Reykjavík Grapevine - 04.02.2011, Blaðsíða 17

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Up
Town
“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
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Tower
City
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National
Gallery
of Iceland
The Einar
Jónsson
Museum
Hallgríms
kirkja
Church
National
Theatre
The
Culture
House
Lauga
vegur
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
BakkusHressó Mai Thai
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 foosball
battles. CF
You know, Hressó is basically the only place
I go for coffee. Why? Their coffee is decent
to excellent, but their forte is surely their
wonderful patio, where you can enjoy the
spring breeze in the sun, wrap yourself
in a blanket beneath an electric heater in
January and at all times: smoke. They boast
of quite the prolific menu, but I’d reconsider
the playlists to tell you the truth, too much
of Nickelback really hurts. SKK
Located across from Hlemmur Bus Station,
Mai Thai imports and sells all sorts of
products from South East Asia, particularly
Thailand and the Philippines. Depending
on the day, you might find fresh coriander,
mint, chilies, bean sprouts, exotic fruits
such as Durian, Carambola or Coconut, as
well as year round products such as frozen
spring rolls, various kinds of rice sold in
bulk bags, sauces and spices galore, egg
and rice noodles, Asian snacks, clothes and
other knick-knacks. In short, a wide array of
what are still considered rare delicacies in
Reykjavík. AK
Tryggvagata 22 – NaustarmeginAusturstræti 20 Laugavegur 118
1110
Handprjónasambandið
The Handknitting Association of Iceland’s
official store, Handprjónasambandið, sells
wool products of uncompromising quality.
The store features pullover sweaters,
cardigans, mittens, touques and other
wool accessories. They're also equipped to
answer all sorts of wool-related questions.
Skólavörðustígur 19
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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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Kolaportið
Reykjavík’s massive flea market is a
wonderful place to get lost for a few hours,
rummaging through stall upon stall of
potential treasures. There are heaps of used
clothing, knitwear and other yard-sale type
goods from decades of yore, and a large
food section with fish, meats and baked
goods. Check out the vintage post cards and
prints at the table near the army surplus. CF
Tryggvagata 19
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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 140 ISK
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.
NEW IN TOWN
UNO cucina Italiana
Hafnarstræti 1-3, 101 Reykjavík
For a relaxed setting and world-class Italian food,
UNO cucina italiana purports to have it all. Re-
cently opened on Hafnarstræti (and already a big
hit with locals), UNO cucina italiana blends Ice-
landic ingredients into Italian dishes. They’ve got
an extensive tapas selection and impressive main
courses at reasonable prices. And the pasta is
made fresh everyday. Want proof? Stop by and
watch them make it by hand. Open ‘til 23:00 on
weekdays and midnight on weekends. -SG