Exploring Anchorage's food scene | Hometown, Alaska

By Kim Sherry

Published May 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM AKDT

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Food and drink sit on a plate. — Boba tea, ube pastry and the Dubai chocolate bar have been making a splash on social media.

Daniella Ambrosino is a local food lover, social media influencer and someone who is right in the middle of Anchorage’s growing, global food scene. On this episode, we dive into how social media and cultural trends are bringing exciting new flavors to our city — and yes, there will be some taste testing along the way!

HOST: Kim Sherry

GUEST: Daniella Ambrosino, @eatlocal_drinklocal

Hometown, Alaska

Kim Sherry

Kim Sherry is a 4th generation Alaskan, who grew up in the small town of King Salmon. You may recognize her from the 3rd season of ‘The Great American Recipe’ on PBS as the first contestant ever coming from Alaska! Kim is an artist who currently specializes in pet portraits, but has also written and illustrated 2 children’s books and owned a clothing business in Anchorage. Coming from a family of subsistence hunters and fishers, Kim is an avid gardener who has always had an appreciation for the outdoors and a reverence for the wildlife that sustained their community.

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