Lucy's: Anchorage's Hidden Culinary Gem

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A hidden gem in Anchorage has gone viral among food lovers.

Lucy's, the fine dining restaurant at the University of Alaska Anchorage in Cutty Hall,

draws huge crowds for its short seasons.

It opens just a few weeks each spring and fall, serving lunch three days a week,

and this spring spots sold out in 10 to 15 minutes.

The spot serves as hands-on training for culinary students in the University's two-year program.

Under chef guidance, they designed the ever-changing menu, featuring creative dishes like

teriyaki, marinated filet mignon, deconstructed rockfish tacos,

and house-made Mediterranean pasta.

Paisery students handle desserts, such as a popular London fog treat.

Locals and visitors snap up reservations fast,

turning what was once a quiet operation into a hot ticket.

More than a decade old, the restaurant helps build skills that lead straight to real-world jobs,

with required internships often ceiling employment in, the industry,

demand stays sky-high so keen eaters should follow University of Alaska Anchorage social media closely.

Fall reservations could drop sometime in October, giving another shot at these student-crafted meals.

Word of Lucy's talent is spreading, proving Anchorage has top-notch dining right on campus.