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golden-pickaxe · 3 years ago

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Coffee (Part 2)

Fandom: Vikings

Paring: Ivar x Reader

Type: Modern AU, Office AU

Wordcount: 3905

Warnings: reader drinks wine casually

[Coffee - All Parts Here]

A/N: part two is here! And just wow! I am so amazed how many want to be tagged in this already! thank you so much, that is such a big compliment! Although sadly for some of you it did not work to link it, I don’t know why

Also, on a side note, this plays in a ‘world’ where in scandinavia there is just still the norse believe. so just in case it comes up and someone is confused ^^

Tagged: @youbloodymadgenius @punkrocknpearls @mootiemoose @istorkyou @dini73

Summary: You are a graduate student at the University of Oslo, and have applied for a job as a personal assistant at the Lothbrok Corporation, without really knowing much of the position advertised. When it turns out you are going to work for the (in)famous Ivar Lothbrok, your whole life is turned up-side-down.

Scheduling your work hours was not too difficult, as you only really had one lecture this semester, your last lecture for finishing your master’s degree. This, together with meetings with your supervisor took up Monday and Wednesday afternoons, while the whole of Thursday was reserved to work purely on your thesis. This left you with two free mornings and two whole days to work.

Margarethe informed you that while sometimes Ivar Lothbrok might need you on the weekends, generally you were not expected to be readily available Saturdays and Sundays. If you were needed, it would also be paid extra.

It had been quite exhausting to go through all of the paperwork, but Margarethe gladly took the time to explain it all in detail, letting you read through the contract and secrecy agreements, and you really signed everything then and there, so that you would not have the chance to think about it and maybe chicken out.

Even though her patience, you got the vibe that Margarethe didn’t seem to like you for some reason. This was not helped by the fact, that while she went into a lot of detail in the contract and payment agreement, her only answer to your question about what kind of work you would be doing for Ivar exactly was a raised eyebrow and a condescending ‘whatever he asks of you’.

That surly was not very reassuring, and you were a bit freaked out about the whole thing on your way home.

“And? How did it go?” your roommate Solveig asked, as soon as you had entered your shared, kind of shitty apartment in Majorstuen, looking up from where she had sat on the sofa, wasting time on her phone.

“I got the job.” Came out of your mouth, as you closed the door and slipped out of your shoes.

Solveig’s mouth fell open.

“What?” she asked, staring at you, as you let yourself drop down onto the sofa next to her.

“I got the job.” You repeated, staring at the wall, not quite believing it yourself. “I got the job as the personal assistant of Ivar fucking Lothbrok.”

“WHAT?” Solveig’s voice was a bit shrill, and suddenly her face was right in front of you. “You are kidding, right? Right?”

You just shook your head, running a hand over your face.

“Tell. Me. Everything.”

And so, you did. You told her about the interview, what you had said, and how Ivar had laughed and cancelled the rest of the interviews. You told her how you had no idea what was expected from you and that you would start next week.

“Not to be mean, or anything..” Solveig said, pouring you another glass of wine, while she drank her own. She had opened a bottle halfway through your story. “I kind of.. based on what you have told me it looks a bit as if he hired you out of spite. I would not be surprised if that job ends as quickly as it started.”

You were glad that Solveig was always honest with you, but still, that was not a nice thought.

“You mean I should not stop applying for other jobs?” you sighed.

“Peppe’s Pizza is still hiring, so..” she shrugged. You pursed your lips.

“You only want me to work there, so that you have someone to talk to during your shift.”

“That is not a crime, is it?” Solveig giggled. “Well, they still have to pay you for the days you work there, so it is not bad, even if they throw you out after a week or two. Gives you a bit of time to look for something else.”

“True.” You took a sip from your wine. “Still, going to have to buy some office attire, so they don’t throw me out before the job even starts.”

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The following Monday at eight AM sharp, you were knocking at Ivar Lothbrok’s office door at the top floor of the building. You had arrived early this morning, meeting with Margarethe at half past seven, where she had given you your key-card, and roughly showed you around the most important parts of the building.

You waited for a few seconds, before Ivar called you in, entering the office and finding yourself in a gigantic room. The glass front overlooked the fjord, a couch was on the left, and a big desk on the right, while the walls were either covered with pictures or tall bookshelves. Other than that, there was a lot of open space, modern and tasteful décor.

Right upon entering you spotted Ivar’s wheelchair right next to the door, while he was sitting on the large sofa in quite a bit of distance, a file opened on his lap, as he was reading through some papers. He ignored your confused frown, as he smiled, looking up from his file, watching you like a hawk as you came in.

“Good morning, Y/N. Sit down.” He patted the sofa next to him, before closing he file and putting it down onto the coffee table in front of him.

You closed the door behind you and walked over to him, sitting down on the almost intimidatingly large sofa, a bit unsure how to act of what to say. Usually, there was a very flat hierarchical structure in Norway, but this was not just any normal company.

Of course, you had used the past couple of days to read up on the man in front of you (and Solveig had sent you around a hundred links to news articles about him as well). He was, though his young age, a quite successful businessman, and had studied in Oxford, graduating with honours. Still, there was also quite a lot of rumour about him, his connection to the Finehair Corporation, and his rivalry with the Inkstad Company, which had split from the Lothbroks over twenty-five years ago, and moved down to Denmark.

There were also some less reliable stories about connections to the Mafia and crime rings, but you were not quite sure how much they could be trusted. What worried you more were some sources speaking of covered up incidents in his youth, involving physical violence.

“Hello, Mr. Lothbrok.” You said, pushing your thoughts aside and trying to put on a smile as well. You had been on a first name basis with your professors and other past employers, as was not unusual in Norway, but somehow it felt wrong addressing this man with anything but formality. Maybe you had read too much about him, and were now intimidated.

“Please, call me Ivar. Much easier that way. There are way too many ‘Mr. Lothbroks’ in this company.” Ivar leaned back, mustering you for a second. You shifted a bit under his gaze, his piercing blue eyes feeling as if they managed to look right into your soul. You faintly wondered if it was a bad thing to find your new boss so physically attractive, but right now that was something you really did not want to think about.

“First of all, Y/N..” Ivar started. “I have to tell you that I actually don’t need, or even want a personal assistant. My mother insisted on it, however, so we will have to make do.” He rolled his eyes, and you tensed up at his words. Kind of what Solveig had predicted. “On the other hand, I thought maybe you could turn out to be actually quite useful.”

You did not answer, as you had no idea what you could say. Technically, it also had not been a question, so you just watched him watching you. You had no clue what he expected from you, and you were a bit scared that he would just toy around with you until he got bored annoying his mother. Your nervousness grew with every passing second.

What was he expecting of you? The usual organisational stuff? Or something else?

“Don’t be scared, I won’t ask anything inhumane of you.” Ivar had apparently read your facial expression correctly. “Most of your duties will involve keeping my schedule, keeping track of my appointments, here and there accompanying me to meetings and taking notes, even if the appointments are abroad, as well as organising these business trips. Of course, also grabbing me lunch of coffee if I am too busy to do it myself, and pulling me out of horribly boring conversations with, as you put it, stubborn and eccentric people if I ask you to.”

Most of what he said was kind of what you expected, but his last statement surprised you.

“Come again?” you blurted out before thinking, instantly regretting your choice of words. But to your surprise, Ivar just smirked.

“I am, as you are surly aware, a very important person, and many people are simply not worth my time. If I give you a certain signal, a code if you will, you will come to me and tell me about a very urgent thing I have to take care off immediately, simple as that. I am counting on your creativity.”

You blinked a that, but finally nodded.

“Well, then, Y/N. I think we will have a pretty good time.” Ivar grinned devilishly, and you did your best not to bite your lip. Ivar’s face had a way to go from innocent to demon in a span of a second, and you had no idea what to make of that. Or of the fact that that made him even more attractive.

Before you were able to respond, however, Ivar sat up again, pulling out a large leather bag from under the coffee table, which you had not noticed before.

