Reykjavík Grapevine - 05.11.2010, Page 35

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Down
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Up
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“Financial
District”
East
Side
Skyline
Central
Reykjavík
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Coach
Terminal
Nordic House
Culture Center
University
of Iceland
University
of Iceland
Park
Austur
völlur
Park
Icelandic
Parliament
Reykjavík
Domestic
Airport
Hlemmur
Bus
Terminal
Sundhöllin
Swimming
Pool
Laugardals
Swimming
Pool
The
Tower
City
Hall
National
Gallery
of Iceland
The Einar
Jónsson
Museum
Hallgríms
kirkja
Church
National
Theatre
The
Culture
House
Lauga
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Main
Tourist
Info
Reykjavík
Art
Museum
Maritime
Museum
Laugavegur
Reykjavík’s main shopping
and culture street, featuring
a wide range of bars, bistros,
cafes and restaurants.
Old
Harbour
Area
Old Harbour
Depart for whale and puffin
watching tours from the old
harbour, a lively area, offering
an assortment of restaurants
and activity centres
Future
Concert
Hall
City
Pond
Miklatún
Park
Kjarvalsstaðir
National
Museum
Hljómskáli
Park
Vesturbæjar
Swimming
Pool
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi
Kringlan
Shopping
Center
BakkusPrikið Núðluhúsið
A new and welcome addition to Reykajvík’s
bar scene, Bakkus serves up reasonably
priced beer, a really impressive selection
of international vodkas and an atmosphere
unlike any other in town. An eclectic mix of
patrons, regular live music and movie nights
keep this place interesting and always
inviting. Expect dancing on tables and
to-the-death Príkið is one of those places
that shape-shifts. It’s a warm café with
photographs of their senior frequenters on
weekday mornings, a hung-over hangout
on weekend afternoons, and during nights
it’s filled to the brim with what remains of
Iceland’s hip hop scene. Go there in daytime
for the cheap burgers; enter at night for
some OTT hip-hop debauchery, old skool
and the latest bangers alike. SKK
Príkið is one of those places that shape-
shifts. It’s a warm café with photographs
of their senior frequenters on weekday
mornings, a hung-over hangout on weekend
afternoons, and during nights it’s filled to
the brim with what remains of Iceland’s
hip hop scene. Go there in daytime for the
cheap burgers; enter at night for some OTT
hip-hop debauchery, old skool and the latest
bangers alike. SKK
Thai food restaurants in Reykjavík are
curiously numerous, but a very welcome
alternative to the Icelandic staple of
hamburgers, French fries and cocktail
sauce. Although hardly breaking new
ground in Thai cuisine, Núðluhúsið is a
safe bet for a cheap, generously portioned,
tasty enough meal. You can expect fresh
ingredients and fast, courteous service. So
if you're wondering which of the many Thai
restaurants to choose from on a low budget,
I recommend Núðluhúsið. AK
Tryggvagata 22 – NaustarmeginBankastræti 12 Laugavegur 59
1110
Kraum
The Kraum Iceland Design store features
the best from the latest trends in Icelandic
design. Kraum sells unique, Icelandic
takes on everyday items like stationary,
wooden children’s toys, plastic zip-lockable
handbags and raincoats, and woollen and
other clothing and jewellery.
Aðalstræti 10
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Kaffismiðja Íslands
Old fashioned charm is the style of
Kaddismiðja, in everything from the decor to
the coffee grinders. Off the beaten track, this
popular coffee shop is a great spot to sit and
read or have a chat with friends. The owners
Ingbjörg and Sonja take great pride in the
beans they use and the coffee is top notch.
You can buy fresh grounds too, in case you
just cant get enough. EF
Kárastíg 1
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Café d'Haiti
The first time I entered this exotic little
joint, meaning to buy myself a take-away
espresso, I ended up with two kilos of
freshly roasted coffee beans due to some
language complications and way too much
politeness. Since then I have enjoyed
probably way-too-many wonderful cups of
Haitian coffee, but they’re always as nice,
so the two kilos were definitely worth it. SKK
Geirsgötu 7b / Verbúð 2
1812
Grænn Kostur
Serving healthy organic vegan and
vegetarian food for well over a decade,
Grænn Kostur is the perfect downtown
choice for enjoying light, wholesome and
inexpensive meals. Try any of their courses
of the day, or go for the ever-pleasing
spinach lasagne.
Skólavörðustíg 8b
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Salvation Army Store
This thrift store may require making a
special trip out past the Old Harbour, but its
relative remoteness also acts as a boon and
filters away some consumer competition.
Possibly the most replete and variegated
thrift store near the city centre, this little
Sally Anne deals in clothes, kitchen utensils,
furnishings, and even contains a children's
section and a well-stocked library of bargain
books and music. AK
Eyjarslóð 7
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Sushibarinn
Sushibarinn is reputedly the best bet for sushi
in town since it opened in 2007. This little
shop is the most authentic option for sushi in
town, with the widest selection around. The
price per piece ranges from around 140ISK
to 600 ISK, and they also have good choice of
trays and set menus options. If you can’t get
a set, you can also order from Kofí Tómasar
next door and grab a seat there. EF
Laugavegur 2
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For a map of outside downtown Reykjavík
visit www.grapevine.is or the Icelandic
phonebook website www.ja.is
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If you have an iPhone, check out the cool
Locatify app in the AppStore. It´s got a FREE
guided audio tour of the downtown area,
courtesy of your pals at Grapevine.