Reykjavík Grapevine - 08.04.2011, Síða 19

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“Financial
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Reykjavík
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University
of Iceland
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of Iceland
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Parliament
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kirkja
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Theatre
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Culture
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Lauga
vegur
Main
Tourist
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Reykjavík
Art
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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
Den Danske KroHressó C is for Cookie
The Danish Bar is located on Ingólfsstræti,
just off Laugavegur where Q Bar once stood.
The bar serves up Danish favourites, such as
open-face smørrebrød sandwiches, Danish
Tuborg beer and Akvavit schnapps.
How to ask for a large beer in Danish: “Hej,
jeg vil gerne have en stor øl, tak”.
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
This cosy new café owned by Polish couple
Agnieszka and Stanislaw is the latest
addition to the Reykjavik café scene and
already looks set to become a favourite
with the locals. Ideal for an early lunch or
spending a lazy afternoon deciding which
of Agnieszka's delicious home baked
cakes you want to try next. I´d go with the
cheescake, it's pretty fabulous. EF
Ingólfsstræti 3Austurstræti 20

Týsgata 8
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
17
Kaffismiðja Íslands
Old fashioned charm is the style of
Kaffismiðja, 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
13
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
Á Næstu Grösum
Á Næstu Grösum is an all vegetarian
restaurant right in the city centre that
features a friendly atmosphere and fair
prices. There is always at least one vegan
soup on offer and the daily special portions
are big and always satisfying. There is even
some organic wine on offer.
Laugavegur 20B
16
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
14
Habibi
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
Hafnarstræti 18
15
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For a map of outside downtown Reykjavík
visit www.grapevine.is or the Icelandic
phonebook website www.ja.is
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
Iðunnareplið
Templarasund 3, 101 Reykjavík
www.idunnareplid.is
New parents, your prayers have been an-
swered. Iðunnareplið is the café that caters
to your every need. Not only is their tea and
coffee, at 250 ISK, among the cheapest in town,
their light bistro menu is also quite reason-
able. And of course, all of their food is made
with subtle spices for all you nursing moms
out there. Iðunnareplið also boasts a healthy
kid’s menu, and mashed fruits and veggies for
infants, prepared right there. You can even get
diapers or warm up a bottle. Complete with a
playroom, a changing and nursing room, and
even an alley away from the street to keep your
strollers, this place aims to provide new parents
with some much-needed “me time.” -SG