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Local Sweden
19-07-2025
- Local Sweden
Inside Sweden: Is it possible to get good airport food?
The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren rounds up the biggest stories of the week in our Inside Sweden newsletter. Advertisement Hej, I'm almost nine months pregnant, so I'm staying firmly on the ground, but for a lot of The Local's readers it's that time of the year when they hop on a plane to spend at least part of their summer holiday abroad, visiting friends or family. Earlier this year we asked readers to share their tips about the best places to eat, before or after security, at Arlanda Airport, the largest airport in Sweden. Personally I wouldn't even dream of stopping to eat before security, but I'm also the kind of person who shows up at the airport two hours before my flight is scheduled to depart, which has led to many a disagreement in my family. There are two types of people, etc... Anyway, we didn't get enough responses to that survey to publish an article about it, but my hope had been to find this tiny hidden gem that actually serves good food for a reasonable price (or överkomligt pris, as you'd say in Swedish). I was flat out of luck, because the restaurant picked by the highest number (still less than a handful) of respondents was, drum roll... McDonald's. Some of the reasons were that it's comparatively cheap and it's a safe option in that you know what you get (so I guess you don't have to come face to face with the disappointment of taking your chances with a more unique eatery). Advertisement I half suspect it picked up the protest vote, though. Or maybe this was the reason, as shared by one reader: "Did you know that the McDonald's at Arlanda is the only one in Sweden where you can grab a beer? Might not exactly be fine dining – but hey, beer at McDonald's? Can't say no to that." Hawaii Poke and La Neta were the only other two restaurants that got more than one vote in the survey. I love La Neta on Södermalm (it used to be door-to-door with The Local's old office), but haven't tried the airport version. Overly expensive airport food made headlines in 2023 after SEB bank senior economist Johan Javeus shared a picture on X of an "extremely ordinary prawn sandwich and a normal beer" he bought at Landvetter Airport for an eye-watering 422 kronor (around 36 euros or 38 dollars at the time). A Swedavia spokesperson told us at the time that they were planning to roll out a price cap on food at their ten airports (which include Arlanda) at some point by the end of 2025. I contacted them to check whether this has actually happened yet, but it's the summer holiday season in Sweden, so... Maybe for now the best option is still what several readers recommended: just bring your own food. But if you find that hidden gem, please let me know! Advertisement In other news Sweden is set to make it significantly harder to become a citizen from next summer, which the government has argued will make citizenship "mean more" than it does today. So we asked The Local's readers what becoming a Swedish citizen meant to them. Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful comments. After a freeze on new citizenships earlier this year, Sweden's Migration Agency is again processing cases. So what do the statistics say about which nationalities have received Swedish citizenship in the first half of 2025? In the past few months, a number of Swedish gaming companies have gone bankrupt or laid off staff amid funding struggles. The Local's Becky Waterton looked into why this is happening, and how it is affecting foreigners in the industry. More than half of the non-European immigrants who left Sweden last year had tertiary education, new figures have shown. Unemployment in Sweden is already high, and rising. At the end of last month, around 19,000 more people were unemployed than the same time last year. There are almost 30,000 islands and islets in the Stockholm archipelago and each of them is different from the next. Here are ten worth visiting, whether you're looking for a party night, a relaxing weekend, seafood or family fun. Have a lovely weekend, Emma Inside Sweden is our weekly newsletter for members which gives you news, analysis and, sometimes, takes you behind the scenes at The Local. It's published each Saturday and with Membership+ you can also receive it directly to your inbox.