“I was so free and put everything into this bag that you are going to need. A company laptop and a work phone, of course. To set it up, just go to the IT people on the third floor later, they will show you everything. Next there are diaries with my already set appointments, which you will continue, information about my contacts and acquaintances, and a rough guide how I have handled things so far. I want you to know the names of my business partners, as well as the information I have gathered about them, in their respective files.” Ivar had opened the bag, and pointed at the various items. Then he looked back at you again. “The who-is-who is very important in my line of work, and if you are to join me in meetings, it is vital that you remember this information correctly. I will be patient for the first week, but if you mess up too much afterwards, I will fire you.” His smile was gone now, his eyes drilling into you.

“Of course, Mr. Loth-.. Ivar.” You swallowed. It didn’t sound too difficult, but at the same time, impossible to master. Especially next to university. But you would still try and do your best, and keep this position as long as possible. You had realised that this job not only paid enough for you to live comfortably right now, it also would make a good impression on your CV for future employment.

“Good! Go down to IT then to get the phone and laptop sorted out, and then you can leave. Take the time today to look through all of this, and I will see you tomorrow, again at eight AM.” The smile was on his lips again, but it did not quite reach his eyes.

The IT people were nice, and it calmed you down a lot to joke around with them, while a young guy wearing a Star Wars shirt explained to you how to connect to the company servers from home.

Solveig of course needled you about information about your first work day, thinking that you had been fired already after you returned home before she had even left for university herself, but you just shooed her away, to start to go through all the files Ivar had provided you with.

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Working for Ivar was.. not particularly difficult, but very different from your previous job. Most of the time you spent either on the phone for him, or creating long lists or catalogues, while he was either working or in a meeting. You did not really have an office, but a desk in front of the entrance to Ivar’s office, where you could work from when you were not on the go.

After the first two weeks of work, Ivar started to hand more and more of the more ‘repetitive’ parts of his work to you, only ever explaining the process of it to you once, expecting you to immediately get the hang of it. But having survived the most shitty professors UiO had to offer, it was not difficult for you to pay close attention, and to work yourself into anything. You had never imagined yourself as a business person, but you found that you actually kind of enjoyed your work.

You also had immediately started to join Ivar in meetings, taking notes and minutes while he and his brothers, which you had also gotten to know quite quickly, discussed business deals of a few hundred millions of krona. The personal assistants of the other Lothbroks were all full time, and you often felt a bit shit, as they seemed just so much more professional than you did. With your first pay-check you bought some even nicer office attire.

When you were not on the phone making appointments with the personal assistants of equally important men and women as Ivar, or on the computer doing other administrative work, you got Ivar lunch or a coffee, before you got into the office for your morning shifts, and sometimes had to bring or get some of his hand made designer suits from a local dry cleaning agency.

Working for Ivar was definitely a lot more work than being a professor’s assistant, but you still had gotten the hang of it quickly. Overtime was also always paid, and from what you were paid from the first business trip Ivar had taken you on, you had bought a new sofa for your flat share (Solveig had toasted to the Lothbroks that day, lying on the new sofa like a starfish).

In general, Ivar himself was.. one kind of a man. He often seemed to be a bit cold, and quite unpredictable, and often snapped at people if they annoyed him out of the blue. He was ambitious, and very focused on his work, sometimes so much that he became almost non-verbal, only huffing at your questions. You had quickly found out how to deal with that, which was by leaving him alone for most of your work hours, writing up everything you’d might need from him and then taking up as little of his time as possible, which he seemed to appreciate.

With his siblings, he often got angry, that you were sure that his wheelchair was the only thing holding him back from tearing their throats out, but with how his brothers often acted, it didn’t really surprise you.

Still, he was, as you found out especially during your business trips, incredibly funny, intelligent and witty, always having a quick remark on hand, or a new strategy to try out. He somehow seemed to calculate every single one of his movements, every even unimportant detail part of a bigger plan.

He was way more ambitious than his brothers, even if not expansion happy as his oldest brother Bjorn, who was mostly working on their newly opened branch in Canada.

You really liked him as a person, even if he was not always easy to work with. And the fact that he had not fired you, hopefully also meant that he liked you too, to some extent at least.

Yes, you really liked your boss. Liked. Nothing more. Yes. You knew you were lying to yourself, but you were not ready to admit that yet.

The first business trip itself had been in you second month in the company, a short two-day trip to Stockholm, had been quite curious. You had not spent too much time with Ivar before, other than meetings and work-related conversations, so being with him for two-days almost non-stop had been odd.

While the drive to the airport had been mostly filled with conversations about the upcoming meetings, during the one-hour flight you took from Oslo to Stockholm (on a private jet of course) Ivar had started to tell you a story that had happened in his university years in England, where they used to have a German lecturer who had so many quirks that the students had developed drinking games.

“It was always kind of noisy, of course.” Ivar said, taking a sip from his coffee. “The last lecture before Christmas, and the last lecture before summer break were always the lectures a German exchange student called ‘Rupp Saufen’, which apparently stuck. Means ‘Rupp drinking’, Rupp being the professor.” He explained.

You had a grin on your face already, far too amused already by his university anecdotes, which kind of reminded you of your own undergrad years.

“Anyways, because the lecture hall was quite large, the professor had a microphone, and also handed one around if someone had a question. So picture this: a large hall full of students, half of them already tipsy because of the drinking game, mostly sitting in the back. It is noisy, there is laughing, and almost no one is really paying attention anymore. Last week before Christmas, with the most quirky and boring professor of the whole faculty.”

Ivar was leaning forward a bit, a grin on his face.

“Then, a woman in the first row raises her hand, to ask a question, and the professor, with a grin, hands her the microphone. Instead of asking something though, she turns around towards the rest of the lecture hall, raising the microphone and shouting ‘Shut the FUCK up!’ at everyone.” Ivar giggled and you could not supress a laugh either. “The professor goes pale. Everyone is kind of shocked, but it indeed goes silent. She hands the microphone back to the professor who is giggling nervously, saying ‘Oh yes, please be a bit more silent’, and just carries on.”

“Sounds like a good time.” You chuckled, shaking your head lightly.

“It was.” Ivar leaned back again. “I, of course, never participated in shenanigans like that. Gotta keep my reputation.” He grinned, winking at you before he took another sip of his coffee, his eyes wandering over to the window.

After that trip you had grown slightly more relaxed in your position, and being less tense definitely showed in your work performance. The other personal assistants started to take you more seriously after your third month working for the Lothbrok Corperation, and you even went out with them for lunch once or twice. What surprised you was how amazed they were by how well you seemed to get along with Ivar. Apparently he was notoriously hard to work for and with, but hearing that you had, in general, no problems with him was hard to believe for them.

University suffered a bit from your new job, and you basically spent all of your weekends studying and working to keep up with writing your thesis. Gladly you were close to the finish line anyways, and after the next spring semester you would hand in your thesis. After that, who knew. You could kind of see yourself continuing to work for Ivar, but that was a thing you not really wanted to think about right now.

Your friends all had been quite surprised, of course, when you had told them about your new job, finding it amusing how you had gotten the position in the first place. You did not get to see most of them too often, with your job and uni keeping you very busy, but in November you managed to take a day off, as it was the birthday of one of your friends, who had organised a big party.

Of course, a lot of the people you had not really seen in months asked you about working for the Lothbrok Corporation, and about Ivar in particular, as there were, as you had found out yourself, many rumours about the man, who was something like a celebrity. You told a few stories, well, the bit you could tell without breaking secrecy agreements, and most were disappointed when Ivar did not turn out to be as unhinged as some gossip magazines made him out to be.

Still, one of your friends, Ragnhild, a journalist, pulled you aside a bit later in the evening, a very concerned look on her face.

“Be careful, yes? I know this job is a massive opportunity for you, but still, the Lothbroks are a big fish.” She pursed her lips. “Word is the sudden bankruptcy of the Egbert Coorp over in England was not due to bad investment choices.”

You of course knew what Ragnhild implied. You promised her to be careful, and also reassured her that you what you were doing was in no way as sensitive or secretive as anything that could lead to the fall of a massive company.

You knew why she was worried, as she knew about a lot of the shady things going on in the business world. She was also probably worried as she could not find a logical reason why you had been hired for the position in the first place, and contrary to your other friends, she was not happy with the explanation ‘Ivar found you funny and wanted to spite his mother who made him get an assistant he did not want’. If that was the reason, she had said, Ivar would have fired you a week later, not kept you for four months by now.

