{"id":5489,"date":"2024-04-19T10:35:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T07:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/summerchefs\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T10:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T07:17:39","slug":"summerchefs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/en\/summerchefs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Snickari Summer Chefs Weeks Make a Long-Awaited Return \u2013 Featuring Three Visiting Top Chefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-emld2c-db413e211b83679c4d5b9b09b27432db av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lv6cw0g2-4d62f4217a988448665564f1d069b4cb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>The Snickari Summer Chefs Weeks return \u2013 featuring three visiting Top Chefs<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4947 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot.png 600w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/logot-180x180.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>This summer, Snickari proudly presents the return of the Snickari Summer Chefs Weeks, featuring three exceptional guest chefs:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Niko Lehto<\/strong>, founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant V\u00e5r;<br \/>\n<strong>Kim Mustonen<\/strong>, the acclaimed Head Chef of Havu Kitchen &amp; Bar\u2014voted the best restaurant in North Savo; and<br \/>\n<strong>Johan Kurkela<\/strong>, currently preparing for Finland\u2019s next Bocuse d\u2019Or selection competition.<\/p>\n<p>Each week, guests will enjoy a unique multi-course signature menu crafted by the visiting chef, beginning with a starter snack or amuse-bouche. The dining experience is elevated by a thoughtfully selected wine pairing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last summer, Summer Chefs dinners sold out at record speed\u2014so we highly recommend reserving your table well in advance!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-8x83no-10460d0feb8262c136b9f7763d264bc4 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lv6d3fkk-34cddf0d272103c4a178e5ea18aa5815\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lv6d3fkk-34cddf0d272103c4a178e5ea18aa5815 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lv6d3fkk-34cddf0d272103c4a178e5ea18aa5815 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lv6d3fkk-34cddf0d272103c4a178e5ea18aa5815 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5453 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5453 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1.jpg\" alt='' title='Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066'  height=\"1066\" width=\"1066\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1.jpg 1066w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Johan-Kurkela-1066x1066-1-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1066px) 100vw, 1066px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ofavo-598021fc8596c3e9d5e56bc65f220db9 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lv6d39de-1d136a8f50ce2e75b1aa721aa8abde49 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Johan Kurkela \u2013 August 5\u20139, 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Johan Kurkela was named <em>Chef of the Year 2023<\/em> and proudly represented Finland in the world\u2019s most prestigious culinary competition, Bocuse d\u2019Or, during the 2022\u20132023 season\u2014earning an impressive 6th place finish. He and his team are now preparing for Finland\u2019s next Bocuse d\u2019Or qualifying rounds, set to take place at the end of May.<\/p>\n<p>For his visit to Snickari, Johan presents a menu that reflects his culinary philosophy beyond the competition arena: ingredient-driven, seasonal cooking that is unpretentious yet precise\u2014where flavour always takes center stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cFlavour is always double points.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lvam6mdp-16f10da9d289cc353a2de7ef3edd4fdd av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lvam5q55-d41addf862f2a09f8f00b95f59b0c26c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Menu &amp; Reservations\">Menu &amp; Reservations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Menu 60 \u20ac<\/strong><br \/>\nWine pairing 45 \u20ac | Non-alcoholic wine pairing 35 \u20ac<\/p>\n<p>__________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snack<br \/>\n<\/strong>Seasonal crudit\u00e9s, wild garlic ranch<\/p>\n<p>__________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starter<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whitefish crudo, jalape\u00f1o, sorrel, green kosho<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main<br \/>\n<\/strong>Grilled Iberico pork neck, dark onion broth, light miso, and pointy cabbage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dessert<br \/>\n<\/strong>Milk ice cream, strawberries, rose, timut pepper<\/p>\n<p>__________________________<\/p>\n<p>VEGE<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starter<br \/>\n<\/strong>Kohlrabi, jalape\u00f1o, sorrel, green kosho<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main<br \/>\n<\/strong>Grilled celeriac, dark onion broth, light miso, and pointy cabbage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dessert<br \/>\n<\/strong>Milk ice cream, strawberries, rose, timut pepper<\/p>\n<p><em>Johan Kurkela\u2019s menu available August 5\u20139<br \/>\n<\/em><em>Please mention your menu choice and any dietary restrictions when making a reservation.