Author: Patricia Þormar
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…
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…
The Friendly Foodhouse
Tucked away behind Iceland’s House of Parliament, Bergsson Mathús or Foodhouse is surprisingly bright and cheery for a basement café….
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…
Reykjavík By Food
I met my tour guides at the ITM Tourist Information Office on Bankastræti. (Note: You read it correctly: it’s ITM,…
A Fresh Squeeze
You need five servings of fruit and vegetables a day; why not start with a lemon? Mix in an avocado,…
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…
A Stellar Cellar
The University of Iceland was the last place I expected to be busy on a rainy midsummer afternoon, but beneath…
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…
(Getting) Old Style
One of the first burger joints to really hit it off in Iceland, American Style was something of a legend…
Pan-ambus
If there were something Reykjavík could use more of in the gastronomic sphere, it would be ethnic restaurants. Specifically, I’m…
Fish-and-Miss
Perched on the corner of Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur, this secluded little hideaway is the perfect post for people watching. Nearly…
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…
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…
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…