Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Center Hotel Arnahvoll

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Appearances can be deeply deceptive. In the case of the exterior of the recently-opened Arnarhvoll, this is a welcome realisation…

Café Loki

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Just opened, Café Loki is a needed addition to Reykjavík’s restaurant scene. Since I got to Reykjavík, I have long…

A Necessary Evil

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To a foreigner, the concept of a ‘Sveitaball’ can be confusing. The word “sveit” can be defined as “country” or…

Great Moments in Icelandic History

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Bill Clinton eats a hot dog at Bæjarins BestuIt was a bright and sunny day, on August 31, 2004. People…

22

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22, formerly known as Barinn, has done a lot in recent weeks to change its image to that of a…

The Ambassador

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When I was packing my bags to come to Iceland, one criterion stood out in particular: “Don’t look like an American…

Blue Lagloop

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The waters, rich in algae, silica and sulfur, possess a degree of medicinal properties, and are effective treatments against skin…

Útúrdúr

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A new gem has appeared on Njálsgata 14. The new art bookstore and publishing house Útúrdúr continues to attract attention…

June 17

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The skyline swelled with inflatable castles and slides, and lines twisted out of hot dog and waffle booths.As a foreigner…

Just the Same Old Rainbow

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The first thing I thought walking into the concert was “God, what a lot of people.” Hraun, playing at Rúbin…