Reykjavík Grapevine - Nov 2019, Page 46

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2019
46 Zorbian
Hringbraut 119
Do your friends worry about your
obsession with shawarma? Have
some of your friends stopped eat-
ing with you, because you always
suggest eating at Mandi? If you
answered ‘yes’ to either of these
questions, don’t worry, it’s per-
fectly normal for people living in
Iceland. And there’s good news! A
new Syrian place called Zorbian
has opened in the JL Húsið (where
XO used to be). They serve wraps,
hummus, and shawarma, but
hamburgers and pizza are also
on the menu. Bring the kids! SPO
Laundromat Café
Austurstræti 9
Have you ever wanted to have
lunch and do your laundry in a
public place? You’re in luck. The
Laundromat Cafe on Austurstræ-
ti is open (again) for business.
Whether you want brunch, a
sandwich, or a burger, they have
a quality selection of food made
to order. Best of all, the staff is
friendly and know the menu so
well, they could recite it to you
with their eyes closed (please
don’t ask them to do this). SPO
FRAKTAL
Hringbraut 119
In mathematics, a fractal is a
non-regular geometric shape
that presents a seemingly infinite
series of patterns at every level
of magnification. You often find
them in nature, like clouds, snow-
flakes, blood vessels, and cauli-
flower. In Reykjavík, a FRAKTAL
is a democratic, worker-run space
that has taken up residence in the
former Listastofan gallery. The
cooperative offers work desks for
artists to rent, event spaces, and
there are plans for a vegan café,
kitchen, and print shop. No math
classes yet, though. HJC
Gummi Ben
Tryggvagata 22
From the velvet curtains that
hang at the entrance to the
cool-coloured lights illuminat-
ing the bar to the dozens of beers
on tap, the new Gummi Ben
sports bar was custom created
for watching the big game. In ad-
dition to a cosy atmosphere they
have a total of 20 TVs and projec-
tors, so you can watch whatever
match you want. Just ask the bar-
tender. SPO
FlyOver Iceland
Fiskislóð 43
Iceland is a relatively small place,
but seeing all its wonders during
your week-long vacation might
prove a tad difficult. Enter Fly-
Over Iceland. On this virtual ride,
soar over glaciers, mountains,
lava fields and more, all from the
comfort of an amusement ride
seat. Now, no matter the weather,
you can tell all your friends you
saw the Northern Lights. General
tickets are 4,000 ISK for adults
and 2,000 ISK for children 12 and
under. HJC
NEW IN TOWN
Eat, Drink,
Virtual Fly
New activities, dining and
drinking in 101 Reykjavík
Words: Hannah Jane Cohen, Samue O'Donell
Main photo: Art Bicnick
LIVE JAZZ @ JÖRGENSEN KITCHEN & BAR
LAUGAVEGUR 120, 105 REYKJAVíK
THURSDAYS | 18.00-20.00
LIVE JAZZ @ LÓA BAR - BISTRO
LAUGAVEGUR 95-99, 101 REYKJAVíK
FRIDAYS | 19.00-22.00
DJ @ LÓA BAR - BISTRO
LAUGAVEGUR 95-99, 101 REYKJAVíK
SATURDAYS | 20.00-23.00
LIVE GUITAR @ SKÝ RESTAURNT & BAR
Ingólfsstræti 1,101 Reykjavík
SATURDAYS | 18.30-20.30
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