#Nightlight #IcelandPeachy #TasteofIceland NYC Opening Reception September 30, 2026 at Platform by JBF

Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Iceland’s Ambassador to the U.S. above with Peachy Deegan and below with Thorir Erlingsson, President of the Icelandic chef association, General manger for Icelandic culinary team 

Petur Oskarsson, CEO of Business Iceland

Ragnar Bragason, Comedian and Playwright

Thorir Erlingsson, President of the Icelandic chef association
General manger for Icelandic culinary team

Whom You Know was honored to join Taste of Iceland, which you all should check out, for a special opening reception to celebrate Icelandic culinary delicacies, the cod was the best, and connect directly with Icelandic business and cultural leaders at this exclusive first look at Taste of Iceland’s dynamic New York festival lineup. So far in the last seventeen years, Iceland has been underrepresented on Whom You Know but the best and brightest that we personally met have been given the opportunity to be reviewed and interviewed, so stay tuned.

Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir, Iceland’s Ambassador to the U.S., was delightful to meet.

Icelandic comedians and storytellers, Ragnar Ísleifur Bragason and Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson, opened the reception and introduced musical performances by one of Iceland's most distinctive voices, singer-songwriter Emiliana Torrini. For more on music, read New York Notes with eleven hundred posts and counting.

Astronomer Sævar "Astro-Sævar" Helgi Bragason, will provide an insight into Iceland’s fascinating northern lights—which are expected to shine even brighter in 2027 and he was one of the most brilliant people we met.  Peachy in Space is growing, of course led by Space X and the amazing Elon Musk.

About Taste of Iceland

Taste of Iceland 2026 returns to NYC from Thursday, October 1 through October 3. The cultural festival celebrates Iceland with events across the city showcasing the best of Icelandic culture, including food, music, nature, travel, and more.

Thursday, October 1

An Icelandic Feast: 6:30 - 9:30 PM at Platform by JBF

Iceland Airwaves Off-Venue: 7:00 PM at Pianos NYC

Friday, October 2

Ride NYC with Lauf Cycles: 11:00 AM, ride departs from Other Half Brewing Domino Park

SOAK: The Radical Act of Bathing Together: 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Scandinavia House

Across Iceland: A Guided Cocktail Journey: 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Ivory Peacock

Emilíana Torrini: The Extraordinary Miss Flower: 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Scandinavia House

Saturday, October 3

Iceland by the World’s Worst Photographer Exhibit: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Lavan 541 Chelsea

Time and Water: Film Screening and Conversation: 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Scandinavia House

Northern Lights in NYC: 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Lavan 541 Chelsea

Iceland Unfiltered: 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Lavan 541 Chelsea

Taste of Iceland is an annual festival celebrating Iceland's vibrant culture. The festival is organized by Inspired by Iceland, which promotes Iceland and Icelandic products. It is presented in partnership with Icelandair, Reykjavík, Icelandic Seafood, Business Iceland, Blue Lagoon Iceland, Icelandia, Icelandic Lamb, Iceland Hotel Collection by BERJAYA, Keflavik Airport, and Lauf Cycles; and in collaboration with Iceland Music and Iceland Design and Architecture. The final Taste of Iceland 2026 event will be held in Vancouver in November.

Photography by Peachy Deegan 

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