A Real Horrorshow
Or How I stopped Worrying and Started to Love MetalWell, where to begin? While I’m sitting here in my bed at 4AM on a Sunday night, still smelling of beer and […]
Three Years of Fashion
Last weekend, designer shop The Naked Ape celebrated its three-year anniversary. Owned by designer Sara María Eyþórsdóttir, the shop has made its mark in the fashion industry f
We Got It for Cheap
Hey. Welcome to another instalment of Cheap Reykjavík, where the Grapevine’s resident misers share some of their patented money saving tricks and tips. If you’ve got some mise
Introducing: Hugleikur and the Monsters
Vol. 1: 'The Deacon of Dark River'We spoke about the need to enlighten our English-speaking friends on the joys of Iceland’s sinister creatures, and how they could be put to [&he
Great Moments in Icelandic History
Bill Clinton eats a hot dog at Bæjarins BestuIt was a bright and sunny day, on August 31, 2004. People smiled to each other, strolling easily down the streets of […]
Fear and Loathing in Reykjavík
The low-down on pubbing in the cove of smokeIn our constant quest to help you, the average consumer, we sometimes have to dive deep into the denizens’ of Reykjavík’s underbell
Public Restrooms: A Beginner’s Guide
I have recently spent some time travelling. The nature of travel is that it takes you out of your comfort zone – your everyday routine where you know how and [&hellip
The 2 Birds Have Flown
When I tried to catch up with him I realised he was stationed in Denmark so a phone call would have to do. When a female-ish voice answered me, my […]
Re-establishing 101 Reykjavík
It hardly went unnoticed this spring when Reykjavík’s controversial mayor, Ólafur F. Magnússon, appointed musician-slash-jack of all trades Jakob Frímann Magnússon (no relat
When in Iceland Do as the Icelanders
When one encounters a new culture, the best way to immerse yourself is with your palate. Sniff and taste your way around until your guts feel Icelandic. Don’t scoff at […]
Fjord Explorers
For much of Iceland’s history, Hvalfjörður has possessed some degree of utility. First, it was a prime location for whaling. During World War II, it housed a submarine. Prior t
Getting Horny with the Cod
Fishing and fish in Iceland are as much a part of the culture, history and lifestyle as music, beer and late nights in 101. With that in mind, and a […]
Exploring fishing villages in the far northwest
With petrol prices at an all time high and a car suited to city streets, it didn’t exactly seem like the ideal time to go on a road trip to […]
Lamenting a Dying Model
Documentary Kjötborg was previewed at the Skjaldborg film festival this spring, where it won over the hearts of the audience, along with the festival’s sole award (an “audienc
A Cosy Colonial Store
Cosy is a word that gets thrown around a lot. A lot more than it should actually. But sometimes, it is just the right word to describe a place that […]
French Fries and Religious Symbols
Namita Kapoor exhibits a fusion of Western and Asian cultures“My work is modern, it’s funny but it’s also very spiritual. It’s a play of many things blending,” says South
Tapas Barinn
The Tapas Bar on Vesturgata has long been one of my favourite destinations when I plan to go out, dine and meet friends. The location is a bonus, but the […]
22
22, formerly known as Barinn, has done a lot in recent weeks to change its image to that of a friendlier place. The urban murals that once covered the walls […]
This Festival Is Really Called ‘Flight of the Testes”
Eistnaflug chief Stebbi Magg is desperately clinging to the notion that the festival he spearheads isn’t exclusively a metal festival. That the roster includes rocks indie- and p
Kimi Records’ Summerjoy
Since the Akureyri based publishing company Kimi Records entered the fray of Icelandic publishers, the industry’s activity seems to have increased a great deal. I haven’t gone
Loads of Visual Fun!
New Rafskinna DVD releasedThe second issue of Rafskinna DVD Magazine was released on July 3, stuffed with all kinds of visual entertainment. Published by Rasskinn ehf, the magazine