Author: Natalie Söderberg
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Nordic International Film Festival
Celebrating 10 Years of the Nordic International Film Festival The Nordic International Film Festival (NIFF) is marking its tenth anniversary in 2024, celebrating a decade of promoting Nordic cinema, inclusivity, and sustainability. Founded in 2015 by Swedish actors and producers Linnea Larsdotter Mikkelä and Johan Matton, NIFF has grown into the largest Nordic film festival…
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Meet Oskar Stenmark: The Swedish Jazz Sensation in New York
Oskar Stenmark, a remarkable Jazz artist from Sweden, has found his musical home in the heart of New York City. Descending from a lineage of musicians spanning ten generations in Dalarna, Sweden, Oskar has not only become a celebrated figure within the Swedish community in the States but has also left an indelible mark on…
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Meet Maggie Øyen and Ola Ustad: The Norwegian-American duo behind MandelCake
MandelCake, the Norwegian-American small business renowned for its stunning Kransekaker, has ignited a fresh wave of enthusiasm among Scandinavians and Americans alike. With their captivating Instagram account, I stumbled upon MandelCake at the very inception of their venture in 2020. A year later, I was compelled to include their extraordinary cakes in The Scandinavia Box’s…
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Meet Yasmina Backström: The Swedish-American New Yorker on the pursuit of a greener future
Yasmina Backström’s story is a transcontinental tale of ambition and innovation. With roots in both Sweden and the United States, she has a unique perspective on the intersection of Scandinavian entrepreneurship and American corporate culture.
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10 Inspiring Nordic Women You Should Know
Happy Women’s History Month! Today, it’s hard to imagine that a hundred years ago, women were unable to vote in elections in both Scandinavia and the U.S. A little more than fifty years ago, women weren’t allowed to open bank accounts or take employment without a man’s approval – and let’s not forget the women…
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Meet Marthe Vångman: From Norway to Managing Talent in Hollywood
From the Scandinavian countryside to the bright lights of Hollywood, Marthe Vångman’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Despite what she describes as a very comfortable life in Scandinavia, Marthe felt an irresistible pull toward the United States and set her sights on pursuing a college education in California. After years of hard work,…
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Looking for Scandinavian food in the U.S? City by city guide
We are constantly updating this list, and will also include our own reviews when we’ve had the opportunity to do so. So keep checking back! NEW YORK NYC Kaffe 1668 Café founded by two Swedish brothers, with three locations in New York. 275 Greenwich Street // 401 Greenwich Street // 530 5th Avenue Aquavit This Michelin star…
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#Swedishmade: The 3-point seat belt
In 1958, Nils Bohlin was hired by Volvo to be their first Chief Safety Engineer. Following a fatal car crash of a relative to the CEO of Volvo, they decided to increase their safety measures. Nils had previously worked for SAAB, another Swedish automotive company, designing ejector seats in fighter jets. He had vast experience…
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Saga Pastry + Sandwich: Nevada’s most valuable Scandinavian treasure
Not many Scandi-lovers could have missed the appetizing pictures of waffles and sandwiches from Saga Pastry + Sandwich on Instagram. The small restaurant opened in Las Vegas two years ago and is the heart project of Norwegian chef, Gert Kvalsund.
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Meet Sara Fahlgren: The Swede At The Helm Of Cecconi’s West Hollywood
Cecconi’s – one of Los Angeles cult-favorite restaurants. Anyone who is a proper Angeleno has set foot in the establishment either to indulge in the restaurant’s many fine wines or even better, their famed truffle pizza. And it’s no other than a Swede from Gothenburg, heading the establishment.