Reykjavík Grapevine - júl. 2021, Blaðsíða 16

Reykjavík Grapevine - júl. 2021, Blaðsíða 16
VESTURGATARÁNARGATA BÁRUGATA ÖLDUGATA TÚNGATA TÚNGATA MARARG. SÓLVALLAGATA SÓLVALLAGATA H O LTSG ATA HÁVALLAGATA HOLTSG. ÁSVALLAGATA REYNIM ELUR VÍ!IM ELUR AR AG AT A ODDAG AT A ARSTÍG UR BRÆ !RABORG FRAMNESVEGURSELJAVEGUR ÁNANAUST GRANDAGAR!URFISKISLÓ! SU ! UR GA TA LJ ÓSV AL LA GAT A HÓLA VA LL AG . SÆ M UNDAR GAT A BIR KIM EL UR FU RUM ELU R ESPIM ELUR Æ GI SG AT A ST "R IM AN N AS TÍ GU R SU !URG AT A HRINGBRAUT FÁLKAGATA STURLUAGATA GATA M"RARGATA N"LENDUGATA Nordic House Culture Center University of Iceland National museum National library Hólavalla- gar!ur Cemetary Maritime Museum Saga Museum Aurora Reykjavik 1 2 ! I H G F E D C B A Get the bigger, more detailed version of The Reykjavík Grapevine City Map at your nearest hotel or guesthouse, with selections from our Best-Of awards, vital info, downtown bus stops and a wider view of the city. Downtown & Harbour District Dining 1. Mandi Pizza Hafnarstræti 9 Mandi Pizza is the answer to the question: what can I eat if I’ve had Mandi shawarma six days in a row, and I want something different? Try the kebab pizza, and make sure to cover it in sauce. And don't worry— they also got their famous hummus on stock so you can pick some up to quench your post-pizza health kick. 2. Chikin Ingólfsstræti 2 This ain’t your mama's KFC. No, Chikin—Reykjavík’s first dedicated h ot c hic ke n a n d ba o jo int — manages to be at once both totally sophisticated foodie cuisine and also food that’ll definitely fill the hole in your soul you usually quench with a spicy Twister. So grab some chicken with pickled daikon, shiitake mushrooms, miso mayo and lots of other delicacies. 3. Horni! Hafnarstræti 15 Appropriately named “The Corner” from its position on the street, this Reykjavík institution is one of the oldest dining establishments in the city. Opened in 1979, the family business has been serving fantastic Italian fare in a remarkably unique atmosphere. It is truly a stand-alone restaurant in town and hands down one of the best. 4. Kaffi Laugalækur Laugarnesvegur 74a For many a young parent, the cafe stop at the end of a long stroll is the proverbial pot of gold. Kaffi Lækur is especially popular with new parents, with a special kids’ corner for crawlers and drawers. The generously topped chicken and pesto ‘litla gula hænan’ and the ‘shawaramabake’ are our top lunch picks. Also, if you're keto, don't miss 'em, 5. Sandholt Laugavegur 36 Well-known for its sourdough bread, Sandholt has consistently delivered great baked goods s ince its inception. The laminated pastries are hands down the best in Iceland; try the buttery croissants or seasonal Danish pastries, locally known as “vinarbrau! ” with rhubarb and raspberries, or the classic, vanilla custard. 6. Snaps "órsgata 1 Year after year, regardless of how many restaurants open and close, Snaps remains a timeless classic. Be it lunch, date-night dinner, lazy weekend brunches or a boisterous Christmas work party, Snaps is the perfect venue for a boatload of memories. Steady standbys include the deeply savoury onion soup (with a union of its own we suspect), the house-made fries with crispy rosemary that begs to be a meal on its own, and a textbook creme brulee topped with an envious snap. 7. Hlemmur Mathöll Hlemmur Once a bus station and now a bustling food hall—we love a repurposed space. Hlemmur Mathöll is a classic in the Reykjavík dining scene, with everything from Vietnamese street food to delicious gelato to old school Italian pizza present. Yum. 8. Dragon Dim Sum Bergsta!astræti 4 For those of us longing for dim sum in Reykjavík, cravings have often had to be satisfied with daydreams of visits past to dim sum houses of Chinatowns abroad. But then Dragon Dim Sum arrived with their fare, which is the perfect marriage between Icelandic ingredients and labouring of Asian dim sum passion. Don't miss their bao or shao mai, and don't worry, their carrot vegan dumplings are also sublime. 