North: The New Nordic Cuisine of Iceland A Cookbook

About this book

An unprecedented look into the food and culture of Iceland from Icelands premier chef and the owner of Reykjavks Restaurant Dill. Iceland is known for being one of the most beautiful and untouched places on earth and a burgeoning destination for travelers lured by its striking landscapes and vibrant culture. Iceland is also home to an utterly unique and captivating food scene characterized by its distinctive indigenous ingredients traditional farmers and artisanal producers and wildly creative chefs and restaurants. Perhaps no Icelandic restaurant is as well-loved and critically lauded as chef Gunnar Gslasons Restaurant Dill which opened in Reykjavks historic Nordic House in 2009. North is Gslasons wonderfully personal debut: equal parts recipe book and culinary odyssey it offers an unparalleled look into a star chefs creative process. But more than just a collection of recipes North is also a celebration of Iceland itselfthe inspiring traditions stories and people who make the island nation unlike any other place in the world.