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Is Alaska Copper River salmon really that good?

Sure, Alaska's Copper River salmon are lip-smacking good. But there are plenty of contenders for Alaska's tastiest fish -- and plenty of opinions.

Alaska Dispatch

| May 20, 2012

Photos: Anchorage's farmer's markets

It’s that time of year -- The month of May means Farmers Markets are back on the scene in Alaska’s largest city, ramping up for a new season.

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Rob Kinneen, Loren Holmes

| May 18, 2012

Anchorage farmer's markets get into full swing

Whether you're looking for fresh pork, eggs, fruit or just some good old-fashioned veggies, Anchorage has a number of farmer's markets gearing up for summer. Alaska chef Rob Kinneen has the rundown.

Rob Kinneen

| May 18, 2012

Alaska Copper River kings: If salmon fat equals taste, why aren't flabby farmed salmon tops?

Salmon hype amped up this week as Alaska's Copper River salmon hit the market. But where exactly does hype end and taste begin for some of Alaska's tastiest fish?

Craig Medred

| May 18, 2012

Photos: First Copper River salmon lands in Anchorage and Seattle

Alaska's most renown salmon -- the Copper River king salmon -- hit the market this week. On Friday morning, Anchorage got its first taste, with a 33-pound king salmon delivered to Chef Patrick Hoogerhyde at The Bridge restaurant, which opens tonight.

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Loren Holmes

| May 18, 2012

How Alaska's Copper River salmon gained worldwide fame

Alaska's Copper River king salmon is the "best fish in the world,” says seafood consultant Jon Rowley. But is it worth $60 for a small fillet?

Chris Nishiwaki/Bellvue Patch

| May 18, 2012

Alaska fresh salmon surge starts on Copper River Thursday

Both commercial fishermen and diners are anxious to start the season of fresh fish. Eventually, more than a million Copper River salmon will be harvested

Margaret Bauman | The Cordova Times

| May 16, 2012

Photos: Great Alaska Seafood Cook Off

The first-ever Great Alaska Seafood Cook Off brought top chefs from across the state together to compete for top honors in a contest judged by award-winning chefs from as far away as Boston.

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Loren Holmes

| May 15, 2012

Alaskan Brewing walks away from 'Olympics of Beer' with trio of medals

The Juneau firm claimed three World Beer Cup medals Saturday in a competition in San Diego, Calif., against 3,921 beers from 799 breweries in 54 countries.

Mike Campbell

| May 13, 2012

Have an unusual Alaska summertime cookout with grill-fired pizza

Remember when you used to clip recipes out of the newspaper? Alaska chef Kirsten Dixon does. Do the modern version this summer and print out her great recipe for pizza dough and cook it in a retro way -- on the grill.

Kirsten Dixon

| Apr 27, 2012