The flavors of Iceland land in Boston with a long weekend of cuisine and culture from the Nordic country. The Taste of Iceland runs Thursday, March 16th through Monday, March 20th with assorted showcases of Icelandic short films, music, literature, visual arts — and eats. Starting Friday, March 17th, guests to The Merchant can indulge in a four-course prix fixe collaboratively composed by chef Edwin Morales and Icelandic chef Siggi Helga. Plates like grilled lamb, smoked sea trout and more are on the menu, available for $68 per person through Monday the 20th during regular dinner hours. Cocktails featuring Reyka Vodka and the country’s signature schnapps, Brennivin, will be on offer thanks to bartender Bryan Ames and Brennivin cocktail champ Kári Sigurðsson. See The Merchant menu below and call 617.482.6060 to book a table.

FIRST
Small Tastes of Icelandic Nature
Forest mushrooms in volcanic croquettes
Langoustine with black garlic-herb garden
Traditional Icelandic smoked lamb & leaf bread

SECOND
Lightly Smoked Sea Trout
Broccolini, broccoli shavings, crisp rye bread, cream of eggs

THIRD
Chargrilled Filet of Free Range Icelandic Lamb
Leeks, oyster mushrooms, watercress, 30-hour onion jus

FOURTH
White Chocolate Brownie
Skyr ganache, cranberry sorbet, meringue