Reykjavík Grapevine - jul. 2020, Side 4

The Reykjavík Grapevine
Best of Reykjavík 2020
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Laugavegi 36 - 101 Reykjavik
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Best of Reykjavík:
+ Brunch isn't a meal, it's a state of being P: 14
+ Fries! Glorious fries! (...and robots) P:20
+ Happy hour is a human right P:26
+ Drinking outside by the beach... in Reykjavík? P:29
+ Live, laugh, love and consume P:32
+ Hidden gems to spend money on P:34
+ Hike, swim, ATV & have a good ol' time P:22
+ The best places to take your kids P:38
DINING 8
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE 24
SHOPPING 30
ACTIVITIES 36
BEST OF REY-
KJAVIK 2020
Summer 2020 Edition by
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BEST OF EDITOR
Hannah Jane Cohen
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BEST OF DINING
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BEST OF DRINKING &
NIGHTLIFE COMPILED BY
Hannah Jane Cohen
BEST OF SHOPPING
COMPILED BY
Hannah Jane Cohen
BEST OF ACTIVITIES
COMPILED BY
Valur Grettisson
PROOFREADING
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COVER ART
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PANELS
DINING
Anna Margrét Björnsson
Jökull Sólberg
Auðunsson
Ragnheiður Axel
Catharine Fulton
DRINKING & NIGHTLIFE
Kria Mekkin
Óli Dóri
Rex Beckett
Steingerður Sonja
Þórisdóttirir
SHOPPING
Dóra Júlia Agnarsdóttir
Kristín Mjöll Bjarnad
Johnsen
Magnús Hreggviðssonn
ACTIVITIES
Angela Rawlings
Greipur Gíslason
Valur Grettisson
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No Summertime Sadness, Pls
2020 has been one hell of a ride, but as
we slowly crawl out the other side of a
worldwide pandemic, we at the Grape-
vine can’t help but feel immense grati-
tude for this lovely place we call home.
That’s why we plan on spending the
summer taking advantage of all that
Reykjavík has to offer—from hiking to
gelato to experimental theatre—and
are ecstatic to present the summer edi-
tion of our Best Of Reykjavík awards.
Cue the dramatic key change, maestro.
Along with the all winners, in this
issue you’ll find a feature on Reyk-
javík's new robot bar (p.20), an epic
guide to day drinking (p.29), and the
Grapevine Sunshine Squad’s recom-
mendations of the best activities you
can do on those rare good weather
days in Reykjavík (p.22). From glamp-
ing to artisinal fries to underground
galleries, this edition of Best Of Reyk-
javík is chock full of exciting eccen-
tricities and galvanising inspiration
to ensure you get the most out of our
wonderful city.
Anyway, while you’re here, be sure
to pick up a copy of our flagship publi-
cation, The Reykjavík Grapevine—it’s
packed with news, culture and info on
the top events in town. If you’re on a
budget, download our Appy Hour and
Happening apps for cheap booze and
event listings. And look out for our
Best of Iceland magazine to learn
what’s worth checking out in the Ice-
landic countryside, and get our Best
Of Iceland app. We love to hear from
you, so hit us up at @rvkgrapevine on
Twitter and Instagram or at grape-
vine@grapevine.is. No conspiracy
theories or manifestos, please (unless
they’re about Avril Lavigne being a
clone).
Finally, if you enjoy this Best Of
guide, please consider supporting The
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Thanks for reading. Black Lives
Matter.
Hannah Jane Cohen
Editor, Best Of Reykjavík
AN INTRODUCTION