IKEA's Meatballs Aren't Actually Even Swedish feat. Chris Grace
"Fine" Dining8 Jan 2025

IKEA's Meatballs Aren't Actually Even Swedish feat. Chris Grace

Food from a furniture store?

  • I'm joined by Chris Grace from NBC's Superstore to tackle the largest furniture retailer in the world IKEA and their fabled Swedish Bistro which happens to be the 6th-largest food chain internationally!
  • "Coffee and a biscuit" was where it all began in Sweden
  • Despite being what they're known for, the Swedish Meatball (which isn't even actually Swedish) didn't hit the menu until the 80s, almost 30 years after open
  • There were plans for a viking themed restaurant originally!
  • A nightmare green hot dog and food made of mealworms??
  • A Yelper writes with whimsy and then drops it before the end and Chris thinks it's hacky
  • "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode!

Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music)

Theme Song by: Gabe Alvarez (@spooky.gabe)

Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose

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Next week on "Fine" Dining: IKEA Swedish Bistro Review [Part Two]! Chris Grace returns to chat about the meatballs, the plethora of desserts, and his love of cafeterias as we break down the Good, the Not Good, and the Just There of IKEA. Ever work at IKEA? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

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