The Best Nordic Food in New York
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The best Nordic food in New York, according to the experts: AAA, Michelin Guide, and The New York Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Aquavit comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Smør and Loveless hold the next two places. The New York Times shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with AAA next.
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Rank 1. Aquavit
Sustainable Nordic
Bread arrives as a dense, seed-studded round of fresh rye, and that commitment to doing the Nordic thing properly runs through every course of Aquavit's tasting menu. Emma Bengtsson grew up in a Swedish fishing village, and the kitchen reflects it, precise and abundant rather than austere. Two Michelin stars and an AAA Five Diamond make the case before you even sit down. Midtown, jackets optional but effort appreciated.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Five Diamonds
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: 2 Stars
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2015 · 3 stars · Restaurant Review
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Rank 2. Smør
Nordic Café
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Rank 3. Loveless
New York Nordic Coffee Shop
The pink-tiled bar and arched mirrors make the Nordic-leaning coffee shop look like a pastel fever dream from 1987, and the baristas lean into the contrast by taking everything very seriously. Pour-overs and espresso drinks are made with their own roasts, and a bowl of oatmeal is on the table if you need it. Sustainability runs deep here, from compostable materials to a Loring roaster chosen specifically for its fuel efficiency.
The awards
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Rank 4. ACME
Nordic
The awards
- The New York Times The New York Times: 2012 · 2 stars, Critic's Pick · Restaurant Review