Sommelier Van Hale and chef Jack Amon said they’re retiring to enjoy time with family while they’re still healthy.
Anchorage’s Marx Bros. Cafe is closing after nearly half a century. For many diners, it marks the end of an era.
They say Hale and Amon set the standard for fine dining in Alaska, providing impeccable cuisine, service and wine. “We wanted to have a place in Alaska that stood up to anywhere else,” Amon said. “We’ve always felt if we’re not getting better, we’re going backwards.” “Oh, I remember when my mother brought my sisters and I there when we were in high school 40 years ago!” one wrote. “It was the best food! You will be missed for sure!”“My first dinner at Marx Bros was to celebrate a 5-year wedding anniversary … that was in 1990! Thank you for providing the most incredible memories, wine, and delectable dinners over the years!” another wrote.
“It’s very gratifying to see the emotional connection that people have with the place and what we’ve meant to them,” Amon said.On Thursday afternoon, Amon visited the kitchen to check on preparations before the night’s rush.Chef Jack Amon shows ducks that are being smoked for that evening's diners at the Marx Bros. Cafe.
A portrait of restaurant founders Van Hale and Jack Amon hangs near the entrance of the Marx Bros. Cafe.
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