Wine bar and restaurant E. Ekblom was the latest newcomer to the restaurant scene of river street in Turku. It was fourth wine bar in Turku, again bringing something different. It offers wine tastings like Viinille and food like Tintå. Unlike Tintå, the quality of service doesn't differ from winter to summer that much. Staff is professional and knows what they are doing - most of the time. Locating mostly in the cellar of old house, it has unique style inside. Brick walls, doorways and stairways are rare in Turku, even there would be possibilities for it in other locations also.
Small snack and wine on sunny day.
Some pictures of the cellar.
Same here...
...and there.
Hall upstairs, with an old sign: unauthorized stay in the gateway and in the courtyard not allowed. And some wine while working.
Ekblom, for me, is mostly option only when I'm bored with the other places, or if I want to eat. There is no reason why I wouldn't come there more often, since it has its merits also. It isn't as popular as Tintå, or provide as good selection of wines as Viinille, but the cellar is unique, and it has its own charm. At the moment of writing this, Ekblom is under quick renovation (for this month), so I am waiting to see what they have in mind to reinvent their image. Seats outside in the summer are good, and the service during summer is like heaven after being disappointed with Tintå's service. Food is also good, so no complaints there either. We had new year's menu in Ekblom last time, and everyone were happy and satisfied with it. Starters buffet and the rest were tasty, and all in all it was much more affordable than some other places in town. Wine selection is good, and will guarantee a good evening.
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