Making Iceland A True Gastronomic Destination
Icelandic cuisine is beyond shock value sheep’s head There has been considerable buzz in local media the past few weeks since the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries revealed that Ic
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Bjúga
Tired of overpriced tattered hot dogs? Well, why not try out some long, thick bjúga? While Europe was getting all gourmet about putting thin sausages in a bun, Icelanders were [&h
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
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Plokkfiskur
One of Icelanders’ most beloved dishes is ‘plokkfiskur’—a traditional fish stew, which roughly translates as ‘plucked fish.’ It’s a go-to comfort food you want to dig
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: Kleinur
Have you ever wondered what that delicious twisted pastry is, often served to complement a standard cup of coffee? Sometimes branded as “Icelandic doughnuts,” kleinur – klein
Great Moments in Icelandic Cuisine: Pylsur
You can’t escape the pylsur, or “sausages,” anywhere in Iceland. Pylsur are more than a simple sausage though—they’re mostly consumed in form of hot dogs, Iceland’s mos
Great Moments In Icelandic Cuisine: The Potato
I could not have lived in Iceland 250 years ago. Why, you may ask? Because the potato had not yet arrived in Iceland at that time. Life would not have […]
Reader Letters: What Do Icelanders Eat?
Hey Grapevine! I visited Iceland last month and really enjoyed the nature and the city. But when we ate it seemed like there were loads of burger joints like back […]
Cheers To Reykjavík! A Boozy Tour Of Iceland’s Capital
I’m not one to turn down a beer, let alone six pints paired with some Icelandic cuisine. ‘Cheers To Reykjavik’ started this summer offering you the opportunity to drink, eat
Matur Og Drykkur: Whole Cod Heads And Licorice Pancakes
If you have your heart set on traditional Icelandic food with some creative flourishes, then there are three places worth exploring. In the lowest budget tier (still not all that [
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
Matur Og Drykkur Dusts Off Some Recipe Books
Matur og Drykkur is a brand spanking new restaurant from the people who gave us renowned Westmann Islands restaurant Slippurinn. The restaurant opened for business in mid-January a
Artificial Christmas Trees More Popular Than Actual Pine
Hangikjöt stays strong—Top-earners and Leftists eat most rock ptarmigan, says new Christmas pollIf you spend your holidays at an Icelandic household, you will most likely see th