Atlas Obscura introduces us to Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, a hot dog stand in Reykjavík close to the sea and the Phallological Museum (yes, really). This family-owned business has operated since 1937 and is a popular landmark for citizens and tourists.
Although we Americans prefer hot dogs that are made from pork and sawdust, those two ingredients aren’t easily sourced in the cold and wind-swept north Atlantic. What Iceland does have a lot of is sheep, so the hot dogs are made of lamb meat. You can order yours with remoulade, mustard, onions, and ketchup.
Yes, that really is former US President Bill Clinton. When visiting Iceland in 2004, he stopped by the stand and ordered a hot dog with just mustard. Now you, too, can order a “Clinton” dog, which comes with only mustard.
Photo: Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur