Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.06.2009, Qupperneq 25

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Bus terminal
Domestic Airport
City Pond
The Old Harbour
Hljómskáli
Park
Miklatún
Habibi
Kisan
Karamba
Barbara
Grand Rokk Pizzaverksmiðjan
Boston
Nonnabiti
Babalú
This small restaurant offers up a
concise menu of delicious Arabic
cuisine, from shawarma to kebabs and
falafels. The staff is really friendly and
accommodating of requests to kick
up the spiciness or tone it down if the
customer so desires. Habibi seriously
hits the spot after hours of partying
(or any other time of day) so it’s
convenient that the place is open until
6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. CF
This store is incredibly cool. It’s
stocked with really unique and quirky
clothes, outerwear, accessories and
handbags, plus they have an adorable
section of kids clothes, kitschy vintage
toys and books and even interior
design items. Wicked place; definitely
worth a visit. CF
New hotspot in town Karamba is
a colourful and eclectic bar on
Laugavegur with a comfortable
atmosphere, typically great music and
a chill crowd. This is a good place to
relax or to do some serious drinking
or to relax. Plus, their decors are done
strictly by Grapevine-friendly artists,
such as Lóa (who does our comics),
Hugleikur Dagsson (who illustrates the
monster column) and Bobby Breiðholt
(who’s done a lot of nice illustrations
for us); they are truly a sight to behold.
CF
At Laugavegur 22, above Karamba,
Barbara serves up a lively atmosphere
for Reykjavík’s gay community and
anybody else who just wants to dance
and have a good time. The first level is
made for dancing and is often packed
with sweaty bodies, while the second
level of the bar offers a place to sit,
drink and chat and another in which to
smoke. CF
The only ‘real’ bar in town, no doubt. In
downtown Reykjavik it’s hard to rumble
into a pub not crowded by musicians or
artsy folks, but this one is an exception.
Whether it’s 4AM on a Friday or 5PM
on a Monday you’ll see the same flock
of John Does, taking a break from their
daily routines, enjoying a shot ’n’ a
brew. If you want to witness an earnest
Icelandic ‘Cheers’ or a ‘Moe’s’ – this is
the place. Oh, and on weekends, they
play host to some awesome concerts,
too. SKK
Best. Pizza. Ever. Seriously, this pizza is
ridiculously delicious, and the chilli and
garlic oils that accompany it are to die
for. Added bonuses of this joint are the
super-friendly owner, Óli, and the cool
and casual atmosphere in which to
stuff your mouth with slice after slice
of cheesy, crusty goodness. CF
Like an older sibling to the fabled
(now deceased) Sirkús, Boston is a
warm and mellow second-floor bar
on Laugavegur that plays host to the
arty party crowd. The baroque wall
dressings and deep, rich coloured
décor make this bar feel pretty swank,
but Boston also serves up some
reasonably priced food earlier in the
evening, so it’s not too swank. CF
Delicious and relatively cheap
considering how massive and filling
their sandwiches are. The Luxury Sub,
with salty pork, veggies, sauce and
pineapple is a brilliant combination
of flavours for late-night munchies.
It’s just as satisfying and filling during
more civilized hours as well. And the
service is fast if you’re in a rush. CF
Located on the second-floor
of a quirky little building on
Skólavörðustígur, Babalú is an inviting,
quaint and cosy café serving up
a selection of tea, coffee and hot
chocolate along with delicious baked
goods and light meals. Food and
drink aside, Babalú boasts colourfully
decorated and super-comfortable
surroundings and a genuinely friendly
and likeable staff. CF
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