One of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Helsinki, Carma, is shutting down and the chef Markus Aremo will start a bistro-type restaurant La Table in the same place.

In the article in Kauppalehti, Aremo tells that he is not comfortable with the direction Carma has gone since the star (mainly style-wise) and wants to go back to basics with La Table.

I don't find this very surprising; in my opinion, Carma was clearly the least inspiring (and inspired) Michelin-starred place in town and will not be missed much. However, a good bistro is always a nice addition, as we sorely lack those.

Will try to report on La Table soon after it is opened.

Cheers,
T.