Calling all adventurers and hobbits alike! This weekend, The Norwegian Restaurant in Rockford, Illinois, is transforming into Middle-earth for a special 'Lord of the Rings' themed event.

Beloved Scandinavian Restaurant in Rockford

For those of you who live in the Rockford area and have never been to The Norwegian before, what are you waiting for?
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 I'm Scandinavian, have lived in the Rockford area my entire life, and up until a few months ago, I too had never enjoyed a meal at The Norwegian, located in Downtown Rockford's North End. (Shameful, I know) Let me tell you this right now, once you go, you'll keep going back.
This charming restaurant brings a Nordic twist to Rockford's brunch scene and their menu features traditional Scandinavian flavors blended with contemporary culinary techniques. (You have to try the æbleskivers first...they are DELICIOUS!)

While brunch may be what The Norwegian specializes in, they also a dinner menu on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights plus live music on the weekends.

One of the things that I think makes The Norwegian cool is that their dinner menu changes weekly, and this weekend, (January 16-18), it will be feature full 'Lord Of The Rings' inspiration.

'Lord Of The Rings' Weekend at The Norwegian

If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tokien and all things 'Lord Of The Rings', I'm pretty sure you'll love the creativity The Norwegian has poured into their specialty menu this weekend...

Don't miss this chance to feast like a king of Gondor or a hobbit of the Shire at The Norwegian this weekend. After all, as Tolkien wrote, "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

Enjoy!

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