Reykjavík Grapevine - 27.06.2003, Blaðsíða 23

- the reykjavík grapevine -22 june 27th - july 10th, 2003 - the reykjavík grapevine - 23june 27th - july 10th, 2003
LISTINGS
SPORÐURINN
(THE FISHTAIL)
HAPPINESS IS A CHEF CALLED
JOHANN!
When it comes to a restaurant for a
quick lunch, good quality and moderate
prices, one can say that SPORÐURINN
(The Fishtail) is still the best kept secret
in Reykjavik.
Hidden in the basement, behind the
cheese display at the end of a small deli-
catessen shop (Ostabúðin), you´ll find a
small hole in the wall with tables and
chairs for perhaps 20 guests. Believe
me it is worth looking for.
Sometimes you get a feeling that there is
no fast food restaurant in Reykjavik with
decently prepared meals other than the
three P Icelandic essentials:
Pizzas, Pylsur (Frankfurters) and Pop-
corn ! Not true ! SPORÐURINN has just
what you need for a quick meal at noon.
And you don´t have to spend too much,
neither time nor money.
In the few days since the opening of
SPORÐURINN this mini restaurant has
become a favorite among the young mid-
towners whose orders of Warm Salad
with Wild Goose Hearts and Balsamic
are definitely in fashion – while the Salad
with smoked salmon, olives and greek
feta is perhaps more popular with the
more grown-up suburbanites in town for
a fitting at nearby Eggert the Furrier.
The Menu is short and to the point. In
addition to very well composed salads,
such as those mentioned before, there
is a Creamy Fish soup available, a soup
that more established restaurants would
have as a special feature on their menu.
The Fish of the Day is a fine portion for
a mere 890 krónur (the most expensive
dish on the Menu).
For an ultra quick bite you can order
a regular Bruschetta with tomatoes,
mozzarella and Parma Ham, a delicacy
that makes my mouth water for the few
minutes I had to wait to be served. I am
not a Spaghetti man myself, but the lady
dining at the next table was very (and
loudly) pleased with her Spaghetti served
with Anchovies, Chili and a big helping of
Parmesan.
The two principals at Sporðurinn are
both named Johann. Either one of them
will be more than pleased to assist you,
if you need any information about the
dishes on the Menu. Like the lady at the
next table said: “Over here “Happiness is
a guy called Joe !” quoting an old song
from the Rosemary Clooney Songbook.
SPORÐURINN (The fishtail) is located in
Skóluvörðustígur 8.
Open from 11 AM until 14:30 PM. Closed
on Sundays.
Sonny Greco
F O O D
Hidden in the basement, behind the cheese display at the
end of a small delicatessen shop (Ostabúðin), you´ll find a
small hole in the wall with tables and chairs for perhaps 20
guests. Believe me it is worth looking for.
from Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Saga Museum, -10:00 to 18:00- History face
to face, historical figures and major events in
Icelandic history from the settlers up to the
Reformation presented in a unique way. Admission
800 krónur.
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum, History of Reykjavik
Culture House, Images of Iceland - milestones in
cartography
Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Museum, Insight
into international contemporary art in Iceland
Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works
of painter Jóhannes Kjarval.
Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic
Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants
especially welcome.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five
Elements. Photographs and etchings from French-
Vietnamese artist Claire Xuan.
Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The
Modern Man, works of popular sculptor Ásmundar
Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part
of the urban environment.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works
of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works
are partly based on Icelandic folklore.
Tuesday, July 8
Both Day and Night
Austurvöllur out door exhibition, Earth from
Above. Aerial Photographs by Yann Arthus-
Bertrand.
Café Sólon, Exhibiton - Mosaic mirrors by Rósa.
Day
Reðursafnið, Phallological Museum, A fine
penis and penis related selection from various
mammals. First human specimen still awaited.
Handverk og Hönnun, -13:00 to 17:00-
Exhibition of contemporary and traditional Icelandic
art and crafts.
National and University Library, Exhibition of
Lárus Sigurbjörnsson, the founder of the citys
documentation.
National Gallery of Iceland, Exhibition of
selected works by Icelandic artists from the
National Gallery’s collection.
Norræna Húsið, Nordic House, -12:00 to 17:
00- Exhibition; photos of people, culture and nature
from Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Saga Museum, -10:00 to 18:00- History face
to face, historical figures and major events in
Icelandic history from the settlers up to the
Reformation presented in a unique way. Admission
800 krónur.
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum, History of Reykjavik
Culture House, Images of Iceland - milestones in
cartography
Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Museum, Insight
into international contemporary art in Iceland
Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works
of painter Jóhannes Kjarval.
Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic
Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants
especially welcome.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five
Elements. Photographs and etchings from French-
Vietnamese artist Claire Xuan.
Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The
Modern Man, works of popular sculptor Ásmundar
Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part
of the urban environment.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works
of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works
are partly based on Icelandic folklore.
Wednesday, July 9
Both Day and Night
Austurvöllur out door exhibition, Earth from
Above. Aerial Photographs by Yann Arthus-
Bertrand.
Café Sólon, Exhibiton - Mosaic mirrors by Rósa.
Day
Reðursafnið, Phallological Museum, A fine
penis and penis related selection from various
mammals. First human specimen still awaited.
National and University Library, Exhibition of
Lárus Sigurbjörnsson, the founder of the citys
documentation.
National Gallery of Iceland, Exhibition of
selected works by Icelandic artists from the
National Gallery’s collection.
Norræna Húsið, Nordic House, -12:00 to 17:
00- Exhibition; photos of people, culture and nature
from Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Saga Museum, -10:00 to 18:00- History face
to face, historical figures and major events in
Icelandic history from the settlers up to the
Reformation presented in a unique way. Admission
800 krónur.
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum, History of Reykjavik
Culture House, Images of Iceland - milestones in
cartography
Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Museum, Insight
into international contemporary art in Iceland
Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works
of painter Jóhannes Kjarval.
Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic
Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants
especially welcome.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five
Elements. Photographs and etchings from French-
Vietnamese artist Claire Xuan.
Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The
Modern Man, works of popular sculptor Ásmundar
Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part
of the urban environment.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works
of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works
are partly based on Icelandic folklore.
Night
Gaukur á Stöng, Charity concert: Geir Ólafsson,
Buff and more...
Kaffibarinn, Wednesday Red Wine Evening, free
cheese and bread. DJ of the evening challenges
someone to DJ next time.
Thursday, July 10
Both Day and Night
Austurvöllur out door exhibition, Earth from
Above. Aerial Photographs by Yann Arthus-
Bertrand.
Café Sólon, Exhibiton - Mosaic mirrors by Rósa.
Day
The chefs Jóhann and Jóhann
Photo: Aldís
Kaffi List, Roots! Rock!
Reggae Explosion!
Weekend July 3-4
A taste of the Caribbean in Reykjavik
The new owners of Kaffi List are start-
ing off well with a reggae weekend,
importing Dj’s and offering Jamaican
lunch and dinner menus, theme
nights like these are a fresh breeze to
Reykjavik’s sometimes standardized
nightlife. Here’s the schedule:
July 3-4th
Jamaican lunch and Dinner, tropical
fruit juices and Reggae Music gallor.
July 4th
Bob Marley buffet (variety of spiced
foods and vegetables). And after eight
in the evening:
DJ Chris (Jamaica)
MC Blessed (London)
DJ Skinny T (Dance Hall)
DJ Sir Charles Dee (pure veggie)
Open Floor: Rub a dub contest, open
mic. Have fun!
National and University Library, Exhibition of
Lárus Sigurbjörnsson, the founder of the citys
documentation.
National Gallery of Iceland, Exhibition of
selected works by Icelandic artists from the
National Gallery’s collection.
Norræna Húsið, Nordic House, -12:00 to 17:
00- Exhibition; photos of people, culture and nature
from Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands
Saga Museum, -10:00 to 18:00- History face
to face, historical figures and major events in
Icelandic history from the settlers up to the
Reformation presented in a unique way. Admission
800 krónur.
Árbæjarsafn, Folk Museum, History of Reykjavik
Culture House, Images of Iceland - milestones in
cartography
Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Museum, Insight
into international contemporary art in Iceland
Hallgrímskirkja Church, -12:00- Lunch time
concerts, Erla Berglind Jónsdóttir sopran, Douglas
A. Brotchie organ.
Kjarvalsstaðir Art Museum, Some of the works
of painter Jóhannes Kjarval.
Norræna húsið, Nordic House, The Big Nordic
Elephant Show. Children dressed up as elephants
especially welcome.
Reykjavik Museum of Photography, The Five
Elements. Photographs and etchings from French-
Vietnamese artist Claire Xuan.
Ásmundarsafn, Sculpture museum, The
Modern Man, works of popular sculptor Ásmundar
Sveinsson, who believed sculpture should be part
of the urban environment.
Einar Jónsson Sculpture Museum, The works
of Iceland´s first modern sculptor, whose works
are partly based on Icelandic folklore.
Skemmtihúsið The-
atre, the Saga of
Guðríður.
from 13th of June
Skemmtihúsið Theatre performes in English
the Saga of Guðríður. A woman´s tremen-
dously courageous voyage to Vinland
(America) during the Viking era.
Information and tickets available at the
Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstæti 2,
101 Reykjavík.
Performances in English:
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 20:
30 and Fridays at 18:00
Performances in German:
Sundays and Tuesdays at 18:00
Fish on a plate
Nice chairs
LISTINGS
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