Reykjavík Grapevine


Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 26

Reykjavík Grapevine - 16.07.2018, Blaðsíða 26
BEST OF REYKJAVÍK Best Museum Winner: The Marshall House Grandagarður 20 Although it’s officially a new- comer, it seems obvious that this pristine new art museum is here to stay. Housing three gal- leries—NÝLÓ, Kling og Bang, and an Ólafur Elíasson work- shop—it was an instant hit with the local art crowd. “It’s such an amazing space,” said the panel. “There’s so much natural light, and the design is beautiful.” The variety of work on show was an- other reason for the win. “An art museum doesn’t have to be one big institution,” said the panel. “It’s a collection of three inde- pendent art organisations work- ing together to make something exciting happen.” Runner-up: Reykjavík Art Museum Various locations This might be cheating a bit, but Reykjavík Art Museum provides three winners in one. Whether it’s classic Icelandic sculpture at the beautiful Ásmundursafn, Kjarval paintings at the airy Kjarvalstaðir, or the various con- temporary displays at downtown Hafnarhúsið, Reykjavík Art Mu- seum has it all. Newcomer: Einar Jónsson Museum Eiríksgata 3 Located right next to Hallgrím- skirkja, this beautiful building was the house and studio of Ice- landic sculptor Einar Jónsson during his lifetime and is now a permanent exhibition of his work. Large-scale sculptures musing on the big subjects of birth, life, death, society and re- ligion dot the garden, and Einar’s apartment is preserved inside. Go Fish Where’s best to taste Iceland’s famously fresh seafood? Words: John Rogers & Hannah Jane Cohen Photos: Art Bicnick Iceland is famous for its fresh, delicious seafood. But with a fish restaurant on every street corner, where should you try it? Here are some of our firm favourites. Fiskmarkaðurinn Aðalstræti 12 One of the fanciest restaurants in town—and priced accordingly— Fiskmarkaðurinn, or “Fish Mar- ket,” offers immaculately present- ed seafood dishes with a creative twist. The whole menu is fantastic, but we recommend getting a seat at the sushi bar to watch the sashimi being prepared before your eyes. JR Sjárvargrillið Skólavörðustígur 14 From lobster tacos, to maki, to salt- ed cod and slow cooked salmon, Sjárvargrillið harnesses the flavour of each fish in usual ways. The vibe straddles the line between upscale and casual, which is reflected in the prices—reasonable and mouth-wa- tering, the best of both worlds. HJC Fiskfelagið Vesturgata 2a This dimly lit and cosy basement restaurant specialises in Icelandic fish with an international flavour. The lunch menu is particularly reasonable, for a quite fancy place: the huge chunks of cod come Nobu- style, soaked in miso, blackened on the grill and served with a soy-mar- inated egg, and a sushi platter will set you back just 2,690 ISK. JR Mat Bar Hverfisgata 26 It isn’t a specialised fish joint, but fancy small-plates restaurant Mat Bar is an absolutely reliable choice to try some Icelandic seafood. The menu cycles based on seasonal in- gredients, so there’s always some- thing fresh and interesting on the menu, whether it’s spicy scallops, grilled wolffish, cod cheek, or king crab tortellini. JR Salka Valka Skólavörðustígur 23 For a piece of good ol’ Icelandic fish, there’s no better spot than Salka Valka. The restaurant serves up a steamed fillet in their Fish Of The Day meal, with the fish options depending on what is the freshest available. This means you could get salmon, cod or wolffish, all served with potatoes, rice, veggies and sauces. They also serve a fantastic plokkfiskur. HJC Skelfiskmarkaðurinn Klapparstígur 28-30 This brand new eatery is the sister restaurant of Fiskmarkaðurinn. Fo- cussing on fresh shellfish presented in the French “fruits de mer” plat- ter style, you’ll get a feast of fresh seafood including langoustine, crab, scallops and—the star of the show— small, meaty Icelandic oysters. It’s an upscale place, but it’s worth the price. JR Icelandic Fish & Chips Tryggvagata 11 The name of this restaurant gives a good hint as to what you should expect to find, but this ain’t your average fish’n’chips joint. Fried in organic spelt batter without eggs or milk, the fish here is crispier and more delicate than average pub fair. Along with that, they offer a selec- tion of dips, which they call ‘Sky- ronnes.’ The truffle and tarragon is a particular standout. HJC Matarkjallarinn Aðalstræti 2 Iceland is famous for its fish soup and Matarkjallarinn’s take on the classic is certainly a standout. With a rich broth, the meal is so flavour- some that you might feel full just halfway through the bowl. With butter-soft haddock, scallops, and a touch of leek for flavour, it’s the perfect choice to warm your bones on a windy Reykjavík day. HJC 26The Reykjavík Grapevine Issue 16— 2018 The Chrysler building of fish dishes Best of Reykjavík Open 11:30-22:00 saegreif inn. is Geirsgata 8 • 101 Reykjavík • Tel. 553 1500 • seabaron8@gmail.com An absolute must-try! Saegreifinn restaurant (Sea Baron) is like none other in Iceland; a world famous lobster soup and a diverse fish selection.
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