It was our third time in Norway, and on this trip, unlike the others, we tasted the meaning of culinary contrast. On this trip we spent time in Oslo, south, and in Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands, 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
Recently, an Oslo restaurant, Maeemo, was awarded its third Michelin star in February of 2016. The restaurant serves a tasting menu of over 10 items, 26 plates, all with unique visual and flavor combinations. The Chef, Esben Holmboe Bang, believes in combining Norwegian nature and culture in his creations. One, seen below, is a Norwegian Langoustine, glazed with pickled spruce juice, lying on a rock with cuttings of spruce, and spruce smoke aroma.
Another, dried beets, glazed in Birch sap, has a currant and chamomile infusion.
These dishes are works of art, almost too beautiful to eat. Almost. And, for everyone’s information, the cost of one dining experience, runs between $650 and $700.00 USD per person. So enjoy!
