The Nordics • Insider guides • The Nordic hot list January 2025
Stay informed and stay inspired! The Nordic hot list is your monthly dossier of what’s shaping the cultural and creative landscape across the Nordics. From smart new openings and design-forward projects to events worth pencilling into your diary, we spotlight the ideas and initiatives that matter. Whether you’re a local with a keen eye on your surroundings or a traveller seeking authentic inspiration, this is your curated guide to the things that are getting our attention (and deserve your’s, too).
Top photography courtesy of Stockholm Stadshotell
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Photography courtesy of Stockholm Stadshotell
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Levantin is on this month’s hot list for redefining Levantine cuisine in Copenhagen’s Little Paris. Co-founded by Thomas Fabricius-Bachmann and designed by All That Matters, this bistro combines minimalist Bauhaus-inspired interiors with a welcoming atmosphere and sharing plates that celebrate seasonal produce. The tasting menu, featuring dishes like lamb tartare and grilled blue oyster mushrooms, showcases the kitchen’s creativity and focus on fresh ingredients. Complemented by Levantine-inspired cocktails and natural wines, it’s a dining experience full of character. For a closer look at what makes Levantin so special, read our full review.
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After building a loyal following (us included) at Örum 119 in the southeastern Swedish region of Österlen, the team behind this beloved bakery has expanded to Malmö, bringing their signature craft to a new audience. We were blown away by the buttery, perfectly laminated croissants – especially the kimchi swirl, which balanced sweetness, tang and richness. The bergamot tart with Italian meringue was another favourite, alongside the yoghurt with house-made granola. Exceptional coffee and bold juice options, like the green juice with jalapeños, round out the experience. With its light-filled, Scandinavian-inspired interior and uncompromising attention to detail, Örum Bageri is already a must-visit for Malmö’s pastry lovers.
Photography courtesy of Örum Bageri
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A name to watch, Ondrej Taldik has taken the helm as Head Chef at Sjøbua, the seafood bistro located in Ålesund’s Hotel Brosundet. Set in the heart of Norway’s Art Nouveau capital, the hotel and its restaurant honours the coastal city’s deep connection to the sea. At just 26, Taldik brings experience from top Nordic kitchens like Copenhagen’s Restaurant 108 and Credo in Trondheim. His ingredient-driven menu includes dishes like dry-aged Sterling halibut with beurre blanc and grayling roe and reindeer tartare with lingonberry and bone marrow.
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Toteme has opened its first standalone boutique in Copenhagen, marking a new chapter for the Stockholm-based womenswear brand renowned for its understated silhouettes and Nordic refinement. Located on the ground floor of the historic Egmont Building, a striking example of 1930s Nordic Classicism, the boutique integrates the building’s architectural grandeur with Toteme’s modern aesthetic in an unusual way. Designed by Swedish architecture studio Halleroed, the space features travertine display tables, Josef Frank armchairs from Svenskt Tenn and a bronze figurine by Gerhard Henning,. With a full range of apparel, accessories and more, Toteme’s arrival cements Copenhagen’s position as a hub for Scandinavian fashion.
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At a recent visit to Cadierbaren, we were struck by The Jeweller, a cocktail that’s as elegant as it is intriguing. Part of the new Craftsmanship signature cocktail menu, it combines clarified tomato water, lemon verbena and champagne for a fresh, layered flavour. Finished with edible gold leaf, it’s a drink that feels deliciously decadent from the first sip to the last. Created by Anton Windmar, Sweden’s Bartender of the Year in 2024, the menu is themed around craftsmanship. We enjoy seeing how Cadierbaren at the Grand Hôtel continues to lead the way in Stockholm’s cocktail scene.
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Patio is where thoughtful design meets a passion for quality food in the heart of Elsinore, Denmark. Founded by Sille Buchmann and Nikolaj Harpsøe – who relocated from Vesterbro, Copenhagen’s creative district – the café has quickly become a cornerstone of the local scene. Its serene courtyard and minimalist interior, featuring pieces by Danish designer Kristina Dam, reflect the couple’s eye for aesthetics and detail. The menu is equally considered, with sourdough bread and big platters of whipped butter, barista coffee and natural wines. Patio brings a fresh, modern touch to this historic coastal town.
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