Author: Björn Teitsson
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mystic (anonymous) Pizza
Hverfisgata 12, 101 ReykjavíkMuch like the version of himself Ted Danson portrayed in the cult TV hit show ‘Curb Your…
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…
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,…
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….
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….
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….
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…
Icelandic Ingredients, International Execution
The Fish Company is one of a number of relatively new restaurants focusing on fresh local ingredients and the best…
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…
Industrial Setting, Ambitious Kitchen
Kex Hostel, Skúlagata 28, 101 ReykjavíkRestaurants and bars have long had a healthy relationship with upscale hotels, pretty much all…
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…
Secret Smørrebrød Society
Jómfrúin (“The Virgin”) is a rather offbeat restaurant in the heart of Reykjavík with one of the most loyal clienteles…
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…
“Hipsteresque” Par Excellence
The Coocoo’s Nest opened last summer in the very happening harbour area, next to insanely popular ice cream parlour Valdís….
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…