Author: The Reykjavík Grapevine
SIC Report: What The Locals Think
Vigdís M. Sveinbjörnsdóttir Farmer, Egilsstaðir Has the economic crash changed your day-to-day life? No, no change in my life. Our…
Government Meeting Yesterday: Decrease Size, Stretch Out Budget Cuts
A cabinet meeting held yesterday arrived at two main conclusions: the necessity of merging government offices, and spacing out budget…
Former Kaupthing Managers in Prison
Former Kaupthing manager Hreiðar Már Sigurðsson, along with former Kaupthing bank manager in Luxembourg and current director of Banque Havilland,…
Vínbarinn
Celebrated for its wine list, which is one of the best in the city, Vínbarinn is the perfect place for…
Barbara
At Laugavegur 22, above Karamba, Barbara serves up a lively atmosphere for Reykjavík’s gay community and anybody else who just…
Grapevine Takes A Hike – New Videos
The Grapevine’s loving patriarch Hilmar Steinn Grétarsson took a drive and a small hike last night to check out our…
Festivals Outside Of Reykjavík
There’s a lot going on in Iceland’s capitol this month. We’re sure you’re all hyped up for DesignMarch, Reykjavík Fashion…
Stereo Hypnosis: Hypnogogia (2009)
I looked it up too; it means the transitional state between sleep and waking. Óskar Thorarensen – Jafet Melge/Inferno 5…
Letters from 3rd issue
MOST AWESOME LETTER Dear grapevine I’ve been living in Iceland for seven months and I am having the time of…
Den Danske Kro
The Danish Bar is located on Ingólfsstræti, just off Laugavegur where Q Bar once stood. The bar serves up Danish…
Bakkus
Bakkus serves up cheap beer, a really impressive selection of international vodkas and an atmosphere unlike any other in town….
DV Posts Revealing Email From Icesave Negotiation Committee Advisor
Dv.is, the on-line version of local tabloid DV, has just posted an e-mail (reproduced below) from Donald J. Johnston, adviser…
Brits Now Open to Renegotiating Icesave
British Minister for Finance Alistair Darling is quoted in Financial Times this morning as being open to renegotiating the Icesave…
Letters from 2nd issue
MOST AWESOME LETTER Dear Grapevine You are worth a read! Thank you for making my recent visit to Iceland informative…
Parliament Could Stop Referendum
Although a referendum on the Icesave law has been scheduled, it is still possible for parliament for cancel it at…
Artists Take Their Pick Of Music In 2009
We sorta abhor year-end lists over here at Grapevine HQ. At least when it comes to making them. That has…
Looking Back On Another Fine Year Of Music
We sorta abhor year-end lists over here at Grapevine HQ. At least when it comes to making them. That has…
Lóa Hjálmtýsdóttir presents
Our resident comic artist, Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir, is currently teaching a group of awesome teenagers a course on the art…
Letters from 1st issue
MOST AWESOME LETTER Hello Haukur, As a person interested in the financial fate of Iceland, as we all are, may…
Metal And Hardcore In 2009
The year in Metal? In order to kick the ol’ brain cell bundle into gear I got in touch with…
Anti-EU Sentiment “Romantic Nationalism,” Says Icelandic Professor
A docent in political science at the University of Iceland says it is “romantic nationalism” that prevents the average Icelander…
Stuff We Like
Oh how we love thee, Planes, Trains and Automobiles starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Is there a seasonal comedy…
Letters from 18th Issue
MOST AWESOME LETTER Dear Grapevine, I am not much of a reader but I am in Borgarnes, iceland for the…