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GOURMET
UNDER
Dining Immersed “Under”
the Icy Waters of the North Sea
nder, also the Norwegian world for wonder, gateway to the sea connecting guests to the wildlife outside –
provides a journey into the unknown. The first the rarely seen marine ecosystem of the North Atlantic.
restaurant of its kind in Europe, Under provides
Ua new niche for tourism by welcoming guests The “immersion” sustainable menu consists of 18 courses
to submerge themselves in the underwater universe of the featuring produce sourced from the surrounding waters and
Norwegian marine ecosystem, experiencing marine life in ways local farms.
they otherwise may never see.
Under was designed with consideration for its geographic
Half-sunken into the icy waters of Southern Norway’s, context and aquatic neighbors. In time, the structure will
Lindesnes, Under invites guests to dine five meters below become part of its marine environment as an artificial reef.
the surface. The panoramic view of the seabed offers a visual
“Like a sunken periscope, the restaurant’s massive
acrylic window offers a view of the seabed as it changes
throughout the seasons and varying weather conditions.”
- Under Restaurant
Photos Courtesy Of: Ignant
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