Finding Helsinki’s Best Salmon Soup: A CityNomix Review of Restaurant Kappeli in Esplanadi Park

The magnificent front entrance of Restaurant Kappeli in Helsinki under a clear blue sky on a sunny day. It's a building with classical, theater-like decorations, with green trees planted on both sides of the entrance.

A Theatrical Encounter in the Heart of Helsinki: Discovering Kappeli The Nordic summer sun cast a brilliant, life-affirming glow over Helsinki. It was a perfect July afternoon, and the city buzzed with a gentle energy. Esplanadi Park, the city’s verdant central artery, was particularly alive. Locals and travelers alike were sprawled on the lush grass, Continue reading “Finding Helsinki’s Best Salmon Soup: A CityNomix Review of Restaurant Kappeli in Esplanadi Park”

Ekberg Helsinki: A Taste of History and Hearty Salmon Soup at Finland’s Oldest Café

The exterior of the historic Ekberg café in Helsinki. People are relaxing at the outdoor terrace seating in front of the orange building on a sunny day.

A Strategic Start: Why My Helsinki Journey Began with Ekberg in Mind Walking through Helsinki is a sensory experience. The rattle of trams on cobblestone, the crisp, clean air, and the ubiquitous presence of design that is both minimal and warm. My choice to stay at Lapland Hotels Bulevardi was, as a digital marketer, a Continue reading “Ekberg Helsinki: A Taste of History and Hearty Salmon Soup at Finland’s Oldest Café”