Anchorage’s Lucky Wishbone has served up old-fashioned goodness since it opened in the mid-1950s. While it’s famous for its fried chicken, I love the simple cheeseburgers; with American cheese, beefy patties, and pickle chips, these are old-school fabulous. A half-size side of shoestring fries completes this simple comfort meal. And you can’t beat the prices. Two people can have entrees and sides for under $20.
While there’s a drive-thru for the rushed, you miss the whole experience if you skip the dining room, filled with booths, old photographs, and other nostalgic memorabilia, a true step back into Anchorage’s past.