Iceland review - 2014, Side 96

Iceland review - 2014, Side 96
94 ICELAND REVIEW 101 HOTEl Vogue, GQ, Elle and Condé nast Traveler all agree—when you come to Reykjavík there is only one destination for a truly hip night out: the restaurant and lounge at 101 hotel. Its casual dining room is a chic but relaxed get- away with clean, elegant lines and a glass ceiling—the ideal spot for a pick-me-up before an evening out. the kitchen at 101 represents the best of Iceland infused with intriguing flavors from abroad. Start your three-course dinner with the mouthwatering fresh tuna tar- tare, or chicken miso soup, for example, perhaps followed by salted cod,with sautéed cherry- tomatoes, crispy parma ham and mashed potatoes, or lamb with blueberries, dijon mustard and root vegetables. Afterwards licorice ice cream or a skyr brulée is in order. If looking for something quicker, the 101 hamburgers and sandwiches cater to every palate. unique food, swish design, laid-back atmo... this place is a dish. 580 0101. 101hotel.is FISH MARKET take the sophistication of new york and pair it with the elegance of paris and trendiness of to- kyo, and you have the formula for fish Market’s unbeatable atmosphere. Match that with its equally spectacular haute cui- sine with an Asian flair and you have the recipe for a restaurant that’s here to stay. the crown jewel of its kitchen is the nine- course tasting menu. highlights include miso-marinated black cod served with tiger prawns and apricots, king crab with chili and lemongrass, and argu- ably the most tender quail on the planet complemented by a delicate barbeque sauce. the restaurant has also earned a well-deserved reputation for its sushi and sashimi, as fresh as it is elegant. located in the heart of downtown, no detail is spared. tea lights illuminate the soft, rich furnishings, and highlights of bamboo and Asian flora create a trendy atmo- sphere to which the city’s glit- terati come flocking. Save room for the sorbet: green tea, lychee and blood orange. the perfect scoops are almost too beautiful to eat. 578 8877. fishmarket.is FjöRUbORðIð lobster. that’s what the dining experience at fjöruborðið (‘the Seashore’) is all about, where Icelandic lob- ster, or langoustine, is served delicately grilled and drizzled with melted herb butter and a spritz of lemon. As a starter, its flavor infuses the delicate creaminess of the lobster soup, the self-proclaimed ‘Best in the Republic of Iceland.’ Although you can also find a tender lamb filet and vegetable-filled puff pastry on the main course menu, lobster is what makes this cozy eatery in the seaside village of Stokkseyri, 60 km (37 miles) from Reykjavík, so popular with locals and visitors alike. 483 1550. fjorubordid.is GAllERY RESTAURANT located at hotel holt on Berg- staðastræti 37, 101 Reykjavík, Gallery Restau- rant—named Best Restaurant in Iceland by the nordic prize in 2012—offers tempting dishes in a classy atmosphere, boast- ing Iceland’s largest private art collection. Master chef friðgeir Ingi eiríksson and his team emphasize local ingredients in the diverse menu, ranging from lobster soup with roasted chocolate cream to 500 g (18 oz) t-bone steak that’s been specially selected and aged for the restaurant. Also try the three-course brasserie lunch menu, which changes every week, with the restaurant’s very own beer. Wine connoisseurs have come to the right place too for Gallery Restaurant has the largest wine collection in Iceland with a selection of more than 4,000 bottles of every price range. 552 5700. holt.is GEYSIR bISTRO & bAR housed in the same building as the tourist Information center and sitting directly above the Seafood cellar, Geysir Bistro & Bar is an airy, spacious pit- stop for a hearty, unpretentious meal. While Geysir makes no claims of being a gastronomic eatery, the menu offers a sat- isfying array of fish and meat dishes, burgers and sandwich- es and an inventive selection of starters using high-quality local produce. With swift and atten- tive service, generous portions and a well-conceived wine list, Geysir is the perfect venue for a dinner among friends or for a couple looking to break away from the kitchen and treat themselves to a burn-free, mess-free, washing-up-free evening out. 517 4300. geysirbistrobar.is THE GRIll MARKET the delicious food prepared and served at the Grill Market (Grill- markaðurinn) is based on close collaboration with farmers all across Iceland giving personal advice regarding their produce, whether it’s honey, cheese, skyr, beef, mutton or quail. then, the Grill Market’s chefs, who are among Iceland’s finest, take the ingredients and use them to make unique and often surprising dishes ranging from vegetarian meals to red-blood- Eat Meat & Fish sPECIAL PROmOTION

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