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a3x3g4-64ca9a6bf1f4e367b6d5b3c57fc5b750\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-a3x3g4-64ca9a6bf1f4e367b6d5b3c57fc5b750{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-a3x3g4-64ca9a6bf1f4e367b6d5b3c57fc5b750 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  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class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Reservations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunborn Customer Service<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+35830044550\">Tel. +358 300 44550<\/a> (0,65 \u20ac\/min + local network\/mobile charge)<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sales@sunborn.fi\">sales@sunborn.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lvc36el4-eba1209e01235aa26224facd271e639f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lvc36el4-eba1209e01235aa26224facd271e639f{\nheight:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lvc36el4-eba1209e01235aa26224facd271e639f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  id=\"opacity\"  class='flex_column av-bvctyc-0f1c6edb18b954c16278d2182d92aa33 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lv6czoh8-3139990bf6b9e7a754f86957e99f92d8\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lv6czoh8-3139990bf6b9e7a754f86957e99f92d8 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lv6czoh8-3139990bf6b9e7a754f86957e99f92d8 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lv6czoh8-3139990bf6b9e7a754f86957e99f92d8 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-5456 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5456 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1.jpg\" alt='' title='kim-mustonen-1200x1200'  height=\"1200\" width=\"1200\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kim-mustonen-1200x1200-1-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  id=\"opacity\"  class='flex_column av-ah126s-5f4ce9b73b00722f4b16d826b3469ba5 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lv6d1ggc-c8985cf42a39b22e993c7ab6310e6be4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Kim Mustonen June 24\u201328, 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Kim Mustonen, named <em>Head Chef of the Year 2023<\/em>, currently leads the kitchen at Havu Kitchen &amp; Bar, located at the Tahko Holiday Resort in Kuopio. With a long and diverse career, Kim has secured his place among the top names in the restaurant industry. His extensive international background has shaped him into a globally respected culinary professional. Throughout his career, Kim has refined his craft in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world\u2014including in London, New York, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, South Korea, and France.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-94ay1g-0c9397e4695962076bf58ca8960fb6c2 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7ky27o-3cd9d50e03ea0631d541f5d87e72bfc7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Menu &amp; Reservations\">Menu &amp; Reservations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Menu 60 \u20ac<\/strong><br \/>\nWine pairing 45 \u20ac | Non-alcoholic wine pairing 45 \u20ac<br \/>\n__________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snack<\/strong><br \/>\nBeef, tomato &amp; parmesan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peas, asparagus &amp; whey<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Ch\u00e2teau de la Jaubertie Les C\u00e9pages Oubli\u00e9s Blanc 12 cl 12 \u20ac<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whitefish, yuzu &amp; horseradish<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Forjas del Saln\u00e9s Leirana Albari\u00f1o 16 cl 20 \u20ac<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strawberry, almond &amp; caramel<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Giovanni Almondo Brachetto Fosso Della Rossa 8 cl 16 \u20ac <\/em><\/p>\n<p>__________________________<\/p>\n<p>VEGETARIAN<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snack<\/strong><br \/>\nZucchini, tomato &amp; parmesan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peas, asparagus &amp; whey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celeriac \u201cschnitzel\u201d, yuzu &amp; horseradish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strawberry, almond &amp; caramel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Kim Mustonen\u2019s menu available June 24\u201328<br \/>\nPlease mention your menu choice and any dietary restrictions when making a reservation.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqmxw-92a6cb4863aa42413137d77be8b24721\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lqmxw-92a6cb4863aa42413137d77be8b24721{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lqmxw-92a6cb4863aa42413137d77be8b24721 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-3vmw5g-5420f97ba5f1c969e49608d027a0da35-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/book.dinnerbooking.com\/fi\/en-US\/book\/index\/4066\/2'  class='avia-button av-3vmw5g-5420f97ba5f1c969e49608d027a0da35 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color-subtle'   aria-label=\"BOOK A TABLE \u00bb\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >BOOK A TABLE \u00bb<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2awa78-53511291a98a12d5c94ece9d7e9ca853\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2awa78-53511291a98a12d5c94ece9d7e9ca853{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2awa78-53511291a98a12d5c94ece9d7e9ca853 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Reservations<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Sunborn Customer Service<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+35830044550\">Tel. +358 300 44550<\/a> (0,65 \u20ac\/min + local network\/mobile charge)<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sales@sunborn.fi\">sales@sunborn.