Take refuge from the snow-dusted streets of the Swedish capital by heading to the nearest fireside and ordering glasses of glögg or herring gratin
1 Fire in the belly Niklas Ekstedt revives old Swedish cooking traditions at his Michelin-starred restaurant, Ekstedt. Watch the chefs use birch in open fire pits and wood-fired ovens to create stunning New Nordic dishes such as reindeer baked in embers, birch-fired pork and wood-fired almond cake. ekstedt.nu
2 Isle be there In the heart of Södermalm, Stockholm’s central island, Il Caffé is where locals flock for fika (coffee and cake). Snuggle up in one of the nooks in this warren of a café with a cinnamon or cardamom bun and a filter coffee. ilcaffe.se
3 Hot shots Brasserie Riche has been around for over 100 years, welcoming everyone from Stockholm’s high society to bright young things. Sit at the bar beneath champagne-glass chandeliers and knock back a ‘hot shot’ (a tiny glass filled with coffee, liqueur and whipped cream), or set up camp in the conservatory for a shellfish brunch or beef fillet rydberg with sautéed potatoes. riche.se
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