Juneau Food Tours Blog
A collection of stories, ponderings, and recipes. Perfect for those who enjoy food, reading about food, and writing about food. As a 10-year veteran in the Food Tour business, Midgi Moore has shared meals with people all over the world. You're in for a treat with this blog, literally!
In 2020, the world changed — and so did travel. Cruise ships stopped sailing, planes stayed grounded, and the bustling summer streets of Juneau grew quiet. But for those of us who love sharing Alaska with visitors, that pause sparked an idea. If travelers couldn’t come to Alaska, why not send Alaska to them? That’s […]
November 17, 2025
The Juneau Food Tours experience combines food with the colorful history of Juneau, Alaska’s capital city. Our visit to the Alaskan Hotel & Bar definitely meets these qualities. The history of the hotel and bar is rich and quite colorful. Some may recognize it from a 2014 episode of Hotel Impossible. Juneau Was Founded on the […]
February 28, 2022
We like to think of Panhandle Provisions as the “Jewel of Juneau”. The unique flavors and creativity that come from the kitchen of this little hole in the wall deli are unlike anything one can imagine. Kimchi salami, reindeer prosciutto, and Alaskan pork salami are just a few things on the delicious menu. Chef Beau […]
February 15, 2022
Most tours, adventures and excursions in Juneau will offer information about the forest, the wildlife, the glaciers, and some historic facts. Juneau Food Tours is no different. We focus primarily on the food. But, our goal is to ensure each guess takes away a “wow” factor regarding Juneau and its colorful history. For example, we start at […]
February 15, 2022
I’ve been asked a lot lately why someone should go on a food or culinary tour. My first thought is why not? In an effort to not sound rude or terse, I gave this question some serious thought. Why an Alaskan food tour? Several reasons why a food tour – particularly a Juneau Food Tours […]
February 15, 2022
Welcome to the Juneau Food Tours Blog. My name is Kelly “Midgi” Moore. Most people call me Midgi, which is my nickname and the name of my food column and food blog, Meals with Midgi. I guess you could say I am a true food enthusiast. I love eating food, cooking food, reading about food, and when I […]
January 26, 2022
It wouldn’t be a culinary tour without a hearty sampling of smoked salmon dip, the signature food for Southeast Alaskans. Nearly everyone who lives in Juneau and the surrounding communities has a recipe for this seafood dip. It usually involves a good amount of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a few other delicious ingredients. At Alaskan […]
January 26, 2022
Owner/Chief Eating Officer, Midgi Moore A culinary, or food, tour is typically all about the food. However, a great culinary host is what makes a tour a true experience. A host’s knowledge of the city, its food, its culture, and its history brings an intrinsic flavor to the tour along with sincere authenticity. Our hosts […]
January 26, 2022
This week marked the eleventh anniversary of when The Captain and I met. For some reason, we never miss out on recognizing this day. It’s a day of significance for us, even more so than our wedding anniversary, which we celebrate as well. I suppose it’s because this particular day was the beginning of a […]
January 26, 2022
Juneau Food Tours is a culinary walking tour with six tasting locations. Each location has small samples, or tastings, of the food available at that location. The tour includes restaurants and gourmet food stores, so that visitors are treated to great food and the opportunity to take some home. Typically, guests don’t have time to […]
January 25, 2022