Eater
27-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
The Bougie Restaurant That Disappointed Us Again and Again Has Closed
In a fast-paced city like Dallas, restaurants come and go all the time. Know of a Dallas restaurant closure that's not on this list? Drop us a line at dallas@ La Neta y Cocina Lounge La Neta came in hot from Las Vegas, joining an ill-fated group of restaurants at the Epic in February 2023 with a promise to serve what it called 'unapologetically Mexican' food to Dallas. I visited a few times, and although it was always full, the restaurant never seemed to be able to resolve its issues with both the front and back of house. During an interview with Eater Dallas in the summer of 2024, CEO and founder Ryan Labbe said that a sharp downturn in customers prompted a menu revamp, including hiring a new chef and almost entirely new front of house employees. That was not enough to get things going again, apparently. The restaurant closed early this month with little fanfare. UnaVida Chef Matt McCallister made the shift away from running kitchens day to day in 2023 to become executive chef of new concept development for the hospitality group Local Favorite, which owns El Fenix, Snuffers, Meso Maya, Twisted Root Burger Co., and more. In the last handful of years, the group has closed Jalisco Norte and Tulum, its two fine dining Mexican restaurants in Dallas. Now, it has shuttered UnaVida, its debut collaboration with McCallister, which will be replaced with another restaurant it owns, the Chinese food place WokStar. Local Favorite founder Mike Karns told the Dallas Morning News that McCallister will stay with the company, but did not comment on why UnaVida is flipping. Hong Kong Restaurant Hong Kong was more than a Chinese food restaurant on Garland Road; it was the city's longest-running Chinese restaurant, in business for more than 60 years. It was opened in 1962 by co-founder Bill Pon, who, WFAA reports, immigrated to the U.S. in 1928, and went through several owners over the years. No reason was provided publicly for the closure. Hypnotic Donuts One of the region's best doughnut shops closed at the end of May, after 12 years. It was well-known for its over-the-top doughnuts, including the signature Canadian Maple, which offered a full, crispy stick of bacon on top of an iced and glazed doughnut. The shop also served chicken and biscuits. In an Instagram post, the owners noted that it was 'time to retire.' Jia Asian Bistro This sister restaurant to Jia Modern Chinese in the Pari Cities has closed and been replaced with Mei Asian Cuisine, which serves Chinese and Thai food, plus sushi. According to the website, the restaurant has been renamed; it is unclear if there are new owners. Jia opened in 2022. Hugos Invitados There is no more Mexican food coming from the kitchen of this restaurant in Las Colinas after it was unexpectedly locked out by the building's landlord, according to a report in CultureMap Dallas. Spokesperson Matt Whiteley said the restaurant was in negotiations with the property owners when the owners opted to terminate the lease and lock the doors just before Mother's Day. This was the original Hugos location. It will not be reopening. Bangkok at Greenville After 30 years, the owners of this spot have decided to close. In a press release, they attributed the decision to 'rising operational costs and a desire to spend more time with their aging parents.' Its last day of service will be on June 30, so there is still time for one last visit for drunken noodles and coconut soup. Cru Food and Wine Bar The Allen outpost of this local mini-chain closed after 16 years. It was founded by Patrick Colombo, CEO of Restaurant Works, which also owns Nick and Sam's and Princi Italia. Speaking to CultureMap Dallas, Colombo attributed the decision to close to an inability to come to terms on a new lease with the landlord at its Watters Creek location. Rahr Brewing Another brewery bites the dust: This Fort Worth beer maker closed after 20 years in business on May 17. In an Instagram post, the brewery noted, 'This space has seen our growth, our challenges, our triumphs, and everything in between.' It will seek a new base of operations. Vida Cafe Vegan food spot Vida Cafe closed after two years. Chef-owner Belen Hernandez announced the closure of the Fort Worth cafe on Facebook. 'It's time for us to step into a new door and conquer all the new opportunities coming our way,' Hernandez wrote. Lili's Bistro This beloved bistro on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth will close its doors on May 31. Owner Vince Martin has shared several posts about the closure on Facebook, including an announcement that he made the decision so he can retire. He also revealed that he is in talks to sell the restaurant to potential buyers who may or may not operate it under the same name. No decisions had been announced at press time. Fitzgerald Chef Ben Merritt announced on Facebook that this Fort Worth restaurant is closed after three years. Merritt 'will be stepping away from the restaurant industry for a bit to take a well-earned break and spend more time with his family.' The final day of service will be on June 7. Rocks and Brews Backing from Kiss band members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley wasn't enough to keep the location of their chain restaurant at the Grandscape in The Colony alive. It will close on June 1, per a report in CultureMap Dallas. Fans can still get their fix at the location in Grapevine. Sign up for our newsletter.
