As mosburger suggests one of the prime dining seasons is upon us in Helsinki. Several restaurants offer excellent Xmas lunch menus starting soon... Actually I have the first "Xmas gathering" tomorrow (well, it is a dinner this time, but I don't complain... )

One of the classic buffet style Xmas lunches is offered at Hotel Torni's restaurant. More accurately there is a sumptuous "appetizer" buffet and the main course and dessert are served to the table. From my own experience I recommend maybe skipping the main course altogether and focusing on the buffet (and drinks ). It is truly excellent!

Now that we are in the area and maybe fancying a bite later after the long lunch (and a few additional rounds of drinks -- does any work get done in Helsinki during the Xmas lunch season??) ... head to the O'Malleys pub in the Hotel Torni building and order the Moose steak a la Wallenberg! Although somewhat pricey for pub food at 18 euros it's worth every penny, I'd say. And goes really well with a pint of your choice!

Merry "little Xmas"! ("pikkujoulut" in Finnish)