New bagel shop in Fairbanks
On Tuesday, LuLu's Bagels opened its doors in the Chena Pump Plaza. Up until now, Fairbanks hasn't had a real bagel shop, so I've been making do with bagels from the coffee huts. However, there's a certain appeal to getting out of the car and going inside for your food, and LuLu's might just win me over.
For a start, they make all their bagels fresh. They offer standards such a onion, sesame and everything, slightly more exotic fare such as asiago cheese and specials. The day I stopped by the special bagel was cinnamon-sugar. Where they might fall short is their toppings. Right now, they only have a few, and they are mostly run-of-the-mill. I sampled the chive and herb cream cheese, which was quite tasty. I was also tempted by the goat cheese. The other options are quite standard. They should consider a few more flavored cream cheeses, such as olive or salsa. Hummus would also be a nice option.
LuLu's also offers a wide selection of coffee drinks. Since I don't drink coffee, I'll leave it to someone else to comment on those.
Overall, I think LuLu's is a welcome addition to my breakfast options. The restaurant is warm and inviting, and the smell of freshly baked bread is enough to drive a hungry patron crazy. I can easily see myself stopping by in the afternoon and relaxing with a newspaper or magazine as I enjoy a light snack.
For a start, they make all their bagels fresh. They offer standards such a onion, sesame and everything, slightly more exotic fare such as asiago cheese and specials. The day I stopped by the special bagel was cinnamon-sugar. Where they might fall short is their toppings. Right now, they only have a few, and they are mostly run-of-the-mill. I sampled the chive and herb cream cheese, which was quite tasty. I was also tempted by the goat cheese. The other options are quite standard. They should consider a few more flavored cream cheeses, such as olive or salsa. Hummus would also be a nice option.
LuLu's also offers a wide selection of coffee drinks. Since I don't drink coffee, I'll leave it to someone else to comment on those.
Overall, I think LuLu's is a welcome addition to my breakfast options. The restaurant is warm and inviting, and the smell of freshly baked bread is enough to drive a hungry patron crazy. I can easily see myself stopping by in the afternoon and relaxing with a newspaper or magazine as I enjoy a light snack.
Mary:
My name is Phil. My website is www.virtualaska.com which is not quite a blog but a non-commercial "what I like about Fairbanks" website which I have created in its entirety primarily for the consumption of visitors to Fairbanks. (I work in the industry.)
My site does make a few suggestions for dining out but I am not a reviewer. You have an obvious flare for food!
I would like to link to your blog. What a wonderful concept you have developed! I am enjoying it. Having lived in Fairbanks since 1966 I have pretty much seen them all when it comes to food service operators here, from the various chefs who make their way around town, to the seasonal outfits who seldom have the same chef two seasons in a row.
Two suggestions: 1) The address (not just location of the establishment being reviewed) would be useful. 2) descriptions like "thick flavor" (the Vallatta review) are unclear since thick is not a flavor. There is an ad on TV for salad dressing which describes the product as "tasting thick and creamy". I am still trying to figure out what that flavor is. I only mention this because you seem to be a perfectionist and I enjoy the clarity in your writing. Anyway, just observations. Your reviews are generally informative, elegant, and bring a wonderful gourmet touch to the Fairbanks cuisine scene. Thank you for that!
Phil
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Mary:
My name is Phil. My website is www.virtualaska.com which is not quite a blog but a non-commercial "what I like about Fairbanks" website which I have created in its entirety primarily for the consumption of visitors to Fairbanks. (I work in the industry.)
My site does make a few suggestions for dining out but I am not a reviewer. You have an obvious flare for food!
I would like to link to your blog. What a wonderful concept you have developed! I am enjoying it. Having lived in Fairbanks since 1966 I have pretty much seen them all when it comes to food service operators here, from the various chefs who make their way around town, to the seasonal outfits who seldom have the same chef two seasons in a row.
Two suggestions: 1) The address (not just location of the establishment being reviewed) would be useful. 2) descriptions like "thick flavor" (the Vallatta review) are unclear since thick is not a flavor. There is an ad on TV for salad dressing which describes the product as "tasting thick and creamy". I am still trying to figure out what that flavor is. I only mention this because you seem to be a perfectionist and I enjoy the clarity in your writing. Anyway, just observations. Your reviews are generally informative, elegant, and bring a wonderful gourmet touch to the Fairbanks cuisine scene. Thank you for that!
Phil
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