Oaxen Krog Prepares For Grand Finale 2011
Restaurateurs Magnus Ek and Agneta Green have decided that summer 2011 will be their last on the Stockholm archipelago island of Oaxen, where they for 16 years have been running one of Sweden’s most richly awarded restaurants.
– We have had many fantastic years out here on the island, but now we are beginning to feel that it’s time to do something else, says Agneta Green. We have therefore decided that next summer will be the grand finale for us out here.
– Nothing is yet finalized, but we are looking at other alternatives, says Magnus Ek. Running a seasonal restaurant at such an out-of-the-way location has its advantages but also some drawbacks. After such a long time out here, a more central location certainly has its attractions.
Magnus Ek is one of Sweden’s most influential chefs. His unconventional, innovative cuisine, largely based on local produce, has also aroused wide international attention. Together with Agneta Green, who is responsible for the wine list and the dining room experience at Oaxen, he has over the years developed Oaxen Krog into a restaurant among the world’s absolutely finest. For example, for five years running the restaurant is on the prestigious list of The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants.
– We are obviously proud of what we have accomplished, says Magnus Ek. It is also my and Agneta’s hope that somebody else will take over the baton, continuing to run the restaurant. But first we are going to entertain our guests to a really fantastic season next summer.
Oaxen Krog is open for lunch on Saturdays and for dinner Tuesday through Sunday until August 31. Thereafter for dinner Wednesday through Sunday until October 1. A Christmas table is served November 26 until December 19. For the 2011 summer season Oaxen Krog will be open April 30-October 1.