We are running late, … again! 10 years in Finland have finally gotten to my core and I can’t help feeling myself rushing to make it on time to meet Wia. As I speed-walk through the city barely looking around me, I finally reach Kuuma café. There, Wia gently waves all my concerns away with…
Category: Where to eat
Hungry In Helsinki’s favorite places to eat in the city
Slow food festival weekend at Fiskars village
This weekend, the slow food festival in Fiskars village takes place for the 9th time. Around 80 food producers from Finland gather to introduce & sell their products. There are also different tastings & workshops. We were visiting there yesterday and had a fantastic time. It is a pefect way to spend your Sunday…
Bernie’s Cornbread & Mango Salsa recipe
In the Summer time, Storyville boasts a gorgeous outdoors terrace in the heart of the city, which is the place to hang out for inspired food and live music. From June to end of august, this is the place to be! Read about our encounter with Bernie & how he taught us to conjure…
Bernie’s Voodoo Chicken – a Storyville recipe!
It’s hot in Bernie’s kitchen! While the grill upstairs is warming up, he is whipping a batch of his famous cornbread. “Hold on” he utters with a smile, I have to measure this!” while he pours back the flour into a measuring cup. Bernie is of those chef who just smell the dough when…
After holidays fine city dinning
Christmas is now behind us and after spending so much time in the kitchen, you might like to forget about cooking for a day. If you are looking for delicious seafood and fresh fish cooked to perfection, Rivoli is our catch of the day! Their menu has a good selection of dishes with…
The simplest Mayonnaise and a back to school mantra
It’s happening, and there is nothing you can do to avoid it. Days are getting shorter, Summer is ending, and by now, most of us are back to school & work. There is one thing you can do though, as my Finnish teacher reminds us when we complain about the weather, “to each season its…
Your next Italian stop in Helsinki
Pjazza is a recently established Italian restaurant with a central location and a beautiful setting with high ceilings, long bar and well designed menu. From the first page, you get a nice selection of Italian classics with the possibility to select for even the pickiest eaters among us; vegetarian, gluten free and low lactose/free dishes…
Hungry in Vogue – Our top 10 Places to eat this Spring
When Vogue.com asked us our favorite places to grab a bite in Helsinki, we simply couldn’t stop at just a few options. After many deliberations, here are some of the many incredible places that make this city one of the most vibrant place to visit in Europe! Hungry In Helsinki Top 10 – Spring 2017 In Alphabetical Order…
It’s never too late
Chjoko http://chjoko.com is the place to go into Helsinki for chocolate lovers. The minute you step in, your eyes start scanning the shelves and you might easily get dizzy from the variety and beauty of their products. We were spending there sometime yesterday, on Valentines day, and felt like staying for a little while longer. You can…
Rome is in Kalasatama
After a long stroll on the frozen island, you pass the gorgeous Isoisänsilta (Grandfather’s bridge) connecting Mustikamaa to Kalasatama. There, waiting peacefully for the weary travelers, is located the unassuming looking Trattoria Presto. Immediately as you enter, you are greeted by the friendly staff. Working beside the oven, a busy pizzaiolo elegantly pulls perfect looking…
Restaurant day in sunny Helsinki
Yesterday was definitely the best day of the year to be Hungry in Helsinki. The restaurant day took part all over the country and the sunny weather lifted up the spirit and colors to top levels. Helsinki definitely got up the energy level and had all facts right on the table, summer is here, so let’s have…
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