Between the bars

1. Indigo

2. Kåken

3. Pet Sounds Bar

4. Snotty

5. El Mundo

6. Brooklyn Bar

7. Marie Laveau

I've been getting several emails from readers wondering about bars in Stockholm. I know I usually write about coffee or pizza. But bars in Stockholm are definitely worth a check, too.

In general, nightlife in this city can be quite a cozy experience, especially if compared with other cities' nightlife.

It all starts fairly early, and most bars close at 1:00. So it's worth showing up at around 22:00 and let the night do its thing. Drinks can be a bit expensive, but it's worth the investment. In terms of which bar to choose, it depends on the mood and what one is after. Some can be a bit busier, with louder music and even some dodgy dancing. Kåken would fall under this category. It's the only place on my list that opens till later (2.00) and it starts a bit later, too. Lots of people around and good music. Open wednesdays till saturdays.

I do prefer more chilled bars, tho, like Indigo, Pet Sounds and Snotty. Music is usually good, cool crowds and decent drinks. Ideal on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Brooklyn Bar and Marie Leveau are more lively and crowded. I go to either one of this places when after a bit of a party athmosphere, but not too much. At M.L. there's a cover charge, but it's free before 23:00, so it's fine.

And El Mundo is a great local bar with a bit of an ironic latin flavor. No salsa or mariachis here, well, just a bit, and that's good. Well worth a visit for some tragos and fiestas plus there's a really good restaurant by the bar, as well, called Matkultur.

So yeah, here's my top 7 bars in Stockholm. Bottoms up.

rulle

I heard about this fast food thing called rulle. I've never had it, cos it's made with sausages and as a veggie, sausages are just no fun. But it also has lettuce and mashed potatoes, which I love.. Amazingly all wrapped up on a flat bread.
Not that long ago I tried the veggie version of it.
A good friend of mine, came from NYC for a couple of days. He's 'TV on the Radio's' roadie and they played at Debaser.
I didn't have time to eat a proper dinner, so I headed directly to Debaser hoping to grab something to eat on the way. And i did.
I went to this place that's right across the street where the show took place, and ate a veggie rulle.
Now, I'm not a big fast food lover, and usually I like taking my time when eating. But sometimes you just need something quick, cheap and filling. And filling it was.
This rulle thing didn't change my life, and i'm not a convert, but if you find yourself around Debaser about to see your favorite band, don't be shy. Head over to Maxi Grillen and order a rulle. It's cheap, quick and filling.
Sometimes that's all you need.

24/2 - Semla day

Around January I noticed these rich and creamy baked buns all over town. What are they? and.. Where were they during the rest of the year? Apparently this tradition originated a few hundreds years ago, when people fasted for weeks before easter. So in order to store up some fat, they came up with the famous Semla buns.
 Of course as old traditions go, they mutate over time becoming more 'user friendly'. Fortunately you don't have to fast to enjoy semla, too bad they are hard to find during the rest of the year. Although in all honesty, a couple of these creamy buns would be enough for the rest of the year, and probably for the rest of your life.