Restaurant Prinsen, Stockholm, 6/25/15

Prinsen exterior
Prinsen exterior

A larger restaurant that’s been in business since 1897! We were too late arriving for a lot of lunch places, but this place serves its menu all day long, but it is strange to eat with so few other people. We selected two traditional dishes of Stockholm. Shrimp toast is like shrimp salad on a buttery chunk of toast. Continue reading

Frantzen, Stockholm, 6/26/15

Frantzen exterior
Frantzen exterior

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Interior

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A small place that has 2 Michelin stars and calls itself “relaxed elegance” – it lives up to its reputation and motto. There are 5 tables and 8 stools facing the open kitchen and probably as many service people as patrons. Continue reading

Mathias Dahlgren, Stockholm, 6/25/15

Mathias Dahlgren exterior

Located in the Grand Hotel, this small place has only seven 2-tops and three 4-tops, but they do have a separate small room for around 10 that serves a chef dinner.

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Esperanto in Stockholm, Sweden, 6/27/15

Frankie checks out table flowerComing up the stairs

The main Esperanto restaurant (second floor of the green building) was not open due to summer vacation during our visit. Instead they offer a smaller dining room (which is the hallway outside of the regular dining room) and a limited menu in what they call “Franska Sommarsalongen” or French Summer Salon. Continue reading

Oaxen Krog & Slip: Stockholm, 6/26/15

Oaxen Krog & Slip exterior

A moderately sized place that serves “Nordic bistro fare, hearty and uncomplicated dishes”. Dishes are served family style and portions are small enough that the waitress recommended we order several sides/snacks and 2 main portions. She was spot on and that still left us with room for dessert.

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