108 FOOD & DRINK
BRINGING THE PRIMAL ART OF WOOD-FIRE COOKING TO LIFE
EKSTEDT AT THE YARD
Celebrated for his open-fire cooking mastery and dedication to preserving ancient culinary techniques , Chef Niklas Ekstedt is no stranger to the flame .
His second restaurant , Ekstedt at The Yard , reflects the ethos of his eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant in Stockholm , offering an unparalleled dining experience in London where theatre and flame take centre stage .
Housed within the luxury fivestar Great Scotland Yard Hotel in Westminster , Ekstedt at The Yard invites diners to gather around the fire and feast on dishes that showcase the rich , caramelised flavours achieved through roasting ,
grilling and smoking . Prepare for a unique elemental approach using just natural heat , soot , ash and smoke , paired with the very best of seasonal British produce .
The menu is meticulous and inventive , drawing on Niklas ’ Swedish roots and the rustic slow cooking of the Jämtland forests where he grew up .
Simple & Sustainable The restaurant ’ s philosophy emphasises sustainability
( since open-fire cooking is environmentally conscious when compared to contemporary cooking methods ) as well as promoting simplicity and the rich heritage of Scandinavian food culture .
Ingredients are sourced from dedicated local farms and suppliers , ensuring the freshest and highest quality produce .
All other items on the menu - from daily churned butter to freshly baked bread , pickles , ferments and cultures – are made in-house .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 67 2024