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Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 8

Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2017, Blaðsíða 8
The R eykjavík G rapevine B est of R eykjavík 20 17 8 One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: "Where do we eat?" It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many different palettes, and on top of that, they're always rising and falling in popularity for one reason or another. But we try to stay on top of things where eating out is concerned. With the help of a panel of gourmands and experts, we've been able to piece togeth- er a guide that gives you a pretty good idea of what’s here in 2017. So we hope you find the guide useful. Check out the Facebook pages of restaurants and make reservations, if need be, for a true epicurean ex- perience in Reykjavík. And if you have recommendations to the con- trary, then drop us a line. We are listening. And we’re hungry. Best burger Sæta Svínið Hafnarstræti 1-3 That we love our burgers in this town may come as a surprise to some. Beloved local burger joint Búllan used to rule the roost in this category, but a new generation of more modern burger joints has finally caught up with it. Sæta Svínið is one such new kid on the block, edging out stiff competition with their custom beef blend patties, made to desired doneness. Serious burger aficiona- dos will appreciate the meat:fat ratio. This gastropub is also one of the few that offers lamb sandwiches. Runners Up Kex Skúlagata 28 The Kex “freedom burger” has loyalists who love it and haters who, well, hate it. Whichever side you’re on, we say that this is one heck of a consistent burger. Once you go spicy, there’s no going back, and the potato wedges are the cherry on the meaty cake. Block Burger Skólavörðustígur 8 Block Burger is an office favourite. You can see their white paper to-go bags stacked on writers’ desks, accompa- nied by empty Fizzy Lizzy soda bottles. Modelled heavily on the American chain Shake Shack in presentation, Block is reasonably priced (for Reykjavík) and has quick service. It’s a lunchtime spot worth checking out. Previous Winners 2016: Búllan 2015: Búllan 2014: Kex Hostel 2013: Vitabar 2012: Grillmarket Best veggie burger Bike Cave Einarsnes 36 Bike Cave is the cafe you need to know about—relaxed, not New Nordic, in a suburban neighbourhood close to the domestic airport, with a resident Sphinx cat in tow. It’s been described as the best place to get a “messy vegan burg- er.” With a choice of two veggie patties (black bean and chilli or potato rosti) we were already feeling spoilt when they also turned up with their “luxury vegan burger”—soy granule patties with a hint of peanut butter, sweet mustard and onions. This one comes pretty darn close to the mouthfeel of a meat burger. But the best part still remains that all of this tasty fare will set you back 895-1195 ISK, sans fries. Runners Up Búllan Geirsgata 1 Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar is beloved among Icelanders for slinging honest, sweaty burgers to the masses. Their chickpea-and-barley-based patties are specially made for the burger joint, and boast a texture that’s more sumptuous than the soy-based variety. We approve! Kaffihús Vesturbæjar Melhagi 20-22 Kaffihús Vesturbæjar, also known as Kaffi Vest, has become a hip spot for Reykjavík’s west-side movers and shak- ers. They have not just one, but two great choices. Of these, our favourite is a bean-based burger in crunchy breadcrumbs, served with rosemary potato wedges and an avocado-based mayo-style dip. Plain delicious, vegan or not. Previous Winners 2016: Búllan 2015: Brooklyn Bar 2014: Búllan 2013: Búllan 2012: Búllan BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2017 Dining Delicious even if you can't pronounce it Best pizza Hornið Hafnarstræti 15 Pizza joints have always held the collective fancy of the world as a sort of comfort zone where you can break bread with your grandma, screeching toddler, or as a 101-downtownian nursing a hangover, or heartache, or both. Hornið is one such comforting old-school pizza joint. With thin-crust pizzas and a no-frills Italian-American flair in the decor as well as the toppings, this is a local treasure. While the Hawai- ian has die-hard fans, we swear by their Quattro Stagioni. Runners Up Hverfisgata 12 Hverfisgata 12 The “Nameless Pizza Place” at Hverfis- gata 12 has been pushing that doughy envelope with topping combinations that’ll leave you scratching your head at first, but rubbing your belly later. Try the beetroot pizza or the soya mushroom, sausage and pickled chilli number, and make a night of it with some excellent cocktails from the bar. Kaffi Laugalækur Laugarnesvegur 74a There has been a sourdough uprising recently, even in pizza. We’re not complaining—the “flatbreads” at this newest cafe in town have us revisiting the place. Try the “Litla Gula Hænan” special: succulent chicken nestled between perfectly pickled onions and a fresh salad and house pesto. Delicious and healthy... ish. A welcome addition to the Laugardalur neighborhood. Previous Winners 2015: Hverfisgata 12 2014: Hverfisgata 12 2013: Gamla Smiðjan 2012: La Luna trattoria-pizzeria 2011: Gamla Smiðjan
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