Archive for April 17th, 2008

If you have not yet been to Homer to wine-n-dine at Land’s End Resort, the “Uncorked” dinner is a great place to do it.

You know Land’s End, right? Out at the end of the Homer Spit, the resort boasts a spa, some great beachfront rooms–even a beachfront hot tub!

Here’s another tip: take advantage of Era Aviation’s web specials to fly down from Anchorage for dinner. Here’s the menu from Chef Maggie for the May 2 dinner (the last “Uncorked” dinner until October):

“Spring Finale”, created by Executive Chef Maggie Burns

Soup – Cream of Asparagus: A rich and creamy soup prepared with blended asparagus tips, leeks and shallots, then finished with cream and served with parmesan custards. 

Wine: Hidalgo La Gitana

Salad – Asian Pear: Butter lettuce with Asian pears, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, Feta cheese and a warm lemon honey vinaigrette.

Wine: J. Lohr Estates White Riesling “Baymist”

Appetizer – Scallop Stuffed Mushroom Florentine: Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with Alaskan scallops and topped with a spinach, garlic, onion and Pernod mixture. Baked golden and draped with hollandaise.

Wine: Penfolds Hyland Chardonnay ‘06

Dinner – Walnut Encrusted Chicken Breast with Brie Cheese Filling:

Brie cheese stuffed chicken breast with walnut crust is pan seared and served with a wild rice pilaf and a creamy peach salsa.

Wine: Angeline Pinot Noir Russ River ‘06

Dessert – Designer Shortcake: Handmade shortcake with strawberries and blackberries, topped with marscapone cream.

Wine: Quady Elysium ‘06

Cost is $70 per person – includes tax and gratuity. Call the Chart Room Restaurant (907)235-0406. Plan on spending the night.  More information available online. 

If you’re traveling around the state this summer, stop what you’re doing and go get yourself a copy of the Great Alaskan TourSaver online here.  

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When you have the TourSaver in hand, you pay the regular rate and your companion goes free. Here are some of the favorite coupons:

a. Renown Tours cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park: $139

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c. Dimond Center Hotel in Anchorage: $249

d. Glacier Bay National Park, lodging/transfer/cruise package: $350

e. Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge: $189

f. Alaska Rail Tours on the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Denali: $340

g. Kennicott Glacier Lodge in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: $165

h. Kodiak ATV Adventures: sightseeing and fishing: $225

i. Island Fever adventures in Sitka, including SCUBA diving! $200

j. Weeklong lodge adventure in Nikolski featuring fishing, adventure, hiking wildlife viewing and much more (includes accommodations and meals): $2,900

k. Flyout to Bettles Lodge near the Arctic Circle, including accommodations: $1,080

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