Vegan in Alaska

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Posted July 7, 2011 by Ryan Huling

When pondering which U.S. states you would think are the least vegan-friendly, Alaska has to be up there.  It is, after all, the land of caribou burgers, the Iditarod, fur trading, and of course, the Palins.

And yet, much to my surprise, “The Last Frontier” is ahead of the curve when it comes to cruelty-free dining options, as shown by this sampling of meals I devoured during my visit last week.  Indeed, with just a little bit of digging, a vegan food goldmine awaits you in the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” including:

  • Tempeh burgers with vegan Thousand Island dressing, mushroom leek soup, and vegan chocolate ganache cake from Organic Oasis in Anchorage
  • Deep-fried vegan burritos and tortilla soup from Mexico in Alaska in Anchorage
  • Veggieburgers over an open flame (grill, baby, grill!) in Denali National Park
  • Massaman curry with tofu from a food truck just outside of Denali National Park
  • Tomato-lentil soup, oatmeal bread, chocolate peanut butter Krispie bars, and soy chai tea at The Flying Squirrel Café in (tiny) Talkeetna, Alaska

Take my word for it, if eating vegan is not only possible but delicious in Alaska (or Egypt, or Japan, or …), it’s possible anywhere—no excuses. :)

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  • 85 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    Pretty great post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really loved browsing your weblog posts. After all I will be subscribing in your feed and I hope you write once more soon!

  • 709 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    I love this! I travel to Alaska frequently, but I never know where to eat! I will DEFINITELY try out some of these places :D

  • 710 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    You should do a similar search in ALBANY GEORGIA!! haha. I have to fight people to get something without cheese here. It’s a battle of wits everywhere I go. Men especially say “IF I COOKED A STEAK AND PUT IT IN FRONT OF YOU, YOU’D HAVE TO EAT IT! YOU CAIN’T (yes, “cain’t”…they say “cain’t”) NOT EAT MEAT, YOU’LL DIE!!” Alaska actually sounds eons more civilized than South Georgia.

  • 712 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    That cake look tdf!

  • 712 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    Wish all places and supermarkets would have vegan food :l it’s so annoying trying to find a nice place to eat or vegan friendly food ready made :L

  • 712 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    Yum! I want to go to Alaska on my next vacation! :)

  • 712 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    Indeed (: You can be Vegan in ANY country!

  • 712 days ago

    VA:F [1.9.22_1171]

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    Ohmigod the vegan chocolate cake looks SOOOOOO good! :)

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