The Local Sweden

Arnold Schwarzenegger just visited this Swedish restaurant

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:12:00 +0100

Staff at a Gothenburg restaurant got a surprise on Tuesday evening when former California Governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger popped in for a bite to eat.

Bumper year for eating out in Swedish cafes

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 08:30:00 +0100

Fresh figures have shown that Swedes had healthy appetites in 2014, marking a 4 percent increase in income for the restaurant industry.

Ex-gang head suspect in Stockholm eatery attack

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:21:00 +0100

A 36-year-old man with links to an organized criminal network is one of five men suspected in the arson attack against a high profile restaurant in central Stockholm in early March.

Do Indians like Sweden's Indian restaurants?

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:13:00 +0100

"Indisk" food is nothing more than a label in Stockholm, many Indian expats complain. They let The Local in on two major no-nos in the quest to quench the Indian tastebuds with authentic flavours.

KFC's 'finger-lickin'-good' chicken heads to Sweden

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:04:00 +0100

US fast food chain KFC, formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is set to open in Sweden in 2014.

Jamie Oliver to open 'epic' Stockholm eatery

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:36:00 +0100

UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver announced plans on Wednesday to open a new restaurant in central Stockholm.

Wine 'n' dine VAT cut added work hours

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:08:00 +0100

The equivalent of 4,000 new full-time jobs have been created in Sweden's restaurant sector since a targeted VAT cut last year, a new review stated on Monday.

Stockholm 'pop-up' diner shuts as secret divulged

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 17:52:00 +0200

Stockholm's first "pop-up" restaurant, Dill, served its last supper on Thursday, after a dirty little secret was revealed earlier this week. The Local's Katie Dodd tasted the Michelin-inspired fare before the gig was up.

Three Swedish eateries get Michelin stars

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:47:00 +0100

Wood-fired meals, new-Nordic cuisine, and classic seafood are on the menus at the Swedish restaurants that have received stars from the prestigious European guide.

Few changes in price after restaurant tax cut

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:23:00 +0100

Despite a significant decrease in value added tax, VAT, (moms) for restaurants in Sweden coming into effect at the beginning of the new year, few businesses have lowered their prices accordingly.

Sweden to slash restaurant sales tax

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:33:00 +0200

Patrons at Swedish restaurants will see the value-added tax (VAT) added to their bills cut by more than half staring January 1st, 2012 as part of a government spending package designed to boost employment among young people.

Sated diners denied dessert

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:25:00 +0200

When three diners at a Gothenburg restaurant were unable to eat everything on their plates, they were not only denied dessert, but also unceremoniously thrown out of the restaurant.

Fika Bar: helping Londoners satisfy their Swedish cravings

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:39:00 +0200

Stuck in London, but looking for a taste of Sweden? Contributor Keith Moore suggests a cozy Brick Lane eatery serving up a host of very-Swedish treats that has much of the British capital dreaming of reindeer and lingonberries.

Swedish employers want good-looking staff: study

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:01:00 +0100

Swedish employers look for staff who are good-looking and not overweight, according to a new survey.

New cash registers boost Swede hospitality sector

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:45:00 +0100

Turnover in Sweden's hotel and restaurant industry increased sharply last year, as did bankruptcies, following the implementation of new certified cash registers on January 1st, 2010.

Restaurant tax cut could create 15,000 jobs

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:40:00 +0200

A decrease in restaurant taxes could create 15,000 new jobs, particularly for young people and immigrants, according to a new report.

A nice cup of tea - how hard can it be?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0100

What does it take to get a plain old cup of steaming hot tea in Sweden? Paddy Kelly fights the fancy brew brigade and recalls countless grim encounters with tepid beige impostors.

Animal rights activists force restaurant closure

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:16:00 +0200

Threats and vandalism allegedly carried out by animal rights activists have forced restaurant in Umeå in northern Sweden to close its doors.

Bauer serves up seriously fun food

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:08:00 +0100

Charlotte West savours the Disneyesque design and Spanish-inspired menu of a new Stockholm restaurant.

Michelin-starred restaurants in Gothenburg

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:59:00 +0100

Matt O'Leary discovers there is plenty of fine dining to be had in a city not always associated with gourmet grub.