Iceland’s Only Michelin Star Restaurant Loses Michelin Star Two Years Later
DILL, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2017 and the only such restaurant in Iceland to have one, no longer has the star. This news was brought to light […]
Popular Reykjavík Restaurant Receives Michelin Guide “Bib Gourmand” Award
The popular dining spot SKÁL! in Hlemmur Mathöll today received a “Bib Gourmand” award from the Michelin Guide UK. The award was announced on Twitter. A #BibGourmand
In The Upside Down: Systir Are Doing It For Themselves
Hverfisgata 12, originally dubbed ‘the no-name pizza place,’ became popular in recent years for slinging pizzas that ranged from the unpredictable to the staid. The news of its
Swimmingly Good Food At Tjöruhúsið In Ísafjörður
If ever there was a time to be worried about mainstream popularity of our little island, it’s now. But travel beyond the confines of Reykjavík, the South, and the Golden [&helli
There’s A New Ramen In Town: Hi Noodle Prioritises Authenticity & Consistency
Reykjavík foodies have long lamented the relative lack of Asian cuisines in this city that are readily available is most European hubs. Hi Noodle is a brand new 13-seat eatery [&h
Christmas Is Coming & We Are Getting Fat: A Festive Guide To Reykjavík Restaurants
After last year’s tour of easy-going downtown havens like Mat Bar, Snaps and Skál, we decided to broaden the net a little for this year’s Christmas menu review to include [&he
Food Deal Of The Week: The Dirtiest Fries Around
Food is expensive, we know, but it’s also a requirement for life. So to help you, our loyal readers, out, we’ve compiled a list of the best food deals in […]
Miami On Ice: Put On That Sports Jacket
Miami’s cocktail menu—designed by master mixologist Martin Cabejšek—takes your favourite classics and mixes them up into complex 21st century drinks. With a focus on sustain
The Unlikely Success Of Matstofan: The “Filipino Taste” In Borgarnes
The oldest Filipino restaurant in Iceland does not have a Filipino name. The sign outside says “Matstofan,” but locals will tell you the place is called “Dússabar,” after
Let Them Eat Wings: The Brewdog Empire Comes To Reykjavík
Downtown Reykjavík has, for years, been a largely chain-free environment. With the exceptions of an ill-fated Dunkin’ Donuts franchise, the single Hard Rock Café, a handful of
A Series Of Unfortunate Events: Clueless Capers At Kopar
Survival of the fittest could well apply to Reykjavík restaurants. Never has there been such an abundance of eateries, so it’s mystifying that natural selection hasn’t yet wee
Tasting The Landscape: KOKS Is A Culinary Fireworks Display
“It’s not far,” says the driver, with a smile, as myself, a photographer, and three older couples clamber into the back of a high, rugged 4×4. The car bounces off [&hell
A Messi Eater: Fresh, Creamy Seafood In A Bucolic Setting At Messinn
Delicate or robust, white or pink, flat or oblong, from glistening swordfish to speckled flounder fillets—I’ve never met a fish that didn’t love being kissed by a pat of butt
Strolling Through Deliciousness: Shalimar Brings Lahore Tastes To Reykjavík
If there is one good thing to be said about colonialism, it is that food from the Indo-Pak region is now ubiquitous the world over. Even this distant little island […]
A Hyperlocal Feast: SOE Kitchen Adds Colour To The Reykjavík Restaurant Scene
Something interesting is happening on Grandi this summer. Victoria Elíasdóttir, who formerly ran the successful Dóttir in Berlin, is the chef at the helm of the SOE Kitchen food
Icelandic Oysters Have Arrived: Skelfiskmarkaðurinn Is 101’s New Seafood Palace
A new seafood palace called Skelfiskmarkaðurinn (“Shellfish Market”) opened its doors in late August. With three handsomely appointed dining rooms seating 150 people amongst m
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Sheep Head
Throughout history, sheep have been intrinsically linked to survival in Iceland. They provide Icelanders with fluffy wool for their famous lopapeysur, as well as tasty meat for sou
Keep On Truckin’: Our Quest For The Best Street Food In Reykjavik
Reykjavik may not have been blessed with the best summer this year, but two very determined foolhardy people strode out undeterred this September, against their better judgement, t
Litlibær Café: Homemade Cakes And Hospitality On A Winding Road In The Westfjords
If you’ve travelled the Westfjords, you probably know that driving through this region of Iceland requires following roads along the coastlines of a seemingly infinite number of
A Marshful of Seafood: Wholesome Nordic Wholesomeness In The Accordion House
I am standing outside the accordion-shaped house tucked in the southern corner of Reykjavík and wondering how a building can be this easy to notice and yet so easy to […]
Smoothielicious: The Grapevine Guide To Smoothies In Reykjavík
Have you ever craved a smoothie when out and about in sunny Reykjavík? Well, we have. So we formed a panel of true smoothie connoisseurs and set out on a […]