Author: Patricia Þormar
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Not Such A Knock-Out
Located in the basement of Laugavegur mainstay bar Dillon, Chuck Norris Grill opened for business a few months ago, after…
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Not Just A Pretty Place
We could all use a little more culture in our lives, and museum cafés are a great way of satisfying…
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The Friendly Foodhouse
Tucked away behind Iceland’s House of Parliament, Bergsson Mathús or Foodhouse is surprisingly bright and cheery for a basement café….
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Come For The Baba Ganush
On a Friday night in Reykjavík, you simply couldn’t ask for a more peaceful, intimate setting. I doubt you could…
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Reykjavík By Food
I met my tour guides at the ITM Tourist Information Office on Bankastræti. (Note: You read it correctly: it’s ITM,…
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A Fresh Squeeze
You need five servings of fruit and vegetables a day; why not start with a lemon? Mix in an avocado,…
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Gold, Silver… KOPAR!
Walk-ins, sad to say, belong to a bygone era of Reykjavík. Nowadays if you call to inquire about dinner you’re…
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A Stellar Cellar
The University of Iceland was the last place I expected to be busy on a rainy midsummer afternoon, but beneath…
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As Far From Mexico As Iceland
As far as fast food in Iceland goes, there are few establishments that have a more attractive name than “Red…
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(Getting) Old Style
One of the first burger joints to really hit it off in Iceland, American Style was something of a legend…
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Pan-ambus
If there were something Reykjavík could use more of in the gastronomic sphere, it would be ethnic restaurants. Specifically, I’m…
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Fish-and-Miss
Perched on the corner of Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur, this secluded little hideaway is the perfect post for people watching. Nearly…
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Smooth And Sofishticated
I’ve had lunch here once before and was pleasantly surprised by the stunning quality of the food. Perhaps it’s the…
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The Best Fix In The City
If you’re looking for unforgettable ethnic food, head up the street from the Hlemmur bus station to Ban Thai restaurant…
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No Reason To Start Throwing Tomatoes
I have walked passed Rossopomodoro (“The Red Tomato”) nearly every single day over the past couple of years and never…