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23 March 2026

Jómfrúin: The Maiden of Lækjargata

Biksemad with fried egg, pickled beets, and dark rye crispbread at Jómfrúin

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.

Smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, and roast beef smørrebrød.

The ákavíti fridge. They take their schnapps seriously.

Tuborg Classic and schnapps glasses. The proper way to wash down smørrebrød.

The full Christmas spread — mixed smørrebrød platter, beer, and schnapps. This is what December looks like at Jómfrúin.