Witty, candid, and insightful: Magnus Nilsson's ode to his
extraordinary restaurant, Fäviken
In 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed Fäviken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in
remote Sweden - a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and
at the height of its success. Here is the Fäviken story: how it became a
world-class destination, how the industry it was a part of has changed,
and why Magnus eventually elected to pursue new projects.
Fäviken: 4015 Days, Beginning to End is a vital commentary on food
culture today and includes illuminating essays on subjects as wide
ranging as creativity; balancing familial responsibilities while running
a restaurant; the hypocrisy of sustainability in restaurants; the search
for lagom; social media; imitation vs. plagiarism; haute cuisine; the
art of hospitality; and the importance of craft over innovation.
The book also includes a chronological list of every dish ever served at
the restaurant and highlights 100 memorable recipes. The book's stunning
photography includes a mixture of archival photographs and newly shot
images of the food, the restaurant, the staff, and the surrounding
setting of Northern Sweden.
A textural cover made of blue cloth and red paper with a wood-grain
effect references the shape and color of the Fäviken building.
Magnus Nilsson is the author of Fäviken (2012), The Nordic Cookbook
(2015), Nordic: A Photographic Essay of Landscapes (2016), and The
Nordic Baking Book (2018), all published with Phaidon.
