One thing that is unique about Jyv�skyl�, is a dish from practically any grill, called a "Taxi Plate". You cannot get these anywhere else in Finland!
A Taxi Plate can vary in style but the point is to have a lot of food for a cheap price. This idea was developed for taxi drivers (I am assuming) who probably worked some really long hours - and were starving.
This is from a Grill in JKL but not downtown...I forget the name of it - sorry.
The one at Grilli 21, offers a monster-sized Taxi Plate...and it has French fries, sausage pieces, a hamburger patty, condiments and an egg. I am very tempted to try one of these some time! (The above is my friend's lunch not from Grilli 21 but another grill we stopped at).
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| Oh and in case you're wondering - this is what Finland is shaped like. Like a milk-maiden (the upper hand being in the upper left hand corner)....and yes, this is my friend's cookie cutter. |
Update: September 6, 2011 -
I have been advised by some Finnish friends that there is a 50 km radius around Jyv�skyl� that calls the above platter a "Taxi plate". But if you are anywhere else in Finland - it's known as sausages and potatoes...
I have been advised by some Finnish friends that there is a 50 km radius around Jyv�skyl� that calls the above platter a "Taxi plate". But if you are anywhere else in Finland - it's known as sausages and potatoes...
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