Witty, candid, and insightful: a chef's ode to his extraordinary restaurant, and a fascinating commentary on food cultureIn 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed F viken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in remote Sweden -- a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success. Here is the F viken story: how it became a world-class destination, how the industry it was a part of has changed, and why Magnus eventually elected to pursue new projects. His musings on topics from creative theory and sustainability to family and fame accompany 100+ memorable recipes from Magnus's remarkable F viken tenure.
Witty, candid, and insightful: Magnus Nilsson's ode to his extraordinary restaurant, F vikenIn 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed F viken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in remote Sweden - a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success. Here is the F viken story: how it became a world-class destination, how the industry it was a part of has changed, and why Magnus eventually elected to pursue new projects.F viken: 4015 Days, Beginning to End is a vital commentary on food culture today and includes illuminating essays on subjects as wide ranging as creativity; balancing familial responsibilities while running a restaurant; the hypocrisy of sustainability in restaurants; the search for lagom; social media; imitation vs. plagiarism; haute cuisine; the art of hospitality; and the importance of craft over innovation.The book also includes a chronological list of every dish ever served at the restaurant and highlights 100 memorable recipes. The book's stunning photography includes a mixture of archival photographs and newly shot images of the food, the restaurant, the staff, and the surrounding setting of Northern Sweden.A textural cover made of blue cloth and red paper with a wood-grain effect references the shape and color of the F viken building.Magnus Nilsson is the author of F viken (2012), The Nordic Cookbook (2015), Nordic: A Photographic Essay of Landscapes (2016), and The Nordic Baking Book (2018), all published with Phaidon.
Witty, candid, and insightful: Magnus Nilsson's ode to his extraordinary restaurant, F vikenIn 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed F viken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in remote Sweden - a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success. Here is the F viken story: how it became a world-class destination, how the industry it was a part of has changed, and wh