Hurray for good old paper maps! I started my one day foodie trip in Gothenburg, by picking up my rental car in the self service center at the central station. Unfortunately I got the wrong car, the one without a GPS. Luckily I happened to bring a map of South Sweden. So that was step one. Step two on my foodie safari? The organic bakery in Sandhult. Read more »
This black food truck, situated next to da Matteo coffee roasters, serves the quintessential Swedish lunch: fried herring, mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Sit outside on Strömmingsluckans terrace and enjoy your delicious sustainable fish lunch at Gothenburgs most popular street food spot. Read more »
The first thing you will notice on Gothia Flowers’ 23rd floor is the amazing view. Sitting at a window seat in Heaven 23, I enjoyed the King Size Shrimp Sandwich. ‘King Size’ it certainly is, containing 200 grams of sumptuous shrimps, mayonaise, egg and a salad. Very tasty! Read more »
The demand for specialty coffee in Sweden is growing fast. At da Matteo roasterie we met its founder and owner Matts Johansson, who was glad to tell us the story of da Matteo. According to Matts, the quality of the beans are paramount when buying coffee. But quality is not only in the bean it also lies in the economical and social conditions for the growers. Buyers should take these factors into account when deciding which beans to buy, it’s not enough to just buy fair trade. Read more »
At Stora Saluhallen, a covered market, you will find more than 40 food producers and shops. Read more »
Herring, a popular fish in Sweden, can be prepared in many different ways. At Restaurant Gabriel, located on the first floor at the back of the indoor fish market, Feskekörka, I ordered the herring platter. On the platter you have herring with mustard sauce, with a cream sauce with chopped tomatoes, dill and horseradish, and sour herring with a sweet bite. Read more »
