar Scrooge and Marley and Orso as well.  It was fun and free, but you may want to take money to buy some sweets after.  I know we sure wanted something to eat after smelling all that chocolate and ginger bread!

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/winter-fun-downtown/feed E Street open again and the X-mas card http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/e-street-is-open-again-the-x-mas-card http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/e-street-is-open-again-the-x-mas-card#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:26:40 +0000 Chris http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=368 Well, it didn’t look like they were going to do it, but the Municipality has opened E Street between 5th and 6th Avenues for the winter.

E Street, as you recall, was one of the streets getting a makeover this past summer with new pedestrian amenities and - most importantly - heating elements to keep the sidewalks ice-free.  The project was not completed, however, before the first snow fall, so they had to fence it off and shut it down for the winter.

Luckily, the city was able to get it opened back up so that people no longer have to drive down to B Street before being able to turn north off of 6th Avenue.  It’s only one car width wide and it’s not paved, but opening E Street is really a smart thing to do for getting around downtown over the winter:

E Street is open!

And, in related news, we recently received a Christmas card from CRW Engineers, part of the team that worked on the design of the E Street improvements. I got a chuckle out of it:
Happ-E Holidays
And the inside:
From CRW Engineering

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/e-street-is-open-again-the-x-mas-card/feed Security Ambassador Changes http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/security-ambassador-changes http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/security-ambassador-changes#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:47:55 +0000 Ruth http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=334 Effective 17 November, ADP changed the hours of availability for the Security Ambassadors.  Security Ambassadors will be on the street Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. until 10 p.m.  We also have a new Security Ambassador Supervisor.  His name is Cory Evans. 

Cory was born in Easton, PA.  He has lived in Alaska since 1987 and is a 1991 Graduate from Chugiak High School. Cory attended UAA for two years in pursuit of his Psychology degree. He has worked for the Anchorage School District as a Safety Security/Home School Coordinator for the last 12 years. He has been coaching football, basketball, track and Native Youth Olympics for the district for 11 years at Chugiak, Bartlett, and South Anchorage High Schools. He has been active in the local community with several professional organizations. Cory is an avid fisherman and enjoys Alaska life and spending time with his family. Cory has dedicated his life thus far to the youth since they are our future, and is now looking to expand his touch to the Downtown community.

You will all be seeing Cory and his Security Ambassador team of Zach Russell, Richard Wegg and Jordan Lagrone as they make their visits around town in the upcoming weeks.  If you need any assistance please feel free to call the Security Ambassador line at 529-8003, or you can contact me directly at 529-8006 or 277-7295.  We at ADP look forward to assisting you in any way we can.  Thanks!

Charlie Keenhold

Director of Operations

Anchorage Downtown Partnership Ltd.

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/security-ambassador-changes/feed Ginger http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/ginger http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/ginger#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:11:53 +0000 admin http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=331 425 5th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage]]> Ginger features Pacific Rim Cuisine and classic Asian specialties in Alaska. Our food is hand crafted by creative professionals from the freshest ingredients. When in season, we serve fresh Alaska seafood.

Come see us!

Mon - Sun Dinner 5:30 to 10:00pm
Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30am to 2:00pm

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/ginger/feed Dianne’s Restaurant http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/diannes-restaurant-2 http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/diannes-restaurant-2#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:24:13 +0000 Ruth http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=300 When I think of a nice place for a healthy lunch with a little variety I think of Dianne’s Restaurant.  Located on the first floor in the Atwood Building at 7th & E there are always two soups (one vegetarian) to chose from and a variety of sandwiches and specials.  The bread is homemade and everything is fresh & yummy.

Today’s choice included a Rueben Panini.  Then they had a Thai salad special.  I ended up with the turkey sandwich with avocado.  I would have gone for the California wrap since I have a weakness for bacon, but I can’t have the ranch dressing.  Since there are so many options with sandwiches, soups, and specials I can always find something that fits my mood.

The great thing about Dianne’s is that although I go there for the healthy lunch variety I also go for the brownies.  Dianne makes a brownie that is somewhere between cake & fudge.  Once I get it in my mind there is no other brownie that will do. 

She also makes wonderful crisps, pies and cookies.  Today I had to have the three berry crisp.  Mmmmm.  I have a theory that anything that has fruit must be healthy.  I like this theory.  Don’t feel the need to correct me.

