Writing as Isak Dinesen, Blixen wrote Babette’s Feast, about an austere religious sect whose members«…renounced the pleasures of this world, for the earth and all that it held to them was but a kind of illusion». The maid-of-all-work Babette has been with them for many years, yet unbeknownst to them, she was once a Cordon Bleu chef forced into exile. With winnings from the lottery she prepares a once-in-a-lifetime meal, which leaves the sect questioning their lifelong denial of mortal pleasures. This Finnish restaurant has many of the same qualities, delicious food designed to make the brain flutter with pleasure. Allow yourself to be swept away by the delicious flavours. Enjoy!
Ann M.
Place rating: 5 Brooklyn, NY
One of the best meals of my life. As a vegetarian, I was skeptical I could get a good Nordic-inspired meal and I was so happy with this place. The food was delicious, the setting intimate, and the waiter was perfectly attentive yet at the same time gave us our space. Every detail was attended to, each serving dish beautiful. Unfortunately, we were the only table at the restaurant – granted, it was a Tuesday night and we chose the late seating. I highly recommend this place to any vegetarians looking for Nordic cuisine!
Marie C.
Place rating: 5 Chicago, IL
What a find! Intimate, with only 18 tables, Scandinavian plant-based restaurant. They offered a vegan tasting menu that included dishes like lemon verbena sorbet with celery root granita as an intermezzo, roasted pumpkin with barley risotto as a main dish, and dessert of root vegetable muesli with gooseberry sorbet. Everything was perfectly executed, nice wine pairing options, and the service was friendly, and informed. We went early(5:30) and were able to chat quite a bit with one of the owners, who did much of the serving himself. Terrific place, cannot recommend it enough!