Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Qupperneq 2

Reykjavík Grapevine - 07.06.2013, Qupperneq 2
Hafnarstræti 15, 101 Reykjavík www.grapevine.is grapevine@grapevine.is Published by Fröken ehf. www.froken.is Member of the Icelandic Travel Industry Association www.saf.is Printed by Landsprent ehf. in 25.000 copies. Editor In Chief: Haukur S Magnússon / haukur@grapevine.is Managing Editor: Anna Andersen / anna@grapevine.is Editorial: +354 540 3600 / editor@grapevine.is Advertising: +354 540 3605 / ads@grapevine.is +354 40 3610 Publisher: Hilmar Steinn Grétarsson / hilmar@grapevine.is +354 540 3601 / publisher@grapevine.is Editorial | Anna Andersen TRACK PLAYLIST OF THE ISSUE HOLYFUCKINGSHIT YOU GUYS! WE ARE TEN! TEN FUCKING YEARS OLD! WOOOOOOO! YEAH! OMG! WE LOVE YOU! WE LOVE MUSIC! LET’S FUCKING PARTAAAAAAAYYYYY!!! YOU GO TO INTERNET AND DOWNLOAD NOW. (For a more coherent explanation, see page 36.) THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!!! Download for FREE at www.grapevine.is SOME THINGS JUST DON’T CHANGE Anna’s 26th Editorial FROM THE EDITORS Issue 1 – 2003 The day this paper hits the streets, it will be ten years since the first one did on Friday, June the 13th, 2003. Apparently the young t we n t y - s om e th in g - year-old guys, who decided fresh out of high school to go into the publishing business, weren’t afraid of a little superstition. This past weekend, as I read through old Grapevine issues, it was interesting to see that some things about the magazine and its beat haven’t changed much since then. Of course, it has grown up in many ways, but in issue after issue from those formative years there seems to be some discussion of, or anecdote about, wasted Icelanders on weekend nights and the significant role this played in finding somebody to shack up with—the Icelandic substitute to dating. There was even a resident Grapevine col- umnist called “Beerman” who wrote about his trials and tribulations of picking up girls at the bars. The more I read, the more appropriate it seemed that we were printing our annual Bar Guide (see page 20) in this issue cel- ebrating our magazine’s tenth anniversary. Given all the drinking and partying that went on, it’s remarkable that we got here. But not only did we get here, we’ve also had a pretty good ride. This issue’s cover—which features 10 significant people who have graced our covers over the last ten years—is a testa- ment to that ‘work hard, play hard’ ethic (turn to page 6 to read more) instilled in us all those years ago. To celebrate this feat, we cordially invite you to our 10-year birthday party on June 13 (details inside). When the free beer runs out it’ll be sold at 500 ISK, which is what it cost in 2003 when the gang would emerge from their basement on Blómvallagata and pro- ceed to drink themselves into a stupor after sending yet another issue to the printers. In a couple of hours we’ll be doing the same. Except we’ll be stumbling down from the third floor of Hafnarstræti 15, which is where we now spend our sleepless nights. Like our editorial staff and the staff before them. Photographer: Baldur Kristjáns www.baldurkristjans.is Make up: Harpa Káradóttir Sigrún Torfadóttir Special thanks: Hjörtur Hjartarson Loftið Lounge & Cocktail Bar 2 Contributing Writers: Atli Bollason Clyde Bradford Patricia Þorman Óli Dóri Ragnar Egilsson Alfrún Gisladóttir Helgi Hrafn Guđmundsson Ari Trausti Guđmundsson Valur Gunnarsson Helgi Þór Harđarson Árni Hjörvar Ragnar Jón Hrólfsson Vera Illugadóttir Sigurđur Kjartan Kristinsson Larissa Kyzer Karen McKibbin Thomas L. Moir John Rogers Amy Silbergeld Kári Tulinius Journalist & Listings editor: Rebecca Louder / rebecca@grapevine.is Journalist: Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir / ingibjorg@grapevine.is Editorial Interns: Shea Sweeney/ shea@grapevine.is Tómas Gabríel Benjamin / gabriel@grapevine.is Parker Yamasaki / parker@grapevine.is Art Director Hörður Kristbjörnsson / hordur@dodlur.is Design: Guðmundur Úlfarsson / giu@grapevine.is Design intern: Yara Polana / yara@grapevine.is Photographer: Alísa Kalyanova / www. alisakalyanova.com Sales Director: Aðalsteinn Jörundsson / adalsteinn@grapevine.is Helgi Þór Harðarson / helgi@grapevine.is Distribution manager: distribution@grapevine.is Proofreader: Jim Rice Listings: listings@grapevine.is Submissions inquiries: editor@grapevine.is Subscription inquiries: +354 540 3605 / subscribe@grapevine.is