Personally, you did not really care about the exact reason why you had been hired, happy to just think that it was on a whim. But also, you did not dare to simply ask Ivar. Maybe it really was because you had made him laugh. Or you just looked so incompetent that choosing you was the best way to annoy his mother. Or he simply was sick of all the interviews, and hiring you on the spot was the best way to be over with it already.

And now, he seemed quite happy wit the work you did, happy how quickly you responded to his texts or calls, and how efficiently you were working. It was not a lie when you had told Aslaug how good you were at organisation, due to the horrors of university bureaucracy (the amount of paperwork needed to finish a master’s degree was insane).

You loved the work, loved the thrill of being part of such a massive corporation, right at the head of the hydra, loved the people you worked with, lover your bos-. No. Not.. not that.. right?

Ivar was hard to read, and even harder to predict at times. Sometimes he loaded you with errands, while on other days he simply ignored you or sent you home. Some days you would be in his office all day, going through paperwork and meeting minutes, with Ivar ordering some intern to get you coffee or lunch.

You were not in love with Ivar, no. Maybe.. maybe you had a little crush on him.

#ivar the boneless #ivar imagine #ivar vikings #ivars heathen army #ivar x reader #vikings imagine #ivar the boneless x reader #coffeeAU

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thebombaycafe · 3 years ago

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The Best Indian Restaurant in Oslo

Out with your friends after a game and looking for a fun place to hang out and have a quick meal, then Bombay cafe is a great sports cafe in Oslo to go to. Mumbai is home to the iconic Gateway of India, The Bombay Cafe in Oslo is the gateway to delectable cuisine and serves as a window to the Mayanagri. At The Bombay Cafe, we invite you to create lifelong memories!

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Bombay cafe is the best north Indian restaurant in Oslo. The cafe offers a wide variety of options in their menu from veg to non-veg to starters, tandoors, and desserts. The wide option menu allows you to choose food options according to your choice.

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#indian takeaway #takeaway restaurant #indian restaurant oslo

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folerdetdufoler · 6 years ago

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well this is a bit ridiculous. it’s been nearly three weeks and i’m still thinking about oslo. i’m not sure why i’m dragging this out, but a part of me probably doesn’t want to acknowledge how important it was to me. i don’t want to give it that power. it has it though. that city, those people, they have my heart.

when i got home on friday night we made vague plans for the parade the next morning, which ended up being “maybe we’ll get into the centre around one? eh?” so i spent a lazy morning with brown cheese, a slightly improved showering experience, and then my best attempt at pink stripes on the ol’ apples. i do not have a single photo of myself from pride except the shitty bus selfie i sent kit and i...can’t find it? so just use your imagination. i had a hint of cardamom on the wrists thanks to haidee, plus the rainbow pin from her on my backpack, and i was feeling pumped. i chickened out on wearing the socks she gave me because i didn’t want to spend the day in the sun and end up looking like a meme. i admire everyone else’s commitment to fashion with the risk of such a tan line, and wonder if they just spend the entire summer in socks pulled up their calves and dirty trainers.

but i digress. we hop off the plane at lax with a dream and my cardigan and follow the rainbows to the parade route. along the way i’m texting locations back and forth with a few folks but never make the connection happen, so we just keep walking until we settle a ways down karl johans. we’re maybe four people back from the barricade but we can still see everything, and certainly hear everything. fryd, my translating queen, explained who each group was, what some of the signs said, and why their presence in the parade was important. otherwise i would’ve spent the whole parade just waiting for the next bus with an english pop song blaring from it. i mean, i did that too, but i also learned about the parties in between. as the parade went on we were able to squeeze closer to the barricade, and ended up next to a lovely person who would scream HAPPY PRIDE to each group and get a rousing response. josefin waved her flag and we cheered and danced, and i felt the purest admiration for every person who was there representing a life without shame.

i don’t think i’m one of those people, yet. i don’t have any shame about my sexuality, or at least sexuality in general, but i live in an extreme denial of the damaged state of my body, and that overshadows many other aspects of my life: my sexuality, my career, my relationships, my place in this world. i would never be able to walk in a parade like that with a clear conscience. i would never be able to say that about myself. but because i find it so impossible for myself, it becomes a much more impressive accomplishment for everyone else i see. and to have what felt like an entire city embrace that pride, well...i couldn’t help but smile. i felt the love and acceptance on such a large scale that i thought: okay, maybe it’s possible.

i didn’t want to leave that bubble of hope.

after the parade finished i literally battled the crowds to find a spot in pride park. we were sweaty and tired but there was that energy of everyone still celebrating and i didn’t want to let that go. i didn’t care if it meant standing in line for an hour for pizza, because it was still an hour in that bubble. so i did. also the guy selling pizza was very attractive.

we ate and drank and saw a very tan morten in his tutu and then we gave up. or at least i did. i was sweating through my shorts and feeling quite keen on a swim, so i brought gaya, rino, and laura back to the house for a dip. we spent the afternoon cooling off, which gave us a few hours to just chill. @wehave4ever came out, and josefin and zee recreated the kiss, with fryd filming underwater (with a fucking phone! WHAT). aside from the pool the house is designed for entertaining, with plenty of seating and a great indoor/outdoor vibe. so after the rush of the early afternoon, it was nice to have space to spread out and reenergize for the evening.

i just have to circle back for a moment because...nadège. we met, finally, at the bus stop! i had already jumped in the pool but jumped right back out when she was on her way, and then scurried like a wet rat down the street in my suit and towel. i think it says a lot that i was comfortable enough to walk through the neighb in my swimsuit, as well as let that be nadège’s first sight of me, so i hope i didn’t offend anyone with the appearance. but yeah, i felt like i was at home, seeing an old friend, and dragging her up to my room to hang out, even though technically she was a stranger stepping off the bus, and i only recognized her because she wasn’t the woman with a stroller. anyway, i’m struggling to express what it is, both in person and in the fic i’m writing, that transition of an online relationship to a real life one, because the emotions are so...contradictory. i know you, but i don’t. i can tell you anything, but i should probably start with hello. i think i barely talked to her because i was so nervous and didn’t want to ramble, which is...what she sees me do on the internet every day. ugh. bottom line, i met a woman i admire so much and she has a very cool phone case and now i just want to fly across the atlantic again so we can sit down and have a proper conversation. bra story.

we hopped back on the bus to scoop isi, and after a couple of false starts ended up at tgi friday’s (in? at? on?) aker brygge. because my knowledge of the city is limited to skam locations i hadn’t spent much time by the water, so this ended up being a nice detour with a hint of home. i’ll admit i was a little on edge because i wanted to get to the closing night party on time, but this was a lesson in patience as well as who-the-fuck-shows-up-early-to-the-club. lesson learned.

the club was loud and i was scared. i wasn’t familiar with the music, and because i wasn’t really dancing all i could do was look around, and that felt creepy. i kind of gave up after a while, turning into a wallflower next to a group of girls who seemed just as unenthused. but then a barely clothed soul in heels got me grooving, backpack ‘n all, and i finally got over my prejudice against music that did not have lyrics i could sing along to. you just need a fuckin’ beat.

that didn’t stop me from running though, when gaya texted me from downstairs announcing the return of pop music. i think i eked out about 45 minutes in my element on another sticky floor before the fire alarm went off. it was ten minutes until closing so the jury is still out on a proper fire or just an efficient way of shutting down the club, but it was an interesting way to end pride week. we found our bus, waited for a less crowded one, and went home.

i chose the master bedroom in the house, and it has a small balcony, and for the third night in a row i watched the moon for a few minutes before falling asleep. thanks for a great night, babe.

#kerryinoslo #i've never met a celebrity but i think that's what it feels like #it was all kind of a blur #the afternoon and evening with nadège #maybe i was trying too hard to be cool and not embarrass myself #that i ended up being cold?#reel it in kerry #reel it the fuck in #we're all just humans here #amazing humans #but humans nonetheless

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abdbaazhi · 3 years ago

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The Best Restaurant in Oslo

1) The Chettinad:

Are you looking for a Best Indian Restaurant with an authentic South Indian taste?

