A21 is Cocktail Lounge in Helsinki that has been around for about 4 years, serving the best and most detailed drinks in all of Finland. The people who found the place live and breath cocktails. Now they also have a restaurant (Michelin bib gourmand rated).

A21 Dining started from the idea of integrating the art of cocktails into a dining experience. Since founding the restaurant it has gained international acclaim and also a recommendation in the Michelin guide. The bar and the kitchen bring together an innovative mix of food and drink where both pieces compliment each other.

I went to try out A21 Dining together with friends a couple days ago. The theme of the menu was Finnish archipelago. Unfortunately I had to skip half of the drinks due to medication for a persistence cough, but I have to say I have never before seen such a visual and playful presentation - each dish has a story to tell both in the ingredients and the way they are put on the plate.