February 13, 2012
A foodie's guide to where to wine and dine in Sweden - from low budget and fika spots to high class dining!
Cool Stockholm recommends the Fried Herring wagon at Södermalms square for the best, and greatest variety, of herring in town. Herring burgers, fried herring and mashed potato or just a cup of coffee for SEK 10.
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