This story behind the Sazerac, a largely unassuming brown-ish drink garnished with a simple lemon peel, will surprise you.

A pink neon swirl suspended from the ceiling at.evokes the purple-tinted edges of the Northern Lights.

Or perhaps the light plays into the trendy look of this new, contemporary restaurant merging Japanese techniques and flavors with Italian and Icelandic dishes.Start with the tender Hokkaido milk bread and trio of dips, including a whipped tofu that will change your mind on soy milk spread.End with the Amalfi lemon – give it a quick crack to reveal the lemon, almond, and mint sorbet inside.. 03. of 08.

Courtesy of Skal!.This wine bar, restaurant, and community hangout started in a Reykjavík food hall.

Immense popularity pushed the owners to upgrade into a cozy corner space on Njálsgata street, just a short stroll from Laugavegur, the city’s main drag.

On a cold Monday night,.1. serrano chile, stemmed.

dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded.Make the carrot sofrito.

Preheat the oven to 225°F.In a food processor, pulse the carrots, onion and garlic until very finely chopped.