Ingredient appreciation — what makes Gravlax special

What sets Gravlax apart is the handling of allspice. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the clean and subtly sweet result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the smörgåsbord tradition of abundant cold dishes influenced buffet culture worldwide. The a Noma-influenced Nordic restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Swedish punsch as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Gravlax is the place to start.