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Sharing at Tables
There is a warmth in the simple act of sitting around
a table and eating a meal. You pass the bread, you taste the
flavors of the season, you share that moment in time.
FREDRIK BERSELIUS
Chef and Owner of Aska restaurant
NEW YORK
Fredrik Berselius feels that the most beautiful design can often
be found in things you do not necessarily notice. A perfect butter
knife. A room that lets you walk through without much diversion.
Or lighting that ensures you only pay attention to the object it
illuminates. His Scandinavian roots nourish his love of design,
whether relating to buildings, fonts, magazines, plates or tables
– “Design is about utility and beauty, but it can also serve to tell a
story. It can add nuance to our experiences to make us more
present, more at ease, simply because the atmosphere invites that”.
Many of his guests at Aska are experiencing ingredients, tastes
and flavors for the first time, and everything is orchestrated to
enhance their experience. Growing up in Sweden inspired Fredrik’s
vision on bringing people together through food. Scandinavians
are known for making environments inviting and Fredrik believes
that every element in his restaurant can have a meaning, purpose,
or story to share.
