Victoria Petersen & Young Kim, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Victoria Petersen & Young Kim, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
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‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine

From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
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From pig roasts to pride: How Anchorage’s summer BBQs foster community and celebrate culture

For some, barbecues serve as more than just seasonal gatherings. They foster community, allowing people to forge new friendships, and share their cultures.

Anchorage’s local Hanukkah gatherings shine light on tradition and food

Jewish people across the city observed Hanukkah this week by lighting candles drinking wine and frying food.
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From hidden gem to local favorite: Anchorage’s Hmong market grows in popularity

The market started in 2017 with a handful of people selling produce and food. Today, it’s at full capacity, and the majority of the vendors are Hmong.
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Little fish, big tradition: Alaskans embrace the culinary and cultural tradition of hooligan

Locals seek out the oily candlefish to preserve cultural heritage and to create new traditions through food.