[Sca-cooks] Fw: Iceland Food Festival

[Elise Fleming]

Greetings.  Having just returned from the Colorado Springs Cooking
Symposium, I found this in my mailbox.  I hope it is proper to
forward the whole message to you all.  Nanna was a most interesting
speaker on the topic of Icelandic food.  Here's another opportunity
for some of you...  - Alys Katharine

From: <lucky at icelandair.is>
To: <lucky at icelandair.is>
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 9:30 PM
Subject: Iceland Food Festival


>
> Iceland Naturally - Food Festival
> A Complete Gourmet Travel Experience from $579 per person-
>
> Reykjavík/Kópavogur, Iceland
> Feb. 27 - Mar. 3, 2002
> Departures: Feb. 27 & 28, 2002
>
> EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY IN ICELAND!
> Iceland Naturally, an organization of leading Icelandic seafood,
agricultural, water and tourism companies, invites you to the
Iceland Naturally - Food Festival, 2002.
>
> Enjoy a unique culinary festival spiced with Iceland's special
brand of outdoor adventure, and outstanding entertainment!  The
special ingredient is  Iceland's incredibly pure air and water that
yields:
>
> Superb seafood: fresh-caught in the North Atlantic's cool, clear
waters
> Tender and delicious lamb: raised free range on mountain herbs and
berries
> Invigorating spring water: proven to have the world's lowest
mineral content
> Rich dairy products: that will melt in your mouth
>
>
> Icelandic food ingredients enhance any culinary style, and the
Iceland Naturally Food Festival is your opportunity to discover why.
>
> Here's what's on the agenda for this year's festival:
>
> Feb. 27 - Mar 2 - Gourmet Dining.  Several specially-selected
leading restaurants will offer special Festival Menus.  Click here
for a list of participating restaurants.
>
> Mar 1 - National Beer Day.  Day open to enjoy Iceland's beautiful
outdoors with a day tour (optional).  At night celebrate the Food
Festival and Beer Day with great a kick-off party.
>
> Mar 2 & 3   Mystery Basked Food & Fun Cooking Competition.  The
Winter Garden, Smáralind Mall (Kópavógur, Iceland).  Head to the
exhibition area of Iceland's newest shopping mall for an exciting
Cooking Competition.  Internationally-acclaimed chefs from famous
restaurants in Europe and the U.S.A. will compete, using Iceland's
delicious natural food ingredients. The prize is the coveted Iceland
Naturally Chef of the Year Award.
>
> David Rosengarten, noted culinary critic, cookbook author and
NBC-TV chef will head a distinguished panel of judges.
>
> Siggi Hall, Master Chef  and Icelandic TV celebrity, whose
Reykjavik restaurant was voted as one of the world's best by Condé
Nast Traveler, will run the competition.
>
> Mar 3 - Gala Dinner.  Celebrate the best of Icelandic culinary
arts with courses prepared by top Icelandic chefs from famous
Reykjavik restaurants.  The Iceland Naturally Chef of the Year 2002
will be announced at the dinner.
>
>
> GREAT FOOD DESERVES A GREAT SETTING
> Iceland and Reykjavik offer the ideal ambience for a gourmet
festival.  Magnificent waterfalls, towering mountains  and
shimmering glaciers provide breathtaking views within  an hour's
drive from the city.
>
> By day work up an appetite with great days in the outdoors,
whether it's snowmobiling, horseback riding or enjoying Icealnd's
natural beauty and history.  Or simply relax in natural geothermal
pools, soothing for your body and soul.
>
> By night, discover outstanding music and entertainment in the much
touted nightlife capital of Reykjavik.  Björk and SigurRós are only
two Icelandic superstars launched in this trendy city where new
musical groups appear every month.  Don't forget to keep a look out
for the ethereal Northern Lights!
>
> Prices (per person double):
> Hotel Loftleidir/Esja - $579 per person (single supplement $55
p.p.)
> Hotel Esja  - $579 per person (single supplement $55 p.p.)
> Hotel Skjaldbreid $579 per person (single supplement $66  p.p.)
> Hotel Klopp  $579 per person (single supplement $66  p.p.)
> Hotel Cabin $579 per person (single supplement $76  p.p.)
> Hotel Oak $579 per person (single supplement $55  p.p.)
> Grand Hotel Reykjavik - $599 per person (single supplement $76)
>
> Other hotels will be posted as information comes available
>
> Price includes:
> Round-trip transatlantic air on Icelandair from
Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Boston and Minneapolis/St. Paul
