Mads Refslund

@norwichmeadowsfarm is beautiful. Thank you @zaidkurdieh and family.

In 2016 I had a dream about creating a restaurant, not the typical restaurant as you know it, but a restaurant built as a kitchen. No walls... No back of house… No front of house… Only one big united kitchen

That same year I found a place that I could vision being that restaurant. Signed the lease and started designing my dream restaurant. But things do not always turn out as planned and after numerous problems and struggling to keep my dream alive, we were unfortunately forced to move on. 

But my dream and vision never died and good things come to those who wait.     Finally 3 years ago I found an amazing space I could once again call my home and start to build my dream.   I’m so happy to be able to finally announce today that I am opening a new restaurant this September  
The restaurant is called ILIS
A combination of two Danish words Ild (fire) and Is (ice) - This is our core and our philosophy the way we are cooking at the restaurant. One big fire pit and one big ice block.

That same year my dream started in 2016 I had the opportunity to do a commercial shoot with James Corden in which I was able to discuss this philosophy and concept and my style of cooking. So please check it out. For those who are wondering, there were no voices raised other than laughs.  😃 Myself along side my partner @wdouillet and the entire team cannot wait to open the doors and welcome you to ilis See you there ♥️ @ilisnyc

A big thanks to the whole team of the Aster LA for some amazing and unforgettable days, truly a pleasure, thank you for this time :)

A Big Thanks to chef @eliassilvaresinas @ben_thebeachcomber and their amazing team for making this lunch so magical and special. Truly a pleasure to work with you guys.

Today at 22:20 I opened my eyes for the very first time. Looked out to the big world with curiosity and wondering eyes. Thank you mom and dad for bringing me into this beautiful wonderful life and your unconditional love ❤️

Throwback at an amazing experience at Art Fest in Garzon, Uruguay 12/21. It will be forever in my heart, can’t wait to come back. Thank you all that played a role and made it possible🙏🏼

Sprouted coconut with caviar and pine nuts 🥥 @rossinicaviar #sonevafushi A sprouted coconut is essentially an over-mature coconut that is now sprouting. It is also referred to as a germinated coconut.  Inside every coconut there is a tiny seed no larger than a small round marble ball along with the meat and water. After maturing and turning brown on the tree for about 4-6 months, the coconut falls naturally to the ground. When the mature coconut falls the seed starts to consume the meat and water after a few more months, which begins the sprouting process. Once sprouted an airy, spongy mass forms on the inside that has a crunchy, savory exterior and a sweet light interior. Given the right conditions a coconut palm is born

Aged duck leg kebab, grilled, smoked and glazed in a reduction of pumpkin and sea buckthorn juice 🎃 📷@comeresblog

Today I’m celebrating another year on this earth, another circle around the sun. Grateful for all the life experiences and the blessings and healthy life. Thank you mom for bringing me into this world, for the love and care that made me into the person I am today

Sisters 🍀💚

Honored to be included in the @wsj with such an incredible group of industry leaders. Link in bio☝️ 📸@apisukh. https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-countryside-getaways-with-exquisite-food-by-big-city-chefs-11619802302

Callo de hacha with toasted seaweed, citrus and serrano chili pepper 🦪🍋 📸@davidkasyanyuk