Originally Posted by mosburger
Next stop was the new and shiny Kamppi shopping centre. As far as I can judge, the single culinary highlight there is Henri'x BBQ. This well designed BBQ, Grill and Salad Bar eatery is owned by a Danish born talented chef who is now running a mini empire of three or four restaurants in Helsinki.
Did you actually eat at HBBQ? My only experience there was an utter disaster. The service was silly -- we could not tell the waiter what we wanted, we HAD TO pencil in our choices into their paper placemats/menus. The Ceasar salad I had was one of the worst in memory, and the meat very mediocre. Dessert was poor. The three of us paid 90+ euros for main course and desert without any drinks. While that is not really expensive in Helsinki, it was one of the worst value meals I've had in a long time. I hope they get their act together, as the other Henri'x places are decent and we could use a steak house in town...
Originally Posted by mosburger
But at the Annankatu/Iso Robertinkatu corner there was a small bar that caught my attention. Well designed furniture, interesting lights etc. Pity it was closed or I would have headed inside for a last strong coffee before my flight.
I wonder if you mean Lost and Found. It is a self-styled "hetero-friendly gay bar" which can be quite fun. Can't think of another place there apart from Cafe Riva which I don't think you mean...
Cheers,
T.