> 3 Nights hotel with Scandinavian Buffet Breakfast daily (but
arrival)
> Round-trip airport bus transfers in Iceland
> Admission to Kick-off Party
> Gourmet Dinner one night at a participating Reykjavik Restaurant
(additional dinners can be added to your package)*
> Admission to Mystery Basket Cook-Off
> Admission to Gala Dinner on Mar. 3
> Shuttle Bus transfers to Mystery Basket Cook-Off
>
> Extra nights available at special rates.
>
> * Additional Gourmet Dinner Nights can be added to package for $65
per person.
>
> Not Included:
> Airport tax (from $69 p.p.)
> Personal Travel Insurance
> Meals other than those included
> Transfers to Kick-off Party and Gala Dinner
>
> Conditions:
> Surcharge of $50 p.p. for flights from Minneapolis
> Weekend surcharge of $25 p.p. for travel (either direction) on
Fri, Sat, Sun
> Extra nights may be required from some gateways
> Subject to availability
> Cancellation and change fees apply
> No refund for unused services or package portions once trip
commences
>
>
> Please contact Icelandair Holidays
> 800-779-2899
> holidays at icelandair.is
> Hours of operation:
> Mon - Fri 9a - 5p Eastern Time
>
>
>
> ICELANDIC APPETIZERS
> DAY TOURS for Mar 1, 2002
>
> Savor natural scenery, work up an appetite and enjoy the best of
Iceland.
>
> SCENIC SIGHTSEEING
>
> Blue Lagoon and Reykjanes Peninsula
> Departs 9:40 a.m. (6 hours)
> Price- $44 p.p.
> Meet the exotic, moon-like landscape of Iceland's Reykjanes
Peninsula and relax in the world famous Blue Lagoon.  Visit a
historical church located on the estate of Iceland's President.
Drive through fishing villages and surreal coastline en route to the
Blue Lagoon, a geothermal azure lake cradled in a lava field.  Spend
some time relaxing here and return refreshed for fine dining and
nightlife!  (RE/88)
>
> "Spirits" of Western Iceland
> A unique way to celebrate Beer Day!
> Enjoy Western Iceland's natural beauty and history that inspired
great Sagas. You wil also experience the evolution of Iceland's
popular libations.
> Departs 9 a.m. (return around 6:30 p.m.)
> Price- $105 p.p. (includes lunch)
> min. of 4 passengers required
> Enjoy a scenic drive to Western Iceland, visiting Europe´s most
powerful hot springs and the intriguing Lava Falls.  Step back in
time at Reykholt, home of the Medieval chieftan and Saga Writer,
Snorri Sturluson.  Enjoy a late country style lunch in a charming
restaurant in Borgarnes.  Then head to Egill Skalagrimsson Spirits
distillery in Borgarnes where Iceland's famous national schnapps,
brennivín, is distilled. Nearby is Borg farmstead where the famous
(or is it infamous?) Viking Saga hero, Egill Skalagrimsson, lived.
A famous Icelandic beer label is named in his honor, and this tour
ends with a visit to the Egill Skalagrimsson brewery in Reykjavik
for an opportunity to taste the famous Egill's Gold Beer before
returning to your hotel. (IF/01)
>
> ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
>
> The Pearl Tour -
> Great Golden Circle and Snowmobiling
> Departs 8:30 a.m. (8-9 hours)
> Price- $184 p.p.
> Combine the classical beauty of Iceland's Golden Circle with the
exctiement of snowmobile action!  Enjoy the breathtaking Golden
Falls (Gullfoss), the world-famous Geysir Spouting Hot Springs and
the rugged beauty of Thingvellir National Park.  In the afternoon
head to Iceland's second largest glacier (Langjökull) for
snowmobiling in a spectacular setting. (If weather conditions do not
permit glacial snowmobiling, another scenic snowmobiling venue will
be offered).  (IA/06)
>
> Lava Horseback Riding Tour
> 9am or 1pm (2-3 hours, 1.5 hours on horseback)
> Price- $39 p.p.
> Take an invigorating winter horseback ride in a scenic area of
lava and lakes. You will enjoy meeting Iceland's cheerful little
"Viking horses", famous for their comfortable gaits. Horses
available for all riding abilities.  Price includes riding helmets,
boots and winter coveralls.   (IH/1a.)
> Travel Ideas:  Try a Riding Tour with Lunch - $56 p.p. (IH/1b.)
>
> Add a spa visit after your riding tour: $46 per person (Includes
transfers, special massage, admission to geothermal swimming pool,
hot tubs and sauna)
>
>
> PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:
> Siggi Hall at Óðinsveum (located at Hotel Óðinsvé)
> Apótek
> La Primavera
> Sommelier-
> The Grill at Hotel Saga
> Hotel Holt
> Skólabrú
> Húmarhúsið (The Lobster House)
> Við Tjörnina (By the Lakes)
> Þrír Frakkar (Three Overcoats)
> Argentína Steakhouse
> The Pearl
>