Reykjavík Grapevine - 01.06.2018, Qupperneq 44

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2018
44
TRUST THE LOCALS
Perfect Day
How to Reykjavík, from those
who know the city best
Words: John Rogers Photos: Art Bicnick & Saga Síg
Who knows how better to nav-
igate a city than the locals? No-
body, that’s who. With that in
mind, we asked some faces of the
local scene—a DJ, a rapper, and a
comedian—to tell us about how
they’d spend their perfect day in
Reykjavík. Imagine that! No work
(unless they’re weird and want
to), no fitness guilt (although
some people apparently enjoy
working out, wtf), and no budget
considerations (yay!). What a day.
Here are some highlights from
their dream itineraries.
Silja Glømmi, DJ
In the afternoon:
“After brunch, all of us would go
to a cat show hosted by Kattaræk-
tarfélag Íslands. My friends and
I are all dedicated cat lovers,
and the perfect way to spend an
afternoon is to adore cats. Of
course, we would not judge them
by their looks—no need because
all cats are purrrfect! After the
show, we would go for a walk by
the seaside, mingle with ravens
and see a double rainbow. Then
it’s happy hour so us grown-ups
go for a beer at Loft hostel or Sky
Bar to enjoy the view. On my way
home, I would stop at Reykjavík
Record Shop and Lucky Records,
and find some gems on vinyl.”
Steinunn Jónsdóttir,
Rapper
Late at night:
“After dinner, I meet up with my
favourite girls, Reykjavíkurdæ-
tur, and we’d do a crazy Beyon-
cé-style stadium gig with danc-
ers and a light show and many
outfit changes. I don’t really
know where though. Maybe in
Silfurberg or on the roof of Prik-
ið. Afterwards, we all go to Palo-
ma for a RVK Soundsystem night
and dance to some nice riddims
with our eyes closed until the
sun rises again.”
Jono Duffy, Comedian
Late at night:
“It might be a stand-up show
at Gaukurinn, Húrra, or Græna
Herbergið, or Drag-Súgur for my
monthly dose of realness. After
sashaying away, I would burn
up the dance floor at Kiki, then
finish my night at Lebowski bar.
Cut to 3 a.m., you will probably
find me lining up for a slice of
pizza at the Deli, waiting for a
cab on Lækjagata, or admiring
the headphones at 10/11 because,
as much as I pretend I’m a differ-
ent kind of drunk because I came
from another country, I’m still a
child with no spatial awareness.”
Read full Perfect Days at gpv.is/perfd.
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Reykjavík City Museum,
engaging journeys through
culture, heritage and history.
www.reykjavikcitymuseum.is
EAT IN THE CENTER
Inside this trendy high-ceilinged restaurant
are carefully-crafted courses that offer a
contemporary twist on the classics.
A unique approach to Icelandic cuisine
ensures every dish on the menu is both
creative and well executed.
M O D E R N I C E L A N D I C C U I S I N E M E E TS
C OZ Y S CA N D I N AV I A N AT M O S P H E R E
Take in one of the city's most breathtaking
views while enjoying a wide variety of
delicious courses & quirky cocktails.
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D E L I C I O U S FO O D & F U N C O C K TA I L S
W I T H A T R U LY S P ECTAC U L A R V I E W
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SETTING IDEAL FOR A SPECIAL NIGHT
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Delic ious food in the o f Reykjav ík!
R E S T A U R A N T & B A RRESTAURANT
ÍSAFOLD
Suðurgata 41
101 Reykjavík
www.thjodminjasafn.is
tel +354 530 22 00
Hverfisgata 15
101 Reykjavík
www.safnahusid.is
tel +354 530 22 10
National Museum of Iceland
The country’s largest museum
of cultural history from
settlement to present day.
The Culture House
Manuscripts, fine art, natural
specimens, curiosities and
archeaological findings form
the exhibition Points of View.
National Museum
of Iceland The
Culture House
The exhibitions, shops and cafés are open daily 10 - 17 Closed on Mondays 16/9 – 30/4