Tucked in between fashionable boutiques at Biblioteksgatan, a new restaurant with a Parisian flair is ready to turn on the heat.

Zink Grill is the new brainchild of Peter Nordin and his wife Carina, who also owns the legendary Prinsen, located just around the corner. Except for the simple but delicious food, carefully prepared on the charcoal grill, it’s the bar counter that is the masterpiece of the restaurant. Zink is very proud of the antique piece of furniture from 1933, that was found in France. It’s partly made of zinc and Yves Montand is said to have spent early mornings on the right corner, enjoying his pastis, coffee and croissant.

The ambience is a French bistro, offering a menu of well hanged meats, fresh fish, your own choice of side dishes and a tempting dessert selection. Zink is open all day, from the morning coffee to the late dinner after a movie. Bon Appétit!

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Address: Biblioteksgatan 5, Stockholm
www.zinkgrill.se

There is a new venue in Stockholm for devoted wine lovers!

From chocolate pralines to high quality wines - PrimeWIne Bar has taken over the old chocolate shop at Östermalmstorg 5. After a long renovation, their first guests could raise their glasses in the beginning of March.

The owner wanted to share their knowledge and faiblesse for fine wines with other wine connoisseurs and PrimeWIne Bar is a showroom for the world’s best wines. The collection boasts 600 sorts of wine, where 90 are available on glass.

The interior design is signed by the well-known architect Thomas Sandell and the colours are warm and welcoming in red and gold. As PrimeWine is not a restaurant, people get together here for a drink and to experience something special in the glass. Skål!

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Address: Östermalmstorg 5B, Stockholm
www.primewinebar.se

Aquavit in New York is a dear favorite to the Manhattan clientele and is now taking a step over the ocean to Stockholm.

The new restaurant Aquavit Grill & Raw Bar was launched in the beginning of February, and is located on the ground floor within the brand new hotel Clarion at Norra Bantorget, almost a stone throw from the Central Station.

If Aquavit New York is Fine Dining, the Stockholm restuarant wants to be Fun Dining. The goal is to create a relaxed ambience but still offer food of the highest quality, where Scandinavian flavours meet the American food culture.

The New York based and well known chef Marcus Samuelsson has created the menu, offering something for every occasion, from after work to three courses. There is a variety of grilled meet for the meatlover and the seafood fantast will heart the special selection of oysters, herrings, salmon, and tuna from the ”raw bar”.

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Address: Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm
Telephone: +46 (0)8 676 98 50

Time for Valentine’s Day again, on the 14th of February. Time to show your beloved how much you love him or her. You could do it with one rose – or with a bunch like this.

At Bonsdorf, a small, exclusive flower boutique situated at Östermalm, you can buy their ready-made creations or order a tailored bouquet according to your wishes. Why not let them create a heart, made of only red roses. Your dearest one will be thrilled…

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Address: Karlavägen 72 A, Stockholm
www.brandorf.se

The successful duo - Maruschka Fallai and her mother Margó - is back in town. After living and working a couple of years abroad, they are re-launching the exclusive boutique Maruschka de Margó. The pale and sleek decoration is signed by Margó, who also assists her daughter on buying trips.

The feminine clothes are carefully selected and handpicked from all over the world for women demanding high quality, unique design and personal style. From gym to gala, customers will find elegant suits, gala dresses, hip jeans, sportswear and fabolous accessories, handbags and shoes. Brands include Azzedine Alaia, Alexander McQueen, Sonia Rykiel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Sergio Rossi, John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli.

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Birger Jarlsgatan 7
www.maruschkademargot.com

The famous chefs, Melker Andersson and Danyel Couet, have a new darling in their bouquet of restaurants – Le Rouge.

This red and boudoir-like eatery has found its huge home in Gamla Stan (The Old Town) and comprises of both the restaurant Le Rouge and Le Bar Rouge.

The interior is traditional and classic with a French twist, with upholstered chairs, warm colours on fabrics and an open fire. The warm and welcoming ambience and comfort runs through everything from food to service.

