Food & Drink

Popping up in London

In London’s temporary restaurant Hel Yes! you can enjoy traditional Finnish food from a recycled plate beneath trembling aspens.

Rock the wine

”Finns are under the impression that wine should be sipped in a wine cellar wearing silk gloves, when actually the producers walk around their vineyards in tattered denim shorts smoking a joint.”

In the shadow of a poet

Seasonal restaurant Johans opened its doors in Porvoo on May Day, bringing a welcome addition to the array of restaurants around the larger metropolitan area. Located in the middle of Old Porvoo, Johans combines old and new, culture and summer nights.

From carbless to carbonless

The new definition of a low-carb diet doesn’t involve counting carbohydrates, but rather carbon dioxide emissions. The idea of climate-friendly food is expanding to include more than just local and organic foods. Helsinki restaurants haven’t taken up a low-emission menu yet, but change is in the air.

H₂O in style

Water from Lapland is tingling the taste buds of waterholics both in Helsinki and around the world. Veen water, sold in a trendy designer glass bottle, got its name from the Mother of the Water in the Finnish national epic Kalevala.

Inari in Helsinki

In the heart of punavuori lies Sushibar, a restaurant combining Japanese cold foods and the very best of Finnish design. The restaurant brings a welcome addition to the food selection of Helsinki Design District.