I’m entirely willing to admit that I don’t know very much about Iceland. Or at least I didn’t before I attended the media preview dinner for the Taste of Iceland Festival that Iceland Naturally is putting on this weekend in Toronto. Those of you who (like me) think with your stomachs first, will be happy to read that the centerpiece of the four-day event is a four-course $45 tasting menu meal. Judging from the preview chef Hákon Már Örvarsson has thoughtfully designed the menu and that is a very good price.
I have more information in my full story on Rickshaw—including information on the non-food events—but if you’re still unconvinced here are the photos from the delicious meal.
Probably my favourite selection from the opening course buffet: Pickled herring with curry sauce on rye bread.
Those fritters were surprisingly light.
Apple wood smoked salmon served in a smoke-infused cast iron pot.
Delicious free-range Icelandic lamb.
“Skyr of the Vikings” for dessert includes a mousse made from cultured skim milk.
Again, if you’d like to read more about the Taste of Iceland Festival follow the link to my full story on Rickshaw.
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