SAGA SHOP - Haust I Fall 2019

Icelandair Stopover 81 From its collection of football helmets to the diner-style menu, American Bar caters to US expats (not least for its screenings of NFL games, among other major Icelandic and international sporting events), curious tourists, and thirsty locals alike. The menu includes juicy burgers, wraps, sandwiches and hot wings to die for. If you’re all in, go for a milkshake, too. You can also sample Icelandic beers or indulge in a colorful cocktail. With live music and DJs on the weekends, go party with the locals till 4:30 am—then come back for a pick-me-up the following day. In sunny weather, be quick to claim your seat on the terrace facing the grassy Austurvöllur square and Iceland’s parliament. Austurstræti 8–10 Open Sun–Thu: 11-1 am, Fri–Sat 11-4:30 am Happy Hour: 4–7 pm americanbar.is BÆJARINS BEZTU PYLSUR Combining Iceland’s most traditional flavors with a front-row view of its most iconic building is a brilliant sales pitch. Inside Café Loki, windows frame Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavík’s eye-catching, rocket-like church, while a huge mural depicts aspects of Norse mythology. The menu calls to both the brave and the mildly curious: Dive deeply into unique local flavors with fermented shark and a shot of brennivín (schnapps), or play it safe with fresh fish or warming lamb soup. Homemade rye bread comes with classic toppings like smoked trout, or crumbled through the café’s deliciously unique ice cream, topped with cream and rhubarb syrup. Craving more familiar fare? Try bagels, pancakes or traditional pastries. Lokastígur 28 Open Jun–Jul: 7 am–10 pm, Aug–May: 8 am–10 pm loki.is CAFÉ LOKI AMERICAN BAR In a city that excels at storytelling, a generous amount of mythology surrounds a downtown hot dog stand. This is no ordinary fast food vendor but a magical place where late-night cravings are sated, queues move fast, prices are reasonable, and flavors are authentically local. The name means “The Town’s Best Hot Dogs” and the menu is simple: pylsa (hot dog), gos (soda). Decisions are made only regarding toppings: with or without ketchup, sweet mustard, fried onion, raw onion and remolaði , a mayonnaise-based sauce with sweet relish. Order eina með öllu to get one with the works. These guys have been doling out dogs since 1937; they know how it’s done. Tryggvagata, by Kolaportið Open Sun–Thu: 10 am–2 am, Fri–Sat: 10 am–4:30 am bbp.is