Reykjavík Grapevine - 19.07.2019, Blaðsíða 28

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Dining
1. Icelandic Fish & Chips
Tryggvagata 11
Sometimes you just want fresh fish
deep-fried. Icelandic Fish & Chips
does this well. The fish is fresh and
the batter is light and crispy, with
Skyronnes, a skyr-based dipping
sauce that comes in nine different
variations including tartar sauce. Try
the steinbítur, Atlantic wolffish. It’s as
ugly in life as it is delicious in death.
2. Block Burger
Skólavörðustígur 8
Block Burger is an office favourite.
You can see their white paper to-
go bags stacked on writers’ desks.
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.
3. Burro
Veltusund 1
Needless to say, we love Reykjavík’s
only fully South American restaurant!
With a vegan tasting menu and
a smattering of chevices (and a
tongue-in-cheek bar serving tropical
delights upstairs in the form of Pablo
Discobar), Burro is a not-to-miss
locale.
4. Brauð & Co.
Frakkastígur 16
Regulars swear by Brauð & Co.'s
“snuður”—cinnamon bread rolls
smothered with a sugary glaze.
They take it a step further and stuff
the classics with blueberries and
whatnot, eliciting inappropriate
satisfied moans. Get there early to
snatch a warm one.
5. Deig Workshop
Tryggvagata 14
Barring kleina and the odd US chain,
we’ve been a doughnut-starved
nation. But thanks to Deig, fresh fried
doughnuts are a reality. Should we
gush about the custard filled creme
brulée doughnut or cry for the now
discontinued surmjölk and Cheerios
doughnut? (Bring it back!) They make
pretty good bagels too. Psst... they
open at 7am.
6. Ramen Momo
Tryggvagata 16
Iceland’s first Ramen bar has upped
their broth game with a silky slick
Tonkotsu. They have a choice of
noodles and broths catering to food
intolerances and fads, and a popular
‘Ramen of the Month’. We suggest
getting the Ramen Tonkotsu with
their perfectly cooked soy cured
eggs.
7. Public House Gastropub
Laugavegur 28
What happens when Icelandic
ingredients are tended to with
Japanese f la ir ? Publ ic House
Gastropub only gives out-of-the-
ordinary, satisfying answers. The
duck thigh in a pancake served with
ginger sauce and the crispy shrimp
dumplings with sriracha mayo are to
die for. Come early and enjoy happy
hour while you can: you’ll never want
to leave.
8. Jómfrúin
Lækjargata 4
Jómfrúin may be of Danish import,
but it’s 100% an Icelandic institution.
With its typically open sandwiches,
smørrebrød, and the slightly retro
décor, this is the place for a casual,
playful lunch. Don’t miss out on the
marinated herring and hand-peeled
shrimps, and pair it all with some of
the house zingy snaps.
9. Sea Baron
Geirsgata 4a
Some say the langoustine soup
recipe has changed a little since
the eponymous “Sea Baron” himself
passed away, but this harbourside
diner is as popular as ever anyway.
Get a warming cup of soup, and a
melt-in-the-mouth fresh fish kebab,
still smoky from the coals.
10. Pylsuhúsið
Ingólfstorg
One of the many post-jam options
in town for those looking to put a
tasty end to a fun night out, the Hot
Dog House is a solid place for a quick
snack. If you feel too inebriated by
life to experiment, a classic one “with
everything” will do the trick.
Drinking
11. Boston
Laugavegur 28b
A spin-off from the late, lamented,
r e c e n t l y - r e s u r r e c t e d a n d
currently-undead Sirkus, Boston
is a Laugavegur drinking hole with
a dark drinking room, and a huge
balcony terrace out back with
heaters, sofas and blankets. So if
you’re done listening to DJ, you can
smoke your face off in comfort.
12. Veður
Klappastígur 33
Besides the classic beers and
wines, Veður’s specialty is their
meticulously crafted twelve-cocktail
menu, including a Brennivin-based
Moscow Mule and a Kamikaze taken
like a shot. Admire the craftsmanship
behind the wooden floors and take
your pick out of the glimmering row
of multi-coloured homemade bitters
and syrups.
13. Loft Hostel
Bankastræti 7a
L of t stands many heads and
shoulders above most of the al
fresco drinking spots in Reykjavík,
not least because it’s on the roof of
the Loft Hostel and has a balcony
that looks over downtown. Before the
evening-time entertainment begins,
it’s the perfect place to catch some
late-afternoon sun.
14. Kaffibarinn
Bergstaðastræti 1
With a saloon-like atmosphere in
the daytime, when dogs and kids
run around amongst the diehard
local crowd and groups of confused
tourists, Kaffibarinn turns into an all-
out party during the small hours of
the weekend. Whether you’re holiday
day-drinking or getting messy, it
never fails to amuse.
15. Gaukurinn
Tryggvagata 22
If you prefer your music grungy, raw
and weird, then Gaukurinn is your
place. With dim lights, leather sofas
and a gender neutral bathroom, it’s
become the perfect hangout for
the unorthodox Reykjavíkingar, so if
you’re looking for like-minded peeps
to drink with, here you go.
16. Session Bar
Fógetagarður
Session Bar is a minimalist craft-
beer-focused drinking den housed
in a former hair salon in the heart of
downtown. There are sixteen beers on
tap, both Icelandic and international,
and they have a focus on keeping
the prices affordable, in contrast to
Reykjavík’s generally pricey craft bar.
17. Kaldi
Laugavegur 20b
Kaldi is one of the champion craft
beer brands of Iceland. Their bar in
Reykjavík is a cosy hole-in-the-wall,
with a literal hole in the wall—a former
alleyway is now an additional seating
area. Patrons can get a satisfyingly
chunky pint of their unfiltered lager,
dark ale, or whatever seasonal brew
is currently on the taps.

18. American Bar
Austurstræti 8
Football fans will rejoice in seeing the
row of screens perennially tuned on
sports channel above the bar, while
troubadours aficionados will find in
American Bar a great spot to listen
to classic country music. Grab a rib
from the adjacent Dirty Burgers &
Ribs and be happy.
Shopping
19. Kvartýra №49
Laugavegur 49
This minimalistic, Bauhaus-esque
spot took the Icelandic fashion
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