Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.06.2003, Page 21

Reykjavík Grapevine - 13.06.2003, Page 21
 - the reykjavik grapevine -20 may 15 - may 29, 2003 - the reykjavik grapevine - 21may 15 - may 29, 2003 LISTINGS SIGGI HALL AT ÓÐINSVÉ When I visit a restaurant that has been selected as one of the best 100 New Restaurants in the World and one of five best Scandina- vian Restaurants in Europe, I always prepare myself for a “glitzy” interior decor, an overloaded wine list and a menu with everything but Sour Cabbage and a deep fried Succhini. At Siggi Hall´s you will find both Suc- chini and Sour Cabbage. Siggi Hall´s Restaurant is the headquarters of (you guessed it) Siggi Hall, Iceland´s most famous Chef and Television personality. Sig- gi, whose winning personality has charmed Royal families and Heads of State into tasting many Icelandic delicacies – from salmon to pickled shark – is one of those Chefs who thrive on simple yet tasty dishes. The Siggi Hall restaurant, at Hotel Odinsve, is tastefully deco- rated in offwhite and mild colors that make you relax as soon as you have settled down at a table. The reception of arriving guests leaves much to be desired if Siggi Hall is not there in person. but the overall service is good. In one end of the dining room there is an elevated service bar with comfortable seats and a single sofa, where you can have a pre-dinner drink , if you are lucky. The space is rather small and seats only a few people. The Menu usually consists of Cured Salmon, Bacalao Croquettes or Scallops as featured Starters, sometimes you´ll also find a Mari- nated Fillet of Beef with sesame-bal- samico vinaigrette and mixed salad with which to begin your meal. The Main Courses usually con- sists of fish delicacies, from Wolffish in Herbal Crust to North Atlantic Hali- but in dill sauce with carrots, and/or Fried Cod with cumin and coriander. Siggi Hall´s internationally famous Grilled Medallions of Lamb with shal- lots, asparagus and Italian Herbs are, of course, available as is Grilled Filet Mignon with Beef-Champignon ragout and tarragon. This is usually served with baked Succhini, fried Foie Gras and a potato terrine. For Starters we selected a creamy Soup with Smoked Had- dock, Sour Cabbage and Potato Chips. Normally, I don´t go to fine restaurants and order such dishes, but the soup was amazing. The smoky taste of the haddock was toned down with cream and cab- bage creating a delicate balance that was a pure delight. The Second starter we tried was the Croquettes of Bacalao served with spanish to- mato sauce and a salad with olives all of which I highly recommend. Our Main Dishes were the grilled Lamb Medallions (of course) and the Fried Cod on Puy Lentils, specially prepared for my guest. The grilled Medallions were, unfortunately, not served at the best temperature (something the staff fixed immedi- ately) but the lamb was excellent. Tasty, not too lamby and served with a fine combination of shallots, asparagus and italian herbs in what Siggi Hall calls “Fricasse” ! F O O D Nasa Nigthclub, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Wednesday, June 25th This eleven-man brass and woodwind band comes from the very small village of Zece Prajini (literally meaning ten fields), which lies near the Romanian- Moldavian border. Yet it belongs to the larger tradition of Romany brass bands found throughout the Balkan re- gion (popularized by the soundtrack to Emir Kusturica’s film Underground). The music of Fanfare Ciocarlia combines Romanian, Gypsy and Turkish influ- ences, and even elements of klezmer. The group, whose CD releases have enjoyed a huge success, has already appeared on festival stages all over the world. If Macedonia’s Kocani Orkestar is known as the loudest and tightest of the Romany brass bands, then Fan- fare Ciocarlia deserves the title of the fastest and craziest. Its leader, Ioan Ivancea, says the same himself: “We’re one of the last, and we’re the fastest of them all!” Doubtlessly something very much dif- ferent from other music events this summer as the band plays both well known radio hits and their own tradi- tional material, their way. Kjarvalsstaðir Muse- um, Russian Photogra- phy Retrospective, 17th May-15th June. The second part of a two-part exhibi- tion. In the first part, on show in Mos- cow last autumn, Icelandic photographs were exhibited. This part features pho- tographs from two different periods in the history of Russia, on one hand from the first decades of the 20th century, and on the other hand, contemporary photography. Guests therefore get a good general view of Russian photog- raphy as well as getting a good feel of Russian life over different periods in the nation’s history. The exhibition comes from Moscow House of Photography. Open every day 10-17. Adults: 500 krónur, groups of 10 or more 250 krónur, free for anyone under 18, free for everyone on Mondays. There´s a guided tour included every Sunday at 15.00. A ticket gets you into all Reykjavik Art Museums. Also on now at Kjarvalsstaðir: Orn Thorsteinsson chisels works of art from the stones of nature. Siggi Hall´s Restaurant is the headquarters of (you guessed it) Siggi Hall, Iceland´s most famous Chef and Television personality. Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works of painter Jóhannes Kjarval. Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants especially welcome. Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five Elements. Photographs and etchings from french- vietnamese artist Claire Xuan. Skemmtihúsið Theatre, -18:00- The Saga of Gudridur. A play about a Viking woman in America performed in English. Skemmtihúsið Theatre, -20:30- The Saga of Gudridur. A play about a Viking woman in America performed in English. Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works are partly based on Icelandic folklore. Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The works of popular sculptor Ásmundar Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part of the urban environment. Wednesday, June 25 Reðursafnið, Phallological Museum, A fine penis and penis related selection from various mammals. First human specimen still awaited. Hafnarborg Art Gallery, Anniversary exhibition from the museum collection. Nasa, Concert by the Rumanian band that did the music to Kusturica´s film Black Cat/White Cat. Austurvöllur out door exhibition, Earth from Above. Aerial Photographs by Yann Arthus- Bertrand. National and University Library, Exhibition of Lárus Sigurbjörnsson, the founder of the city´s documentation. Gerðuberg, Cultural Center, Images of Iceland - milestones in cartography Nýlistasafnið, The Living Art Museum, Matthew Barney´s Cremaster project. Photographic works, sculptures and films. Gerðuberg, Cultural Center, Photographs of the bridges of Highway 1, which encircles the whole island. Gaukur á Stöng, Sick of it All, Botnleðja, I Adapt Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works of painter Jóhannes Kjarval. Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants especially welcome. Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five Elements. Photographs and etchings from french- vietnamese artist Claire Xuan. Coffee shop 11, The girls provide the rock. Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works are partly based on Icelandic folklore. Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The works of popular sculptor Ásmundar Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part of the urban environment. Thursday, June 26 Reðursafnið, Phallological Museum, A fine penis and penis related selection from various mammals. First human specimen still awaited. Hafnarborg Art Gallery, Anniversary exhibition from the museum collection. Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum, Chiselling II. The sequel to chiselling I. Prikið, DJ Ýr Austurvöllur out door exhibition, Earth from Above. Aerial Photographs by Yann Arthus- Bertrand. National and University Library, Exhibition of Lárus Sigurbjörnsson, the founder of the city´s documentation. Gerðuberg, Cultural Center, Images of Iceland - milestones in cartography Nýlistasafnið, The Living Art Museum, Matthew Barney´s Cremaster project. Photographic works, sculptures and films. Coffee shop 11, Mixed events Gerðuberg, Cultural Center, Photographs of the bridges of Highway 1, which encircles the whole island. Gaukur á Stöng, Sick of it All, Botnleðja, I Adapt Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works of painter Jóhannes Kjarval. Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants especially welcome. Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five Elements. Photographs and etchings from french- vietnamese artist Claire Xuan. Skemmtihúsið Theatre, -20:30- The Saga of Gudridur. A play about a Viking woman in America performed in English. Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works are partly based on Icelandic folklore. Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The works of popular sculptor Ásmundar Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part of the urban environment.

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