Suggestions for Reykjavik (and maybe London and Edinburgh)

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Jeff Grossman

Jeff Grossman
I'm going to have four days in Iceland in middle/later September. I think I don't care to eat fermented shark or puffin. (Eating whale is morally ambiguous for someone of my background though I'll admit to having a couple pieces of kujira when I was in Tokyo some years ago.)

Anyway, if anyone has recommendations for food, restaurants, entertainment, activities (...I have the Lonely Planet book), please say.

Is someone still growing grapes under glass there?

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I'll also be in London and Edinburgh -- and Hoby and Ladybank and at a couple of the great houses -- but I think our hosts will have us on a short leash (...Jo is determined to cook and Bruce is unwilling to reveal plans).

But if there's something worth kicking up a fuss about, I'll look into it. A cocktail place might be easier to put over than a dinner place.
 
originally posted by Robert Dentice:

Dill is the spot in Reykjavik. Need to reserve far in advance.
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Was it always that way? My recall is hazy but I'm pretty sure I remember going there in 2011, walking in alone and without reservations, and having some dynamite sparkling-fresh fish (shocking huh). I guess it's gone up in the world since then.
 
casse-croute in london on bermondsey, a ten minute walk from the shard. small bistro with chalk bored menu. 3 starters, 3 mains, and 3 desserts. the wine selection small but disorderly, and the food is very good country bistro. my first go at rabbit kidneys, for instance. reservations pretty much needed, and they only take resers by phone.

also 40 maltby in london, also near the shard. fantastic super disorderly wine list, and great small plate food. walk in only, so just show up. tables turn regularly.

while both of these places are a fairly short walk from london bridge station (the shard), the streets there are a maze, and a short taxi ride might be in order.
 
With the Pound-to-Dollar ratio where it is, I suggest you do some advanced online scouting of wine shops and take advantage. It is not difficult to buy in London and ship to the US at modest cost. Numerous British retailers are set up to do this. Like BI. Or you can hand schlep.
 
Thanks, Robert D, already read into Dill, somewhat ambiguous about it but, anyway, already sold out.

Thanks, Jayson, already on it!

Thanks, Robert A, those look excellent.
 
Ramen Momo in Reykjavik - my daughter claims its the best she ever had
Brawn in London - similar to 40 Maltby, in Shoreditch
 
If you're into meat, I had a lovely dinner in London at the Quality Chop House with some disorderly wines available. The lamb chop was sensational.
 
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Definitely, Cole. The one dinner I know I'm in charge of is heading directly for grouse, if at all possible.
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For game try St John Bread and Wine. Grouse is on the menu today.
 
originally posted by JasonA:
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Definitely, Cole. The one dinner I know I'm in charge of is heading directly for grouse, if at all possible.
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For game try St John Bread and Wine. Grouse is on the menu today.
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Grouse is everywhere since the Glorious Twelfth!

But I need me to be there, too.
 
Sager & Wilde restaurant in London
Brawn again
Som Saa for thai
Bright
P Franco
Coupette or Happiness Forgets for cocktails

Timberyard is amazing in Edinburgh
Bramble or Lucky Liquor Co. for cocktails
 
originally posted by Josh Fontaine:
Sager & Wilde restaurant in London
Brawn again
Som Saa for thai
Bright
P Franco
Coupette or Happiness Forgets for cocktails

Timberyard is amazing in Edinburgh
Bramble or Lucky Liquor Co. for cocktails
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Much appreciated. Josh, you are always a font of considerable calibri.
 
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