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Archive for November, 2009

Back to a firm favorite…

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Last night I dined again at Naglo, across the street from the Opera House. It’s fast becoming a firm favorite of mine … professional and quick service, cozy ambiance and tasty food. I’m becoming a sucker for their lobster soup with a splash of cream cheese and a parmesan crusty stick for a starter. Not to mention their salmon tapenade and their venison in red wine sauce for a main course. 

The owner is usually there so that could be an indication why the service is so good as he keeps the staff on their toes. They’re also generous with the coffee at the end – free refills as soon as your cup is empty. If you really want to splash out and beat the winter hunger, invest in their six-course menu which at SEK 755 is worth every penny.

Expect to pay SEK 1,000 for two glasses of Prosecco, two starters, two main courses, two glasses of wine and coffee. But, in my opinion, I’d prefer to pay this for a nice meal rather than SEK 700 for shabby service and mediocre food in a so-called “trendy place of the moment.”

Click here to read my previous post on Naglo.

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Stockholm’s two-star Michelin restaurant closing

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Edsbacka Krog, one of only two Swedish restaurants currently in possession of two Michelin stars, is to close, the luxury Stockholm eatery said in a statement on Thursday. It closes its doors Feb 27, 2010 so there’s still some time left to try it out.

Click here to read the full story on The Local.

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The most expensive Brownie in town?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

On Saturday I paid SEK 87 for a Brownie with vanilla ice-cream in Grill Ruby in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan. Having ordered a coffee, I wanted something sweet on the side and asked the waitress if they had any cakes … she recommended the Brownie which I took without seeing a preview of the price.

It was delicious – warm, soft and chocolatey with a cute ball of icecream on top and I savoured every mouthful. Until the bill came and I discovered my five-minute Brownie session was going to set me back SEK 87, or approx EUR 9.

It was good but definitely too expensive. Even in the most touristy part of Stockholm, I cannot justify almost EUR 12 for a coffee and brownie. Luckily they at least gave us a free coffee refill.

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