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Sturehof

A casual, yet sophisticated seafood-heavy menu offers plenty of options. Sturehof keeps its dishes simple and yet high quality. Prices will come as a bit of a shock to Americans though. Sturehof Stureplan 2, Sturegallerian 42, 114 46 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8 440 57 30

Fjäderholmarnas Krog

Located on the island of Fjäderholmarnas, about a 30 min. ferry ride from central Stockholm, Krog serves seasonal dishes and seafood sourced from around the island. The waterfront view is almost as spectacular as the meal. Fjäderholmarnas Krog Stora Fjäderholmen, 100 05 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8 718 33 55

Grand Hôtel

The city’s premier jet-set hotel. Old World elegance and a serious bar for cocktails. Grand Hôtel Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 111 48 Stockholm, Sweden; (+46) 8 679 35 00

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Tucked into the back of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, with sweeping views of Hyde Park, Blumenthal reinterprets classic British dishes, pegging each one’s year of origin on the menu. Blumenthal is known for The Fat Duck, one of the world’s best restaurants, way out in Bray, but here in the city, you can do a … Continued

Purl

Named for English wormwood ale, this dim London bar features cocktails crafted with a chemist’s precision. Purl 50-54 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HX, United Kingdom; +44 20 7935 0835

Brown’s Hotel

The Mayfair hotel in which Runyard Kipling wrote the Jungle Book has a soft sophistication and easy luxury. All the amenities, including a full spa. Brown’s Hotel 33 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BP, United Kingdom; +44 20 7493 6020