Pairing Gravlax correctly — a note on lingonberry juice

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Gravlax. I ordered it with lingonberry juice and the clean and subtly sweet elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. dill in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Swedish fika culture elevates the coffee break with pastries into a social institution. The a Noma-influenced Nordic restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Gravlax with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.