Archive for February 16th, 2010
Where to eat: Gaffel & Karaffel, Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Food and drink on February 16, 2010
On the corner of Storgata and Stortorvet, this brand new, informal restaurant is a great place for lunch, and a good budget option in the evening, with mains in the region of 120-150kr (same prices apply to both lunch and dinner). There are two menus to choose from: a sushi menu, featuring an good choice of both fish and plate-sizes, as well as some sashimi and tempura dishes; and a more international menu offering a range of sandwiches and salads, plus wraps, risotto, and even fish and chips. There is also a daily special – steak with Bearnaise sauce seemed a popular option on the day we visited.
The food is fresh, tasty and well presented. The young staff is friendly and competent. And the restaurant itself, which opened only last week, is bright and airy, with modern furniture in a red and white colour scheme, and full-length windows overlooking the main square. All in all, an exciting new dining venue in Fredrikstad, and one that will probably become a regular haunt.
Gaffel og Karaffel, Stortorvet 2. Tel: 69 31 03 60. Open Mon-Fri 1100-2300, Sat 1200-2300, Sun 1200-2100.
Østfold in Pictures: Møllerbyen, Moss
Posted by admin in Photos and videos, Uncategorized on February 16, 2010
Did you know? A few facts about Moss
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 16, 2010
- In the first half of the 19th century, Moss was one of Norway’s largest producers of aquavit, churning out up to 2.4 million liters a year, about one third of Norway’s total production. 10% of this (about 15 litres per person per year) was consummed by the local population. In fact in its heydays Moss counted as many as 14 distilleries and 80 sales outlets – all for a population of about 3,000.
- There are many artists based in Moss, and art galleries, the most famous of which are Gallery F15, Gallery Henrik Gerner, and Gallery Varden.
- The first ever ferry crossing of the Osloford from Moss took place in 1500. Today the Bastø ferry links Moss with Horten, on the other side of the fjord, with regular departures throughout the day.
- Moss Football Club won the Norwegian cup final in 1983 when they beat Oslo team Vålerenga in the final.
- The Moss Convention was ratified on August 14th, 1814 and provided a foundation for a peaceful solution for liberation from Sweden and Denmark, and made it possible to establish an independent monarchy in 1905.
- Moss Amfi, with over 100 boutiques and shops, is the largest shopping centre in Østfold.
- The American College of Norway is located in Moss. More than 1,000 students from all over the world have studied at ACN since the college opened its doors in 1992. Initially located on an estate on the island of Jeløya, the college relocated to Møllerbyen in subsequent years.