ANTIDOTE
ANTIDOTE
In the midst of a world burdened by unbearable sadness, we united, screened a movie, adorned everyone with flowers, and reveled in the simple joy of eating with our hands, aiming to let go of the gloom, rediscover joy, and ever so slightly restore hope in our hearts.
Acknowledging the privilege of our planned escape, we chose Arranging Thing's wonderful showroom in Stockholm as the backdrop. Projecting Juzo Itami's cult-classic film, Tampopo (1985), in an olive-green satin draped space, we aimed to convey the film's main message on the power of community.
A Feast of Shared Experience
The film underscores the importance of collective collaboration, valuing individual skills and knowledge over blind trust in authority figures. We didn't aim for a passive audience; rather, we actively sought participants, welcoming guests with custom-made dried flower headpieces to integrate them into this immersive experience.
Our Menu
Salmon Sashimi glazed with Sweet-Sour Soy and topped with Chives and Pickled Daikon. Tuna Nigiri glazed with Soy and Sesame. Burnt Scallop Tataki with roasted Garlic Mayo, Ponzu and fried Onions. Mushroom Dumplings with Miso Broth and fried Leek. Cold Noodles in Spicy Tahini dressing and Spring Onion. Miso Panna Cotta with Berry Jam. Watermelon. Sake pairings. After-party Asahi beer.
Location
Arranging Things, Stockholm
Date
24 February 2024
No Utensils.
Guests enjoyed a hands-on experience with no utensils, savoring every bite from sashimi to mushroom dumplings and pannacotta, connecting their senses to the entire journey of growing, transporting, making, and serving the dishes. Additionally, sharing other items
like sake, napkins, and seating fostered a communal atmosphere, and the evening concluded with slices of watermelon, symbolizing solidarity with those who may yearn for an antidote more than us in these challenging times.
Spreading the Antidote
As we bear witness to the reality of our world and stand up for our values, we also acknowledge our collective need for goodness, kindness, being seen, and heard. All event proceeds go to Anera, partnering with World Central Kitchen to exemplify the best of humanity, showcasing resilience and compassion where it's needed most. Join us in spreading this antidote, with the hope that love and kindness are not naive gestures but genuine contributors to lasting peace.
“It’s not possible to constantly hold onto crisis. You have to have the love, and you have to have the magic. That’s also life.”
Toni Morrison
Menu
The six-course menu was curated and prepared by chef Osman Sadiković.
Sake Pairings
Niwa no Uguiso 50
Seikyo Takehara
Yamagata Masamune Malola
Thank you to Akebono for tips!
Photographer
Playlist
Curated playlist of the evening, by our lovely hosts Lisa Milberg and Leo Forssell of Arranging Things available here.
Dried Flower Headpieces
All dried plants and flowers used for headpieces courtesy of Nacka Nature Reserve and Your [Flower] Bouquet in Stockholm.
Special Thanks
To Handcrafted Stockholm for loaning us all of the stoneware for the evening. And a massive thank you to big-hearted unicorns who installed the cables, vacuumed the place, bought watermelons, grabbed ice, and after-party beer.