9. Lamb Street Food Grandagar!ur 7 Pure Icelandic lamb with a middle eastern twist—that’s what you’ll get at this juicy local eatery where pure kebab is served up with no processed meat. For all you vegans though, never fear, the fresh made salads and hummus are equally wowing. This ain’t your regular kebab spot. 10. Laundromat 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 Austurstræti is open (again) for business. Whether you want brunch, a sandwich, or a burger, they have a quality selection of food made to order. Their brunch ain't nothing to scoff at either, 11. Nauthóll Nauthólsvegur 106 Just behind the University of Reykjavík overlooking the Nauthólsvík geothermal beach is Nauthóll, the definition of a hidden summertime gem. The restaurant is one of those places that downtown Reykjavík rats might call “too far away,” but with the advent of public scooters, you can arrive there in style in but 15 minutes. Without hyperbole, there probably isn’t a better outdoor view in the city than this place—and their Scandinavian fare is good too. Drinking 12. Priki! Bankastræti 12 Priki! is the bar version of the “I’m going to bed early tonight vs. me at 3 a.m.” meme. At 22:00 you’ll have a bunch of regulars relaxing at the bar sipping brews, but arrive at 3:00 and it’s Project X. Their outdoor smoking area should be applauded too. Hang out long enough and you’ll be sure to buddy up and find an afterparty. 13. Kaffibarinn Bergsta!astræti 1 While many Reykjavík bars come and go and redecorate and rename and put on bells and whistles, Kaffibarinn has stayed the course for almost three decades—because it’s just a really good, reliable place. It plays host to Reykjavík’s artistic intellectuals , creative talents , and, well , downtown characters and consistently puts on a show. Basically, you’ll never have a boring night at KB. It’s no ordinary watering hole. 14. Gaukurinn Tryggvagata 22 With dim lights , leather sofas , and gender-neutral bathrooms, Gaukurinn is the preferred hangout for the unorthodox Reykvíkingar, so if you’re looking for like-minded peeps, here you go. The venue hosts everything from metal to drag extravaganzas, so you never really know what you’re gonna get on any given night. That said, you know it’ll be something you can only get at Gaukurinn. 15. Ve!ur Klapparstígur 33 This charming, low-key, hole-in-the- wall serves up some great cocktails and a dedicated crowd that has grabbed the heart of the Grapevine, even though we are a magazine and not humans. If you feel fine relaxing and chatting, it’s still a nice and sophisticated bar, but they've also got an edge. Sometimes they play punk music. \m/ 16. Íslenski Barinn Ingólfsstræti 1a Of the many nation-themed drinking establishments in Reykjavík, The Icelandic Bar is the only one that is also a restaurant. Go there at night and maybe you'll meet an elf or Björk or something—that's all people know about Iceland anyway. 17. Mál og Menning Laugavegur 18b Wait, a new bar/music venue? Yup! And you thought the pandemic had destroyed all culture in this town. But never fear—Bókabú!ir Máls og Menningar is here. There's live music most nights, from DJs to jazz, and during the day, the legendary Bókin is operating from the basement. Seriously—we anticipate this place will be a game-changer in the local cultural scene. Takk fyrir. The Map Strætó The o!cial Icelandic public transport app WAY THE to plan your journey VÍNSTÚKAN Wine bar & food Laugavegur 60A, 101 Reykjavík himalayanspiceiceland.com C E L E G A N T P R E M I S E S I N T H E H E A R T O F R E Y K J A V I K B R E A K F A S T a n d B R U N C H L U N C H a n d D I N N E R M E N U L O C A L a n d F O R E I G N D I S H E S H A P P Y H O U R D A I LY 1 5 - 1 8 : 0 0 B A N K A S T R Æ T I 7 A - 1 0 1 R E Y K J AV Í K - T E L . 5 6 2 3 2 3 2 A E B

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