We had heard good things about Lemongrass for about a year now, and we decided that it was just time to go and try it out.  Soooo glad we did. We will be returning soon. Lemongrass | Grynbodgatan 9 Cost for 2-course tasting menu of appetizers/mains: 325kr So this is one of those times when [...]

Vendel at Sturehof | Adelgatan 13 Cost for Dagens Husman Lunch: 135kr Sometimes a restaurant is too expensive to try for dinner… lucky for us, some of them also serve lunch.  Vendel at Sturehof is one of those restaurants. The daily lunch special is 135kr and is accompanied by their own organic bread and a [...]

Well, it must officially be spring…. outdoor seating has returned to Lilla Torg!  Only in Sweden can you sit outside and not be the least bit chilly. This concept confuses foreigners:  Can you really sit outside in 5C (40F) degree weather and *enjoy* yourself?  The answer is yes. Swedes aren’t crazy — they have the [...]

Esqueixada de bacallà Day 5: We almost didn’t make it out for dinner at Café de L’Academia, another LUXE City Guide recommendation. It had been snowing all day, and we weren’t looking forward to going out in the melting slush. I’m glad we did! It was the perfect ending to a short-but-sweet vacation. This small, [...]

Quimet & Quimet: Mussels w/ caviar Day 5: Lunch at Quimet & Quimet was definitely a huge surprise hidden-gem. It is mostly full of locals: this is what a true Spanish tapas bar feels like.  Recommended by LUXE City Guide, this extremely small bar specializes in canned produce and seafood.  Don’t be put off by the [...]