THE FISH DOCK: 27 O C T O B Fresh from the waters of Iceland E R lafur and Maria Baldursson come from families of fishermen, set halibut; salmon, which is farm-raised 5 , on the north-west coast, just under 2 were born and grew up in out to open a store in Bergen County 0 1 Akranes, Iceland, a west that specialized in selling Icelandic the Arctic circle; Arctic char, cod fil- 5 coast port town not far from the cap- fish, helping introduce area residents lets, cod loins and cod cheeks; had- • F Oital city of Reykjavik. Throughout to the cuisine of their homeland. dock; blue ling; ling; tusk; A L their youth they dined on haddock, a Olafurʼs son, Bo Olafsson, wolffish/seawolf; European plaice; L D moved with his family from Iceland and lemon sole. I staple of Icelandic cuisine, and other N Wild Icelandic shrimp (cleaned, I fish from the pristine waters of the this year to open The Fish Dock in N North Atlantic and the Arctic oceans. Closter on June 13. peeled and cooked) and delicious G When the Baldurssons found “We are a family company first European Langoustine Scampi are G U and foremost,” Olafsson said. “We also available. The Fish Dock also I each other again later in life and got D married, they were looking to bring have a passion for bringing some of offers locally sourced wild gulf E something from their homeland to the purest and freshest seafood prod- shrimp (jumbo), dry sea scallops and mussels. the their new home in the Northern ucts from our native country, Ice- This picture is bound to make you hungry. The owners of the Fish Dock land, to our community.” “The quality of the fish speaks Valley. After contemplating what are encouraging more people to eat fish. they missed the most from Iceland, The fish is caught in Iceland for itself,” said Olafsson, a resident of Norwood. The fish is sold by the pound, On Wednesday, its fish burritos up recipes – some which can be generally ranging from $11.99 to – ling fish in the smoked jalapeno found on the website along with $19.99 per pound. and tequila marinade served with information about each type of fish But the proprietors are putting a homemade salsa and sour cream. sold. Customers have submitted twist on the retail operation, offering Fish and chips – beer-battered cod recipes as well. gluten-free and non-GMO mari- served with homemade tartar sauce – Olafur and Maria renovated nades that taste great and contain lit- is available all day on Thursdays. the location, which features a “sim- tle to no sugar, Olafsson said. These Saturday the special is a fish gyro – ple and clean” look, said Olafsson, include: mediterranean; citrus and ling or cod in a mango chili mari- noting the “minimalist” appear- lemon; smoked jalapeno and tequila; nade. Lunch specials range in price ance. The floor is tiled and behind mango chili; ginger & sake; honey from $8.99 to $11.99. the counter, sandwiching the spe- ginger; Avignon (onion-based); Thatʼs not all – Olafsson sug- cial menu, are two beautiful pic- sweet and spicy thai; mexicana style; gests the Arctic char in a butter pecan tures of the Icelandic coast. and peppery Texas grill style. sauce. Thereʼs the “Oh My Cod” The Fish Dock is located at The fish is available plain or in cakes and The Fish Dock recently 219A Closter Dock Road in Closter one of the marinades, which accen- offered up a citrus lemon haddock and is open from 10 a.m. until 6 tuate the already great-tasting with eggplant/lime quinoa salad. p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Fish Dock, located at 219A Closter Dock Road, celebrated its grand “We know you will enjoy every last The Fish Dock, which can be opening on June 13. seafood. The marinades are also worked into the lunch specials, bite,” said Olafsson, who wants to reached by phone at (201) 564- which are offered from 11 a.m. until encourage more people to eat fish. 7939, can also be found online at fish came up again and again. and arrives at the store via air within 2 p.m. The owners also pride them- thefishdock.com and On Tuesdays and Fridays, The selves on providing convenience for Facebook.com/TheFishDock. So the former radar sector engi- 48 hours. Photos courtesy The Fish Dock neer and realtor, respectively, who Customers can choose from Fish Dock offers the catch of the day. customers, going as far as offering.