For those who want a refreshing beer, wine, or cocktail, there are several bars, like , a wine bar that serves tapas and has a small cheese shop and outdoor seating area. Frøya Sjømat Come here for some of the friendliest staff in Mathallen Oslo but above all else, a celebration of all things seafood. Owned and operated by Tine the largest dairy in Norway and 20th largest in the world. Authentic Vietnamese street food: Vietnamese coffee and bánh mà sandwiches formed at a crossroads between French and Vietnamese cuisine. Photo: Whitney Love Gudbrandsdalsost displayed as art.
About 40 or so local producers break out the best in their kitchen, serving everything from tapas to sushi to beer. Courses here range in subject, but are very popular and worth trying to attend if you happen to be in Oslo. Located in a former factory and a part of the Vulkan group, with over 30 concept boutiques, restaurants and shops to choose from, this is the location in Oslo for food enthusiasts. Historically, Norwegian food has been characterized by a modest list of locally available raw ingredients preserved or prepared in a short list of ways. Here, 10 ambitious vendors provide a sample of the best food Iceland has to offer. Whitney Love originally hails from Tucson, Arizona and is currently living in Stavanger, Norway.
All based on DavĂĂ° Viet Quoc's secret family recipe passed down through generations of cooks. Vegan Wagon Veganism and vegetarianism are not new to Oslo, or even Norway for that matter but they have both been gaining a lot of traction in the last years. The place is clean, and nearly almost packed full. Melkerampa Find brown cheese displayed under glass like works of art, specialty Norwegian cheeses and Norwegian saft drinks from local fruits like apples and various berries. All meat and game for sale are vacuumed packed. Open six days a week the food hall is closed on Mondays , the bright and airy market features more than 30 vendors, with several spaces reserved for pop-up shops on the ground floor and a kitchen and dining area on the first floor. Vegan Wagon is a great place for soups, salads and smoothies with influences from Europe, Asia and the world over.
. However, the way that many Norwegians eat today has been influenced just as much by history and technological advances in food preservation and preparation methods as it has been by influences from abroad. The lush woodland areas and pristine lakes of Valdres make it a keen location for fishing, rearing animals and growing grain. Chefs and locals alike browse the stalls and shops for goods for sale from small-scale producers and importers. There is a lot of street food.
International shops include Comer Con Arte, which is run by a group of Spanish chefs and features Spanish cuisine, and Via Italia, which sells Italian meats, , olive oil, cheese, rice, and tomato sauces. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Food lovers will find their every appetite catered to in this cozy little food hall. She runs the English-language food blog Thanks For The Food where she documents her love affair with Norway through the lens of traditional and modern Norwegian gastronomy. One of the best places for seafood in Oslo, this outpost takes on special orders and carries only the freshest seafood available. This medley of crisp pickles, savoury meats, sriracha, and fresh aromatics may just be the perfect sandwich. Most classes are held in Norwegian.
Smak av Valdres More of a food collective of regionally branded goods, this boutique features the best locally produced food products from Valdres, Norway — a town located in Oppland kommune. Reindeer sausage, dried game meat, mountain berry juices and of course, brown cheese among several other products. Photo: Whitney Love Mathallen offers the best in local, national and international cuisine. You can find her online at or on. More than just a place to eat, a food destination Mathallen Oslo is also home to the Kulinarisk Akademi, a space for cooking courses and private events. You can both eat here or buy to take home and eat later.
This article originally appeared in the March 14, 2014 issue of the Norwegian American Weekly. To subscribe, visit or call us at 800 305-0271. Their fair trade coffee is shipped daily from their roaster at Aðalstræti only a few blocks away. Bondes Market Bondes Market carries Norwegian foodstuffs from all over Norway. Photo: Whitney Love Freshly caught shrimp and langoustines plus the always delicious fish cakes on display at Frøya Sjømat. Are you associated with this business? Named after the Norsk goddess of fertility and love.
Cheese, spekepølse, fenalår and flatbrød are all favorites here. Bondes Market is a great place for those interested in organic, Norwegian and wholesome goods. Tasty food, incredibly knowledgeable staff and by far the ripest cheese in Oslo. . . .
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