Little did I think it would be Love at “Frost Bite” 🙂
Finland's food culture is built around fresh, natural ingredients gathered straight from the waters, fields & forests.
For all those who know me are sure to call me a glut or gastronome.Yes, I don't look like a person who eats, but they say never judge a book by its cover.
So here is what I devoured at Gustav Bar & Restaurant in Rovaniemi.
THE PRAVASI FOOD GUIDE FOR YOUR SOUL
- Aura Bubble Pops:
An unforgettable dining experience. You can have dinner in nature and at the same time be protected from wind, rain and snow and have an exceptionally cozy atmosphere.
- Rainbow Trout & Peas:
In this dish, the flash fried rainbow trout is served with mushy peas, marinated peas, and roasted garlic.Dressing the dish with a unique twist is the Japanese ponzu sauce.This dish TOPs any trout dishes I have tried from around the globe. I rate it 10/10 and also my TOP favorite.
- Buckwheat Waffle:
Made with so much love. This waffle is fried, crispy & thick using the same sourdough which was whipped by the restaurant owner's grandfather. Top the waffle with whitefish roe, onion, and smetana(sour cream). Tall & Slender leek has been included in the dish in the form of velvety-smooth mayonnaise and green oil. Yum Yum Yum!
- An Ode to Onion:
Potato Croquettes with caramelized onion puree, pickled onions, and a rich onion broth. This dish has the “vegetarians" craving for more.
- Mushroom Risotto:
If there was ever a dish that was uncomplicated, it's a Risotto, although it still has to be prepared with precision. Made with mushrooms and crisp kale. Very intrinsic and rich flavors can be found at Gustav in Rovaniemi.
- Venison & Bilberry:
Seared Sirloin of Venison in rosemary sauce flavored with bilberries and accompanied by beer pickled and caramelized parsnip.
- Almond Cake & Whisky:
a soft almond cake is moistened with whisky syrup and is perfectly accompanied by ice cream prepared with whisky, coffee caramel and namelaka made from roasted white chocolate. I swear I could have had a dozen and been comfortably inebriated.
- Karl May Red Wine blended especially for Gustav:
HARMONIOUS – ELEGANT – SAVORY-FRUITY
Pinot Noir is one of the essential German red wine grapes. This wine of the May brothers is slender and elegant with warm hints of cherries. A chic wine for extravagant every day drinking. Sometimes there is no reason to celebrate. But maybe that is the perfect reason to drink a nice bottle of wine.
- Karl May Red Wine blended especially for Gustav:
HARMONIOUS – ELEGANT – SAVORY-FRUITY
Pinot Noir is one of the essential German red wine grapes. This wine of the May brothers is slender and elegant with warm hints of cherries. A chic wine for extravagant every day drinking. Sometimes there is no reason to celebrate. But maybe that is the perfect reason to drink a nice bottle of wine.
I hope you like my suggestions and if you do visit this restaurant, will be happy to hear from you about your experience and the dishes you try.
Please feel free to write to me at info@thepravasi.com
