Our Favorite Places
El Pastor
A newer favorite for our family. We love stopping here for a quick but really good meal, and their weekend breakfast is just as good.
El Green-Go's
This is one of Cooper’s all-time favorite taco spots. They smoke their own meats, and the brisket is amazing. It’s only open in the summer, which makes it even more special.
Snow City Cafe
This is one of our favorite places for brunch—and it’s extra special because it’s where we had our very first date. The food is always amazing, and it will always be a favorite of ours.
Waffles and Whatnot
One of Cooper’s favorite brunch spots. He goes here with friends from work and always recommends the Breakfast Stack.
Saverio's Pizzeria
We’re both pretty picky when it comes to pizza, so when someone recommended Saverio’s, we were excited to find a place we both love. It quickly became our favorite pizza spot.
Eye Tooth Tavern & Eatery
We first came here with Julianne’s grandma after a fun day of shopping. It was Cooper’s (and Grandma’s) first time, and now it’s one of Cooper’s favorite places—especially for the spicy chicken sandwich.
Nonna’s Osteria
This one is worth the drive if you’re up for it. We discovered it through social media and were blown away. The fettuccine is the best we’ve ever had, and even Cooper—who normally hates salad—loved it here.
Wild Scoops
Our favorite ice cream spot—hands down the best we’ve ever had. They rotate flavors seasonally, with a few favorites available year-round. • Cooper’s go-to: chocolate on a homemade waffle cone with Baked Alaska • Julianne’s go-to: White Raven on a homemade waffle cone
Hatcher Pass Cabins
One of our favorite places to go. There are lots of beautiful hikes, but even if you don’t feel like hiking, the drive alone is worth it for the views.
Eklutna Lake
This place means a lot to us. We’ve gone hiking, walking, paddle boarding, and four-wheeling here, and it’s also where we got engaged.
Kincaid Park
A popular spot for walking, biking, and skiing. We don’t go all the time, but we love walking the trail down to the beach when we do.
The Musk Ox Farm
We visited this past summer and had so much fun learning about the animals and seeing them up close. It’s a really unique experience.