Credits: City of Helsinki, Jussi Hellsten
The trip culminates in an epic, experiential group dinner date – held in a unique surprise location that not many have dined in before. The group will be joined on the dinner date by local Finns and will get to enjoy the region's official tasting menu.
Helsinki offers a distinctive winter experience where vibrant city life blends seamlessly with the beauty of the Nordic landscape. Blanketed in snow and surrounded by the Baltic Sea, the region is known for its stylish design culture, welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to nature. Visitors can spend their days exploring landmark architecture, browsing local boutiques and museums, skating on outdoor ice rinks, or taking scenic walks along frozen shorelines. A visit to a traditional Finnish sauna followed by a refreshing dip in the icy sea is a quintessential winter ritual that captures the spirit of the season.
Winter is also an ideal time to discover Helsinki's rich culinary traditions. Restaurants and market halls celebrate the flavors of Finland with seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Popular specialties include comforting salmon soup, smoked fish, and wild game. Sweet treats like pulla, a cardamom-spiced bun, are enjoyed alongside expertly brewed coffee. From cozy cafés to innovative fine-dining restaurants, the Helsinki region offers memorable food experiences that showcase the uniqueness of Finnish cuisine.
Chef Adele Kinnunen is part of a new generation of culinary talent redefining the country’s food scene. After training as a chef, she quickly distinguished herself through success in various culinary competitions and became a known household name when she placed second on MasterChef Suomi: Professionals. Kinnunen’s culinary approach highlights flavour and high-quality, seasonal ingredients over unnecessary complexity, and she has honed her skills in famous kitchens such as Savoy. She is known for incorporating clean, locally sourced Finnish produce into her menus while enhancing them with modern techniques and influences from international kitchens. The result? Dishes that are bold in flavour yet rooted in the simplicity and integrity of Finland’s cuisine.
Adele is the head chef at renowned brasserie Café Savoy, located in the heart of Helsinki.
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