The Chettinad is the best Indian Restaurant in Oslo that you'll have to try. The restaurants mainly serve famous Indian cuisines especially South Indian Chettinad dishes. The extensive use of spices is the unifying factor of a cuisine that is otherwise rather diverse. The Chettinad mainly offers rich South Indian cuisines.

Chef’s at The Chettinad Restaurant create Indian cuisine while incorporating the Indian culture with a modern touch. On a quest to deliver a variety of authentic ingredients to Oslo customers. The Chettinad is a place where cooking experimentation and invention are encouraged.

Chettinad's cuisine features regional, often well-known, ingredients prepared in fascinating, old-fashioned methods. The most appetizing dishes on the menu are our famous Pepper chicken and Chicken Chettinad etc.

The freshly hand-pound spices bring out the authentic Indian Chettinad Cuisine favors in the dishes and make you feel at home. Although the restaurant masters Non-vegetarian dishes, there are vegan options as well.

Kadai Paneer, Dhal Makani, Malai Kuruma, Dhal Tadaka are a few of the vegetarian specialties which you have to try. The diversity in the menu shows you how well the restaurant is managing its sources in incorporating meals that everyone can enjoy.

Along with main dishes they have some great appetizer options as well, that you can snack on. The masala vadai, a crispy and tasty deep-fried fritter made with lentils and spices is a popular Tamil street food to munch on while waiting for your food. Onion pokoda, chicken 65 are a few famous appetizers in our restaurant.

They take care in acquiring the freshest products from the markets, and our cooks are known for cleaning all of these sources. Their expertise is transforming the most basic vegetables found deep within Norway's marketplaces into a culinary marvel on your plate. There's a great assortment of Chettinad specialties on the menu.

Our service is exceptionally remarkable; the staff was very kind and accommodating, they are well-versed in the menu, and we will remember what you liked (and didn't) the next time you visit.

The restaurant's warm and inviting ambiance is ideal for a nice dining experience with your family and friends. Feel at ease while you dine with The Chettinad and sure you'll be back for more because each dish is crafted with love and care.

2) The Bombay Cafe:

Out with your friends after a game and looking for a fun place to hang out and have a quick meal in Oslo, then Bombay cafe is a great sports cafe to go to in Oslo.

While Mumbai is home to the iconic Gateway of India, The Bombay Cafe in Oslo is the gateway to delectable cuisine and serves as a window to the Mayanagri. At The Bombay Cafe, we invite you to create lifelong memories!

Bombay Cafe is a terrific hangout spot for friends, couples, and families in Oslo. The cafe, which is located in Oslo's central district, intends to create a venue for city residents to enjoy, celebrate, and share memories with their loved ones.

Their menu has been carefully crafted to appeal to people of all ages, from children to adults. We also have excellent and colorful vegetarian and vegan options. Our Indian cafe is open from 6 pm to 10 pm, making it a perfect spot for a fun hangout spot in the evenings.

Bombay cafe is the best north Indian restaurant in Oslo. The cafe offers a wide variety of options in their menu from veg to non-veg to starters, pizzas, and desserts. The wide option menu allows you to choose food options according to your choice.

Chicken lollipop, garlic shrimp, mutton patties, Bombay cheese toats are one of the few best starters to order when in Bombay cafe.

They make sure that every customer gets the same excellent cuisine, better every time, whether they order online or offline. To avoid getting the sickness, they also ensure that the food is fresh and prepared in a sanitary manner. Aside from being the city's most happening spot, The Bombay Cafe is known for its top practices in hospitality and presentation.

Is Takeaway Available?

It is safe for everyone to preserve social distance in times like Covid 19. As a result, they have an in-built food ordering system as well as another fantastic way to order your food. While it is fun to dine in, you can also order online on their website for a takeaway. Takeaway delivers in Oslo, like a cherry on top.

On a hectic day, ordering food from Bombay Cafe is simple because their cooks have the superpower of preparing meals faster and better due to their years of experience in North Indian cuisine. Also, if you're tired of the same old menu, try North Indian cuisine; you won't be disappointed.

Craving for Indian food with less time and maximum satisfaction, order right away from the Bombay Cafe.

3) The Biryani House:

If we refer to biryani as a feeling rather than a dish, most people will readily agree. Even for first-timers, the flavor is seductive and enticing. Because the dish goes well with or without a side dish, it is frequently served when there is a celebration or a special occasion.

Craving for that intense flavor explosion of the best biryani in Oslo, then Biryani House is the best biryani restaurant in Oslo. Biryani House is a cloud kitchen that takes up orders and delivers your food at your location.

Cloud kitchens are a new and innovative way of delivering your food, especially during the Covid times.

Maintaining social distance is safe for everyone. As a result, it's preferable to order your favorite biryani or get takeout from the restaurant. You no longer have to sacrifice your favorite meal since the great takeout restaurant in Oslo, The Biryani House goes to great lengths to make your ordering experience as simple as possible.

We have an in-built food ordering system as well as another fantastic means to obtain your food. By ordering meals online or from Indian takeaway restaurants like The Biryani House, you can prevent catching the disease. You would also avoid having to wait in the restaurant during peak hours.

When you obtain your meal and eat it wherever you want, life is so simple. The Biryani House serves a variety of Biryani, including Chicken Biryani and Hyderabad Biryani, for takeout. Aside from that, we have a wide range of curries, as well as tasty appetizers and major courses like Chicken Tikka, Chicken Tandoori, and Tandoori Prawns.

All the authentic spices used to make biryani is handpicked and freshly ground to give you the maximum flavor explosion. Biryani house has a wide variety of veg curries options as well if you want to mix and match. If you are hosting a party and want a hassle-free biryani party, the Biryani House also offers some great party options with affordable offers for you to have the best time.

They are always coming up with fantastic promos tailored to your specific need. Their time-limited and specially designed for you, allows you to save money on your favorite meals if you don't feel like cooking.

Their classic meals will leave you wondering how the taste has been reproduced in the best-presented food, thanks to the unchanging flavors flavor flavors from the Indian subcontinent.

Waiting to have a Biryani blast in your home but lazy to cook it, then Biryani House is the right place for you.

4) Ruchi Indian Curry Point:

The only destination for all the curry fans, Ruchi Indian Curry. The best Indian restaurant in Oslo. This cloud kitchen is a refuge for all curry fans! We have a diversified menu with a wide range of curries to pick from and share.

Dishes that are inexpensive and may be paired with rice, roti, or anything else you have at home. Especially during a pandemic, it is easier to order your food from a cloud-based kitchen just like Ruchi Indian Curry Point.

The Ruchi Indian Curry Point is a genuine Indian restaurant in Oslo offering a range of foods, including idly and parotta. They offer a range of curries and snacks and major dishes and offer you great food. Their traditional cuisine favor will leave you wondering how the taste has reflected in the best-presented food with unchanged flavors from India.

On an exhilarating day, you may easily receive your meal from the Ruchi Indian Curry Point as our Chefs have the incredible power to make quicker and better because they have many years of Northern and South Indian culinary knowledge. Every client receives the same finest cuisine, better every time online or offline. They also make the food fresh and hygienically manufactured to prevent sickness from developing due to the pandemic.

Ruchi Indian Curry Point stands for its finest standards, including hospitality and presentation, as well as being the most exciting in the city. You may obtain a wide range of vegetarian, vegan or traditional Indian cuisine from the beginning to the end. We have also carefully structured the menu so that the most information about the cuisine our customer's order is obtained. Sambar, Channa Masala, Butter Chicken, and Punjabi Mutton curry are a few of the dishes that you must order and try immediately.

You can feel the combination of various flavors exploding in your mouth with every bite. Don't miss out on your favorite meals in the fear of a pandemic, because your meal is just one click away.

5) The Chettinad Express

Chettinad Express is the best Indian restaurant in Oslo. They specialize in delivering tasty North and South Indian cuisine on time in Oslo. For the past three couple of years, the brand has catered to the people of Oslo, bringing smiles to their faces and providing value to their everyday lives. From hot biryanis to delicious Chettinad curries, rice, and sweets, all at your doorstep with just one click away.

