Influence

Swedish Chefs Finally Crawl Out From Under the Shadow of the Muppets

Nilsson.
Nilsson. Photo: Patrik Neckman/Flickr

Sweden is dominating a healthy share of the current conversation about food and its influence in restaurants around the world. In terms of influence, the chefs Magnus Nilsson, who just had a showdown with Nathan Myhrvold over their respective cookbook styles in the WSJ , and Mathias Dahlgren, who just so happens to be cooking a six-course dinner downtown tomorrow night, are leading the pack.

Expect more river fish drying on pikes, waitresses with bear skin capes, desserts plated under snow drifts, and, of course, a lot more indigenous foraged and fermented ingredients coming to a dining room table near you. And for restaurateurs looking to get in on this, it just so happens we know of a spot where you might be able to score some antler chandeliers on the cheap.


Rich in its history, confident in its future
[World’s 50 Best]
The Forager vs. The Scientist [WSJ]
Earlier: Moose Meat and Whole Foods: Lunch with Swedish Chef Magnus Nilsson

Swedish Chefs Finally Crawl Out From Under the Shadow of the Muppets