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Had to tell you gals at Doriolas what a pleasure it was to bring in my visiting friends from Berlin (Steffen & Carsten). They remembered the place from their last visit (just this past Sept. 07) when we were only able to visit for lunch once, but during this most recent visit we were able to make it in twice - in one week! They are as much in love with the scrumptious nummy treats that Doriolas has to offer as we are and Vivian you REALLY impressed Carsten with your remembering his love of Coke, no ice - please. "V" you ROCK!!! Thank you for another tasty meal......hope you gals have a fabulous summer......
PS. My Mom is a HUGE fan of Doriolas, as well, and needless to say - when she visits this year.....we'll be heading in for a lunch or two or three duringher visit!
Posted by Sandy - Tuesday, June 03rd, 2008 at 9:28 pm
My co-workers and I are so "addicted" to Doriola's food and hospitality that recently when I was unable to access the Internet to check out the Daily Lunch Specials, I called my daughter in Kentucky to have her go to your website and read the menu to me. As it turned out, our favorites were listed (including Cream of Wild Rice soup) and we again enjoyed a pleasurable lunch! By the way, my daughter is jealous since everything on the menu sounded so yummy!
P.S. On the average we lunch at Doriola's 2-3 times a week
Posted by jc, dc, ts, sh - Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I still read your menus almost every day and wish I lived in AK so I could indulge. Janet makes the BEST quiche ever. Service is so smiley and comfy. This is just the perfect place.
Posted by Kiki - Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
My daughter and I frequent Doriola's at least once a week - more if we can fit it in. What a treasure to have a wonderful place to not only feel like you've just come home - but to have the comfort of Mama's cooking tool It's wonderful !!! Way to go Janet and Vivian. You have a loyal crowd I know and we are definitely among them. Thank you - thank you !!
Posted by Helen and Kelli - Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 - 1:35 pm
I have heard great things about the food and the place. i am moving up to Alaska in August and I have already been instructed to go there and buy a bunch of cookies to send back to my co-workers here in Tacoma, WA. I plan on visiting to taste the food also. With all the raves my co-workers have told me I just have to go. Once I do that I am sure I will be one of the ones on here leaving excellent comments about the food. See you in August.
Posted by stefanie - Thursday, May 1st, 2008 - 7:53 pm
Nothing but praise, but what I really want is to be put on your "Date Night" e-mail list!
Posted by Bill - Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 - 3:41 pm
When I lived in Anchorage I ate lunch at Doriola's as often as possible and I was never disappointed. While the sandwiches are "merely" excellent (especially the grilled cheese with a slice of apple), the soups are top-tier even by Lower 48 standards and I miss them every day. From the slice of lemon in your water to the tiny cookie with the check, Doriola's is the perfect lunch experience.
Posted by Sean - Friday, March 14th, 2008 - 1:19 am
I enjoy my occasional visits to Doriolas, and my lengthy conversations with my friend Janet. I do hope to drop in one day and enduldge in the 5 course meal, that is offered monthly by reservation only. Janet, you are a contribution to the City and people of Anchorage, I will continue to rave of the great service, and excellent food at Doriolas!
Posted by Anthony - Thursday, March 13th, 2008 - 9:05 pm
I've been a HUGE/GINORMOUS fan of Doriolas ever since I read about their opening in the ADN in Dec. 2005. Been spreading the word about their delicious soups & meals far & wide - ever since. When my Mother came to visit from Southern California last year, I took her to lunch there - twice. Took my friends who were visiting from Berlin last Sept., too! They'll be back in May & you betcha - we're heading to Doriolas for lunch a few times during their visit. By far the best (and most original) soups in town, if not in the state. The creators of Dorialos are to be commended for food originality - that's for sure! Thank you, girls!
Posted by Sandraleta - Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 - 8:24 pm
We LOVE doriolas! We can't eat there enough everything is always great and we love the choices. There is always someting for everyone.. including the kids! Thank you Vivian and Janet! See you soon!
Posted by Emma's Mama - Friday, February 15th, 2008 - 1:12 pm
Was at your place today and Mama's Meatloaf sandwich was great. The sweet potato soup was perfect, too. Didn't see you, Vivian must have had you slaving away in the back. I'm sure you were busy with the meatloaf sandwiches.
Posted by Melvin - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 3:28pm
All the way from Hungary we are missing you, the heart warming food, atmosphere and love!!! Congratulations on your second anniversary!! New Years greetings to all there! Can hardly wait to see you in May and luxuriate once again in Dorialas!
Posted by Jim and Susan - Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:57am
ADN reader reviews
I probaly go to Doriola's 3 or more times a week. I'm addicted!!! If you haven't already discovered this little treasure, go right away!!!
Posted by mrsak - Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 5:48pm
Consistanty good, healthy food. Atmosphere is so comfy and inviting!
Posted by whoopiebeans - Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 12:58pm
I've been a fan of Doriolas since first reading a small article on it's opening in the ADN last Dec. 05. LOVE the place! Awesome food, atmosphere, lovely people,....just a joy to visit! The best soups I've EVER had! I've introduced many friends to the place and can't wait to take my Mother when she visits next month! Thanks to Janet & Vivian we have a fabulous althernative to what's out there ("fast food" and otherwise!). Hmmmmmmmm!
Posted by sandraletas - 10/13/2006 12:54:15 pm
Oh, my! My family and I tried Doriolas this past weekend and fell in love! The food was too yummy and very filling! The Roast Garlic and Tomato Soup with Pesto Cream was to DIE FOR! It was by far one of the best tomato soups I have ever had -- thick and almost close to resemble a marinara sauce -- but so much better then marinara, very rich and full. All the grilled sandwiches were very flavorful, juicy and so filling! We also enjoyed the sweet surprise at the end of our meal -- they give you delicious chewy little cookies with your bill instead of mints. It was the perfect fit to the end of a outstanding lunch meal! :) Seating/serving was a little slow and crazy this weekend -- but we figured it was just a little crazy at Doriolas since the new review in the paper and all the praise friends must be giving lately! But I'm sure in time they will come up with a better sitting/waiting stystem (seeing who got which table next was a bit confusing with some sitting over here and some standing over here) and their will be more help to get food out in a more timely fashion (but it was SO worth the wait!!). Staff were all VERY nice and friendly. Very helpful. Food cost is reasonable, not overly priced. I will be a regular from now on at Doriolas -- it was beyond delicious! YUM! YUM! YUM!
Posted by mspige_tammy - 3/27/2006 12:32:33 pm
It's about time that a newspaper review of Doriolas showed up in the ADN! I first read about it (a small little blip in the paper) several months ago & it sounded sooooo nice I just had to check it out! I've been a regular weekly customer ever since! They have it all there! The best soups I have ever encountered. Yummy wraps & sandwiches. And a wonderful atmosphere! Their website is great & very informative! Each week I am so pleased to see them get more and more customers.....granted I have been very vocal about the place since day one and have taken my share of friends to lunch there as well. I wish for them lots of success. It's great to find a nummy alternative to "fast food" and this place fits the bill to a "T"! Thank you!
Posted by sandyquinones - 3/24/2006 12:48:04 pm