I recently had a layover in Iceland while traveling overseas. While I would have liked to have spent much more time in Iceland, I only had a quick visit to the airport. But I was determined to make the most of my time.
There wasn't much open at the hour I visited, but I did head to the Nordic Deli. The deli had a few sandwiches, meat & cheese snacks and drinks.
I had some honey, mustard and onion, pretzels, as well as a small snack of cheese and fruit. Honestly, it is super simple. But I appreciate the grab & go concept and the freshness. That gave me more time to check out the rest of the art and shops.
Have you been to Iceland? What are the foods you must try?
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Lulu's Chocolate Bar is a dessert restaurant that also serves specialty drinks.
Cakes, cheesecakes, pies, creme brulee, ice cream and brownies are just some of the options on the dessert side of the menu.
Beer, wine, martinis, cocktails, coffee, tea and soft drinks grace the drink side of the menu.
I settled on a slice of praline pecan pie, which has bourbon-infused praline pecan pie on a buttery shortbread crust. It's rich and buttery and crunchy - what more could I ask for?
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The Olde Pink House, located at 23 Abercorn Street in Savannah, Georgia's Historic District, serves classic Southern cuisine in an elegant mansion built in 1771.
The restaurant has a southern elegance and grandiose vibe that you can only get in Savannah. My first bite was the complimentary homemade biscuits with honey butter, which were lovely.
I ordered the sauteed local shrimp with country ham gravy and cheddar cheese grits. It was certainly different from other versions of shrimp and grits that I've had. The grits were more like a grit cake, and the gravy was thick and peppery.
I also tried pan-seared jumbo lump crab cake and fried green tomatoes with remoulade sauce. this pairing is two of my favorite things. Each were prepared perfectly and the remoulade added a nice zing.
Delicious southern food elevated in a gorgeous atmosphere.
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Leopold’s Ice Cream was founded in 1919 by three brothers from Greece. They learned the art of candy and dessert making from an uncle who had already settled in America. George, Peter and Basil Leopold perfected their secret formulas and created the now world famous Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah, Georgia, reads the website.
Leopold’s Ice Cream is a downtown Savannah landmark, and features the original black marble soda fountain, wooden back bar, and telephone booth. But the main draw is the premium ice cream.
Tutti frutti is their most popular flavor - rum ice cream with candied fruit and fresh roasted Georgia pecans. The Original since 1919!
Butter pecan is another favorite, though, and features roasted George pecans. So that was my choice. And after waiting about a half hour, I was ready to dig in.
Very smooth, very creamy. And butter pecan is one of my favorite flavors because it adds a little texture, plus some salty to go along with the sweet.
Have you been?
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