Eating Our Way Through The South – Part 7 – Crown & Rye

In between events at the Midsummer Festival, left for dinner. Since we were enjoying the Swedish festival, we thought we should enjoy some Swedish food as well. We found a restaurant called Crown & Rye. It was a happening spot. I think a lot of other people had the same idea.

Crown & Rye is owned and operated by Brandi Swenson and her family. Brandi, with over 20 years spent in the restaurant industry, has a deep understanding of the culinary world.  She honed her skills at the prestigious Scottsdale Culinary Institute, earning a Le Cordon Bleu Culinary degree.  Brandi’s passion for food is balanced with a strong business acumen, thanks to her additional degree in Business with a Human Resources emphasis from Fort Hays State University.  Her management experience spans restaurants in both Lindsborg and Salina.  She is the master of making tastebuds happy!

Driven by a love for food and hospitality, Brandi creates dining experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Crown & Rye serves traditional Swedish food as well as some non-traditional foods as well. The food is very good and the restaurant is very clean, warm and inviting. Both of our meals came with a salad. Larry went with an American salad, where I chose a beet, green onion, caper and egg salad which is a typical Swedish salad. I loved it and ate every bite.

Larry ordered Swedish meatballs for his entre. Those were also very good. We both tried each other’s dinner choices. We do this all the time so we each get to sample more dishes.

I chose the potato sausage and Swedish potatoes. I had never eaten potato sausage before. It’s really good.

After our dinner and yet again, full tummies, we walked around the town a bit to take in the sights. The streets are lined with typical Swedish art and folklore.

More Dalas.

The Swedish eagle.

I fell in love with this beautiful colorful house too.

It was a very enjoyable way to spend our last evening of the trip. We had a great trip, but we were ready to go home too.

Crown and Rye is located at 121 N. Main St, Lindsborg, KS. You can call them at (785) 227-8422 or visit them online at eat@crownandrye.com too.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is short. Live life to the fullest and try as many new things as you can. Enjoy the ride. ‘Til next time.