Products & Services Aug 17, 2017

Taste of Iceland in New York City 2017

Iceland's famous cultural festival comes to Brooklyn Sept. 28 - Oct. 1!

Iceland Naturally invites New York City to celebrate Icelandic culture with the return of Taste of Iceland Sept. 28 – Oct. 1! The four-day festival highlights the best of Icelandic culture, showcasing the Nordic nation’s cuisine, music, art, film and literature with events all over Brooklyn. RSVP to these cultural events on Facebook, and don’t forget to share your experience with us on Instagram and Twitter by tagging @IcelandNatural with #TasteofIceland. Keep checking this page for updated information, and share this event with your friends!

SEPT. 28 – OCT. 1 | FOOD | ICELANDIC MENU AT NORMAN
SEPT. 28 | DRINK |ICELANDIC COCKTAIL CLASS IN THE LO-RES BAR AT NITEHAWK CINEMA
SEPT. 28 | FILM | ICELANDIC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AT NITEHAWK CINEMA
SEPT. 29 | DESIGN | ICELAND’S NEW DESIGNERS DISCUSSION AT ARTISTS AND FLEAS
SEPT. 30 | LITERATURE |THE WRITE STUFF LITERATURE EVENT AT  SPOONBILL & SUGARTOWN, BOOKSELLERS
SEPT. 30 | MUSIC | REYKJAVIK CALLING AT THE KNITTING FACTORY BROOKLYN
OCT. 1 | ART | ICELAND’S VISUAL ART SCENE DISCUSSION AT OKAY SPACE

FOOD | Icelandic Menu at Norman

WHERE: Norman // 29 Norman Avenue | Brooklyn, NY |11222
WHEN: Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, 2017 | Dinner
COST: $55 per person | 4-course menu | Signature cocktails
RESERVATIONS: Online | 347.966.2092
WHO: Icelandic Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson and American Chef Andrew Whitcomb | Icelandic Mixologist Kári Sigurðsson
More info on Facebook

COCKTAILS | Icelandic Cocktail Class in the Lo-Res Bar at Nitehawk Cinema

WHERE: Nitehawk Cinema // 136 Metropolitan Avenue | Brooklyn, NY |11249
WHEN: Sept. 28, 2017 |  5:30pm – 6:30pm
COST: Free
WHO: Icelandic mixologist Kári Sigurðsson and National Reyka Vodka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider.
RSVP on Facebook

DRINKS | Bar Takeover at Montana’s Trail House

WHERE: Montana’s Trail House | 445 Troutman St | Brooklyn, NY | 11237
WHEN: Sept. 27, 2017 | 9:00pm​
WHO: Icelandic mixologist Kári Sigurðsson
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FILM | Shortfish: Iceland’s Premier Short Film Festival at Nitehawk Cinema

WHERE: Nitehawk Cinema // 136 Metropolitan Avenue | Brooklyn, NY |11249
WHEN: Sept. 28, 2017 | 7:00pm
COST: Free
RUN TIME: ~75 minutes
SHORT FILMS: Shortfish 2016 Program
WHO: Stockfish Festival Director, Marzibil Sæmundardóttir | Director of Dr. Judge Sicko, Grétar Magnús Grétarsson (Maggi)
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DESIGN |  Iceland’s New Designers: Creating Design Identity Through Originality & Resourcefulness at Artists and Fleas

WHERE: Artists and Fleas // 70 North 7th Street | Brooklyn, NY | 11249
WHEN: Sept. 29, 2017 | 6:00pm
COST: Free
WHO: Reykjavik Runway’s CEO and creative director, Ingibjorg Greta Gisladottir
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LITERATURE | The Write Stuff: How Iceland Inspires Lovers of the Written Word at Spoonbill & Sugartown, Booksellers

WHERE:  Spoonbill & Sugartown, Booksellers // 99 Montrose Ave | Brooklyn, NY | 11206
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2017 | 2:00 pm
COST: Free
WHO: Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid
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LITERATURE | Book Reading: Lytton Smith’s Translation of Icelandic Epic Tómas Jónsson, Bestseller

WHERE:  Spoonbill & Sugartown, Booksellers // 99 Montrose Ave | Brooklyn, NY | 11206
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2017 | Immediately following The Write Stuff Discussion
COST: Free
WHO: Renowned Icelandic translator, Lytton Smith, and Two Month Review podcast host, Chad Post.
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MUSIC | Reykjavik Calling at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn

WHERE: Knitting Factory Brooklyn // 361 Metropolitan Avenue | Brooklyn, NY | 11211
WHEN: Sept. 30, 2017 | doors open at 7pm | show starts at 8pm
COST: Free | Must be 18+ to enter
FEATURED ARTISTS:

​Fufanu: Website | Facebook | Youtube | Soundcloud
​Mammút: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube
Salt Cathedral: Website | Facebook | Soundcloud​

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ART | The Icelandic Art Center Presents: Iceland’s Thriving Contemporary Visual Arts Scene at Okay Space

WHERE: Okay Space // 281 North 7th Street | Brooklyn, NY | 11211
WHEN: Oct. 1, 2017 | 2:00pm
COST: Free
WHO: Björg Stefánsdóttir, director of the Icelandic Art Center
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About Taste of Iceland in New York City
Taste of Iceland in New York City is presented by Iceland Naturally in cooperation with Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Blue Lagoon, Visit Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial, Promote Iceland, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Icelandic Provisions, Brennivin, Iceland Airwaves, Norman Restaurant, Knitting Factory Brooklyn , Nitehawk Cinema, Spoonbill & Sugartown, Booksellers, Okay Space, WFUV, Artists and Fleas.

About Iceland Naturally
Iceland Naturally is a cooperative marketing organization that promotes the services, products and culture of Iceland. Through events, promotions and online marketing initiatives, Iceland Naturally introduces Iceland’s creativity and natural wonders to North Americans. The group is comprised of Iceland’s top companies and organizations: Icelandair, Icelandic Group,  Reyka Vodka, City of Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, Blue Lagoon, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Landsvirkjun, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Promote Iceland, Icelandic Provisions and the Government of Iceland.

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