There is no à la carte menu, but a settled 5 course menu (with different choices), that changes every week.

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Address: Brunnsgränd 2-4 and Le Bar Rouge, Österlånggatan 17
www.lerouge.se

The high-end lingerie company Agent Provocateur has opened its first store in Stockholm.

Agent Provocateur was founded in 1994 by Joseph Corré and Serena Rees and their first store opened in Soho, London. The concept has then become a phenomenal success with the opening of further stores within the UK, America, Middle East, Russia, Hong Kong and Europe.

Agent Provocateur create the most sensual of women’s lingerie and their luxury lines seduce women in all ages and celebrities such as Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Paris Hilton and Carmen Electra. The company has also gone on to design and produce complementary products including books, shoes, jewellery and a very successful house of fragrances and beauty products, which are now sold in over 65 countries worldwide.

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Address: Birger Jarlsgatan 9
www.agentprovocateur.com

The international concept Vapiano goes Swedish. Va piano means take it easy in Italian. They certinaltely want their customers to take things slowly – while serving delicious Italian food for a nice price.

In a casual atmosphere, they are offering everything from a quick lunch, a 3-course dinner to a latte-on-the-go or a cocktail-to-stay. And home made dessert for you sweeth tooth.

Interactive cooking is innovative as the guest can speak to his/her chef while cooking in an open kitchen. The produce is high quality and the pasta is freshly made every morning.

Already a hit in Europe, with 17 open locations and another 100 in development worldwide, Vapiano puts a new spin on the dining experience with its urban upscale Italian decor and its modern customer service.

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Address: Sturegatan 12, Stockholm
www.vapiano.com

The latest addition to the nightclub scene in Stockholm – Ambassadeur - opened its newpainted doors on November 9. After an extensive makeover, the new nightclub, with a capacity of 1 200 guests, is very white, bright and airy. The ambience is lounge and the design hotel Sanderson in London has been a great source of inspiration.

The concept addresses an older, sophisticated clientele (25+) and guests are welcome to enjoy their first drink from 9pm Fridays and Saturdays. The rest of the week, the club will be occupied by business events, concerts, fashion shows and private parties.

Innovative cocktails are on the drink menu and the famous chef Karl Ljung, with Nobel dinners on his resumé, has composed some light, simple and exciting dishes to go down with the drinks.

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Opening Hours: 21-04
Address: Kungsgatan 18, Stockholm

The fashion chain Dry Lake is marrying the interior concept ESTABLISh at Humlegårdsgatan, in the heart of Stockholm and close to Stureplan.

It’s a haven for fashionistas and design lovers searching for high quality and contemporary masterpieces, in terms of both clothes and interior decoration. Dry Lake are scanning the world to find the latest trends and the coolest designers. They are offering a different range of high-end brands such as Sass & Bide, Rock & Republic, Ella Moss, James Jeans, Isabel Marant, Tocca, Willow, Juicy Couture, Ingwa Melero, LaRok, Splendid, Tsubi, C&C California.

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Address: Humlegårdsgatan 14, Stockholm

The new shopping center ”Skrapan” (The Skyscraper) has now opened its doors to the hip crowd at Söder, in the south area of central Stockholm. 28 boutiques and 4 cafés/restaurants aim to entice the Stockholmers to shop and eat.

”Skrapan” communicates three genres of shopping; fashion, media and sport. Monki, Oneoff, ETC and Pause are amongst the media stores. Grooming, TShirt Store and Denim for Girls are other newcomers. The selection of boutiques will hopefully suit the lucky students, who are renting the sleek studios in the building.

And no more dry cinnamon buns and dull foccacias. At the stylish café ”Götgatan Stories”, you can take a shopping break with organic food and juices, home made pastries, fair trade coffee and flower teas fro Numi.

By the end of December 2007, the skybar ”Och Himlen Därtill” will open, offering cocktails and gourmet food. With its glass windows from floor to roof, the ambience will be ”a slice of Manhattan”.

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Addess: Götgatan 78, Stockholm
www.skrapan.se