Review: Tre Kronor

Visiting Tre Kronor last night was like seeing an old Skando friend who hasn't changed a bit. The downstairs still looks like the kind of comfortable place where someone's Swedish auntie will come out of the kitchen any second to offer up a plate of lingonberry pancakes. My favorite part though is the intimate private dining room upstairs, which can seat about 30 guests for a memorable private party. It feels like the auntie's immaculate home, and some lovely things come out that kitchen. We started with a baked brie with green apples, followed by a fantastic green salad. Simple and nice. My salmon fillet was broiled perfectly with a chive beurre blanc sauce that made me swoon a little. The burnt caramel dessert was a huge, creamy custard topped with a hardened caramelized crust. Divine. Brunch here is excellent, and it's a BYO, so bring some wine or aquavit and skol!