The Nyttårsbord (New Year’s table), in Scandinavia, takes place on January 10 as a buffet-style afternoon spread designed for slowing down after the holidays and starting the year together. It’s all about clean flavors and an easygoing vibe, with fresh breads and crispbreads anchoring a menu that leans bright, comforting, and a little celebratory.
What’s on the Table
Expect a beetroot and salmon salad that balances earthiness and brininess, plus a classic Swedish fish soup—light, aromatic, and warming. There’s a chickpea salad brightened with golden raisins and coriander, and a beluga lentil dal made silky with confited garlic, bringing depth without heaviness. Meat lovers get thinly sliced beef sirloin carpaccio topped with Parmesan and cashews for a salty-crunchy finish. Everything is designed to mix and match, letting you build a plate that’s as cozy or as zesty as you like.
Why Go
It’s a reset: unfussy food, a friendly pace, and a shared ritual to ease into the new year.
