Iceland Naturally invites Toronto to celebrate Icelandic culture with the return of Taste of Iceland November 9-12! The annual, four-day festival highlights the best of Icelandic culture, showcasing the Nordic nation’s cuisine, music, art, film and literature in (mostly free) events around the city. RSVP to this jam-packed weekend 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!
NOV. 9 – NOV. 11 | ICELANDIC MENU AT LEÑA
NOV 9 | THE WRITE STUFF LITERATURE EVENT
NOV. 11 | REYKJAVIK CALLING AT THE HORSESHOE TAVERN
NOV. 11 | ICELAND’S VISUAL ART SCENE DISCUSSION
NOV. 12 | ICELANDIC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AT ROYAL CINEMA
NOV. 12 | ICELAND SUNDAY EVENT
Icelandic Menu at Leña
WHERE: Leña | 176 Yonge Street | Toronto, ON | M5C 2L7
WHEN: Nov. 9 – Nov. 11 | Dinner
COST: $76 per person (excludes tax & gratuity) | 4-course menu | Beverage Pairing Menu
RESERVATIONS: Online | 416.507.3378
WHO:
Icelandic Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson
Canadian Chef Julie Marteleira
Canadian Chef Anthony Walsh
Icelandic Mixologist Kári Sigurðsson
Canadian Mixologist Matthew Curran
The Write Stuff: How Iceland Inspires Lovers of the Written Word
WHERE: The Portland Room of The Spoke Club | 600 King St W | Toronto, ON | M5V 1M3
WHEN: Nov. 9 | 6:00 pm
COST: Free
WHO:
Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid
Award-winning, Toronto-based author and journalist, Andrew Westoll
Reykjavik Calling at The Horseshoe Tavern
WHERE: The Horseshoe Tavern | 370 Queen Street West | Toronto, ON | M5V 2A2
WHEN: Nov. 11 | Doors open at 8:00 pm | Show begins at 9:00 pm
COST: Free
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Fufanu: Website | Facebook | Youtube | Soundcloud
Mammút: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube
Ice Cream: Tumblr | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
DJ Mar Sellars: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube
RADIO SPONSOR: CIUT-FM
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The Icelandic Art Center Presents: Iceland’s Thriving Contemporary Art Scene
WHERE: The Gallery space of The Spoke Club | 600 King St W | Toronto, ON | M5V 1M3
WHEN: Nov. 11 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
COST: Free
WHO: Björg Stefánsdóttir, director of the Icelandic Art Center
Shortfish: Iceland’s Premier Short Film Festival at The Royal Cinema
WHERE: The Royal Cinema | 608 College Street | Toronto, ON | M6G 1B4
WHEN: Nov. 12 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmWHEN: Nov. 12 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
COST: Free
WHO: Svava Lóa Stefánsdóttir, program director of the Stockfish Film Festival
SHORT FILMS: Shortfish 2016 Program
RUN TIME: ~75 minutes
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“An Evening in Iceland” at Leña
WHERE: Leña Restaurant | 176 Yonge Street | Toronto, ON | M5C 2L7
WHEN: Nov. 12 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
COST: $120 per person (excludes tax & gratuity) | 4-course menu
RESERVATIONS: Online | 416.507.3378
WHO:
Icelandic Chef Viktor Örn Andrésson
Canadian Chef Julie Marteleira
Icelandic/Canadian singer-songwriter Sigrun Stella Bessason
Icelandic Mixologist Kári Sigurðsson
Canadian Mixologist Matthew Curran
About Taste of Iceland
Taste of Iceland in Toronto is presented by Iceland Naturally in cooperation with Icelandair, Reyka Vodka, Blue Lagoon, Visit Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial, Promote Iceland, Icelandic Provisions, Brennivin, Iceland Airwaves, Icelandic Provisions, Iceland Airwaves, Iceland Music Export, CIUT FM, Leña Restaurante, The Royal Cinema, Horseshoe Tavern, The Spoke Club and Ben McNally Books.
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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