ICELANDIC TIMES - Land og saga

Festival and regular
concerts by the
Icelandic Symphony
Orchestra are
just some of the
musical events that
can be enjoyed in
Reykjavík. As for
the performing
arts, Reykjavík hosts
several theatre
companies,
with friends and family for coffee,
cake and conversation and simple
food at affordable prices. An Icelandic
hot chocolate is a great way to warm
those cold bones after a day spent
exploring the city and many also host
live music and entertainment.
Reykjavík is also well known for its
vibrant nightlife. On summertime
weekends the streets of downtown
are just as bright and busy at 3 a.m.
as they are at 3 p.m.! There are dimly
lit bars, cozy cocktail lounges, trendy
nightclubs and loud dance or live
music venues to suit every taste.
Family friendly Reykjavík
Families will find plenty of interesting
activities in Reykjavík - splashing
about in a thermal pool, trying on
Viking armour, or viewing some of
the largest mammals on earth at close
quarters – there is fun to be had for all
ages in the city.
There’s no other city like the world’s most Northerly capital.
There are plenty of family-friendly
events on the festival calendar too.
Firm favourites include the Children’s
Cultural festival (april), First Day of
Summer (april), Festival of the Sea
(June), Independence Day (17 June)
and Reykjavík Culture Night (august).
The Official Tourist Information
Centre - all you need for a great
holiday
To help make your trip memorable,
visit the official Tourist Information
Centre, housed in a beautifully
restored timber house on Aðalstræti.
The Centre has all the latest details
on accommodation, dining, tours and
nightlife in this busy city. The friendly
staff can book everything for you,
like last-minute guest houses or day
trips around the Golden Circle. You
can pick up various brochures, from
walking tours of the city to details
on the latest music festival, change
money and even get your tax-free
refund early! You can also plan the rest
of your trip in Iceland with the expert
advice of the staff at the Centre.
You can also find extensive
tourist information on the official
Visit Reykjavík website, www.
visitreykjavik.is. Or find us on
Facebook to stay updated!
info@visitreykjavik.is
-Kaffi Kidda Rót in Mosfellsbær
Romantic Burgers and Crazy Pizzas
Kaffi Kidda Rót is renowned
throughout Iceland for its
romantic burgers, crazy pizza‘s
and it‘s relaxed atmosphere. Ever
since Kaffi Kidda Rót opened
a few years ago it has quickly
established a loyal fan base which
always seems to come back for
more. In fact Kiddi Rót, whom the
restaurant is named after, insists
that no customer ever leaves
unsatisfied, if he can help it.
Kiddi Rót is somewhat of a legend in
Iceland. He was a roadie for many of
Iceland‘s most popular bands during
the 70‘s and 80‘s and a chauffeur for
one of Iceland‘s most prominent
politicians. Kiddi is quite a colourful
character who has put his undeniable
mark on the restaurant – whether
it comes to interiors, decorations,
naming of dishes or simply his
presence at the bar.
Kiddi’s involvement in the restaurant
business came by accident and he
says himself that it is one of the main
reasons for his success. „Because I had
no idea of what I was getting into I
probably made every mistake possible
in the beginning. But that is how I
learned what makes a good restaurant.
We decided to focus on high class for
less money and instead of making
things too complicated we decided to
put together a more direct menu with
quality dishes which we have later
become famous for,” says Kiddi.
Kaffi Kidda Rót is famous for its
Romantic Hamburgers, which
are barbequed and come in two
sizes; either teenager or adult. The
hamburgers are made out of 100%
Icelandic meat without any additives.
Kiddi’s Crazy pizzas are also fan
favourites and known for their
crispiness. The Muscle Pitas, pork
sandwiches and oriental dishes are
also definitely worth trying. Kiddi
is also especially proud of his steaks
which he says are fully comparable to
top steak houses in Reykjavík. “In fact,
if you can’t find anything you don’t like
on our menu, you simply must not be
hungry,” says Kiddi.
People from all walks of life are welcome into Kaffi Kidda Rót.
We decided to focus
on high class for less
money and instead
of making things
too complicated we
decided to put together
a more direct menu
with quality dishes
which we have later
become famous for,”
in Mosfellsbæ you’ll see a sign with
Kaffi Kidda Rót and that’s where it is.
The place itself is especially spacious
and can accommodate up to a 100
persons seated. Kiddi emphasises that
he wants all his guests to feel at home,
whether they are dropping by after
work in their work clothes or after
scaling mountains or glaciers in hiking
boots and outdoors clothes.
Though Kiddi has not done any
roadie work for years he still has a
close connection to music. He is
known to utilize his connections in
the music industry and frequently
sets up mini-concerts in the
restaurant – jazz combos, big
band, troubadours or any artists he
feels fitting. The restaurant is also
decorated with a musical exhibition
documenting the history of music
in Iceland from 1966 to 1988.
Kaffi Kidda Rót is located in downtown
Mosfellsbær, so it’s the perfect stop to
grab a satisfying meal on your way out
of Reykjavík. It is easy to find – on the
Kiddi standing proudly in front
There are plenty of family-friendly events on the festival calendar.
of his musical exhibition.
first house on the left after you arrive
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