Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.05.2013, Blaðsíða 33

Reykjavík Grapevine - 10.05.2013, Blaðsíða 33
A Gourmet Experience - Steaks and Style at Argentina Steakhouse Barónsstíg 11 - 101 Reykjavík Tel: 551 9555 argentina.is tel. 578 8555www.gamlasmidjan.is Lækjargata 8 Opening hours: mon-thu 11:30-23 fri 11:30-06 sat 12-06 & sun 12-23 Heavenly pizzas! Home delivery See our menu at www.gamlasmidjan.is B O R G R E S TA U R A N T - P Ó S H Ú S S T R Æ T I 9 - 1 1 - 1 0 1 R E Y K J AV Í K T E L : + 3 5 4 - 5 7 8 - 2 0 2 0 - I N F O @ B O R G R E S TA U R A N T . I S - W W W. B O R G R E S TA U R A N T . I S breakfast - weekend brunch - lunch - happy hour - dinner The word on the street is out... k100 k60 The latest addition to Reykjavik´s restaurant scene is Borg Restaurant. Located on the ground floor of the monumental Hotel Borg – in the heart of the City, Borg Restaurant is the place for people across all hours. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon drinks, dinners and weekend brunch, Borg Restaurant is a bustling and breathtaking space in one of Iceland´s landmark buildings. A stunning mix of vintage and modern brought together by an ever-changing menu filled with dazzling surprises. The bar is in a league of its own. Hand crafted original cocktails with homemade syrups and bitters and a wide selection of premium spirit´s; local, as well as international. The kitchen is run by award-winning chef and co-owner Chef Volundur Volundarson who has worked in top restaurants all over the world. His innovative vision and talent have earned him many national & international awards in recognition for culinary excellence. His first book, Delicious Iceland, was chosen one of the best 100 cookbooks published in the world by Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and his TV shows have aired in over 50 countries and on channels such as the BBC Lifestyle. The Restaurant is quickly becoming a neighborhood fixture, serving up flavorful and fresh cuisine at affordable prices to local denizens. Come To The Dark Side We have free comics Traditionally a niche market, Gísli says comics are becoming more and more mainstream. “The comic busi- ness,” he says, “has gone through a lot of growing up in the last de- cades.” In addition to classics such as ‘Batman’ and ‘Spiderman’ becom- ing more mature, new material like ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim’ has expanded on the traditional comic format with themes like dark politi- cal drama and wacky teen romance. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT QUEUING UP FOR FREE STUFF Half an hour before the doors open, the line has grown from a dozen to well over a hundred, and is the only time you will see Icelanders queue in an orderly fashion. Most of them seem to be in their late teens and early twen- ties, with equal numbers of boys and girls. Many have come year after year, and they drag their friends along to in- troduce them to the hobby. Once the clock strikes one, the fans burst in, eager to get comics from their favourite lines. This year the store of- fers seven thousand free comics from fifty different lines featuring themes and stories that appeal to all kinds of readers. Gísli tells me the free comics are appreciated by enthusiasts, but also bring new readers into the hobby. They are often excerpts from larger books, and make for an easy transition to established series. “The appeal of the day isn’t lining up for free comics as they are relatively cheap to buy,” Gísli says. “It brings together people with shared interests and offers a vali- dating experience.” For the third year in a row, a free Icelandic comic called ‘Ókeipiss’ is distributed. It features a collection of short stories and ads from 21 art- ists and writers, including Hugleikur Dagsson who is known for his dark humour. Whilst ‘Ókeipiss’ is bursting at the seams with quality amateur submissions, the domestic comic book scene has had difficulty publish- ing, and there are few who can make a living from making comic books. BRINGING DIVERGENT HOBBIES TOGETHER Nexus goes above and beyond what many European stores do for the day, making it into a fan celebration, Gísli says. In addition to offering a range of TV series, films, books and, of course, comics, Nexus is a hub for fringe inter- ests. “It brings people together to de- velop hobbies like roleplaying, collect- ible card, board and war games, which don’t translate to other mediums like computer games,” he says. On occa- sion, they also have special film pre- mieres like for the latest Star Trek and nerd films. Three hours after the event has started, at least a thousand fans have gotten what they came for, and most of the free comics have finished. The few fans that trickle in just before the store closes blame exams, hangovers, or unfortunate working hours for their tardiness, but they are all happy to get their comics. Free Comic Book Day is held on the first Saturday of every May, so keep your eyes open for it next year. - Tómas Gabríel Benjamin Whilst most of the city is still asleep on a cold Saturday morning, a handful of loyal fans have already set up camp outside of Nexus. Undeterred by the elements, they wait patiently and count down the hours until the twelfth annual Free Comic Book Day starts. Gísli Einarsson, the owner of Nexus, tells us the store has participated in the interna- tional day from the beginning and the number of attendees increases year by year. Photo: Gunnella Thorgeirsdóttir 33 Comics

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