Chettinad Express is a cloud-based kitchen that will take orders online and delivers them to your doorstep in no time. Don't miss out on your favorite during the pandemic. It is safe for everyone to keep social distance in times like Covid 19. As a result, it's advisable to order your favorite dish or get takeout from the restaurant.

You no longer have to sacrifice your favorite meal because the best takeaway restaurant in Oslo, The Chettinad Express, goes to great lengths to make your ordering process as simple as possible. We have an in-built food ordering system as well as another great way to get your food by having it delivered to your door. The menu has a wide variety of choices from everyday specials, starters, from veg to non-veg, it has all that you can name.

Samosa chaats, Mattar Paneer, Chicken Kurma, Butter Chicken are some of the best dishes on the menu that you have to try. Ordering food online or from a takeaway restaurant such as The Chettinad Express can help you avoid catching the disease. You would also avoid having to wait in line at the restaurant during peak hours. When you can obtain your food anywhere you choose, life is so much easier.

The Chettinad Express, as an authentic Indian restaurant, offers a wide range of takeout options, including chaats. They also have a wide selection of curries, as well as tasty appetizers and major courses. Their classic meals will leave you wondering how the taste has translated into the best-presented food, with unaffected flavors from the South Indian Chettinad.

You can feel the rich and authentic Chettinad flavor in every bite. If you have a craving for Indian food, you may save time and enjoy maximum satisfaction by placing an online order or ordering takeout from The Chettinad Express Authentic Indian Restaurant.

#Chettinad Oslo #Chettinad Restaurant #Kerala Kitchen #South Indian #Authentic indian restaurant #indian restaurant oslo

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zethariex4everproductions · 4 years ago

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best food in norway

bergbys burger, porsgrunn: burgers, milkshakes, fries

mona lisa, sandane: kebab

kronen gaard, sandnes: salmon, traditional

sabrura, stavanger: sushi, satay and dim sum

starbucks, oslo: coffee and salad

hardrock cafe, oslo: onion rings, fries and burgers

gloppehallen, byrkjedal: xmas traditional

thai isan, stavanger coast: wonton, satay and wok

zoo park grill, kristiansand: fries

big horn steakhouse, sandnes: beef

kysten rundt, tau: burgers, fries and grill

arctic, stavanger: pizza, gyros, chicken wings and burgers

rotmanns bakery, egersund: traditonal, sandwich

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distritastuff · 5 years ago

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A very yummy pizza with chicken, pepperoni and olives at Jafs Grønland! https://oslo.distrita.com/jafs-oslo-gronland/

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kirstythroughthelookingglass · 6 years ago

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So if you have been following me on Instagram then you have probably realised that I was recently in Copenhagen, Denmark! This was my first time in the city and I have to say…I can’t wait to go back and explore some more! What a wonderful place. Before flying out I had bought myself the 48 hour Copenhagen Card – a tourist pass which opened the doors of something like 80 attractions as well as transport. Of course, I was going to make sure that I got my money’s worth because I am such an intense traveller who goes out from dawn to dusk and hits attraction after attraction, but I realise that is not everybody’s travel style and that you might need to sit down and do a little planning to see if the pass is worth it for you.

To give you a brief overview of my first experience of Copenhagen, I thought I would share with you what I got up to in my two days in the city…

DAY ONE

(Saturday)

I kickstarted my day with a walk to Den Lille Havfrue…or the Little Mermaid statue for the English speakers amongst us! I started here because, being a statue, it can be accessed at any time while a lot of the attractions didn’t open until at least 10am (winter travel problems). I’m really glad that I did as well, because I arrived just before the first of the tourist buses meaning that I was able to get my photos before too many people arrived – when I passed later in the day, around lunch time, there must have been around 100 people gathered around her and jostling for a photo – quite a lot for a cold, wet January day! I can only imagine how busy it gets in the summer.

After some wandering around the green space that surrounds the statue, I made my way to the train station to head back into the city – I thought it was a 10 minute journey only to realise after relaxing that it was only one stop and took about a minute, oops! Once back in the centre I made my way to Rundetaarn, also known as The Round Tower. It is actually a lot of fun to climb…round and round and round you go! I wasn’t prepared for the narrow staircase at the top though, and I’m really quite glad that nobody else was convinced by the signs that said you could have people going up and down at the same time! From the top you feel like you can see right across the city, even on a drizzly day like the one I was having so I can only imagine how impressive the views are on a sunny day!

After I had finished outside I went for a look around the art exhibition which was in the hall about halfway up the tower, then stopped in the cafe (very loose definition – it’s some seats and the chance to buy a biscuit and a hot drink from a self-service machine) for a cookie and some water while I planned my next move.

Since it was so close I decided to make my next stop the Canal Tour – something I had been told that I absolutely COULD NOT miss – since it appeared to be just down the road. I had just missed a boat so I went for a stroll along the canal while I waited for the next one and then hopped on board when it arrived. We tootled along the canal taking in all the sights and the stories behind them for an hour before it was time to disembark. Definitely recommend (sitting outside in the rain is a little more debatable though – there is a large covered bit!)

From there I popped into Seven Eleven for a slice of lukewarm pepperoni pizza to heat me up while I looked for my next attraction. I opted for Christiansborg Palace because it was A) about time I did something indoors to give my body a chance to heat up and dry out and B) basically just across the road.

Christiansborg Palace is an interesting one, because rather than just being one big museum with lots of sections it is a lot of little museums. I was able to see three of the museums before closing time on Saturday – Ruins Under The Castle, Royal Reception Rooms and The Royal Kitchens. The Ruins were an interesting look into the history of the palace and indeed how royalty and government have worked in Copenhagen for a few centuries. I cannot recommend the Royal Reception Rooms enough – they are absolutely stunning and of everything that I saw at the palace were definitely the most worthwhile for visiting. The Royal Kitchens (which also houses the flower room) were pretty interesting to see as they have examples of menus and table plans from high-profile visits to the palace.

With most things closing up at 4pm (or even before) I decided to make my way towards the one thing I knew was open into the evening – Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.

I have visited the London Ripley’s more than once – it’s one of my favourite attractions – so you can bet I was quite excited when I saw there was one in Copenhagen and that its opening times worked well with my schedule! What followed was…a bit underwhelming, to be honest. It has a lot of the same exhibits as the London one and is in fact much less interactive. Still good to see, just not quite what I was expecting.

Since I had the Copenhagen Card, I was also granted access to the Hans Christian Andersen Museum which is attached to Ripley’s. Now…one of my friends had ‘warned’ me that it was definitely not what you would expect, but I have to say that I was still totally unprepared. It started out how I would expect – the life story of one of the greatest fairytale writers of all time – then it descended into a series of storytelling sets. It’s kind of difficult to explain – it wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t what I was expecting from a museum.

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Then it was time to head back to the hostel for some snacks, chill and planning for my second day!

DAY TWO

(Sunday)

My original plan for Sunday was quite simple – Tivoli Gardens, then everything else. That was, until I realised that Tivoli was closed during my visit to let them change from their Christmas set up to their winter set up. I had to completely re-think my plans!

What I decided to do was follow my heart…and that led my through a park to a bus stop to go to Copenhagen Zoo. There were polar bears (okay, there is just one polar bear apparently but still, MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL) so of course I was going. Even with half of the Zoo closed off for building work there was still loads to see and I ended up spending a lot longer here than I had originally anticipated. Something that I did notice however was that everybody else in the Zoo was a family (or parent or grandparent) with young children and I got quite a lot of strange looks, presumably for being their by myself without a small child (or they all thought I had left my small child in the tiger enclosure or something). Oh, and there are chickens just strutting about like they own the place.

Found me a polar bear!

Now, from here I thought I would just head next door to the Museum Of Frederiksberg Palace. As it turns out, the museum I was looking for is at Frederiksborg Castle, not Frederiksberg Palace…sure I’m not the first person to make that mistake!

