So Close, Yet So Far
I can still remember the buzz that surrounded Tacobarinn at the time of its grand opening last February. Despite obvious demand, there had been a lack of restaurants in Reykjavík
Searching For Reykjavík’s Best Old Fashioned
There’s no doubt that ‘Mad Men’—television auteur Matthew Weiner’s conflicted tribute to an America that was—left a great big legacy behind as the series came to a clos
Dill: An Icelandic Epicurean Epiphany
Just when I was convinced that the traditional food culture in Iceland was at risk of dying out, an establishment like Dill lands a hauntingly beautiful punch and knocks the [&hell
Mixed Reactions: Dunkin Donuts Or Dunkin Do Not?
Gird your loins. A new invasion is storming Iceland’s shores, and this time it’s far more fearsome than Viking longboats. This time it’s… sprinkles. That’s right, loc
A Guide To All-Day Drinking In Reykjavík
I originally set out to make an overview of “cocktail culture” in my favourite city, Reykjavík. There is a bit of a beer revolution going on, with craft beers and […]
Kaffihús Vesturbæjar: Out Of The City And Into The Heart Of 107
Walking from downtown over to Vesturbær, the westernmost district of Reykjavík, things quickly become residential. Souvenir shops are swapped out for apartments, restaurants repl
Make Your Own Smørrebrød
The shrimp pyramid at “Smørrebrød” sandwich place Jómfrúin received our coveted “Best Must-Try Dining Experience” prize in this year’s Reykjavík Grapevine’s Best o
A Visit To The Erpsstaðir Ice Cream Valley
The Erpsstaðir creamery has been building up a steady reputation for artisan ice cream and a range of other small-batch dairy products. The farm is located in middle of a [&hellip
Nauthóll: Skyr-Smjör And Summer Sorbet
Nauthóll Bistro is considered one of Reykjavík’s best-kept secrets. I have been living in Iceland for a while now and never knew about this place. The Bistro is behind the [&
VIDEO: Making Icelandic Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream With Gísli Pálmi
We met up with Gísli Pálmi to make some ice cold liquid nitrogen ice c.r.e.a.m with caramel chocolate, kiwi, and pineapple. We figured who better to talk to about the […]
Veal Tartare With Tough Guy At The Overlook Hotel
The undulating highway 54 made a sharp turn by the mountain of Axlarhyrna towards Hótel Búðir and the gunmetal grey waters of Faxaflói Bay. A welcome sight after an hour [&hell
Sakebarinn: The Devil Is In The Details
Japan and Iceland seem to have a lot in common—they are homogenous, nationalistic island nations that depend on the ocean’s bounty and are at the mercy of fickle plate tectonic
Master At Work: This Man Makes Your Einstök
On an industrial estate by the Akureyri harbour, one building stands slightly taller than the rest. With its tall grain bins, steaming chimneys and hulking fermentation tanks, the
Even With Spelt, Deep-Fried Cannot Go Wrong
It may come as a surprise to those not born and raised on this island in the North Atlantic, but seafood has basically never been a staple of Icelandic […]
Bar Guide 2015: Other Great Bars!
We decided not to cover hostel bars, hotel bars and restaurant bars in this guide, because there are just SO MANY of them and we thought it should be all […]
Steikhúsið: A Great Meal That Would Be Better With Acid
Not everything is better with acid, but it can certainly make some things more vibrant, beautiful and full. Subtle flavours can be heightened, bringing complex aromas and bouquets
Brooklyn Bar, We Need To 718
Brooklyn is a hodgepodge of a hundred different nationalities, ethnicities and customs and does not present a single unified presence. I won’t delude myself into thinking I have
This Month In Food: May / June 2015
Vísir reports that the head of the farm-to-table organisation in Iceland is less than pleased with budget supermarket chain Bónus labelling their pork as farm-to-table. The pork
Restaurant Review: Restó—Where The Fish Is King
It is considered fairly common knowledge amongst locals in downtown Reykjavík that the quintessential restaurant for enjoying some of the best fish courses ever prepared in this c
This Month In Food: May 2015
Iceland’s two most popular shawarma places have gone to war. Owners of shawarma joint Ali Baba are pressing charges against the owners of next-door kebab-slingers Mandí. The own
Restaurant Review: Teni – An African Affair to Remember
I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true culinary maturity is seldom achieved these days unle