Restaurants

Whenever I think of food of the Caribbean, I immediately think of the freshest seafood, and at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay in Abaco, Bahamas, fresh seafood is de rigueur.

West Sweden not only appeals to the eye, but to the palate as well. Setting out to fully experience West Sweden as a culinary destination, we began in Gothenburg, and then continued by visiting the restaurants in the outlying areas that participate in Vastsvensk Mersmak.

Thorskogs Slott is a grand manor house or castle that was built by Shipyard Magnate Petter Larson in 1892. Today, it is an elegant host to weddings, conferences and travelers looking for a unique destination with an impeccable restaurant.

The Dubbesi Restaurant at the Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Constanza Resort & Spa in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, excels at capturing the rich flavors and intense colors of Sicily and the Mediterranean.

During a stay in Göteborg, Sweden in August 2005, we found that Chef Stefan Karlsson, owner of fond excels at creating innovative cuisine.

Restaurang Trädgår’n is a stylish restaurant with contemporary décor that features a wall of windows overlooking the park and fountains, and an exquisite menu.

Råda Säteri, Chef Pär Hamberger’s restaurant that he runs with his wife Helena, is a gem set in an idyllic pastoral setting.

The Elite Plaza Hotel is Göteborg, Sweden’s first five-star hotel, and their restaurant Svea Hof has a 3-cutlery rating from Michelin.

Bryggen Tracteursted, Kafe Kippers, Pascal Mat & Vin – Three restaurants to try in Bergen, Norway.