Author: York Underwood
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The Reykjavík Grapevine Person Of The Year Award
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, Former Prime Minister The Grapevine has always been the sole media outlet in Iceland that stands against…
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Let Them Eat Lobster & Stuff
by York Underwood, Signe Smala and Jóhanna Pétursdóttir
It’s technically langoustine, not lobster, but Langoustine & Stuff doesn’t sound right. It misses the fricative soft rhyme of “ster”…
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Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: Reykjavík’s Best Spicy Meals
Reykjavík is a relatively small city, but even so, sometimes you need a bit of local advice to find what…
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The Short Friendship Of An Icelandic Artist With The Woman Stealing Her Art
[update: the last name of Caroline has been omitted] It could have been awkward, but instead, Inga Maria’s stay at…
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Essensia: A New Taste Of Italy In Iceland
One thing Iceland does really well is pizza. Hold on! Iceland? Yes, Iceland. Iceland might be the only place in…
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Humans Of Reykjavík: Kristín Morthens
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you,…
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Tagging Along With The Reykjavík Food Walk
The idea of “Icelandic Food” is changing. A few years ago, and still a bit even today, the phrase “Icelandic…
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Lunchtime Opera Gives You A Chance To Test Take-Out In Reykjavík
Lunchtime is tricky in Iceland. It’s not really a country known for having breakfast or being on time. Lunchtime is…
Last Words: Where Should You Go Tonight?
You’re here! Oh my! You’ve just arrived, just returned, just landed or just woke up. You’ve seen that church or…
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Humans Of Reykjavik: Haraldur Bogi
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you,…
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TV Series “Trapped” Renewed For Another Season And Adds Two Great Writers
According to RÚV, Iceland’s crime TV series Trapped (Ófærð) has been renewed for a second season and added Yrsa Sigurðardóttir and Margrét…
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SOUP TUESDAY: Autumn Greens, Pea And Lovage Soup
Yes, it’s here. Autumn. The Fall. The best season, aesthetically. It’s when everyone looks their best. Fall clothing is flattering…
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Golf In The Westman Islands: Being Angry and Frustrated In A Beautiful Place
“I’m going to tell you something, ok? What shot do you really think you can do? Do you think you’re…
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Lunch Dish Of The Week: Ga-LAMB-orama At Apótek
In Iceland, “I’ll meet you tomorrow” means anything from five days to a month. It’s a confusing and hopeless act…
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Have A Picnic In Reykjavík
“All good things…” mutters my friend after many of the late nights this summer, “…must come to an end.” If…
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Let Them Eat Fish: Messinn, Matur og Drykkur and Icelandic Fish and Chips
Believe it or not, fish restaurants are relatively new in Iceland. Cod was sold from Iceland to the rest of…
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True Crime Iceland: The Hitchhiker Murder
I was only planning to scare them. I placed one shot into the rifle, which I carried in one hand,…
Last Words: Why Can’t Icelanders Throw?
Making a generalization about an entire population is usually frowned upon. It’s the tactic of demagogues, racists and men over…
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VIDEO: XXX Rottweiler Hundar Release Video Before Secret Solstice
XXX Rottweiler Hundar have released the new single and video “Negla.” The video was shot in one day as the…
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There’s No Place Like Dome: Iceland’s 5 Billion Star Hotel
I’ve always loved dome or bubble based movies: BioDome, Bubble Boy…or any movie involving a viral outbreak and subsequent quarantine….
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*MUSIC VIDEO* Hey, Gísli Pálmi, What Does “RORO” Mean?
Gísli Pálmi, or GP, has released a new song/music video. Deciphering Icelandic rap is difficult enough, but GP manages to…
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THE SKYR CHRONICLES: Icelandic Poutine
Many people describe Skyr as Icelandic “yogurt,” but it’s actually a cheese. Traditional Skyr is really high in protein, but…
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Secret Solstice: He’s Bringing Radiohead To Iceland
This year Iceland will host Radiohead, Deftones and Die Antwoord during the Secret Solstice Festival from June 16 – 19….
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THE SKYR CHRONICLES: Spaghetti Skyr-fredo, Icealy or Itland?
Many people describe Skyr as Icelandic “yogurt,” but it’s actually a cheese. Traditional Skyr is really high in protein, but…
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THE SKYR CHRONICLES: Skyr Omelette, Power Breakfast
Many people describe Skyr as Icelandic “yogurt,” but it’s actually a cheese. Traditional Skyr is really high in protein, but…