Author: Björn Teitsson
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Restaurant Review: No, Mandi, Thank You!
In an ideal world, the few Syrian families who have settled in Iceland over the last few years would be…
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Inspired By… Guy Fieri? Roadhouse Reviewed
It may be difficult to pinpoint the exact allure of US gastronomy. Perhaps it can be summed up thusly: “It’s…
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Laminated Menus, Hits And Misses
Primo is a relatively recent addition to the Reykjavík downtown restaurant scene, although it used to operate as somewhat of…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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We All Need More Thai
Krua Thai was one of those places that really saved the culinary landscape in Iceland at the turn of the…
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As Icelandic As The Wind And Rain
Café LokiIs there any Icelandic culinary tradition to speak of? This is a question I’ve often struggled with. Some of…
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Soup And Salad, Lunch Not Dinner
‘Kryddlegin hjörtu’ is the Icelandic translation of the title of Laura Esquivel’s novel ‘Como agua para chocolate’ or, as it…
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A Turkish Taste At Last
When thinking of Mediterranean cuisine in Iceland, not much comes to mind save for the Italian restaurants that have for…
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Mystic (anonymous) Pizza
Hverfisgata 12, 101 ReykjavíkMuch like the version of himself Ted Danson portrayed in the cult TV hit show ‘Curb Your…
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Alvar Would Have Been Proud
One of Reykjavík’s more impressive architectural achievements–the Alvar Aalto-designed Nordic House–became host to new restaurant this spring, named in honour…
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Grilled Meat In The Summer Rain
Kol was somewhat of a puzzle to me: a restaurant that opened its doors early this year to some acclaim,…
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La Belle Vie Á Paris
Café Paris is one of those establishments that has been around in Reykjavík for as long as I can remember….
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It’s Supposed To Be Fun
Grillmarkaðurinn, or The Grill Market as it is known in English, opened to wide acclaim in the summer of 2011….
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Kigali Needs Fine-Tuning
Kigali is a recently opened café named after the capital and largest city of the war-ridden African country of Rwanda….
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To Be, Or Not To Be… Icelandic
Icelandic Bar, Ingólfstræti 1a, 101 ReykjavíkThe Icelandic Bar is not a new establishment. It came about as part of a…
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Icelandic Ingredients, International Execution
The Fish Company is one of a number of relatively new restaurants focusing on fresh local ingredients and the best…
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Thank You Mr. Boonchang!
Disclaimer: It’s hard to put into words how happy I was when my editor gave me the news that I…
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Industrial Setting, Ambitious Kitchen
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 ReykjavíkRestaurants and bars have long had a healthy relationship with upscale hotels, pretty much all…
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We’ve Been Waiting For You, Kimchi!
K-Bar, Laugavegur 74, 101 ReykjavíkSeveral attempts have already been made to open up a Korean restaurant in Iceland—at least once…
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Secret Smørrebrød Society
Jómfrúin (“The Virgin”) is a rather offbeat restaurant in the heart of Reykjavík with one of the most loyal clienteles…
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People Get Ready, There’s A Train A Comin’
Hraðlestin is a chain serving a westernized version of Indian food. It started as a single take-away restaurant on Hverfisgata…
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“Hipsteresque” Par Excellence
The Coocoo’s Nest opened last summer in the very happening harbour area, next to insanely popular ice cream parlour Valdís….
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You Can’t Hurry Love
Einar Ben is one of those restaurants in Reykjavík that seems to be a permanent fixture in the city. They’ve…