We’ve been to Iceland and it certainly is a place of wonder. It makes Game of Thrones (one of several places where shooting took place) look like Disneyland, but it was Iceland all along in both instances. Cold, grey, rainy and windswept, it beckons those who want to really feel the outdoors. boasts stunning landscapes featuring majestic waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, geysers, and black sand beaches. The diversity of its natural scenery is truly remarkable. However, one thing that we did find there is that it’s not a place for vegetarians. We’re not complaining though; it was a once in a lifetime adventure. Being vegetarian, your editor lived on pizza most of the time. It was nice pizza, but, again, very expensive. (The beer is fab.)
So, we were surprised yesterday to learn about another Icelandic traditional staple, and that’s hot dogs, of all things. But, not just any hot dogs: they must be Bæjarins Beztu Hot Dogs. The Icelanders swear that they are the best in the world (but they would, wouldn’t they?) Want to know more? The Bæjarins Beztu chain has been in continuous operation since 1937 when the first stand was set up on Austurstræti street at the very centre of the city by the grandfather of the current owner, Guðrún Kristmundsdóttir. In the 1960s, it moved two streets north to Tryggvagata, across from the Harpa Concert Hall, where the current flagship stand remains today.[
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Bæjarins Beztu sells hot dogs that are lamb-based with pork and beef. They are served in a bun with a choice of condiments: ketchup, sweet mustard, remoulade, crisp fried onion and raw onion. Customers who want everything often use the Icelandic phrase “eina með öllu” (English: “one with everything”).
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