The Very Best of NYC Dining Recommend by Two Michelin-Starred Chef, Fredrik Berselius of Aska
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The Relisher is the place where the world’s top chefs reveal their favorite spots in their home cities. This week, we spoke with Swedish-born Chef, Fredrik Berselius, the owner and chef behind the two Michelin-starred restaurant, Aska (translating to “ashes” in Swedish), in Brooklyn, New York.
Aska opened in 2012 and within a year, was awarded its first Michelin star, and Bon Appetit named Aska one of the ten best new restaurants in America. Today, Aska is one of only a dozen restaurants in the city to achieve the distinction of two Michelin stars (and the only two Michelin-starred restaurant in Brooklyn). Berselius also has a phenomenal cookbook, Aska, published by Phaidon.
Below, Chef Fredrik, who has spent the majority of his culinary career in New York City, shares his favorite eateries in arguably the best city in the world.
“I have to admit, I hold high expectations when it comes to dining out. The places I prefer are those that maintain a consistently high level of quality each time I visit, both in terms of food and service. As a chef and restaurateur, delivering consistency every single time is one of the most challenging things to achieve, but it’s what sets you apart.
Additionally, when I go out to eat, I like to order as many dishes as possible to get a good sense of a place and experience a variety of flavors.”