Stockholm & Around - Sweden - page 137

In case you don't plan on five-star dining every day, Stockholm's many cafes and coffee
shops offer a good range of standard fare, from enormous salads made with pasta or
quinoa to quiches and baguettes.
Most of the top eating spots offer trendy takes on humble husmanskost (classic Swedish
home cooking). There's also an ever-growing number of ethnic eateries; it's no longer any
trouble to find authentic Ethiopian, Thai, Middle Eastern, Indian or Japanese food in
Stockholm. A fun way to explore a range of flavours is to hit up one of the market halls.
And the many vegetarian buffets strewn across the city might be the best way to snag a
bargain.
For a quick, inexpensive snack, it's hard to beat a grillad korv med bröd - your basic
grilled hot dog on a bun - available for between Skr25 and Skr40 from carts all over town.
Options for decorating your dog include shrimp salad and curried potatoes, and the adven-
turous can opt for a korv roll with the lot.
Between meals, take time to investigate Stockholm's vibrant cafe culture. Just about
every Stockholmer takes part in a daily fika , or midafternoon coffee break. Look for signs
saying konditori, and feast your eyes on the always-amazing display cases of cakes and
pastries.