Fairbanks: Chena Hot Springs Restaurant

They had a nice restaurant and bar. The clam chowder was recommended, and it was awesome, so rich with cream and butter.

It was also suggested we order from the appetizers only. The buffalo wings were good and I ordered them twice.

Anne liked her burger and ordered burgers almost every day of the trip.

One night I ordered Pho and it was surprisingly good for the boonies of Alaska.

One night I overheard the waiters talking about tamales. I asked in Spanish, “You have tamales???” A woman came out of the kitchen and said she can’t get masa up there, but she had champurrado for the workers and offered me some. It was so warm and comforting. Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers.

Meanwhile, there were so many taxidermized heads in there I couldn’t help but think of Country Bear Jamboree.

BUFF
(Whistles.) Hey, Henry, what’s holdin’ ya up? Let’s get on with the show!

MAX
Now, Buff, be patient.

MELVYN
Yeah, we ain’t goin’ anywhere anyhow. We’re kind of hung up here! (Laughs.)

 

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