As Björn Frantzén and Daniel Lindeberg’s first hire back in 2008, Jim Löfdahl has been part of the birth, growth and evolution of Frantzén.

Backed by experience in Stockholm kitchens prior to joining Frantzén, Löfdahl was soon named head chef in 2011, then appointed to lead their three-month pop-up at Enigma in Dubai’s Palazzo Versace, before going on to helm Frantzén’s Kitchen in 2016, their first international location.

Since June of this year, Löfdahl has been heading up The Flying Elk, Björn Frantzén’s contemporary Nordic concept created in partnership with the Maximal Concepts group.

My Neighbourhood: Michael Chan on Ho Man Tin

Having lived in the city for almost two years now, Löfdahl has found his go-to spots around Central for cuisines far removed on the flavour spectrum from his Nordic roots – several of which he shares here with the Home Journal team. Read on.

Mercato by Jean-Georges

This casual American-Italian restaurant has a good atmosphere and great food. The Italian kitchen is my Achilles Heel!

8/F, California Tower, 32 D'Aguilar St, Central

Arcane

Great location and venue, and chef Osborn really shows off his skills with the season's best ingredients.

3/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central

China Tang

Lovely spot, plus I love their dim sum and roasted Beijing duck!

Shops 411-413, 4/F Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central

Shugetsu

Amazing ramen and vegetables. My favourite is the dipping noodles and steamed radish, with a Coke Zero.

5 Gough St., Central

Amber

Classic cooking techniques, with rare and extreme flavours and ingredients – what's not to love about this place?

7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Road Central

Octavium

Another Italian restaurant – the pasta is spot-on, and I love the venue during nighttime. It makes you feel like you're in a Star Wars movie, with all the skyscrapers surrounding the place.

8/F, One Chinachem Central, 22 Des Voeux Road, Central

For more picks around town, check out our My Neighbourhood section. Plus, don’t forget to get a copy of our glamour-themed September issue, now on newsstands.

The post My Neighbourhood: The Flying Elk’s Jim Löfdahl on Central appeared first on Home Journal.