8 influencers driving Iceland’s local food movement
A family affair
Solvi Arnarsson's parent's have operated a dairy and cattle farm called Efsti-Dalur II for 33 years. But as travelers started to ask to stay on their scenic land, the family expanded their operation to include a bed and breakfast, cafe, and restaurant that follows Slow Food principles. Arnarsson, the chef- manager, uses the farm's own beef and dairy when cooking, and ingredients sourced as close to the restaurant as possible. Here, he poses with one of his favorite cookbooks (and, presumably, one of his favorite cows).