Our head sommelier, Jakub

We are delighted to welcome our new head sommelier, Jakub Wolinski, who joined us in September.

Jakub will be leading the development of our wine program, bringing his expertise and passion to elevate our offerings.At Ekstedt, we take pride in offering a variety of drink pairings tailored to complement our wood-fired cuisine. Guests can indulge in our expertly curated Wine Pairings, and for those seeking non-alcoholic options, we also offer our thoughtfully crafted Juice Pairing.

Additionally, we provide a variety of other beverage choices to suit every preference.Each pairing is thoughtfully curated to enhance the flavors of our dishes. We are thrilled to have Jakub on our team and look forward to the exciting contributions he will bring to our dining experience.

Forbes telling the story behind pioneer Ekstedt

“Fire is not only an ingredient. It’s an actor in the story that Ekstedt is telling, and the chef is a master director.”

Forbes has highlighted Niklas Ekstedt's groundbreaking approach to live-fire cooking, where he revives ancient techniques that predate electricity. The article discusses his philosophy of focusing on the simplicity and authenticity of ingredients, combined with the primal allure of fire. This method enhances flavors and adds a theatrical dimension to the dining experience, perfectly exemplified by his Stockholm restaurant, where dishes are cooked solely using fire and wood.

“Ekstedt was a pioneer on several fronts. Not only was he among the first to play with fire in a serious way. But his current restaurant was also a conscious repudiation of the excesses of 1990s and early 2000s fine dining.“

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Forbes telling the story behind pioneer Ekstedt

“Fire is not only an ingredient. It’s an actor in the story that Ekstedt is telling, and the chef is a master director.”

Forbes has highlighted Niklas Ekstedt's groundbreaking approach to live-fire cooking, where he revives ancient techniques that predate electricity. The article discusses his philosophy of focusing on the simplicity and authenticity of ingredients, combined with the primal allure of fire. This method enhances flavors and adds a theatrical dimension to the dining experience, perfectly exemplified by his Stockholm restaurant, where dishes are cooked solely using fire and wood.

“Ekstedt was a pioneer on several fronts. Not only was he among the first to play with fire in a serious way. But his current restaurant was also a conscious repudiation of the excesses of 1990s and early 2000s fine dining.“

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Forbes telling the story behind pioneer Ekstedt

“Fire is not only an ingredient. It’s an actor in the story that Ekstedt is telling, and the chef is a master director.”

Forbes has highlighted Niklas Ekstedt's groundbreaking approach to live-fire cooking, where he revives ancient techniques that predate electricity. The article discusses his philosophy of focusing on the simplicity and authenticity of ingredients, combined with the primal allure of fire. This method enhances flavors and adds a theatrical dimension to the dining experience, perfectly exemplified by his Stockholm restaurant, where dishes are cooked solely using fire and wood.

“Ekstedt was a pioneer on several fronts. Not only was he among the first to play with fire in a serious way. But his current restaurant was also a conscious repudiation of the excesses of 1990s and early 2000s fine dining.“

Read more