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a iceland Special promotion Eat, Meat & Fish » (Continued from pg. 58) Humarhúsid From its perch in a historical timber house on the hill overlooking bustling Laekjargata, the haute cuisine kitchen of Humarhúsid (The Lobster House) brings you its namesake in every delectable form: bisque, pan fried and grilled. The menu offers up a host of other local ingredients prepared to highlight delicate, complex flavors, including arctic char, smoked eel, lamb and reindeer. Enjoy the candlelit dining room decorated with antique furniture and accent pieces that speak to the house’s historical provenance. A romantic evening begins with a glass of Veuve Clicquot, creamy lobster soup, followed by beef confit and the pièce de résistance: the house’s grilled lobster tails on the shell served with drawn garlic butter. Add an extensive wine cellar and sinful pistachio crème brûlée and it’s clear that Humarhúsid brings Iceland’s best to the fine dining table. 561 3303. humarhusid.is Icelandic Fish & Chips The humble cod just got trendy. Icelandic Fish & Chips, a self-styled ‘organic bistro’ by Reykjavík’s harbor, has garnered a loyal following since it opened four years ago. It’s obvious what this simple eatery, with both eat-in and take-away service, features on its menu. But it’s the details that make it so popular. The fish itself, not just cod but catfish, haddock, plaice or whatever the fisherman has just hauled in, is battered in spelt and barley flour and cooked in canola oil, rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. The chips are Maldonsalted wedges of baked potatoes, cooked in olive oil and herbs. And instead of fat-laden tartar sauce, patrons can choose from a variety of skyronnaises—creamy dips made from Icelandic skyr. Those interested in a larger meal will enjoy both whatever rich soup of the day is on offer (served with spelt bread and hummus), and the whipped skyr and berry dessert, served in a champagne flute. This is healthy, tasty food at a good price in a charming environment. 511 1118. fishandchips.is Jómfrúin If Gallup was to poll Reykjavíkians about their favorite Danish open-face sandwich restaurant, Jómfrúin would win hands down. Walk down Laekjargata street at lunch, peek into Jómfrúin’s windows and see for yourself: the restaurant that is a little touch of Denmark is packed. “It’s popular because of Iceland’s relationship to Denmark,” says Jakob Jakobsson, the restaurant’s owner, referring to Iceland’s former status as a Danish colony. “We have quick service, great food, and the location is good.” Don’t take Jakobsson’s word for it. Try it yourself, but make sure to order the ‘H.C. Andersen’: rye bread with crisp bacon, liver pâté, port aspic, horseradish and the ubiquitous butter spread across most of Jómfrúin’s open-face sandwiches. 551 0100. jomfruin.is a THE GREAT LITTLE PHOTOBOOK ABOUT THE BIG VOLCANIC ERUPTION IN 2010 THE PERFECT SOUVENIR FROM ICELAND Get Páll Stefánsson’s photographs of the volcanic eruptions that shook the world in 2010 in a neat little book, 2010 Eruptions, (11cm x 14,5cm) to take home with you. It could also prove a fascinating souvenir gift for friends and family at home, showing the natural forces of Iceland at play. 60 atlantica
Taste the freshness of a farmer’s market Housed in one of the city’s oldest buildings, Fish Market uses ingredients sourced directly from the nation’s best farms, lakes, and sea to create unforgettable Icelandic dishes with a modern twist. By the sea and a delicios lobster The LObsTer hOuse humarhúsið The Lobster house takes pride in giving you the best, with top-class cuisine and highly praised service. Our menu consists of a variety of meat and fish dishes, and lobster is our speciality. At the Restaurant Fjöruborðið in Stokkseyri AÐALSTRÆTI 12 | +354 578 8877 LUNCH WEEKDAYS 11:30 - 14:00 EVENINGS 18:00 - 23:30 FISHMARKET.IS > Only 45 minutes drive from Reykjavík HumarHusið Eyrarbraut 3, 825 Stokkseyri, Iceland · Tel. +354 483 1550 Fax. +354 483 1545 · info@fjorubordid.is · www.fjorubordid.is amtmannsstíg 1 / 101 reykjavík / Tel: +354 561 3303 www.humarhusid@humarhusid.is
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