The only Colombian restaurant in the region, La Colombiana serves authentic fare like arepas (a cornmeal cake filled with meat, cheese or beans) and bandeja paisa (rice, red beans, skirt steak, chicharron, sweet plantains, a fried egg, and avocado).
Chef specialties like Peking and Cantonese roast duck dot a menu of favorites like lo mein and shrimp royal cashew. It also has a lengthy dim sum menu.
This spot in the charming little village of Anchorage serves American comfort food like double-battered fried chicken, fried bologna, and a meatloaf burger. For after-dinner drinks, try the equally charming downstairs bar, the Sea Hag.
If a day at the mall makes you hungry (or leaves you needing a drink) BJ’s has you covered. This eatery, located in Oxmoor Mall, offers a broad menu of signature deep-dish pizzas, pastas and sandwiches, along with a selection of its own handcrafted beer and root beer.
Step inside this chic wine bar and you’ll never know you’re in an East End shopping center. The atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and sampling appetizers and wine by the glass. The specialty Brix House Chips paired with your favorite red or white won’t disappoint.
This popular Lyndon spot features an eclectic menu with a Cajun flair. Try the andouille-stuffed chicken, blackened beef tenderloin, or shrimp and grits. They also offer gourmet pizzas, sandwiches and New York-style subs.
Your local farm-to-table destination in downtown Anchorage. Treat yourself to house baked goodies a full service expresso bar, craft beers and wine. You can dine in the courtyard or the dining room.
Located in its original 1937 building, Joe’s serves comfort food in the form of burgers, fried fish, cheese sticks and nachos. Open until 4 a.m. daily, the restaurant can accommodate late-night diners and large parties.
When they call it a meat market, they mean it. Nearly all the deli meats are roasted or smoked in the smokehouse and cut to order. Stop by for lunch and choose from endless combinations of sandwiches, sides, and soups.