Longyearbyen, a former coal mining town and now an Arctic research hub, is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement. Sitting between glaciers and permafrost, it’s not the place you would think would develop a reputation for serving superb wines and Nordic fine dining. Emily Haavik travels to the high Arctic to sample reindeer ribs and miso-marinated cod. (Original Air Date: Jul. 22, 2022.)
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