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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Norway
Live, eat and breathe close to the Norwegian seaside: experience the culinary extravagance and take in the captivating nature at Stokkøya – no matter the season.
Restaurant of the Month, Norway
Dive into a new, tasty adventure A storm is when Norwegian nature is at its most stunning. In winter, when the dark, cold waves strike the shore, the air is crisp and the mountains roar. Imagine the fantastic view from inside a snug glasshouse on the beach. Sit back and enjoy the sounds of the turbulent sea while being served exquisite fresh food gathered just a few yards away. Welcome to Stokkøya Sjøsenter. By Stine Wannebo | Photos: Stokkøya Sjøsenter
“Most people eat more seafood in summer than any other time of the year, but did you know that sea food is actually at its best during winter?” asks Torild Langklopp curiously. She runs, and is the founder of, a guest house and a restaurant on the west coast of Stokkøya island, not too far from Norway’s third largest city,
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Trondheim. Together with her significant other, Roar Svenning, she introduces visitors to the island’s beautiful nature and the locally sourced deliciousness of the sea. Everything from sea urchins to pickled seaweeds is on the menu at their pride and joy: the Beach Bar. Built on the grounds of an old cement factory from
1947, the restaurant has a fully equipped kitchen and a large seating area in a glass box situated on the white sand beach. In summer, the doors open towards the sea so that guests can walk in and out directly from the seaside. During winter, doors remain closed and the two fireplaces spread warmth and a cosy atmosphere throughout the restaurant. A taste of the sea Diversity, flavour and texture are the things Svenning thinks about when choosing what to put on the menu. He is considered somewhat of an expert on the topic of seafood, as he used to sell the