From Farm to Plate: Rækta’s Mushrooms and Microgreens
Akureyri’s Rækta Microfarm values local produce over imports Once a new business pops up in the country — especially far from Reykjavík — it’s always exciting. It’s dou
The Advent Of Skál 2.0: New Digs For The Beloved Eatery
Change is afoot as Reykjavik’s beloved casual eatery moves out of Hlemmur Mathöll It is no secret now that Skál is moving. A Reykjavik pioneer, Skál set the tone for […
It’s a Taco Takeover: Reykjavík’s Mexican Renaissance Is A Delicious Affair
The Icelandic-Mexican Association (AMEIS) staged an event at Gallery Hafnartorg on April 7 in which they bestowed Reykjavík’s two Mexican-owned restaurants with the title of the
This Is Not A Drill: Vegan Hot Dogs In Akureyri
If Akureyri can’t be the northern capital of Iceland, could it be the vegan hot dog capital? “Eina með öllu,” (“one with everything”) is something I have never said whi
Festival Fairness: A Call For More Diversity
Local media has been abuzz with horror that the line up of chefs for this year’s Food & Fun festival, now in its 21st year (sans the Covid years), is […]
True Beauty Behind A Graffitied Door: A Visit To Óx
Óx dazzles from start to finish I don’t know if it’s the scary and uncertain few years we’ve all been living through or my own personal stressors of the past […]
36 hours in Akureyri: Whipping Through The Capital Of The North
Did you know that it was not until 1776 that the first residential house was built in Akureyri and in 1784 the population numbered a grand total of 12? Historical […]
Breakfast Like A Queen In Reykjavík
Move over brunch, breakfast is in town Contrary to popular belief, breakfast is a fairly modern concept of a meal. Morning meals and their popularity has ebbed and flowed depending
Is It A Shop? Is It A Restaurant? It’s Nebraska
Reykjavik’s newest restaurant is a combination of many good things It was evident in early social media posts about seemingly underground suppers taking place in clandestine loca
It’s All About The Vibes
Mixed first impressions at Reykjavík’s new small-plates place, Skreið I was ecstatic when I heard that this building, at the middle point of Reykjavík’s shopping strip,
Bomba-stic Paellas And Much More
La Barceloneta is a slice of Barcelona in the heart of Reykjavík If there has been one destination sought after by Icelanders for decades now and sees no sign of […]
Ahoy, Matey!
Vestmannaeyjar is poised to be at the forefront of food as cultural heritage One of the highlights of 2022 was the birth of Matey Seafood Festival. Rooted in Vestmannaeyjar, the [&
Sup, Sip and Skál!
From foraged craft cocktails to shrimp heads, this Icelandic gastro-pub exemplifies joy in brevity When I first wrote about Hlemmur Mathöll’s opening, I simply called it Mathöl
Regional Ambitions: The Hits and Misses at Gandhi Indian Restaurant & Bar
The last time I reviewed Gandhi was in 2015. Back then they were tucked away in a basement overlooking Austurvöllur and I wrote about what a lost opportunity it was […]
Festival Fuel For Body And Soul
The Grapevine’s picks for staying fed while running around town Unless this is your first Iceland Airwaves, you know the drill and you’re likely reading this during a quick res
Globetrotting Menus At Hosiló
Icelandic nonchalance and delicious chaos ensues at this weekly-menu driven restaurant It is often said that adversity breeds creativity. Creative arcs across the globe showed what
Wake up, Reykjavik!
The dining slumber that afflicts the hospitality industry has got to shake loose “Ostpaj med murklor” is scribbled on the blackboard in front of me. “What is a cheese pie?”
How To Lose One’s Dignity
On the lack of gastronomic walkability in Reykjavík A mild fascination of mine is the increased walkability of urban spaces. As Reykjavík grows, it appears to be a thing decision
Tacos Served With A Side Of Jazz
Tacoson’s simple menu brings big flavour Situated on the docks of Reykjavík harbour is Tacoson – a food truck overlooking a skatepark and a basketball court. Nearby is a mass
Somebody Get Me A Fucking Salad
Seriously, I just want a decent salad in this city Working outside the home is enormously difficult for someone as inconsistent with planning as myself. I’d love to be the [&hell
An Adventure Under A Bridge
Fiskfelagið is still going strong, 14 years on Fiskfelagið, also known as Fish Company, is often confused with the other fish-in-its-name restaurant down the street. But point ou