Tales on the table

Bruno’s Korvbar - Stockholm (Sweden)

@brunoskorvar is another street food stall and a mandatory stop when in town. The house specialty is a local sandwich very similar to what I would call a double hotdog.

There are several different options of sausages (including beef, lamb, pork, chicken or vegetarian) and I chose a mild spicy one that was very juicy.

The baguette, which is toasted to make it crunchy, shelters inside of it all different types of condiments, including their spectacular homemade Sauerkraut.

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Krumel - Stockholm (Sweden)

As someone who has a sweet tooth, it was pretty easy to decide where to go in town to satisfy my sugar cravings.

@krumelstockholm is a cookie lover’s paradise. All options here are very good, but I would not miss out on the Classic Crumb (a chocolate chip cookie with a bit of sea salt on top) and the Crumb Brulée.

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@elgauchitoempanadas serves empanadas riojanas, from the province of La Rioja, in northwestern Argentina. Beto, the friendly owner, was born there and keeps the region’s traditional recipes very much alive now in Buenos Aires.

Aside from the recipes, he also holds a lot of memories and stories from his hometown and is always willing to share it with the clientele, being locals or tourists alike.

El Gauchito is the true definition of a whole-in-the-wall kind of place. And it is also home to my favorite empanadas in the city.

So, one may ask what are some of the differences in riojana empanada recipe. Well, here the best-selling empanada is fried (but they do also have a baked option in the menu). The meat is also knife-cut, giving it a much more insteresting texture than the typical minced beef. Boiled eggs, lots of onions, potatoes cubes and cumin also go in the mix, creating a juicy and savory filling.

The empanadas are served with the family- kept secret sauce on the side. After having inquired about it a few times, with no success, I have to admit that it brings me joy to be reminded that some things are just better unkown.

During my last visit, it was a cold winter day, so they were serving Locro, a thick corn stew that is very traditional in Argentina. Beto did not have to insist much for me to order myself a bowl.

Giving credit where it is due, I first heard about this place in a post from the great @baixagastronomia.

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Bruno’s Korvbar - Stockholm (Sweden)

@brunoskorvar is another street food stall and a mandatory stop when in town. The house specialty is a local sandwich very similar to what I would call a double hotdog.

There are several different options of sausages (including beef, lamb, pork, chicken or vegetarian) and I chose a mild spicy one that was very juicy.

The baguette, which is toasted to make it crunchy, shelters inside of it all different types of condiments, including their spectacular homemade Sauerkraut.

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Brutalisten - Stockholm (Sweden)

@Brutalisten is a conceptual restaurant that stands out from the rest given its unique proposition. Their philosophy, outlined in the “Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto” aims to bring out the best of each ingredient, which are served as standalone elements (with water or salt being the only additional elements allowed to be eventually added).

While many of the ingredients are served raw or with very little interference, elaborate techniques are also permitted. Also, ingredients can even be divided and cooked with different techniques before being added back together.

Each item on the menu is classified as Orthodox, Semi-Brutalist or Brutalist, giving clients the option of how unaltered they want their food to be.

Although different ingredients are not allowed on the same plate, they can be served at the same time and each customer may combine them as they wish.

A meal here is definitely different… and fun. The food cooked at Brutalisten is honest and carries an essence from the past that was lost somewhere along the way. I also found very interesting the depth and complexity of flavors that each element can bring when prepared in such a pure way.

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Rolfs Kok - Stockholm (Sweden)

While seating is far from comfortable, @rolfskok is not to be missed. This often crowded restaurant is one of the best places for lunch in the city.

Picking just one option from the menu was not an easy task, but I was very happy with my choice of Ox cheeks in a dark red wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and truffles.

The restaurant also offers its clients a bowl of soup, that changes daily and goes very well with their homemade bread.

Rolfs Kok is the type of restaurant that chefs and people from the food industry go to on their day offs, which should be more than enough reason for you to plan to have a meal here.

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Ett Hem - Stockholm (Sweden)

Ett hem means a home in Swedish. And that is precisely the value proposition of this beautiful boutique hotel, to be much more than another luxury hotel. Every little corner here is well taught, the decoration is impeccable and the project as a whole jaw dropping, while keeping a cozy feeling at the same time.

Staying here for a few nights was a privilege and made me feel like I was in heaven. It is the ultimate definition of home away from home. And as far as hotel restaurants go, I have never been in a better one than @etthemfood .

Chef @leofrodell leads a beautiful yet unpretentious open kitchen. Here, there is no set menu. The staff will decide what to cook based on which ingredients are good on that given day. And this is what they are all about: bold simplicity, seasonality and high quality local ingredients.

I had a full tasting menu one night, which was spectacular. But what impressed me even more was dinner on the following night. After a long lunch at Frantzen, I wanted something light for dinner and they made me a chicken soup with seasonal foraged herbs that really touched my soul.

I can’t recommend this place enough, they really have something magical going on in there.

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Slipen - Stockholm (Sweden)

@restaurangslipen is probably one of Stockholm’s most beautiful restaurants. The terrace facing water is the perfect setting for lunch during the summer days. During my visit, however, given the pouring rain I had to sit inside. Which was no problem at all and I ended up having a great time.

The main dining room has large windows that let the light in. But aside from its charming looks, Slipen also has great food. It is a Swedish bistro where options on the menu change daily.

For that reason, I will not get into much detail on my dishes, other than saying that the chicken was perfectly done. The family seating on the table beside me, who seemed to be regulars, ordered a few pizzas that also looked great.

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Eksted - Stockholm (Sweden)

With a Michelin star to its name (and well deserving of a second one in my book), @ekstedrestaurant uses fire as the only element of heat to cook an impressive tasting menu.

Chef @niklasekstedt decided to learn about pre-electricity scandinavian cooking methods and bring them into the present, where such techniques are now the heart and soul of a renowned modern restaurant.

Their signature “flambadou’’ wild oyster cooked with reindeer fat is nothing short of flawless, but the rest of the menu does not disappoint either. Think wood oven baked sourdough bread, seaweed fired langoustine, hay flamed pike perch, smoked lobster with green strawberries, amber baked scallops and much more.

You can feel the unmistakable presence of fire at the centerstage of each and every dish, bringing rich smells, singular textures and complex flavors that never cease to surprise guests.

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Nystekt Strömming - Stockholm (Sweden)

Fried herring on rye bread. Simple pleasures that only local street food can provide.

Well, it can get even better when topped with brown mustard, red onions and pickled cucumber.

Nystekt Strooming is not to be missed when walking around the city. What a gem!

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