Homemade, Well Made

The one-man restaurant Tammuri is slowly but surely changing the notions and behaviours of Estonians. About two or three years ago, many chose not to visit the farm because it was unheard of for a farm restaurant not to patiently wait for its patrons all day long, with a pot of porridge ready on the fire. People were cautious of the fact that one man prepares all the dishes primarily from what he grows or picks from the forest himself. But Erki did it. There are no more accidental visitors in Tammuri.

It is the place for Estonia’s most fascinating culinary tales, as the chef is intimately familiar with every crumb, flake, and sprout on the plate. Even the drinks accompanying the food are chosen or made by Erki himself. The latest news from the farm is that Austrian wineries Fischer and Höpler have released wines specifically made for Tammuri. Also, the farm now has its own art barn, where Erki’s personal art collection is on display alongside paintings made by his daughter. “Homemade, well made,” says an old Estonian proverb. Nowadays, it is not always the case, but when it comes to food, it definitely is.