Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur
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Bæjarins beztu pylsur (ˈpaːijarɪns ˈpɛstʏ ˈpʰɪlsʏr̥, The best hot dog
s in town) often shortened to simply "Bæjarins beztu", is a popular hot dog stand
in central Reykjavík
, Iceland
. In August 2006, the British newspaper The Guardian
selected Bæjarins beztu as the best hot dog stand in Europe.http://www.visir.is/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060822/LIFID01/108220011/1120
The majority of Icelanders have eaten at Bæjarins beztu. It’s downtown near the harbor and has been open since 1937. Foreign visitors are often brought to the stand to introduce them to the hot dogs there, which are often called "the Icelandic national food." Among famous people who have eaten at Bæjarins beztu are Bill Clinton
, former president of the United States, and James Hetfield
, vocalist of the popular heavy metal band Metallica
.
A hot dog costs 300 (website indicates 280) ISK (equivalent to $2.60 CAD or $2.64 USD as of August 2011) and condiments include ketchup, sweet mustard, fried onion
, raw onion and remolaði
, a mayonnaise-based sauce with sweet relish
. Hot dogs are often ordered with "the works," i.e., all condiments, or in Icelandic
"eina með öllu".
The woman who served Clinton still regularly works at the stand, with a photo and caricature of Clinton being served on the back wall.
The website for Bæjarins Beztu is bbp.is
Hot dog
A hot dog is a sausage served in a sliced bun. It is very often garnished with mustard, ketchup, onions, mayonnaise, relish and/or sauerkraut.-History:...
s in town) often shortened to simply "Bæjarins beztu", is a popular hot dog stand
Hot dog stand
A hot dog stand is a food business stand that sells hot dogs, usually from an external counter on a public thoroughfare such as a road, street, ballpark, mall, or food court....
in central Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
, Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. In August 2006, the British newspaper The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
selected Bæjarins beztu as the best hot dog stand in Europe.http://www.visir.is/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060822/LIFID01/108220011/1120
The majority of Icelanders have eaten at Bæjarins beztu. It’s downtown near the harbor and has been open since 1937. Foreign visitors are often brought to the stand to introduce them to the hot dogs there, which are often called "the Icelandic national food." Among famous people who have eaten at Bæjarins beztu are Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
, former president of the United States, and James Hetfield
James Hetfield
James Alan Hetfield is the rhythm guitarist, co-founder, main songwriter, and lead vocalist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. Hetfield co-founded Metallica in October 1981 after answering a classified advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich in the Los Angeles newspaper The Recycler,...
, vocalist of the popular heavy metal band Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
.
A hot dog costs 300 (website indicates 280) ISK (equivalent to $2.60 CAD or $2.64 USD as of August 2011) and condiments include ketchup, sweet mustard, fried onion
Fried onion
Fried onions or French fried onions are a popular snack food or garnish accompaniment to various recipes, made from pan frying or deep frying onions thus preparing them in a manner similar to that of French fried potatoes....
, raw onion and remolaði
Remoulade
Remoulade or rémoulade, invented in France, is a popular condiment in many countries. Very much like the tartar sauce of some English-speaking cultures, remoulade is often aioli- or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish , often flavored with curry, and...
, a mayonnaise-based sauce with sweet relish
Relish
A relish is a cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruit food item which is typically used as a condiment.In North America, relish commonly alludes to sweet pickle relish-like sauce that often condiments hot dogs, hamburgers and other types of fast food.-Description and ingredients:The item...
. Hot dogs are often ordered with "the works," i.e., all condiments, or in Icelandic
Icelandic language
Icelandic is a North Germanic language, the main language of Iceland. Its closest relative is Faroese.Icelandic is an Indo-European language belonging to the North Germanic or Nordic branch of the Germanic languages. Historically, it was the westernmost of the Indo-European languages prior to the...
"eina með öllu".
The woman who served Clinton still regularly works at the stand, with a photo and caricature of Clinton being served on the back wall.
The website for Bæjarins Beztu is bbp.is