Reykjavík Grapevine - 26.08.2011, Síða 49

Cintamani
Cintamani stocks Icelandic quality outdoor-
gear and travel equipment, guaranteed to
keep the whole family nice and warm in
any type of weather. Here you’ll find almost
everything needed for your trip across the
country and beyond and you can book an
adventure excursion on the spot.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
Kitty Von-Sometime
What’s up, Kitty?
I’m balancing vampires and spaceships
at CCP Games with dressing women up
in spandex for The Weird Girls Project
(www.theweirdgirlsproject.com) and
DJ-ing in the evenings.
Early morning involves a five-minute
walk to Vesturbæjarlaug (Hofsvallagata)
with my daughter. I prefer to get there
early to listen to the Icelandic grey
army gossiping in the hot tubs. It’s one
of the best and most Icelandic ways to
start the day. When we are done at the
pool we walk to the town pond to feed
the ducks, but first we always stop at
Melabúðin (Hagamelur 39)—the best
store in town—to grab something for
ourselves and for the ducks. The store
is incredible; they have everything I
have ever gone in there to buy. Plus it’s
like the social centre of Vesturbær.
If I am with my daughter, Laundromat
Café (Austurstræti 9) rules. It has
bacon, pancakes, good coffee and a
fully padded children's play area where
Lilja can go crazy while I enjoy a much
needed caffeine break. When I am
baby-free I like to cycle up to Ostabúðin
Delicatessen (Skólavörðustígur 8) to
grab a selection of lovely spreads,
like olives, smoked duck breast and
camembert to put on a lovely freshly
baked baguette, and a mini bottle
of white wine. Then I cycle down to
Austurvöllur and have a picnic. It
doesn’t cost very much more than
buying a limp sandwich from 10-11.
When the sun is shining it’s always like
a mini festival there.
Afternoons are torn between poking
around the Kolaportið flea market
(Tryggvagata 19), cycling around
town, and popping into various friends’
houses. Summer in Reykjavík and a
bike go together like nothing else. The
cycle path along the coastline never
tires and from there you can watch the
stunning colours of the Esja mountain
range change every day.

My favourite place to eat is Argentína
Steikhús (Barónsstígur 11); this is
a place with excellent service, cosy
surroundings and food to die for. If
you like your steak rare like I do, make
sure to ask for some truffle oil to
accompany it. For post-dinner drinks
on a flash night or a special occasion, I
go to Harpa's cocktail bar (Austurbakki
2), which has an incredible cocktail
menu, or Hótel Holt's whiskey lounge
(Bergstaðastræti 37). If you enjoy good
cognac and whiskey, nothing beats the
selection there.
When it’s time for dancing, the ideal
combo is Bakkus bar (Tryggvagata 22)
with DJ KGB playing. I rarely leave the
dance floor before the lights come on.
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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.
Tryggvagata 19
10 Sruli Recht –The Armoury
For the fashionably adventurous, The
Armoury is a sort of showroom/store for the
designs of Sruli Recht and Megan Herbert,
which are on display and for sale. This
is the place to find useful products with
personality, like brass knuckle umbrellas,
whale penis wallets, whale penis shoes,
typefaces, and scarves.
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Public phones
There aren’t many public payphones in the
city centre. The tourist information centre
at Aðalstræti 2, City Hall, Kolaportið, en-
trance at Landsbankinn and in Lækjargata.
Prepaid international phone cards are
recommended for int’l callers.
Internet Access
Most cafés offer free wireless internet ac-
cess. Computers with internet connections
are available to use at:
Ráðhúskaffi City Hall, Tjarnargata 11
Ground Zero, Frakkastígur 8, near
Laugavegur 45
The Reykjavík City Library, Tryggvagata 15
The National and University Library, Arn-
grímsgata 3
Tourist Information Centre, Aðalstræti 2
Icelandic Travel Market, Bankastræti 2
Reykjavík Backpackers, Laugavegur 28
Swimming Pools
There are several swimming pools in Reyk-
javík. The one in 101 Reykjavík, Sundhöll
Reykjavíkur, is an indoor one, located at
Barónsstígur. That pool features a nice
sunbathing area and some outdoor hot
tubs. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday
from 06:30–22:00, Friday from 06:30–20:00,
Saturday from 08:00–16:00, and Sunday
from 10:00–18:00.
Public Toilets
Public toilets in the centre can be found
inside the green poster covered towers
located, for example, at Hlemmur, Ingólfs-
tortorg, by Hallgrímskirkja, by Reykjavík Art
Museum, Lækjargata and by Eymundsson
on Skólavörðustígur. Toilets can also be
found inside the Reykjavík City Hall and the
Reykjavík Library.
Litli Bóndabærinn, Laugavegur 41
A new little coffee house has spouted up in
Reykjavík, and it is absolutely adorable. This one’s
called Litli Bóndabærinn (“The Little Farm”) and
it’s a bit different than the rest of them, offering
healthy and organic products from local farmers.
You can go there to get a good cup of fair trade
coffee with the option of unpasteurised milk and a
great variety of coffee syrups. You can also find a
delicious selection of breads, soups, sandwiches
(those sandwiches kick the ass of any of the ones
you can get in 10-11, and they’re CHEAPER!!!),
pies and cookies, as well as other delightful
snacks. Everything is made by owner David Noble
who uses only freshest local ingredients, so go eat
well and support farmers and this lovely endeav-
our. May it long prosper in 101 Reykjavík!
NEW IN TOWN
For a map of outside downtown Reykjavík
visit www.grapevine.is or the Icelandic
phonebook website www.ja.is
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