General inquiries: grapevine@grapevine.is The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 7 — 2013 FUN TRIVIA QUESTION Taken from the educational trivia game Instant Iceland Q: Brennivín is the national Icelandic liquor, a potent schnapps whose deli- cious taste is not easily forgotten. But What ingredient gives Brennivín its unique flavor? A Caraway seeds B Monosodium Glutamate C Blueberries Turn to page 40 for the answer! “…If it is some serious drinking you´re after, however, we can point you in the right direc- tion in the pubs and clubs section. Be warned that alcohol here is very expensive, especial- ly at the restaurants. This in no way deters the local population from consuming it in large quantities, it merely means that people drink a lot at home before heading out. So if you don’t want to feel awkward by showing up sober at a bar, it is advisable to take the precaution of going to the local liquor store. These are few and far between, but the one in the centre is located at Austurstræti 10a. They are open on weekdays to 18.00, on Fridays to 19.00, on Saturdays to 14.00, and closed on Sundays. For the aforementioned reasons, people usually go out late, so most places usually don’t pick up until after midnight on week- ends. Bars are open until 01.00 on weekdays, and until whenever on weekends. The locals might seem a bit cold to begin with, but I’m sure you’ll find them a lot more open and amicable after a few drinks. Now, if it’s a warm Icelander of your own to hold on the endless summer nights, we can’t help you there, except to say our classified section might be a place to start. We would like to point out, though, that Icelandic women are tiring somewhat of foreign men lured here because of a certain reputation being suggested in some quar- ters. This should be all you need to know about surviving in Reykjavik, if not, don’t hesitate to call (see letters, p. ) So, skál í botn (bot- toms up), enjoy your stay and sorry about the weather.” This is from the very first editorial in Issue 1, 2003. Basically, nothing has changed. Turn to our Bar Guide on page 20 for more drink- ing and nightlife tips… YOUR FREE COPY THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LIFE, TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT IN ICELAND × 2013 June 7 - 20 Issue 7 Complete Reykjavík Listings Lots of cool events+ Download the FREE Grapevine Appy Hour app!Every happy hour in town in your pocket. Available on the App store and on Android Market. LET’S GET OUR DRINK ON! THE GRAPEVINE IS 10 YEARS OLD Issue #4: Megas, Godlike genius Issue #2: Sheba Wanjiku, student and Red Cross volunteer 2004 Issue # 17: Hallgrímur Helgason, writer of really long books 2012 Issue #14: Katarína Mogensen, Mammút 2005 Issue #3: Sigríður Thorlacius, Hjaltalín 2009 Issue #15: Steingrímur J. Sigfússon, former Minister of Everything 2010 Issue #11: Hörður Torfason, activist, actor, troubadour 2011 2003 Issue #8: Henrik Björnsson, bartender turned Singapore Slinger 2006 Issue #3: Daníel Ágúst, GusGus 2007 Issue #15: Lay Low, musician/actor 2008 YEARS 2003-2013 Founders: Hilmar Steinn Grétarsson, Hörður Kristbjörnsson, Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, Oddur Óskar Kjartansson, Valur Gunnarsson The Reykjavík Grapevine is published 18 times a year by Fröken ltd. Monthly from November through April, and fortnightly from May til October. Nothing in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publishers. The Reykjavík Grapevine is distributed around Reykjavík, Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður, Borgarnes, Keflavík, Ísafjörður and at key locations along road #1, and all major tourist attractions and tourist information centres in the country. You may not like it, but at least it's not sponsored (no articles in the Reykjavík Grapevine are pay-for articles. The opinions expressed are the writers’ own, not the advertisers’). www.fontana.is Be in your element GEOTHERMAL STEAM ROOMS THERMAL BATHS SAUNA The perfect rest stop between Thingvellir and Geysir Opening hours: Weekdays 13-21 and Weekends 11-21 Make sure your Golden Circle tour completes the geothermal experience Visit the Laugarvatn Fontana wellness centre. Relax in steam rooms over a natural hot spring and open air thermal baths. Afterwards try local delicacies in our café. Ask us how the locals at Laugarvatn use the steam baths!

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