Town's Bezt Dawgs

This little red and white hot dog stand downtown by the harbor is called Bæjarinn's Bezta Pylsur, or Town's Best Hot Dogs. This is where Bill Clinton stopped to grab a bite (check out this photo) while in Reykjavik last summer. The fact that he very much enjoyed this snack is the only thing him and my father, a staunch classic Republican, have in common...

When my dad is here in town he likes to take what he calls his "evening constitutional," a nice stroll around downtown to stretch his legs, breathe fresh air and, usually, grab a Bæjarinns Bezta pylsur. It's said the owners heat their pylsur in water spiked with malt, a thick, dark, sweet beery kind of beverage, which adds to their taste, and also that they rarely change this water, preferring instead to let the meat fats and juices accumulate. Whatever their secret is, there is always a line at Baejarinn's Bezta. Be sure to give it a go while here.

Oh, and ask for "one with everything." You'll get ketchup, sweet mustard, remolade, fresh onions and crunchy toasted onions plus the dog in your bun. Yum!!!