Amazing Scandinavian home bakery run by a very nice couple! I've picked up their baked goods a few…read moretimes from the Blue Back farmers market and they're delicious! I love the canelés! I recently got back from a trip to Norway and their cinnamon bun is just like the one I got there. The raspberry lemon curd bun was divine. Definitely check them out and if you want to catch them at the farmers market get there early!

Just got our first order from this home bakery business and couldn't be more pleased!!…read more Two round breads with great crusts and chewy, delicious insides. We also got a dessert "mystery box" with magnificent offerings - cut each into four pieces so that we could all share. Looking forward to ordering again soon :-)

Fantastic place. Food is tasty and refreshing. If you're in the mood for a well-executed meal with…read morelighter, daintier fair, this is close to perfect. Note that the space is on the small side, so it's a bit crowded, and there's always a line for the restroom. Also, there's no dessert option. If you're finished with lunch here and want to keep relaxing and have something sweet, Veniero's Pasticceria is only a couple of blocks away.

Vibe/ambiance: small brunch spot; AC was broken Service:…read morestandard Reservation: recommended Items ordered: Sweet potato fries 9/10 Hangover sandwich 8.5/10 Pancakes 8/10 melted too fast maybe bc of heat though

Ive heard about this place through my coworkers, We were in the area so why not stop and check it…read moreout for ourselves. I loved it, so many things from around the world were amazing. We got a few things to take home , sweets and delicious. I loved the theme idea baking areas. I wish I have a bigger kitchen to fit all of this.

This is the brighter, airier ghosts of Pier 1 and Bed and Bath, plus a hint of Coldwater Creek,…read morethis is a fun spot to poke around! Furnishings and furniture, table top linens and kitchen gadget, it's practical but fun spot to dream. The beaded table runners catch your eye along with seasonal decor items (and the inevitable clearance sales). I know no better spot to find a variety of Torani syrups, on site, conventional or sugar-free alike. Lavender lemonade, apple tea, cookie-flavored lattes, yum! Coffee samples also greet you at the door alongside the pleasant enough staff. There are member discount sales and you can pre-order online items for pickup. This location is an engrossing spot, presently the only spot with Buy Buy Baby gone.

We celebrated Valentine's with the Chef Tasting Menu at Aquavit and it was one of the best meals we…read morehave this year. The service was Michelin level which includes very knowledgeable staff that are friendly and polite. The menu is very seafood forward which we absolutely love. The langoustine was extremely tasty and the combination of sauces, seafood and the visuals are on point. The bird's nest is such a wonderful delight which includes dessert eggs that has shells that you can crack with your utensil with yolk that flows out. Well-deserved Michelin 2 stars which we will definitely visit again during our anniversary or special occasions

I was expecting more, especially after reading so much about this place for 6 years now, but alas I…read morewas disappointed. Went for the longer Chef's Tasting Menu, along with the wine pairing. Opening bites were decent, warm Elk bite and a lobster tart, to open the palate. But after that, the first 3 dishes took an extremely long time to come out. For the second course, the caviar dish, I believe we had a 30 minute, if not longer wait, and we even waited 10 minutes after the staff telling us the food is "being plated." One quote I always remember from my friends about eating tasting menus is that, the food tastes best before you get full, and often that's when you first get to the restaurant. So to not capitalize on that, and open with the second course taking such a long time, killed the experience. However, let's talk about the rest. First dish Hiramasa and vegetables. I thought the fish was too thinly cut, almost _too_ much fermentation? And somehow was funky yet not flavored enough...and the carrot puree in the center was overpowering. Very unbalanced dish. Fwiw I enjoyed most of the caviar dish, even though the wait was far too long. Lobster dish came out room temp or colder. I think it is meant to be served that way, but I thought it was a weird temp, where it may have been better warm or hot. Lots of greens and plants on top, but it looked ugly in my opinion, and the sauce was a bit too heavy. Maybe a lighter more aromatic sauce, could have worked better here. Scallop was well cooked, soft, and substantial size. The lobster mushroom gave some crunch contrast. The broth was a tad too salty, but overall good. The scallop I think was seared, but the sear was a very very light one. Halibut...I dunno. The sauce was too thick and tasted flat. And the Halibut itself didn't really have any flavor. The celeriac carrot cake thing was cool. Duck was excellent, one of the better dishes. The pre-dessert cheesecake was really heavy and also a strange-ish dish. And the Bird's nest I gotta say, yes it was good and a joy. That was the standard I was hoping to see out of all the dishes... I also ordered the $225 standard wine pairing, and man what a disappointment. I know these days wine pairings are pretty tame, but not a single splurge wine, or a taste of it, is super disappointing. I would say the average bottle wine price for the wine pairing was around $30, so even with the variety in account, it is a very weak pairing. I did enjoy the Mendocino wine though, and it had good aroma characteristics of the region. But the body and palate was not great. Other wines were just so-so. On service, it was overall ok, but the wine introductions were read and felt like a textbook read. And the somm was not involved in it (server ran it). The glasses are Riedel, which practically are fine, but I expected an attempt at fancier glasses for this level of dining. We often had empty glasses waiting on the table, and were not taken away as quickly as a more attentive service would be. And we were not offered a stand for our handbag, until we saw other diners have it. Overall, very disappointed. I imagine lunch and the bar room are more fun and probably the place to go. But I expected more beautiful presentations and vibrant flavors from the menu, and a more enjoyable experience.

