Story

After a life of seafaring, Jørn Thorsson and his wife Freydís settled down to run a small tavern nestled in the trees, Kvitravn, (white raven) with the help of their sons and dottirs (the cast members/staff). The establishment is named in homage to Hugin and Munin, the mythological ravens tasked by Odin to daily circumnavigate the globe in search of information and news. The couple saw the pair of figures as guides in their journey, after a harrowing storm that left them adrift an lost. A raven flew overhead just when they thought all was lost, and they believe it was the white raven Munin guiding them back to Odin himself, and have thus also placed homages to Odin, as well as items from their journeys. 

Much of the tavern has been repurposed from the ships, with the main hull repurposed as the roof of the establishment, Hull braces as roof supports,  and the dragon heads from the bows made into the main supports. Also repurposed are shields as table tops, oars and mast for signs and fences, all adorned with furs or marked with various runes and scratches showing past use.

Experience

     The sounds of a Tagelharpa (early norse violin) and a singer draws guests in, providing atmosphere to the shady tree-surrounded area. Wood and stone offer a tactile natural feel as the guest steps into the circle of Rune Stones surrounding the restaurant. A pit in the middle of the area where meat is roasted over open fire by a chef, to be sold as the “signature dish” for a premium. Light is further enhanced by mock candle lanterns on each table. Friendly Sons and Dottirs speak of their past with Jørn and Freydis, relaying good times with them. Mead barrels, used for standing tables, with a few regular sitting tables around the fire offer a solid and storied past.  The smells of grilled meat emanate off the large cooking fire in the center, laced with cedar wood smoke. Both wooden and iron cutlery can be used to eat well seasoned meat and vegetable dishes offer both healthy and semi-historical meal options, with fruits and nuts both grilled and fresh for desserts. Mead and beers are found at the bar area, with mulled wine as an additional seasonal treat.