The Reykjavík Grapevine


le kock

Latest

  • Mánudjass Jams On: Reykjavík’s Legendary Jazz Night Thrives At Le Kock

    Mánudjass Jams On: Reykjavík’s Legendary Jazz Night Thrives At Le Kock

    Every Monday at around half past seven, a hum of anticipation fills the space of downtown burger joint Le Kock. Heroes of the Reykjavík jazz scene, MÍT students, tourists, and general music enthusiasts all grab a drink and cram into the booths…

  • Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Burger

    Best Of Reykjavík 2023: Best Burger

    Best Burger Joint Winner Le Kock Tryggvagata 14 Le Kock’s gourmet tuck-shop burgers aren’t too sloppy, nor are they so fine to the point where they’re try-hard. No ma’am, these are obscenely tasty burgers that elicit sighs of pleasure and guilt in…

  • Make Every Month Veganuary

    Make Every Month Veganuary

    Much like all vegans are contractually obligated to announce their veganism to everyone within earshot, I feel it’s apt to take this opportunity to clarify that I’m not vegan — I could go into the convoluted intricacies of my being seagan, but…

  • Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Burger

    Best Of Reykjavik 2019: Best Burger

    Watching Iceland come into its own as a vegan 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…

  • Burger Gurus At Le Kock Start Pop-Up Events In Downtown Reykjavik

    Burger Gurus At Le Kock Start Pop-Up Events In Downtown Reykjavik

    The chefs behind Le Kock will be organising a series of pop-up events this week, hosted by Apotek Restaurant in downtown Reykjavik. Although the Apotek team has overseen various pop-ups in the past year, from cocktail workshops to meet-ups with celebrated chefs…

  • Gourmet Fast Food: Guts And Gumption At Le Kock

    Gourmet Fast Food: Guts And Gumption At Le Kock

    At the risk of generalisation, I’ll just say it: criticism is generally frowned upon in Iceland, and avoiding confrontation is quite commonplace. But a trio of bad boy chefs, Karl Óskar Smárason, Knútur Hreiðarsson and Markús Ingi Guðnason are stirring up trouble…