Crush Wine Bistro and Cellar....Europe meets Alaska

      A city stuck, but making moves out of the 1990s when it comes to food, architecture, and ambience, Anchorage does not boost or ooze uptown elegance, big city glam, or urban sophistication, but sprinkled through the city are touches of these desires and a little originality. Just a little place along the busy 6th Street in downtown Anchorage, Crush Wine Bistro and Cellar gives Anchorage a touch of European vibe to the Last Frontier. Advertising  "a huge variety of wines by the glass or bottle & shareable plates in an unpretentious atmosphere", they live up to this as a casual, but intimate spot for friends or romance. Crush is for those who like the ability to taste and enjoy, but not worry about over indulgence...well only if you want. As one of the few places around that does wine flights and small plates aka tapas, Crush makes you feel like you can relax, infuse and share your time and thoughts with the people at your table. I recommend the Up from the Ashes wine flight and A MUST eat is their Mediterranean Chicken Skewers with Israeli Cous Cous. Seriously delish with feta cheese and pita to pull it all together! A great, simple starter is the Artisan bread with plugra and tapenade. It's fresh, comforting, and exactly what makes you feel like you are in a European city bistro and starting a good conversation. Crush has it's normal, but also seasonal and special features that help to keep you intrigued and introduced to new things.

      It's one of those places that has the ability to be what you want it to be. You can chill at the bar,   cozy up in a corner table, or sit outside to bask in the mid-night sun. Have a date night, after work drink, a girls' night out, a kindle and self, or pop in to grab a glass of wine and cheese plate on your way through a progressive dinner downtown. I am sure so many have driven by not noticed or thought to go, but never do or like me does not go often enough. Crush is one of my top pick restaurants. So next time I go, come with and lets have a bottle of Melbec and order the Lamb Meatballs and the Motherboard. Bon Appetit!

http://crushak.com/