So instead I headed back in to Christiansborg Palace to try and see the museums that I hadn’t had time to see the day before – namely Theatre Court Museum and The Royal Stables. The Theatre Museum was right up my street, and lets you wander around the old theatre and learn about it’s history as well as some of the history of entertainment in Denmark. You can go up on stage and see the old costumes and scenery, you can wander through the auditorium and find out about the kind of people who would have attended. The Stables on the otherhand, are kind of like the Royal Kitchens. Interesting enough (they are still active stables and you can see the horses!) but I’m not entirely sure if they are worthy of being a museum on their own.

Then it was time once again to head out into the world of mostly closed attractions, with today’s late opening coming from the Guinness World Records Museum. I don’t know if it was just my mood or if it was actually the museum, but I enjoyed this one so much more than Ripley’s. There was a lot more interactive aspects and even if a lot of the exhibits were the same it just seemed to be a lot more fun. Highly recommend, especially if you’re travelling with kids at that awkward age of being too old for everything but not quite teenagers – I think they’d love this.

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This one was also a bit of a two-for, as I was given a token to enter The Mystic Exploritorium once I had finished in the museum since I had the Copenhagen Card. As far as unexpected things in Copenhagen – I think this one takes the crown! I hadn’t looked too much into the exploritorium before going because it had only been on my maybe list, but it definitely was not what I would expect from something called Mystic Exploritorium. Basically, it’s like an interactive haunted house. Kind of. I don’t really know how to explain this one either!

I then headed back to the hostel, but before getting comfortable for the night I took advantage of a special offer for what was lurking in the basement – a Magic Ice Bar! Very similar to the one my brother and I visited in Oslo, Magic Ice Copenhagen only opened in the summer of 2018, and as it happened I got the whole bar to myself (I later found out that I missed out on happy hour by about 20 minutes, oops!). The ice art was beautiful and all related to the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen. Highly recommend a visit if you’re in the city!

Have you ever been to Copenhagen? Did you get to see the infamous Tivoli Gardens? Let me know what you think of the city in the comments!

48 Hours In Copenhagen | My Itinerary So if you have been following me on Instagram then you have probably realised that I was recently in Copenhagen, Denmark!

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chaskka · 5 months ago

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Butter Chicken Pizza

Creating Butter Chicken Pizza is a fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of Indian butter chicken with the familiar comfort of pizza. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through making this delightful dish from scratch.

Butter Chicken Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

For the Butter Chicken:

500 grams (1 lb) chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

1 tablespoon garam masala

1 tablespoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon red chili powder

Salt to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 cups tomato purée (from about 4 large tomatoes)

1 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed

Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For the Pizza:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 packet (7 grams) active dry yeast

3/4 cup warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

Toppings:

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Butter Chicken

Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.

Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Cook the Chicken:

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

In the same pan, add the remaining butter. Sauté the chopped onions until they are golden brown.

Add the tomato purée and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Stir in the cream and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Making the Pizza Dough

Activate the Yeast:

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Prepare the Dough:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and olive oil.

Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Let the Dough Rise:

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Assembling the Pizza

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat up as well.

Prepare the Base:

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two portions. Roll out each portion into a round pizza base on a lightly floured surface.

Assemble the Pizza:

Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza peel or a baking sheet.

Spread a generous amount of the butter chicken sauce over the base.

Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Arrange the red onions and green bell peppers over the cheese.

Bake:

Transfer the pizza to the oven (onto the hot pizza stone if using).

Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

Garnish and Serve:

Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a sprinkle of red chili flakes if desired.

Slice and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious Butter Chicken Pizza!

Tips:

Marination: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be.

Sauce Consistency: Ensure your butter chicken sauce is thick enough to stay on the pizza base without making it soggy.

Cheese: You can experiment with different types of cheese or even add a mix for a richer flavor.

Feel free to adjust the toppings to your liking or add other vegetables and ingredients you enjoy!

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joshdidntwakeup · 8 years ago

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UPDATE

March 15 So I promised myself I was gonna do this every month but obviously that didn’t go as planned. I’ve honestly been so busy, and February was the least to say amazing! So I told you about this girl in my last update, Julia, and I told you how much I really like her. Well since my last update in January we haven’t stopped talking, not one day. Good morning text, goodnight texts, video chat almost 24/7 and snapchat each other when we can, and honest to god its amazing. I learned so much about her and how much we truly have a lot in common, and it’s not one of those "oh she really like this thing but I don’t really like it so I have to tell her I really like it that way it seems like we have a lot in common type of thing", but no. It’s one of those things where you’re absolutely crazy about the same exact things. I’ve never thought in a million years where you’ll meet someone exactly like you. In the little things such as the way we act in public, our fashion sense, our music, and the hobbies that we love. For example I hated all my exes music, like you know when you’re in a car with them and you play something you don’t really fuck with it, and if you play something and you know they don’t fuck with it either. But with Julia I can play anything knowing she’ll love it. There just so many things to say, like we used to be passionate about basketball, we feel the same way about pieces from different brands and it’s crazy theres always someone with a different opinion then you but me and Julia always side together. I can talk forever about this girl so for now i’ll stop. Fast forward to the beginning of February I ended up doing some spontaneous shit and decided to go visit her in Norway. It was a 10hr flight, and I couldn’t sleep one bit, I told her that it was because I slept before my flight but it totally was because I was super excited to see her hahaha. I ended up arriving there and was so confused getting around which was okay because I ended up getting to see her, I did have another 5hr bus ride from Oslo to her town which wasn’t bad at all. Norway is a beautiful place and I’m so glad I got to see it. It was quite late when I arrived and I just seeing her through the bus windows made me so nervous. Like this is really happening and we spent our first date a pepes eating the thai chicken pizza we’ve been talking about for ages hahaha. After that we spent our night at the airbnb I rented and we exchanged our gifts which is crazy cause we got the same gift omg, we both gave each other slip-ons. That night we just cuddled made out for hours had amazing sex stuff we knew we couldn’t do everyday. The whole week was amazing we went back to the city together, I met her friends, we made thousands of memories I know I’ll never forget. For example that time in urban and drakes "hold on, we're going home" came on and we looked at eachother and started singing while we were in line trying to pay for something. I loved this girl I knew before I got to see her, and when I finally met her I knew this is who I want to be with for the rest of my life. I’m never sure about anything but this I’m sure. I told myself ldr aren’t for me, but I found someone worth it. And I hope she feels the same way about me. I’m just honestly so crazy about her, nobody motivates me more, cares about me more, and truly shows me how amazing I can be. It’s March now and it’s almost a month since I’ve last visited, we’re official now and its been 3 months nonstop talking and we’re a month in our official relationship. Everything seems to be going amazing. She’s motivated me to hit the gym, gain more weight, and change myself for the better, I got promoted like twice this month and I’m just happy that with the right person in your life, being alive is not bad after all. She just also told me she’s coming here in April so my life is even happier. I just want you to know that this is my life now and I don’t mind living like this for a very very long time. I love you Julia happy 1 month :-) <3

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hartsmonster · 8 years ago

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PROMISE

(AFTER SEASON 3) Noora is ready to move on. With the help of her friends she tries to forget her first love, William Magnusson. She begins to be fine again, but suddenly everything is shattered when her past follows. How will she survive her senior year with someone constantly showing up? Will old feelings be back or… new ones will grow?

Chapter three → CLICK HERE TO READ ON WATTPAD

At this exact moment even the ceiling seemed more interesting. She was sitting in the classroom not even listening to the teacher babbling. Her mind went somewhere else.

Sometimes she found herself back by the door, where she heard Chris' phone talk with him.

She would think about what else could he have said, how much of their conversation actually had to do with her.

And then on the other hand, she reminded herself that there was a reason why he called his best friend, not her. A reason that to some people could have sounded stupid, but to her was a major deal breaker. A big no no.

Noora couldn't wait for the bell to ring. She wanted to get out, grab some fresh air and ultimately something to eat.

She had problems downing any food for the past few months. She ate as little as possible just to feed her body and not end up as an anorexic, that was the last thing she wanted.

As much as she tried to be healthy, her favorite jeans that always fit her perfectly were loose. She lost probably few kilos. Nothing major.

But she was skinny already, so if it would keep being like this, people would start to notice.

Thankfully, she was getting better. Last night she ate two chocolate pancakes before going to bed, and now that she was ending second period, she was starting to get hungry as she didn't have any breakfast.

