ICELAND. Lagardère Travel Retail and Keflavík International Airport have teamed up to introduce a bright new food court in the North Terminal.
The Reykjavík Street Food Market is inspired by the Iceland capital’s growing food and culture scene. Called Aðalstræti [‘Main Street’ in English -Ed], it is named after Reykjavík’s oldest street.
The 645sq m airside space, situated in the main international departures lounge (IDL), features the restaurants Yuzu, La Trattoria and Zócalo, all brands founded by Icelanders. It is in a high footfall area of the airport, part of a new extension that connects the IDL to six recently opened airline gates.
The three restaurants share a 220-capacity seating area and an 85sq m back of house zone, where all food is prepared.
Concepts in detail
Yuzu
Yuzu is a fast-growing trendy burger chain in Reykjavík owned by Head Chef Haukur Már Hauksson, a well-known Icelandic chef.
The restaurant has a staple offering of chicken, beef and vegan burgers featuring flavours inspired by Asian cuisine. The burgers are served with different fries options and customer choice dipping sauces.
There is also a dessert menu which includes glazed doughnuts and muffins and a breakfast menu featuring pancakes, crispy chicken waffle and avocado burger.
The drinks menu features sodas from trendy Icelandic brand Agla gosgerð, such as Yuzulaði and Djöflarót. There is also a wine list and draft beers, such as Tuborg Classic, Gull Lite and Yuzu Rice Lager from local brewer RVK Brewing.
La Trattoria
Italian restaurant La Trattoria has a downtown location in Reykjavík’s Hafnartorg Gallery food hall, owned and operated by Icelandic celebrity chef Hrefna Sætran and business partner Ágúst Einarsson.
The concept majors on breakfasts including Frittata Rustica and Italian omelettes; and classic northern Italy all-day dishes, including numerous pizza and pasta choices. Highlights from the menu include Linguine Frutti di Mare, Risotto ai Funghi and Zenato Tagliata ribeye steak.
La Trattoria offers an aperitivo menu with classic drinks such as Limoncello Spritz, Amaretto Sour and Aperol Spritz.
The brand partners with Italian winery Zenato for an extensive list of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines.
Zócalo
Zócalo – whose CEO is Icelander Einar Örn Einarsson, also founder of the restaurant chain Serrano – has a chain of 16 fast-food restaurants across Iceland, Sweden and Denmark serving fresh, healthy and modern Mexican fast food. Additional restaurants are planned for opening in Ireland and England this year.
The restaurant, named after the largest square in Mexico City, offers breakfast tacos and burritos, featuring a selection from scrambled eggs, potatoes, chorizo, bacon, vegetables, beans and sauces.
The all-day main dish menu includes five varieties of burritos, five bowls, three tacos and three quesadillas.
The drinks menu features draft and bottled Mexican beers, a wine list and Mexican cocktails such as Frozen Margarita, Paloma and Orange Caipirinha.
Keflavík International Airport Commercial Manager Gunnhildur Erla Vilbergsdóttir (pictured leading a toast at the opening event below) told The Moodie Davitt Report: “We have been eagerly waiting for Aðalstræti to open in Keflavík International Airport and are incredibly proud of this addition to the airport.
“Zócalo, La Trattoria and Yuzu are all fantastic restaurants with their own unique characteristics, further enhancing the selection in the terminal. Aðalstræti is specifically designed for the airport, prioritising speed, quality and variety.
“All menus are adapted to the terminal, offering popular dishes that are quick to serve. Special breakfast and children’s dishes are available, and all establishments offer the option to dine in or take food to enjoy on the flight.
“The service is fast and efficient, and customers can order directly from their tables using their phones, at self-service stations or at each location.
“All three restaurants are established by Icelanders. They provide the best of local food culture along with international cuisine.” 
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