Common questions

Who owns Aquavit nyc?

Who owns Aquavit nyc?

Hakan Swahn
Aquavit has been an NYC dining fixture since 1987. It’s not the first time owner Hakan Swahn has switched things up, previously moving the main dining room to the front space.

When did Aquavit close?

Yet seven months later, in June 2019, owner Håkan Swahn did close Aquavit’s doors. This summer it underwent a total gut job and renovation, adding a 40-seat bar and lounge and retooling its menu.

When did Aquavit nyc open?

1987
Aquavit was created and opened by Håkan Swahn in 1987. and was a pioneer in New York in creating two distinct dining rooms, a casual café with modern but rustic fare as well as a cutting-edge modern dining room.

How much does it cost to eat at Aquavit?

Currently we are serving INDOORS for dinner with 5-course tasting menu for $155pp or a multi course Chef’s tasting menu for $275pp.

Where is Aquavit restaurant in New York City?

Aquavit offers exquisite seasonal Nordic cuisine in an incomparable restaurant setting, located in Park Avenue Tower at 65 East 55th Street between Park and Madison Avenues in Midtown New York. With respect to tradition, a penchant for excellence and the conviction to try new techniques and ingredients, Aquavit transforms Nordic cuisine…

How is the food at Aquavit so good?

Another wonderful meal at Aquavit. The food is delicious and so creative. The staff is friendly and professional. We love that it’s casual. We had the tasting menu this time.

What makes Aquavit different from other Nordic cuisines?

With respect to tradition, a penchant for excellence and the conviction to try new techniques and ingredients, Aquavit transforms Nordic cuisine with extraordinary care. Photos by Signe Birck .

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Ruth Doyle