The blonde looked around the classroom. Everybody was busy doing some kind of exercise, but she didn't care. She just started at the clock until it finally hit the mark, and the bell rang few seconds after.

Noora got up from her seat gathering all her stuff. She was just about to walk out when her teacher stopped her.

Obviously she got reprimanded for not focusing on her work and basically not doing anything the whole hour. As a punishment she got two pages of paper to translate to English.

At least she had a reason for not going out in the evening.

She was walking down the hall, heading for the canteen, when she bumped into someone, causing her stuff to spill all over the floor. She crouched down to gather it.

"Watch where you're going." She hissed at the obstacle. Noora reached for her pencil case but a hand preceded her. She looked up to meet the same, now familiar blue eyes.

"And you're angry again."

Those words. William used to speak to her like that. She remembered every situation, right before their first kiss, after she humiliated him in front of everybody. That made her even angrier.

"And you're following me. Again." She pulled out her property out of his hand and turned around and left in a hurry.

She couldn't understand why she got so angry in split second. She felt bad for Kaleb. He didn't know, he shouldn't be blamed for the fact that everything reminded her of him.

Noora quickly used the bathroom with the intention of calming down.

When she felt a little bit better she went to the canteen. She pushed the heavy, old door. Walking inside she spotted her friends sitting by the same table they occupied since last grade. She waved at them and smiled, before grabbing a tray for her food.

What did she feel like eating? Truthfully, her hunger disappeared as soon as she stepped inside, so she grabbed an apple juice and chicken sandwich.

After she paid for her food, she turned around to walk up to their table, when she noticed a familiar black fuzz.

He was sitting alone, listening to music whilst savoring a piece of probably cold cheese pizza. She took a deep breath.

The girls were waving at her to come, but she put her stuff down and sat in front of him. She saw them looking at each other questioningly.

Kaleb raised his head and looked at her the same way. She could tell he was surprised to see her. It was probably the last thing he expected after her outburst earlier.

He was watching her in silence for a second. She couldn't tell if he was angry or not, when suddenly he flashed her a smile, like he used to do every time she saw him.

"Well, well, well. Who's following who now, huh?"

He said grinning. Noora chuckled and laughed a little bit, whilst opening her juice.

"I'm sorry. I'm really not angry all the time."

"But most of it?"

She laughed out loud. Probably for the first time in few weeks and it felt really good.

"It's not my fault world keeps getting on my nerves. People are getting on my nerves, and besides, I know I've been really..."

"...Bitchy?"

"Sensitive is the word I was looking for, but fine. Bitchy it is." He was still staring at her with his wicked smile.

"Don't worry, all is forgiven." Kaleb said while he grabbed the juice box that she was fighting with out of her hand. He opened it with one swift move and put it back in front of her, leaning back in his chair. "But it's not for free."

She looked up at him with her eyes wide open.

"Jesus, don't look at me like I'm about to ask you to marry me. I'm really gonna need those notes for Spanish, tho."

Oh, thank god. Noora put her juice down and reached to her bag to pull out a stack of paper, before handing it to him.

He thanked her, and after he put it in his backpack, he kept talking.

"You thought I wanted a date, didn't you?" His smile would reach his ears if it was possible. She suddenly felt embarrassed and flustered.

"No. Why would I think that?"

He watched her as she got up from her chair and started walking away. She didn't even turn around, but she could hear him laughing in a slightly sarcastic manner.

She hurried towards her friends' table.

"Admit it, Noora Sætre. You want a date!"

Kaleb didn't want to let it go and kept talking to her, making sure that half of the canteen heard it. She pivoted to face him.

"No. Never."

Those words only made him laugh even more, if it was possible. There he was again, making her angry. She closed her eyes, and decided not to say anything more. She just kept walking and took her place next to her friends, who were staring at her in half disbelief and half question.

Vilde especially.

Right, she knew the whole truth. Her mind drifted away from Kaleb, who was still watching her carefully, before going back to his lunch. She wondered if her friend told everything the rest of the girls.

Noora kind of expected that. Vilde wasn't the best at keeping secrets, and they still haven't talked since Friday.

Unfortunately for them, she didn't want to answer any questions regarding William nor Kaleb.

She just took a bite out of her sandwich while listening to her friends talking about some freshmen boys.

* * *

It was already dark. Thick clouds were hanging above thousands of buildings before her. She was sitting on a bench, and she could see the whole city.

Oslo was indeed beautiful.

She was there for the second time. On that bench. In the same spot William took her for their first date, where he tried to work his magic on her, but she could see right through him.

It was also the first time she saw a small glimpse of the William she fell in love with, the one that was under a facade of coldness and indifference that usually people saw when they looked at him.

Something changed in her when he brought her here. She kind of was fond of him earlier, but right there? Maybe his magic did work on her after all.

The lights that were shining in front of them creating some sort of illusion that the buildings were alive, the cold puffs of air leaving their mouths as soon as they took a breath, William's famous cacao.

Even if she still was under the impression that she hated him back then, it really was a breaking point in her view of him and in their relationship in general.

It was the first time she held onto him, and she wanted to also make it the last.

This place marked the beginning and the end. A gain, and loss.

Soon it would be half a year since she last saw him. She could still remember his face when she packed her bags and the fact that he didn't even try to stop her.

He just stood there, in the door, sort of like he expected and waited for her to leave.

Her hand squeezed the bench, as if she wanted to break it, but instead it only hurt her hand.

She didn't want to cry, but she couldn't help but feel sad. Her grandma once said that it was okay to cry if you lose something, because it's always a sad thing. She also taught her that it's not a sign of weakness, but strength. Noora was strong enough to say goodbye to a certain chapter of her life.

She cried like there was no tomorrow, finally letting it all out.

Noora sat there for almost an hour, imagining him sitting right beside her. She almost felt his presence, but every time she turned her head around to look at him, he wasn't there.

And that was the reality.

He was living his life somewhere else, and she had to live hers.

After the calmed down, she felt a sense of relief. Some sort of assurance that everything would be okay. She finally felt strong enough to let go.

She got up and started walking away from the familiar place. Noora stopped and looked back for a second, smiling faintly.

She wasn't leaving the place. She was leaving him with it.

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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2019

Beer lovers with a penchant for travel already know about Belgium, both Portlands (Oregon and Maine), and Colorado. Many have Munich, and its famed Oktoberfest, on their bucket lists. But with 7,000 breweries and counting in the U.S., and more breweries in Europe and Asia increasingly inspired to supplement their own traditions with American craft brewing innovations, there are plenty of less obvious destinations calling for your next beercation.

In 2019, as in past years, VinePair challenged ourselves to look beyond the usual suspects and seek out beer cities beyond the proverbial beaten path. Adding to their appeal are a series of new nonstop flights, just-opened restaurants, and once-in-a-lifetime cultural attractions.

From the City of Light, to the City of Angels, to the Kodak City, here are our top 10 destinations for beer travel in 2019.

10. Paris, France

You’ve heard of its light, love, and haute couture. You may be less familiar, however, with Paris’s emerging beer scene. Beer lovers can sniff out locally brewed pints at world-class taprooms like La Fine Mousse, featuring French beers, affordable Cantillon and Drie Fonteinen, and a restaurant and bottle shop across the street. Brewberry provides session IPAs, frites in Chimay cheese, and a respite from Sacre Coeur crowds. Hoppy Corner, near a series of restaurants, bars, and patisseries in the 2nd arrondissement, offers a mix of French, Belgian, and American craft beers. It’s also metal-head-friendly.

Be on the lookout for local beers like Gallia Paris’s East Coast IPA, a fresh, French take on the NEIPA; or Brasserie BAPBAP’s Acid Eiffel, a gose-style sour ale inspired by the architectural landmark.

Additional cultural draws in 2019 include the debut of the Pinault Collection at the Pantheon-inspired Bourse de Commerce, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando; and the spring 2019 debut of Italian boutique hotel J.K. Place on the Left Bank.

9. Seattle, Wash.

More than 360 bars and restaurants opened in Seattle in 2018. Among the city’s anticipated was Future Primitive Brewing, a small brewery specializing in sessionable “little beers,” as the brewery calls them, which officially opened to the public in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood on Dec. 21.

