Faviken: 4015 Days - Beginning to End by Magnus Nilsson

Fäviken: 4015 Days, Beginning to End by Magnus Nilsson is a witty, candid and insightful account of his extraordinary restaurant, Fäviken. In 2019, Nilsson closed the one-of-a-kind destination in remote Sweden, a decision made at the height of its success and one that was close to his heart.

The book tells the Fäviken story: how it became a world-class restaurant, how the industry around it has changed, and why Nilsson chose to move on to new projects. It also brings together commentary on food culture today, alongside essays that range across creativity, family responsibilities while running a restaurant, sustainability in restaurants, lagom, social media, imitation versus plagiarism, haute cuisine, hospitality, and the value of craft over innovation.

Key details

• Author: Magnus Nilsson
• Chronological list of every dish served at Fäviken
• Highlights 100 memorable recipes
• Photography combining archival images and newly shot photographs
• Textural cover in blue cloth and red paper with a wood-grain effect

Synopsis

After closing Fäviken in 2019, Magnus Nilsson reflects on the restaurant’s full arc, from its rise as a world-class destination to the changing context of the industry it belonged to. He sets out the reasons behind his decision to end the project and pursue new work.

Alongside the narrative, the book offers essays on contemporary food culture and topics including creativity, sustainability, hospitality and craft. A complete chronological record of every dish served at the restaurant sits alongside 100 selected recipes, supported by photography of the food, the restaurant, the staff and the Northern Sweden setting.