Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

One of the highlights of a small food market in Reykjavík last Christmas was a pop-up Italian bar. It flabbergasted…

It used to be the case that good restaurants, after leaving the confines of Reykjavík, were pretty slim pickings. These…

Íslenski Barinn was established shortly that famous economic collapse of 2008, the founders citing it—along with the subsequent wave of…

One of the dangers of living in Reykjavík is that you quickly adapt to the local concept of time and…

The popularity of Indian food is a wonderful contradiction. Everyone seems to love it, however, few seem to really know…

Just when I was convinced that the traditional food culture in Iceland was at risk of dying out, an establishment…

Nauthóll Bistro is considered one of Reykjavík’s best-kept secrets. I have been living in Iceland for a while now and…

I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true…

Ever since the year 2008, the word “kreppa” (crisis) has been among the most-used by Icelanders, a part of daily…

Any place that truly considers itself cosmopolitan today boasts a rich landscape of dining options. It is a testament to…

Smørrebrød, a Danish tradition, has its roots in necessity and modesty. However, the open-faced sandwiches of today are a far…