Seattle’s 60 breweries and counting also include cult favorites like Reuben’s Brews, Holy Mountain, and Cloudburst, along with long-established classics like Pike.

8. Tokyo, Japan

Beer may not be the main reason most head to Tokyo, but those who don’t take the time to acknowledge the craft beer scene here are missing out. Well-known, multi-location brewpubs like Kiuchi Brewery, which began brewing beer in 1996, and expat-led Baird Beer, launched in 2000, are now joined by a flush of more recently opened beer destinations. In Shibuya, Watering Hole, opened in 2012, serves a mix of Japanese craft beers (Onidensetsu, Minoh) and American favorites like Upslope and Burley Oak. Øl, a Scandinavian-Japanese craft beer bar established in partnership with Norway’s Oslo Brewing in 2016, serves everything from Oslo’s own beers to Kyoto Brewing saison to the odd Ballast Point lager, and even house-made ginger ale.

Goodbeer Faucets, centrally located in the heart of Shibuya since 2011, offers 40 craft beers on tap in a modern, spacious interior. Internationally inspired snacks such as Wagyu steak and fries, pulled pork served with a sliced baguette, and a current seasonal speciality, “Jerusalem Mix,” Israeli spiced chicken parts with seasoning, are mouthwatering; and general manager Eldaad “Dede” Bribrom, an Israeli transplant, has an enthusiastic demeanor that’s solidified the bar as both Tokyo craft-beer staple and tourist-friendly respite.

Mikkeller Tokyo, which moved to its current location in 2017 (it originally opened in 2015 in what is now Øl), draws in Japanese and foreign beer geeks alike.

7. Rochester, N.Y.

In December 2018, Brooklyn’s Other Half Brewing had its first can release at Other Half Roc, its new location in Rochester, a city more than 300 miles from NYC by car. The locally lauded release followed several mobile can releases throughout the state.

Its decision to settle down in Rock City was a no brainer: Since 2013, Rochester’s Monroe County has jumped from three to more than 25 breweries. Clearly, this city is thirsty for craft beer.

Fifth Frame Brewing is a brewery, coffee roaster, and restaurant with board games. Three Heads Brewing comprises a brewery, beer garden, and music venue; and Swiftwater is a farmhouse brewery making traditional styles with local ingredients.

While in the Roc, make a stop at Genesee to try New York’s famous Cream Ale, along with other Genesee brews sold exclusively at the brewery.

6. Raleigh, N.C.

Raleigh is having a moment. The population of Wake County, which includes Raleigh, is increasing by an average of 63 people per day, and, as it turns out, many of them have a taste for craft beer.

Taste the revolution at Brewery Bhavana, a combination brewery, taproom, dim sum restaurant, library, and flower shop; and at Trophy Brewing, which has three distinct locations in downtown Raleigh (one for beer, one for beer and pizza, and one for beer and fancier fare). The barrel-aged sours at Bond Brothers, in Cary, earned it USA Today’s Best New Brewery distinction in 2017. Ancillary Fermentation, a conceptual pop-up taproom, will make its next appearance in January. Also in 2019, Gizmo Brew Works will open a second taproom in Chapel Hill, taking over the iconic Rathskeller space, a bar and restaurant in operation from 1948 to 2007.

And in the suburban town of Wake Forest, White Street Brewing produces award-winning traditional German- and Belgian-style ales, including its Kolsch, one of VinePair’s best beers of 2018.

5. Los Angeles, Calif.

Once awkwardly subpar in comparison to other West Coast beer scenes, L.A. is finally beer-friendly — whether you’re in Culver City or Long Beach (the latter gained a new place to eat or drink every week in 2018).

Monkish Brewing in Torrance commands a cult following for its hazy IPAs and oak-aged saisons. Long Beach’s Beachwood Blendery is a VinePair favorite for its gueuze- and lambic-inspired sour ales, and Three Weavers brings community and accessible craft beers, like its crisp Seafarer Kolsch and easy-drinking Stateside Session IPA, to Inglewood.

More cities will get direct flights to the City of Angels in 2019, too. United kicks off new non-stop service between Los Angeles and Eugene, Ore., Madison, Wisc., and Pasco, Wash., this spring, so start planning.

4. Atlanta, Ga.

Georgia’s capital is home to some of our favorite breweries. Monday Night Brewing, our top pick for the Southeast in 2018, has locations near Atlantic Station and Pittsburgh; Reclamation Brewing is favored for its roasty dark brews (we’re partial to its oatmeal stout); and Creature Comforts of Athens brews something for everyone, from pillowy pilsners, to tropical IPAs, to oak-aged limited releases, many of which are not available outside the state or region. The buzzy Variant Brewing is inspiring long lines for its double IPAs, adjunct stouts, and tart farmhouse ales.

Atlanta welcomed several new restaurants this year, too, such as a new location of the Local Pizzaiolo, serving up expertly crafted pizzas alongside a small selection of craft beers like Creature Comforts’ Tropicalia.

Meanwhile, Atlanta is gearing up for Super Bowl LIII kicking off Feb. 3, with 100 bars, restaurants, and venues secured for Super Bowl-related events.

3. New Orleans, La.

A beer lover’s trip to the Crescent City five years ago would have likely included an hour-long trek from the French Quarter to NOLA Brewing, located in the Irish Channel, or as its tagline proudly states, “in a warehouse on the lake side of a street tourists can’t pronounce” (Tchoupitoulas Street). Or, one might have endured an hour-long drive to Abita across Lake Pontchartrain. Now, recent openings citywide are making a Big Easy beercation easier than ever.

“Non-distro” breweries, or those that don’t distribute their beer outside their own taprooms, are keys here. Wash down your beignets and pralines at Brieux Carré, a Marigny brewery offering everything from grisettes to restrained NEIPAs. Head to a trivia night at Parleaux Beer Lab, a small batch brewery in Bywater with styles spanning the sessional to the experimental. Miel Brewery, also in the Irish Channel, is fast becoming a feel-good neighborhood staple, open seven days a week.

Budget travelers, rejoice: Spirit Airlines announced new routes to New Orleans late last year, adding nonstop flights between New Orleans and Austin; and nonstop seasonal service between New Orleans and Philadelphia.

2. Berlin, Germany

Germany’s capital is celebrating two anniversaries this year: 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and 100 Years of Bauhaus, the architectural movement celebrated in a series of events throughout the year, starting with a festival in January.

Whenever you go, stop at Markthalle Neun, an urban food market touting the hipster trifecta of coffee, farm-fresh, responsibly raised food, and a craft brewery, Heidenpeters, in its northwest corner. In hip Kreuzberg’s Wrangelkiez neighborhood, Hopfenreich offers local beers from Spent Collective, Berliner Berg, Bierfabrik, and Stone Berlin. And Brlo Brwhouse, a brewery and taproom located in a shipping container complex in the new, cool Gleisdreieck Park between Kreuzberg and Schöneberg, offers tours along with 20 taps spanning house-brewed Helles and German IPAs, plus local, national, and international selections.

If you’re heading to Berlin in the summer, kick off your visit during Berlin Beer Week, a 10-day, multi-venue beer experience July 19 to 28. The Berlin Beer Cruise on July 19 is a perfect prospect — tickets start at €69 (about $79) and are going fast! — and, if you need an extra boost, check out American Airlines’ new seasonal service from Philadelphia to Berlin-Tegel Airport.

1. Austin, Tex.

There are now more craft breweries in Austin than any other city in Texas. The city is home to some of the country’s best lager brewers, like Live Oak, whose Grodziskie was a VinePair panel favorite for 2018; Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co., which took home two gold medals at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival (GABF); and Austin Beerworks, which won a GABF bronze for its light lager last year.

Austin’s beer-and-food-pairing game is equally impressive, spanning esoteric newcomers like The Brewer’s Table, an upscale brewpub aspiring to an all-Cicerone staff, to Batch Craft Beer and Kolaches, which pairs south Texas’s beloved “Czexan” pastries with local brews.

In January, Austin will host the biannual Pink Boots Society Conference, bringing thousands of women industry members to the city.

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