Ever walked into a restaurant and just felt like everything made sense? No stress over the menu, no over-the-top wine list, no trying to Google ingredients while your stomach growls? That’s exactly what the team at Vesta in Tallinn is trying to create — a place where food, wine, and atmosphere just flow.

We sat down with the crew behind Vesta to chat about how they run things. And let’s just say, it’s a refreshing reminder that hospitality can be heartfelt, unfussy, and still totally delicious.

Nestled in a once not so popular part of the city, three establishments—Karjase Sai, Barbarea, and Bar Rara—have transformed the area into a culinary hotspot. What began as a simple bakery quickly evolved into a full-fledged restaurant and later, a wine bar, all sharing the same ethos of quality, seasonality, and a deep love for food. At the heart of it all is Kenneth, the visionary behind these places, who, despite his reluctance to call himself a businessman, has created something extraordinary.

In the heart of Tallinn, there’s a cozy Vietnamese spot with the best Pho in town. It’s called Pho Bar, and behind this beloved eatery is the remarkable journey of Kairi Vu—a woman who took a leap of faith, defied doubts, and built something extraordinary. We sat down one Wednesday morning to have a chat about her story, and then I went on to capture moments in the kitchen and the restaurant.