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New In Town: Mandi Pizza
Feeling down and desolate about the closure of Nonnabiti in September? Good news! There is a new place to get your late-night spice fix. Mandi Pizza is the answer to the question: what can I eat if I’ve had Mandi shawarma six…
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New In Town: Röntgen
It’s that time of the year: the hipster vibe is low and the darkness is damping your glamorous rock and roll style. Do not fret, Röntgen Bar has opened at Hverfisgata 12 to diagnose your winter woes and cure what ails you.…
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New In Town: Yuzu
Headed up by the owners of beloved clothing store Húrra Reykjavík, Yuzu is an artisanal burger shop at Hverfisgata 44 with an Eastern twist. Stop by for their lunch deal, which features a choice of burgers, with fries and spiced mayonnaise for…
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New In Town: FRAKTAL
In mathematics, a fractal is a non-regular geometric shape that presents a seemingly infinite series of patterns at every level of magnification. You often find them in nature, like clouds, snowflakes, blood vessels, and cauliflower. In Reykjavík, a FRAKTAL is a democratic,…
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New In Town: Zorbian
Do your friends worry about your obsession with shawarma? Have some of your friends stopped eating with you, because you always suggest eating at Mandi? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal for people living…
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New In Town: Gummi Ben
From the velvet curtains that hang at the entrance to the cool-coloured lights illuminating the bar to the dozens of beers on tap, the new Gummi Ben sports bar was custom created for watching the big game. In addition to a cosy…
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New In Town: FlyOver Iceland
Iceland is a relatively small place, but seeing all its wonders during your week-long vacation might prove a tad difficult. Enter FlyOver Iceland. On this virtual ride, soar over glaciers, mountains, lava fields and more, all from the comfort of an amusement…
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New In Town: Laundromat Cafe
Have you ever wanted to have lunch and do your laundry in a public place? You’re in luck. After announcing their impending return last May, the Laundromat Cafe on Austurstræti is open again for business under new management. Whether you want brunch,…
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Flavour Of The Month: The Freshest Arrivals In 101
Reykjavík changes as rapidly as the weather, with fresh things popping up at all times. This summer has been no exception, with new bars, stores, restaurants and galleries shaking up the capital’s landscape with young blood and refreshing ideas. To keep you…
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New In Town: CNTMP & Kaktus Espressobar
Reykjavík moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and smell the trainers and Italian coffee once in a while, you could miss it. CNTMP Laugavegur 12b A sudden appearance at the end of 2018, this sleek and minimal streetwear boutique occupies an…
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New In Town: Reykjavík Kitchen
This cosy, minimalist restaurant is your go-to if you like a relaxed atmosphere with good food. The menu is spartan, but there should definitely be something for everyone. From fish to meat and vegetarian options, there’s a range of traditional Icelandic dishes…
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New In Town: Miami, Session, Le Kock 2.0, Skelfiskmarkaðurinn & More
Reykjavík is a fast-changing city—if you don’t stop and smell the clams and IPA once in a while, you could miss it. Here are some notable new arrivals in recent months. Skelfiskmarkaðurinn Klapparstígur 28-30 This new seafood restaurant sits in the square…
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New In Town: Bastard Bar, ÓX, Gott, Holt, Icelandic Craft Bar, Hannesarholt Restaurant
Life moves fast: if you don’t stop to smell the roses, you could miss it. Reykjavík also moves fast. Here are some notable new establishments that have sprung up in the city in the past couple of months. Bastard Brew & Food…
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New In Town: Salt Restaurant & Iðnó
New in town: where we check out the latest arrivals in Reykjavík drinking, dining and culture. This time, it’s a freshly opened harbourside restaurant Salt and regenerated concert hall Iðnó. Salt Geirsgata 3 Salt is a new eatery in the jolly blue…
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New In Town: Spánski, A Spanish-Style Wine Bodega
Spánski is a brand new bodega-style wine basement opened its doors in mid-February. Down a few steps from the street sits a maroon drinking room with a focus on Spanish wine. Tempranillo and Rioja are available by the glass, and the house…
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New In Town: Tales From Iceland – The Story of A Country Told Through News
This brand new video exhibition takes you directly into the heart of Iceland through two radically different perspectives. On the first floor, look at the country through the eyes of foreigners with a diverse range of videos showcasing everything from an American…
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New In Town: Geysir Home
A new addition to the Geysir clothing store mini-empire, Geysir Heima is an upscale homewares emporium that seemed to sprout out of the ground fully formed at the end of last year. They sell a uniformly desirable selection of geometric furniture, fancy…
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New In Town: Fjällräven
Swedish outerwear brand Fjällräven, founded way back in 1960, has opened a Reykjavík branch. Their classic rucksack is so durable that they’ve been known to become family heirlooms, passed down to kids by parents who, presumably, grew up and got briefcases and…
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New In Town: Súpa
In perfect time for the coming of winter, a new cosy little soup café has opened up in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Súpa serves four main soup recipes, and two special soups of the day, every day, in a clean and…
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New in Town: Flatey Pizza
Few things get a Reykvíkingar’s heart racing like pizza, but for a pizza loving nation, we’ve long had an unspeakable affair with sloppy Dominoes. Not anymore! True Napoli pizzas are now a reality in Reykjavík, with a pizzaiola from Naples, a custom…
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New In Town: Shanghæ
‘New In Town’ offers short guides to the newest places to have popped ups recently in Reykjavík. Read more here. Reykjavík isn’t a city known for Chinese food. While there are some of the shiny-grimy-wolf-down-then-feel-sick variety joints, Laugarvegur’s newly opened Shanghæ offers…
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New In Town: CupCake Café
Only three weeks old, the CupCake Café is a family owned business located at Mýrargata 26. Baker Egill Björgvinsson and his wife Elísabet Guðmundsdóttir offer a variety of decadent cupcake flavors such as KitKat, vanilla, chocolate, and more. Egill is hoping to…
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New In Town: Hlemmur Mathöll
Hlemmur station, at the top of Hverfisgata, has long been a dark, slightly unsavoury space where people hide from the winter elements and wait for the bus. Having undergone a thorough renovation over the last year, it recently reopened as a bright…