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  • A Covid Christmas to Remember: A Pandemic Is No Dampener On Festive Spirits

    A Covid Christmas to Remember: A Pandemic Is No Dampener On Festive Spirits

    In stark contrast to the decadent jólahlaðborð extravaganza of the pre-Covid years (think 10-course menus spanning quail to langoustine, wines and spirits to match and languorous evenings stretching late into the night), this year’s pandemic-tinged festivities are a tad sober in spirit.…

  • Irreverent Adoration: Whispers Of Japan At Fiskmarkaðurinn

    Irreverent Adoration: Whispers Of Japan At Fiskmarkaðurinn

    It’s not easy to run a restaurant for over a decade in as fierce a market as Reykjavík and Fiskmarkaðurinn is celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, no small feat for any establishment. The buttercup yellow house continues to draw locals and…

  • Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Seafood

    Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Seafood

    Watching Iceland come into its own as a dining destination over the past five years has been a joy. The Icelandic restaurant scene is diversifying, and the definition of what may be deemed “Icelandic cuisine” is broadening and taking on new shapes.…

  • Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Sushi

    Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Sushi

    Watching Iceland come into its own as a dining destination over the past five years has been a joy. The Icelandic restaurant scene is diversifying, and the definition of what may be deemed “Icelandic cuisine” is broadening and taking on new shapes.…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Seafood

    Best Of Reykjavík 2018: Best Seafood

    There has never been a more exciting time for the restaurant scene in Reykjavik. Thanks to burgeoning tourism, exposure, and a genuine curiosity for foods from far and wide, diners now have a plethora of choices on offer. Whether it’s high-end fine…