*NEW ITEM* Fish Ball platter with 8/12/16 fish balls, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and…read moreligon berry sauce! It's brand new and we love it! The fish balls are Haddock fish. For the 16 fish ball platter, it's $9.99 and the price can't be beat! I also enjoy the Stockholm Salad with salad, a scoop of potato salad, 3 slices of salmon, delicious dill sauce over the salad. You won't believe it's only $8.99 for all that! This past weekend has been spent at the restaurant on the 2nd floor of IKEA of Hicksville. We especially have enjoyed the garlic toast and french fries with a side of gravy. We love dipping the garlic toast and French fries into the gravy! It reminds us of something similar to this that we loved in Canada. The 2nd floor restaurant of IKEA in Hicksville is one of my favorite restaurants and always will be for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Two thumbs up for IKEA's restaurant! lol I love this place!

Back at Ikea restaurant for lunch and this time on the menu they added fish balls. In the past,…read morethey had salmon balls which I've tried and it was ok. the fish balls were made of haddock and they were golden. It comes with a dill sauce and lingonberry sauce as well as mash potatoes and a bean variety. $9.99 for 16 which is a great deal. I went with the 12 for $8.49 and supplemented it with 4 Swedish meatballs. They were so good! As an Ikea Family member, coffee is free. We also tried the cinnamon scone and that was fine. Service is friendly and efficient. There is plenty of seating, mostly table and some bar. Will have to take my son when he returns from school!

Adequate, if not a little more, average take on the Scandinavian classics, this is a good place to…read morestart, especially for those who have not tried this cuisine before. This restaurant (rather, cafe) is a nice way to get in a few dress rehearsals before going out for the real thing. As I am about to embark on a Scandinavian adventure, I had to try the Swedish Meatballs first. They are a great way to start off if you do not know where to begin with this cuisine. The meatballs are delicate, but tasty. The gravy carries a little bit of heat and acid, but it is balanced out by the sweetness of the lingonberry jam, which is balanced out by the pickles. My only fault is of the mashed potatoes, which they cater here to American tastes by dolling it up when it does not need to be. Basic principles, keep it as simple as it is and let the meatballs be the star. That is why it is Swedish Meatballs and not Swedish Mashed Potatoes. Seven to an order is perfectly acceptable. I then had to dive into some dessert. The cinnamon bun is good but not great here. Warm it up and it is fabulous. Served chilled and it feels like something you just got on the back end of an SAS flight. I will note to have these warmed up for future reference. While it is not on the menu, the Princess Cake is an indulgence everyone should try at least once. The distant cousin to the Black Forest Cake in Germany, this feels almost like a caked up version of a Linzer tart. I enjoyed it, albeit it is very rich. Take your time eating it or you will spend your time afterwards regretting your life choices. Respect the cake and take your time eating it. I am happy I got the chance to eat here and gave this little cafe (which is a short walk from Grand Central) a try. Reward yourself and get some Swedish candy afterward. Tak.

I lived in Sweden for five years when deciding to grab a cup of coffee I couldn't resist a place…read morecalled a Scandinavian house it was fika time. I was treated to wonderful customer service and a multi course meal really good food with an amazing presentation. I never had monkfish before it was pretty good. This place is Lagom. I was tempted to practice my Swedish on someone however I was way too nervous to even say hello. Maybe I'll muster the courage to try it before I go back to Los Angeles.

A total hidden gem in one of the busiest touristy areas of Brooklyn, right under the BK bridge…read moreamongst the busy foot traffic that used to be a great Mexican spot has transformed into what is now Hildur. This glorious restaurant named after one of the owner's grandmother, essentially serves Swedish cuisine prepared with a touch of French technique and plating... What a breathtakingly beautiful and delicious way to show off Scandinavian food. Influences also come from other parts of Scandinavia like Denmark and Norway too on their menu. To those that might not be a pickled fish fan, you MUST try their house pickled herring to start. Not fishy in the least bit, but the fish is firm just enough and the sliver of the medium soft poached egg, bit of finely diced shallots, super crunchy buttery rye crumbles and a smidge dollop of creme fraiche will make any pickled fish skeptic an immediate fan. Their lamb belly Benedict is a definite order too! Not gamey and the perfect balance of richness and lightness in one dish is a thing of beauty. The silky slightly butter scrambled eggs were the perfect balance for the gravlox that was served on top! Their market salad should definitely NOT be passed up as well! And can't say enough of all the staff there who were warm and friendly the minute we walked in the door and our server was simply marvelous! It's a small unassuming spot that needs to have spotlights all over it. Can't wait for our next meal here!

Had an amazing meal at Hildur tonight. Sat in the back garden with super service and an incredible…read morevibe. Really enjoyed the food... subtle flavors and really interesting combinations. Had the oysters which had a bit of dill oil and super delicate. Pickled herring was amazing, with a bit of sweet and a savory crunch. Everything was perfectly balanced. Also had the lamb belly which was a bit fatty but super delicious. Could have used a bit more char, but the spice combination was excellent.

A friend recommended that we meet here for coffee, and I liked it enough to revisit within a week…read more While they offer your standard cafe beverages, they also have several food options including pastries and sandwiches. I tried a cardamom bun that was great, and their chicken BLT toastie was tasty and held up well when I took it to go and ate it later that afternoon. My minor complaint is the ordering system. You order at one location but then you pick up your drinks and food in two separate areas of the cafe. During my second visit, there was some back and forth after I picked up my pastry in one spot, got my drink at another location, and then went back to get my sandwich after it was ready. The staff member seemed a bit peeved that it took me a minute to pick up the sandwich, but when you are moving between two locations for your order items it can take a minute. However, even with that quibble I would go back.

It was a spontaneous stop bread and pastries looks delish and it didnt disappoint :)…read more Coffee cold brew aint good but maybe latte will be better overall its ok Price wise too is good