An Airport Cafe memory. Family went to Airport Cafe for dinner one Fifties Friday evening. Being Catholic, eating meat on Friday wasn't allowed. I ordered a grilled cheese. My brother ordered a cheeseburger, apparently thinking it was some sort of meatless concoction and our parents didn't say anything to the contrary. The food arrives, my brother takes a bite and "hey! There's a hamburger on my cheeseburger!" I'm sure the waitress thought we were from another planet.
Many happy memories at La Cabaña, from 1968 on. Their chiles rellenos were outstanding and since then have been my favorite to order in any Mexican restaurant. I married into the Roselius family, and "Grandpa Gene" took us often to LaCabaña. The wonderful manager back then was Ford D'Ybarrondo (spelling?).
Worked at Nikki for a few days bussing dishes until they signed an agreement with the union! One of my buddies was Chris Kamura who I think was a nephew of the Owners. He was the Bar tender! They ended up gifting us a dinner for our marriage in 1966. Wonderful people.
Dennis - We hear many great stories about the Kimura family. And yes, the whole town of Anchorage was sad when Nikko Garden burned down. But we still have our memories.
An Airport Cafe memory. Family went to Airport Cafe for dinner one Fifties Friday evening. Being Catholic, eating meat on Friday wasn't allowed. I ordered a grilled cheese. My brother ordered a cheeseburger, apparently thinking it was some sort of meatless concoction and our parents didn't say anything to the contrary. The food arrives, my brother takes a bite and "hey! There's a hamburger on my cheeseburger!" I'm sure the waitress thought we were from another planet.
Joe - Great story - thank you for sharing.
Many happy memories at La Cabaña, from 1968 on. Their chiles rellenos were outstanding and since then have been my favorite to order in any Mexican restaurant. I married into the Roselius family, and "Grandpa Gene" took us often to LaCabaña. The wonderful manager back then was Ford D'Ybarrondo (spelling?).
Jim- The La Cabana was always a favorite. Great memories.
Worked at Nikki for a few days bussing dishes until they signed an agreement with the union! One of my buddies was Chris Kamura who I think was a nephew of the Owners. He was the Bar tender! They ended up gifting us a dinner for our marriage in 1966. Wonderful people.
Was sad to learn the Garden burned down,
Dennis - We hear many great stories about the Kimura family. And yes, the whole town of Anchorage was sad when Nikko Garden burned down. But we still have our memories.
I really miss the Marx Brothers Cafe.
Rosemary - The Marx Brothers was very popular.