David's Blog: Swedish Food

I'm no expert on food, (except of course its consumption), but the presentational qualities (or lack thereof) at various restaurants in Stockholm did not go unnoticed. The first of these plates is perhaps the most atypical. I'll be the first to give a square plate a second chance, but to quote Alan Hale from an Andy Griffith episode "that's not even enough food to get skinny off of". After that meal, the only thing as empty as my stomach was my wallet. I don't know whether to applaud the sculpted mash potatoes or to accuse someone of dragging a spoon through it. FYI: The restaurant's name was "J". Shouldn't be too difficult to avoid.
The next three plates get no complaints. Looked good, tasted good, and served on circular plates. Not cheap, but nothing in Stockholm is. The last plate though, warrants explanation. My first impression was that this is a thin fila or tortilla-like dough with something wrapped inside. But on closer inspection I discovered it is a bag, and the trout filet I ordered was inside. A less skeptical person than I might have tried eating the bag. Why would you put it on a plate if it's not edible!?! Total lack of presentation.