Markus Veikkolainen
Spotter since 2015
About me
About me
I am a tech savvy foodie. During the day I work in the hospitality industry and in my free time I run a Helsinki based food media ‘heleats’ with a couple of friends. I love to eat so I am the go-to-guy if you are looking for tips on where to eat or drink. I love both top notch Michelin restaurants as well as street food. I always try to support the locals since there are so many great local ingredients, food products and companies coming from Helsinki.
I think highly positive of everything and I make things happen. I truly believe obstacle is the way and I am always looking into ways to improve myself and learn more.
-note, I mean it when I say obstacle is the way :) check this YouTube video -
Why Helsinki?
Helsinki has an amazing entrepreneurial mindset with lot of rising stars in the hospitality industry. I think Helsinki has a potential to become the culinary capital of the Nordics and you can sense that in the city. People are eager to try out new things and work together to achieve something bigger.
Where can you find me online?
Daytime:
LinkedIn
Evenings:
#heleats: What Helsinki eats?
#heleats
Facebook #heleats
Instagram #heleats
Twitter #heleats
My spots (20)
Vanha Kauppahalli
The old market hall
"Vanha Kauppahalli" Helsinki is definitely one of my favorite market halls! My favorite spot inside is Restaurant Story as it is like the heart of Vanha...
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Veikkolainen
Cafe Papu
Neighborhood cafe with Vietnamese touch
"Cafe Papu" is one of my favorite places in Helsinki. The reason? It's one of the few places that serve Vietnamese Bánh mì sandwiches.
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Veikkolainen
Andante
Flowers, coffee and raw treats
"Andante" combines two trends in Helsinki: raw cakes and a cafe-shop mix. It's also a cool flower shop with more than 20 years of history. Quality coffee too
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Veikkolainen
Pompier Albertinkatu
Flash from the past
"Pompier Albertinkatu" is a very popular Helsinki lunch spot and one of my favorites. It's located in a volunteer fire deparment, which goes way back...
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Veikkolainen
Stockmann Herkku
The go-to grocery store
"Stockmann Herkku" in the Helsinki centre is my go-to grocery store to find a great selection of fresh, quality and local products and amazing service!
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Veikkolainen
Löyly
World's coolest sauna
"Löyly" in Helsinki has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon. It's a very Finnish spot, but at the same time, not! Sauna accompanied by sunshine!? But...!
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Veikkolainen
Hietalahti Market Hall
Eating and shopping
"Hietalahti Market Hall" Helsinki has been coming back to life! Nowadays I go there for grocery shopping and for one of the best places for lunch in town.
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Markus
Veikkolainen
Töölönlahti Bay
Relax and unwind
"Töölönlahti Bay" Helsinki is my favorite place to unwind from the busy city. I love jogging around or relaxing by the banks or in the surrounding parks...
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Veikkolainen
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