Gårdby, Sweden
Eksgården Krog & Rum
Set on the south-east coast of Öland, Eksgården Krog & Rum occupies a countryside position that shapes everything from its kitchen sourcing to its pacing. The surrounding landscape, a UNESCO-listed island with a tradition of small-scale farming and coastal foraging, provides the kind of ingredient proximity that urban restaurants spend considerable effort approximating. For visitors combining a coastal walk or swim with a meal, the sequence feels self-evident.
