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Notes from eating around Reykjavík.

• Jómfrúin: The Maiden of Lækjargata

  23 March 2026

  How an Icelandic man trained under Copenhagen's smørrebrød royalty and brought the craft to Reykjavík — where it's been a Saturday afternoon institution for nearly thirty years.

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• A Sunday Feast at Vínstúkan

  24 January 2026

  Oysters, duck à l'orange, wines flowing — a family-style Sunday lunch at Vínstúkan that was one of my highlights from December.

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• End of an Era: Farewell to Slippurinn

  8 November 2025

  My last meal at Slippurinn in the Westman Islands. They've closed their doors for good, but what they leave behind is a legacy.

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• A Day Trip to Næs in the Westman Islands

  25 July 2025

  Took the fam on a day trip to the Westman Islands. First stop was Næs, the tiny sister restaurant to the iconic Slippurinn that has since closed their doors.

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• Austur-Indíafélagið Turns 30

  16 May 2025

  A night of pure magic at Austur-Indíafélagið's 30th birthday celebration. 30 dishes tracing three decades of unforgettable flavours.

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• Why We Love Skreið

  17 February 2025

  A Basque-inspired tapas bar in a charming black house on Laugavegur. Great wine, great vibes, and one of our favorite spots in Reykjavík.

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• Coocoo's Nest Is Back — at Harpa

  26 September 2024

  Reykjavík's iconic brunch is back, thanks to Lucas Keller and Leifur at La Primavera — every weekend this winter at Hnoss Bistro in Harpa.

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• Skál! Gets Its Own Space

  20 September 2024

  Skál has moved from Hlemmur Mathöll to its own spot on Njálsgata. Better vibe, better control, same incredible food. It's like Skál in 4K.

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