Norwegian Constitution Day parties!

[BROOKLYNDINER]

So-my Scandinavian friend has invited me out tonite-he said it is a crazy party day for Norwegians. We are starting at Smorgas Chef--peel and eat shrimp he said and something called Princess Cake for dessert. Where else should we go?

[sgordon]

Might as well list all the other Nordic-esque places: Acme, Frej (Brooklyn) and... uh, that's pretty much it. Suppose you could also pick up up some Norwegian lox and Matjes Herring at Russ & Daughters.

If you're REALLY hardcore, head out to Bay Ridge and hit up Nordic Delicacies for a picnic basket of fiskpudding, sylteflesk, nøkkelost, geitost, some pickled beets, and a loaf of dark sour rye. Then take it to Leif Ericson Park and eat it there. But do it quick, because I think ND closes at 6:00...

For a cuisine that's been the "next big thing" for a few years now, we're sorely lacking in it, sadly...

[INDIANRIVERFL]

Only if the prices stay in Norway.

[sgordon]

Actually, it's MUCH cheaper here right now. Restos in Oslo will cost you US$50+ for an entree.

Of course, we can't get whale or moose here in the US... So maybe it's worth the $50 (and the airfare...)

[tex.s.toast]

you can totally get moose . . . in alaska

[sgordon]

Just get the ex-gov to shoot one for you...

[Sneakeater]

I wouldn't think that Swedish, much less Danish, places celebrate Norwegian independence from Denmark and Sweden.

[jessbnjess]

Very true. I guess after seeing they were going to Smorgas Chef my brain just went general Scandanavian

[jessbnjess]

Vandaag?

[kagemusha49]

Aquavit?