Reykjavík Grapevine - 02.06.2006, Side 18

www.grapevine.isGRAPEVInE’S PURCHASES THAT
jUSTIFY EXISTEnCE� �
BY BART CAMERON, SINDRI ELDON AND SVEINN BIRKIR BJÖRNSSON
Oldest bakery in Iceland
since 1834
BERGSTAÐASTRÆTI 13
- PHONE: 551 3083
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Entering our fourth year, the
Grapevine takes our col-
lective hat off to Iceland Review, now in its 44th year of
operation. What is more, the English-language cultural
magazine has never been better, with editor Krista Mahr
finding a voice and combining the talents of Icelanders
and friends of Iceland. BC
Free at the Reykjavík City Hall
Iceland
Review
The complete mail-order catalogue for all ACME produc-
tions, including fake holes and giant magnets. Prices,
plus shipping and handling included. SBB
Iða 1,795 ISK
ACME
Catalogue
Wild, unpredictable and
rebellious – if any of these
adjectives pertain to you, you might want to consider
getting yourself a Vespa. Although loud and impractical,
they provide an attention-grabbing alternative to the
utter lameness of walking or the squareness of riding in
a car, and as we all know, riding the bus is just so last
summer. Vespas also provide amusing tales and anec-
dotes to share with your friends and family, especially if
you ride yours uninsured and drunk at four on a Tuesday
morning, only to be apprehended by policemen spiteful
of your renegade coolness. Yes, the Grapevine declares
this to be the summer of the Vespa. SE
80,000-300,000 ISK
Vespa
The union-made, earth-
friendly, anti-sweatshop,
cruelty-free and pro-grassroots sneaker. Blackspot
sneakers are made from organic hemp, vegetarian leath-
er and recycled tire soles. They are available in two differ-
ent types, The Classic (8,000 ISK) and the Unswoosher
(9,000). Both types have a red dot, a so-called sweet
spot, for kicking corporate ass. SBB
Hljómalind Organic Café 8,000/9,000 ISK
Blackspot
Sneaker
A tiny little spotlight with a
clip that you stick on your
book cover. It provides just
enough light for you to read, and yet not enough light
to disturb your sleeping partner(s). Perfect for all those
nights spent with strangers in crowded sleeping bag ar-
rangements. Batteries included. SBB
Tiger 400 ISK
Reading
Light Clip
One of those indis-
pensable self-help
handbooks that teach you things you were not aware
you needed to know. A guide to 365 different positions,
guaranteed to add flavour and versatility to your sex life.
SBB
Iða 1,295 ISK
Position of
the Day
The complete first and sec-
ond seasons of the funniest
show in recent memory is available at Skífan. Don’t miss out on the
critically acclaimed Ron Howard production. Sadly, the show was
cancelled following the third season after failing to secure a loyal fan
base. That is a shame. SBB
Skífan 3,999 ISK
Arrested
Development
From the depths of the Dead
Sea, Black Mud contains 49
different minerals, including calcium, sodium, magnesium, potas-
sium, zinc and iron. Smear it on your body and it will nourish and
purify the skin, allowing it to better absorb moisture and relieve pain.
A 1,200 ISK cheaper alternative to a visit to the Blue Lagoon. SBB
Tiger 400 ISK
Black
Mud
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
www.mfa.is
Bezt í Heimi* lobster soup
650.- kr�
OPENING HOURS : 8 - 21
Purtrifed shark
marinated in Icelandic schnapps
Sour Whale Meat
Hard fish
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