INSPIRATION INSPIRATION There’s a hint of salt in the air in the picturesque hills. Here in Skåne, in the Österlen region on the south-east coast of Sweden, you simply can’t miss the vast landscape. In the midst of this idyllic setting lies the top restaurant Vyn – a Swedish word that translates as ‘view’, and the restaurant certainly lives up to its name. Opened in autumn 2023, it is located in a former farm on the top of a hill, surrounded by 18 hectares of land and offering a magnificent view of the cobalt blue waters of the Baltic Sea. The light-coloured oak entrance door, artistically adorned with sculpted vegetables, makes it clear that this is a place of culinary delights. Huge windows frame the setting like living paintings, flooding the rooms with natural light. In the private dining area, which seats up to 24 people, Berlin and his team make the season’s taster menu within arm’s reach of their guests. An inviting kitchen island with a thick quartzite worktop, subtly infused with green accents, fully captures the eye. And when the master chef draws on his dedication, passion and creativity to serve up culinary works of art, it becomes the heart of the action. The creations produced by Berlin, who received two Michelin stars for Vyn in May 2024, are an ode to the regional and seasonal flavours of Sweden. Yet it’s not just in the sophisticated menus that his passion for the profession shines through, but also in his holistic approach to sustainability. This is reflected in his deep connection with nature and his preference for local ingredients. The 42-year-old chef has his own vegetable garden and goes game hunting himself. As such, there couldn’t be any more perfect setting than the lovingly restored farm, which not only houses the restaurant but also a hotel and a wine bar. To create authentic, seasonal dishes from the region and extraordinary culinary experiences, Berlin also exclusively works with local suppliers. Culinary skill meets design The Scandinavian-style interior also reflects the connection with nature. The warm, light oak and clean lines of the kitchen contrast with the exposed, rustic beams beneath the roof of the former farmhouse. Thanks to the earthy tones, the modern minimalism creates a cosy and intimate atmosphere instead of appearing cold. Sounds like the sizzling of food in frying pans, the clatter of crockery and the rhythmic chopping of herbs come together to create a symphonic melody. What’s more, all the action is fully visible. The immediate proximity to the chefs creates an intimate connection between Berlin’s team and the guests, taking the gastronomic experience to a whole new level. At the rear of the private dining area there is a spacious work area with a thick stainless steel worktop. This is both practical and elegant, and perfectly integrates the BORA Professional 3.0 cooktop extractor system. A quiet and highly effective extractor ensures an inviting atmosphere in the heart of the area of culinary enjoyment. “With its minimalist design and the control knobs with their eye-catching stainless Light wood and clean shapes: the kitchen in Vyn was designed by the Swedish kitchen studio Nordiska Kök. Photos: Andrea Papini for Nordiska Kök (2) steel trim rings, the BORA Professional 3.0 meets our high standards”, explains the design team from the prestigious kitchen studio Nordiska Kök, which exclusively designed the restaurant’s kitchen. Nordiska Kök offers unique and fully customised kitchens produced in Sweden. For Berlin, it was important for the appliances to set the highest standards in terms of both materials and technology. Once his work is done, he leans against the worktop. “Vyn is a place where you can breathe easily”, he summarises. “Somewhere that offers me great joy, where I can put down roots and grow.” It’s also a place that embodies the essence of his culinary vision: authentic, local and passionate. Quiet and effective: the BORA Professional 3.0 catches the eye in the private dining area’s kitchen. Like a painting: the view through the window of the Baltic Sea in the south of Sweden. 18 BORA MAGAZINE BORA MAGAZINE 19
