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Shopping and eating
SHOPPING
COOKING
In Sweden, the working week is Monday to Friday with
most offices shutting down for the weekend. Therefore,
Saturday is traditionally a day for shopping. Nowadays
many people go shopping on Sundays as well, although
not all shops will be open on both days.
Some international students say that being able to
eat the right food is the single most important factor
in helping them to feel at home. Getting used to the
food in another country can take some time. If you are
cooking for yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for advice on
where to buy the products you like or how to use facilities in the kitchen. If you prefer to eat prepared meals,
the local area provides a variety of different cuisines.
Shops are usually open from 10 am until 6 pm on Monday to Saturday. Most supermarkets are open for longer
hours and larger ones may even be open until late at
night. On Sundays, larger shops are open from 11am
to 5pm.
The typical shopping areas in Stockholm are Östermalm, Södermalm and the City Center.
EATING
Stockholm is a city boasting exceptional seafood, which
is no wonder considering it is surrounded by water,
teeming with both fresh and saltwater delicacies. There
are plenty of restaurants and cafés specializing in traditional Swedish cuisine, and a huge assortment of Indian, Italian, Thai and Turkish places.
Eating out in Stockholm can be expensive though, especially for those on a budget. It is worth knowing that
many cafés and restaurants offer reasonably priced daily lunches during the working week (dagens lunch) that
typically include a main dish, salad, bread and coffee.
Going for a fika is a typical Swedish pastime. This basically means to meet up for a coffee and some kind of
cake or pastry. In all parts of Stockholm you’ll find cafés
and cake shops brimming with atmosphere, character
and quality, whether traditional or contemporary.
FOOD DELIVERIES
Most supermarkets offer the option of purchasing your
groceries online and having them delivered to your residence for a small delivery fee. Examples include cooponline.se and mathem.se.
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Stockholm offers a wide range of international food
shops, such as Asian, Korean, Japanese, Russian, American, French etc. Special delicacies can be purchased
in Hötorgshallen, Östermalm’s Saluhall, Nytorget Deli.
Organic food is widely available in most supermarkets.
Gluten and lactose free alternatives are increasingly
available in larger supermarkets.
EATING AT SSE
There is no restaurant at SSE, but a small café where
you can buy salads, sandwiches, some pasta dishes,
snacks, coffee and other drinks. Many students bring
their own lunch to SSE, and there are microwave ovens
available for heating food in the SASSE basement.
At the events organized by the School, it is common
to cater for special dietary requests as long as you have
informed the organizer in advance.
