Philosophy
Local gastronomy at the heart of Fjordenhus.
Our philosophy at LYST is about local raw materials, the ever changing nature and the overall artwork of Fjordenhus, and aims to create one magical, inclusive and sustainable dining experience.
LYST is deeply rooted in the local area. Our goal is to attract guests from all over the world and give them an unforgettable, sense-activating, gastronomic experience. We mark ourselves as a responsible restaurant, which means that all dishes are based on local ingredients and sustainable production principles.
To achieve this we strive to source everything we serve from within a 100 mile radius and utilise everything to the fullest. Without being dogmatic, this is one of our efforts to create a more sustainable restaurant.
Download our Sustainability Manifest here.
LOCAL PRODUCE
With the goal set, the kitchen team began to translate the concept into practice. The first thing they decided was to collaborate with local gatherers, fishermen, suppliers, and farmers. Therefore, a circle was drawn around Fjordenhus with a radius of approximately 160 km. Within this circle, LYST must pick up its produce from fields, forest edges, beaches, seafood banks and countless other locations where chefs find the best quality produce.
The 160 km. is inspired by the principle of “The 100-Mile Diet” and serves as both a creative and artistic challenge. It incorporates climate and environmental awareness, unique local culture, and a pride in the gastronomic richness of working with local primary produce. All essential elements for LYST.
THE FOUR BASIC ELEMENTS AND THE BAROMETER
The next task was to select and develop the dishes to be served to the guests at LYST. Here, too, the kitchen team faced a creative challenge: LYST should not have a fixed, seasonal menu. Instead, the kitchen should be constantly in motion and reflect the state of nature. Therefore, the four basic elements water, earth, air and fire became a common language for LYST. They help to illustrate the changeability of everyday life and the anchoring of LYST in nature. More specifically, they also set the direction for the ingredients, the taste and the cooking in the kitchen.
The result was that to this day there is no classic menu on LYST. Instead, as a guest you are presented with a barometer that shows how chefs and sommeliers on the day have interpreted the four basic elements and their interplay with season, weather, ingredients, and preparation. All four elements do not have to be present in the daily menu, but since LYST is placed on the water, the water element is always present, which is why seafood is often included in the dishes.
