Scandinavia by Way of Palm Beach

Mary Murray

A new Swedish restaurant with roots in Florida has found its way to Naples. Waxin’s Restaurant & Bar recently debuted in Mercato, featuring a sleek tropical-tinged Scandinavian design and a culinary program that spotlights the best of Sweden past and present. The brainchild of restaurateur and native Swede Patrik Waxin, the eponymous eatery opened in Palm Beach Gardens in 2020. At the time, the menu was dotted with approachable Swedish fare and Swedish-inspired takes on American and global delicacies. In October, Waxin brought on Melvin Glimstal—a young Swedish chef who most recently worked as sous chef at Michelinstarred Operakällaren in Stockholm—to revamp the restaurant’s offerings. Glimstal wasted no time working with the established team to develop new dishes and refine existing ones. Certain Swedish standards remain, such as the divine…

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Naples Illustrated (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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