Author: Shruthi Basappa
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Restaurant Review: At Íslenski Barinn, Retro Confusion
Íslenski Barinn was established shortly that famous economic collapse of 2008, the founders citing it—along with the subsequent wave of…
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Food Review: West Side Story
One of the dangers of living in Reykjavík is that you quickly adapt to the local concept of time and…
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Gandhi: A Keralan Kiss Amiss
The popularity of Indian food is a wonderful contradiction. Everyone seems to love it, however, few seem to really know…
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Dill: An Icelandic Epicurean Epiphany
Just when I was convinced that the traditional food culture in Iceland was at risk of dying out, an establishment…
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Nauthóll: Skyr-Smjör And Summer Sorbet
Nauthóll Bistro is considered one of Reykjavík’s best-kept secrets. I have been living in Iceland for a while now and…
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Restaurant Review: Teni – An African Affair to Remember
I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true…
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Review: ‘Scarcity In Excess: The Built Environment And The Economic Crisis In Iceland’
Ever since the year 2008, the word “kreppa” (crisis) has been among the most-used by Icelanders, a part of daily…
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Restaurant Review: Austur-Indíafjelagið—Trip To India In A Thali
Any place that truly considers itself cosmopolitan today boasts a rich landscape of dining options. It is a testament to…
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Smurstöðin- A Fancy Cafeteria, With Lots Of Potential
Smørrebrød, a Danish tradition, has its roots in necessity and modesty. However, the open-faced sandwiches of today are a far…