'A Taste of Iceland' Presents an Icelandic Menu at Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks March 1, 2012

Boston prepares to host an Icelandic invasion this spring with A Taste of Iceland in Boston! The multi-day event will offer Bostonians a chance to discover the wonders of Icelandic culture and lifestyle through a series of events in and around Boston from March 1st - 4th, 2012.

Guest Chef Hákon Már Örvarsson, Bocuse d'Or and World Culinary Cup winner, has created a special Icelandic menu with Chef Matthew Audette of Eastern Standard Kitchen & Drinks. Sourcing the freshest ingredients straight from Iceland, the two chefs will collaborate to offer a unique, scintillating four course menu that will showcase the best of Nordic cuisine to Boston-area diners. In addition, the restaurant will feature a custom-made Reyka Vodka cocktail created by Eastern Standard Bar Director Jackson Cannon.

The Icelandic Menu will be offered for $65 and will include:

First
House made - Cold smoked filet of Icelandic Arctic char. Served with grainy mustard crème fraiche, dill oil and Icelandic rye bread.

Second
Grilled Icelandic Langoustine tails sprinkled with grinded "Söl" Icelandic seaweed. Served in garlic butter on top of creamy mousseline potatoes, fresh herbs and tomato-shallot dressing

Main
Icelandic free range lamb filet, flavored with wild herbs and dried blueberries. Served with glazed root vegetables, carrot purée and juniper berry infused lamb jus reduction.

Dessert
"Skyrkaka" A delicate mousse of the Icelandic Skyr on top of an hazelnut-oat crust. Served with cinnamon flavored rhubarb and strawberry compote.

Reservations can be made by calling 617.532.9100 or visiting http://easternstandardboston.com/

Official Website: http://www.icelandnaturally.com/events/taste-of-iceland-in-boston-2012/nr/514