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The Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur Index: School Closures Suggest A Local Alternative To The Waffle House Index
Schools closed in Reykjavík today. That happens rarely enough that it still means something when it does. Veðurstofa Íslands had issued an orange warning, which officially means dangerous conditions and non-essential travel strongly discouraged. I went downtown anyway. This is partly stubbornness,…
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Well, You Asked: Drop-Kick Your Pylsa Into The Fjord
We at Grapevine like to be here for you, dear readers. That’s why we have this “Well, You Asked…” column, in which we answer the many questions we receive about Iceland on Twitter, and via grapevine@grapevine.is. If you have a burning question,…
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Great Moments in Icelandic Cuisine: Pylsur
You can’t escape the pylsur, or “sausages,” anywhere in Iceland. Pylsur are more than a simple sausage though—they’re mostly consumed in form of hot dogs, Iceland’s most popular fast-food dish among both natives and foreigners. In fact, the hot dog stand Bæjarins…
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Last Words: Eat, Pray, Love Hot Dogs
“Happy birthday hot dogs,” I whisper with closed eyes, standing in the cooler in Bónus. I’ve just noticed that the manufacturer is celebrating its 110th anniversary and impulsively I have to convey my gratitude. My love for hot dogs isn’t just because…
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At Bæjarins Bestu, Hometown Hot Dog Heroes Brave The Storm
If you don’t know about this afternoon’s storm by now, then you’re in for an unwelcome weather surprise. We’re supposed to get some crazy winds here in Reykjavík (between 35m/s and 50m/s), to the point that folks are strongly encouraged to stay…
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Northern Sights
I moved to Iceland to get away from my friends and family. I don’t hate them, but I was beginning to think they were stopping me from reaching my full potential. My friends were always showing up at my house and forcing…
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Icelanders: Simply The Best
Icelanders are, in general, better and more competent persons than most of the people who reside in other countries. This can mostly be attributed to the clean food we enjoy here. The pork and Corn Flakes we buy in Bónus are free…