The owners of Scandinavian Grace, a design and housewares shop in Williamsburg, have opened the diminutive Kafé no. 2 in Park Slope. Tucked away in a boxy old garage space at 668 President Street off 5th Avenue, the spot is currently just serving Scandinavian sodas, candy, coffee (the Swedish Löfbergs Lila), cookies, and few pastries. On the shelves, however, are provisions like jams, syrups, more cookies, and yellow mustard—apparently a taste of things to come. Behind the counter is a giant poster depicting a man eating a hot dog; hot dog culture in Scandinavian countries, we were told, is apparently “strong.” In time, Scandanavian Grace Kafé will likely convert its compact basement into a small seating area, and there's talk of adding a few tables and chairs to the garden area behind the store. more ›