Reykjavik’s Best Cellar

When the Vikings arrived in Iceland, their culinary concerns revolved around food preservation, not flavor. That led to distinct specialities — still enjoyed by Icelanders today — such as hrútspungar and hákarl . Thankfully, the advent of refrigerators, along with abundant natural fisheries, has decreased dependence on such idiosyncratic fare, and visitors today will be able to peruse an Icelandic menu without too much trepidation

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Famed eatery can reopen amid health probe

A renowned restaurant that was closed after diners reported becoming ill can reopen Thursday, although the exact source of the outbreak has not been identified, British health authorities said Wednesday. The Fat Duck restaurant in Berkshire closed at the end of February after some 40 diners reported suffering from diarrhea and vomiting

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