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New York, NY

Expanding a Nordic cafe and catering operation with a commissary kitchen to support additional smaller outposts and broaden wholesale distribution.

• Two-location Nordic operations: The company operates Björk Café & Bistro at Scandinavia House and Another Story in the Decoration & Design (D&D) Building at 979 3rd Avenue.
• Commissary kitchen capacity: The Another Story kitchen functions as a commissary hub built to prepare menu components and support multiple retail outposts.
• Event catering for major organizations: Björk Café & Bistro provides daily service and primary catering for six onsite event venues serving international diplomatic organizations, consulates, non-profits, and corporate entities.
• Wholesale delivery distribution: A wholesale delivery arm distributes Nordic-inspired products to hospitality and healthcare accounts, extending the business beyond onsite venues.
• Culinary and events leadership: Ulrika Bengtsson supports Nordic culinary direction while Sabina Lindmark supports events and business development for daily service, catering, and delivery operations.

Scandinavian Market operates Björk Café & Bistro, a Nordic cuisine cafe and bistro anchored at Scandinavia House. The cafe runs daily and serves as the primary caterer for six onsite event venues, supporting gatherings for international diplomatic organizations, consulates, non-profits, and corporate entities. In 2026, the company expanded into Another Story in the Decoration & Design (D&D) Building at 979 3rd Avenue, adding a cafe, an outdoor terrace, and a large dedicated event space. The new kitchen is designed as a commissary hub, created to prepare menu components and support multiple retail outposts tied to the same brand, while also serving the building’s daily visitors and showrooms.

The investment proceeds are intended to expand the Another Story location and increase overall revenue. Funds support purchases that strengthen operations, including furniture and equipment, initial inventory, marketing, and point of sale and other systems. The expansion also advances the long-term plan to open smaller locations that can be serviced by the commissary kitchen once the equipment is installed. This preparation approach is meant to allow additional retail sites to operate under consistent standards. The business maintains a wholesale delivery arm that distributes Nordic-inspired products to hospitality and healthcare accounts, extending the impact of kitchen capacity. Leadership pairs Swedish chef Ulrika Bengtsson with events strategist Sabina Lindmark to coordinate service, catering, and delivery operations.

Company Info

Scandinavian Market operates Bjork Cafe and Bistro, providing Nordic cafe service, event catering, and wholesale delivery from commissary and retail locations in New York City.

Scandinavian Market operates Bjork Cafe and Bistro, a Nordic-focused cafe and bistro serving daily meals at Scandinavia House. The cafe also provides catering for six onsite event venues, supporting frequent gatherings for international diplomatic organizations, consulates, non-profits, corporate entities, and educational institutions.

The company runs a second venue, Another Story, in the Decoration and Design building at 979 3rd Avenue, featuring a cafe, an outdoor terrace, and a dedicated event space with skyline views. A commissary kitchen at the second site supports a multi-outpost model and the event food program, while a wholesale delivery division distributes Nordic-inspired products to external hospitality and healthcare locations across New York City.