Since I value a restaurant for their desserts as much as their main menu items the dessert variety is important to me.  Dianne’s fulfills all my restaurant needs.  Good hearty food when I want something to fill me up, a nice salad or soup when I want something light and, most importantly, the appropriate ending to whatever meal I chose.

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/the-downtown-dish/diannes-restaurant-2/feed Mixx Grill http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/mixx-grill http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/mixx-grill#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:51:26 +0000 admin http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=298 1200 L Street in Downtown Anchorage]]> Mixx Grill
When you stay at Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites, sensational dining is just downstairs. Mixx Grill Steak & Seafood restaurant combines hand-selected local ingredients in unique preparations. Focusing on fresh meats and Alaska seafood, Mixx Grill chefs create a range of tantalizing appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Ask your server about our comprehensive wine list. Mixx Grill offers a variety of wines from both well known and newly discovered wineries. All wines are selected specifically with our menus in mind. We also offer a full bar featuring Alaskan Brews and drink specials.

Want a quick bite? Mixx Grill recommends our “Lighter Fare” menu for guests on the go. Let us prepare one of our signature sandwich or salads while you catch a game with our local crowd in the bar.

For reservations, call 907-222-8787.

Winter Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday
Breakfast 7am -11am
Lunch 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner 5:30pm - 10pm
Lounge 5:00pm - 12pm

Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast 7am - 11am
Lunch CLOSED
Dinner 5:30pm - 10pm
Lounge 5:00pm - 12pm

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/mixx-grill/feed Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/humpys-great-alaskan-alehouse http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/humpys-great-alaskan-alehouse#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:21:05 +0000 admin http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=288 610 6th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage]]> “For Beer Lovers By Beer Lovers”

Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse (or Humpy’s as it is lovingly called) has plenty of beer, live music and merrymaking. Over forty specialty and micro draught beers can be coupled with some seafood grill, pastas, oysters and burgers. There’s a range of events happening all the time from the Pub Quiz to the Oktoberfest tasting.

Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 6th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 276-2337
http://www.humpys.com

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/humpys-great-alaskan-alehouse/feed Solstice Bar and Grill http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/solstice-bar-and-grill http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/solstice-bar-and-grill#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:53:23 +0000 admin http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=285 720 5th Avenue in Downtown Anchorage]]> The Solstice
Located inside the Westmark Hotel on the corner of 5th and G, the Solstice Bar and Grill offers something for everyone. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in casual quiet surroundings where every seat is a window seat! For breakfast choose from entrees such as the smoked salmon scramble with cream cheese and fresh chives or Reindeer sausage biscuits and gravy while enjoying a cup of freshly brewed Heritage® coffee or espresso. The luncheon menu features freshly made seafood chowder and daily prepared soups, a variety of burgers including the 8oz. Kobe burger as well as Panini sandwiches made from Boar’s Head® quality meats and cheeses. For dinner, start with Blackened Prime Rib Strips or Baked Brie then choose from entrees such as Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Short Ribs or the Chef’s nightly seafood special. Stop into the Solstice bar after work and relax in the newly renovated Sunroom for a cocktail and share an order of Kobe Chili and Cheese Fries or Halibut Quesadilla. The Solstice Bar and Grill offers what others cannot…a casual, quiet, relaxed atmosphere with a window seat!

Espresso bar open at 6:30am daily

Solstice Grill

Serving Breakfast daily 7:00am-11:00am
Serving Lunch 11:00am-2:00pm, Monday through Saturday closed on Sunday
Serving Dinner 5:00pm-9:00pm, Monday through Saturday closed on Sunday

Solstice Bar

Monday – Saturday 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday and Saturday until 10:00pm

]]> http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/solstice-bar-and-grill/feed Sacks Cafe http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/sacks-cafe http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/events/winter-wednesdays/sacks-cafe#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:17:00 +0000 admin http://www.anchoragedowntown.org/?p=281 328 G Street in Downtown Anchorage]]> Sacks Cafe
Sacks Cafe is an award-winning restaurant specializing in eclectic New American cuisine.

Fresh Alaska seafood, choice meats, unique pastas, salads and sandwiches.

Innovative dinner menu with knockout appetizers, salads and entrees.

328 G Street in downtown Anchorage — between Third and Fourth Avenue on G Street

Lunch
Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm

Dinner
Sunday to Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Brunch
Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm

For reservations call:
907-276-3546 or 274-4022
Office/Fax: 907-276-3548

Or email us at sacks1@alaska.com

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