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3pe9qc-8cd76fc9779c812d5f27c1ccfbdf7ff4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3pe9qc-8cd76fc9779c812d5f27c1ccfbdf7ff4{\nheight:80px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3pe9qc-8cd76fc9779c812d5f27c1ccfbdf7ff4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  id=\"opacity\"  class='flex_column av-689vic-c3ff058172b85d1752303bd6187f7c17 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-1030x1030.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.snickari.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/niko-lehto-1200X1200-705x705.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  id=\"opacity\"  class='flex_column av-3wj1k4-998fa3d0baafd4ffa842cc588df07815 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lv6d4or8-31b66a172a132eb61afef796f3d19746 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Niko Lehto \u2013 May 28\u201331, 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Niko Lehto is one of Porvoo\u2019s most renowned chefs. Until spring 2025, he was the restaurateur and head chef of Restaurant V\u00e5r, which earned a Michelin star just a year and a half after opening\u2014an achievement credited to Niko\u2019s visionary leadership.<\/p>\n<p>His food philosophy is deeply rooted in Nordic traditions. Seasonal ingredients, wild herbs, and local flavors are at the core of his cooking, thoughtfully combined with visual artistry and a strong commitment to ethical practices. Most recently, Restaurant V\u00e5r was ranked 11th on the list of Finland\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-lvam9bdy-e3c9c23e8daa4e42480a9e9e155accbc av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-lvam9943-59f4660b3ad58ae86a3cfd88cb97c0d2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Menu &amp; Reservations\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Menu &amp; Reservations\">Menu &amp; Reservations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Menu 70 \u20ac<\/strong><br \/>\nWine pairing 55 \u20ac | Non-alcoholic wine pairing 45 \u20ac<br \/>\n__________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cSkagen\u201d (Amuse)<\/strong><br \/>\nCroustad with marinated shrimp, crab mayonnaise, pickled onion, and roe<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zander, Asparagus &amp; Lemon Verbena<\/strong><br \/>\nSugar-cured zander belly, marinated asparagus, zucchini, seasonal greens, and lemon verbena-infused buttermilk sauce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lamb, Peas &amp; Mint<\/strong><br \/>\nLamb tartare, salted yogurt, fresh peas, fennel, and currant leaf chimichurri<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zander, New Potatoes &amp; Forest Mushrooms<\/strong><br \/>\nRoasted zander fillet, charred new potatoes, fresh horseradish, and mushroom sauce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raspberry, Almond &amp; White Chocolate<\/strong><br \/>\nAlmond cake soaked in rum syrup, rose-infused white chocolate mousse, raspberries, and raspberry sorbet<\/p>\n<p>__________________________<\/p>\n<p>VEGETARIAN MENU<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNot Skagen\u201d (Amuse)<\/strong><br \/>\nCroustad with marinated tomato, chili mayo, pickled onion, and seaweed caviar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemade Cheese, Asparagus &amp; Lemon Verbena<\/strong><br \/>\nHouse-made cheese, marinated asparagus, zucchini, seasonal greens, and lemon verbena-infused buttermilk sauce<\/p>\n<p><strong>Risotto, Peas &amp; Currant<\/strong><br \/>\nRisotto with salted lemon, fresh peas, fennel, and currant leaf chimichurri<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring Cabbage, New Potatoes &amp; Forest Mushrooms<\/strong><br \/>\nLightly charred spring cabbage, new potatoes, fresh horseradish, forest mushrooms, and mushroom sauce flavored with roasted yeast<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raspberry, Almond &amp; White Chocolate<\/strong><br \/>\nAlmond cake soaked in rum syrup, rose-infused white chocolate mousse, raspberries, and raspberry sorbet<\/p>\n<p><em>Niko Lehto\u2019s menu available May 28\u201331.<br \/>\n<\/em><em>Please mention your menu choice and any dietary restrictions when making a reservation.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kmelg-4763643a391296d69d1975bfbad9212c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6kmelg-4763643a391296d69d1975bfbad9212c{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6kmelg-4763643a391296d69d1975bfbad9212c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-25  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-23q82s-5eb9a077b8ab00f9cf80654cb89eebbe-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/book.dinnerbooking.com\/fi\/en-US\/book\/index\/4066\/2'  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