Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

In Juneau, Alaska, Guy and his son Hunter embark on a culinary outing. They sample reindeer pie served from a wood‑fired pizza wagon and later enjoy a Latin‑Asian fusion dish in a quirky basement venue. The trip highlights the city’s eclectic food scene.

Eating Alaska is a television programme presented as an episode that follows food‑focused adventures across the state. The series aims to showcase regional dishes and the people behind them, taking viewers on a culinary road‑trip through some of Alaska’s most distinctive locales. In this particular installment, the spotlight falls on Juneau. The episode follows Guy and his son Hunter as they set off for Juneau. Their trip is framed as a father‑son outing, with the pair exploring the capital’s food scene. Along the way they sample a variety of local flavours, using the journey as a backdrop for tasting and conversation. One stop takes them to a wood‑fired pizza wagon where they try a slice of reindeer pie. The dish is served hot from the oven, offering a blend of game meat and traditional pizza toppings. The setting is informal, with the wagon parked on a street corner, adding a casual vibe to the tasting. The journey continues with a visit to a funky basement venue that serves a Latin‑Asian fusion menu. Here Guy and Hunter sample the eclectic dishes, which combine flavours from both culinary traditions. The underground ambience, combined with the inventive food, rounds off their Juneau food‑tour, giving a glimpse of the city’s diverse palate.