Meatballs are a staple when it comes to Sunday night dinners with grandma’s home cooking. But sometimes, you want to get fancy. Really fancy. New York City’s Aquavit, located in midtown Manhattan, serves up a $29 meatball dish. But these aren’t your average meatballs that you’ll find with a plate of spaghetti at your favorite Italian restaurant. These are crowd-pleasing Swedish meatballs. Chef Emma Bengtsson, born and raised in Sweden, was recruited by then-executive chef of Aquavit Marcus Jernmark to join the team as a pastry chef. Her interpretation of classic Scandinavian desserts transferred into her savory dishes, helping Aquavit earn two Michelin Stars. Bengtsson, the first Swedish woman to hold two Michelin stars, has revamped the menu at Aquavit by expanding the bar menu, which includes her fresh take on the classic Swedish meatballs. “I get to do fine dining [and] more elegant dishes in the Michelin star restaurant,” Bengtsson said, “but I also …
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