“A restaurant can be much more than just a place to eat. Our restaurant has a broad network, but this kind of co-operation was still lacking. I’ve noticed that customers are willing to donate a euro for a good cause,” Ari says.

Nokka is the only restaurant currently participating in the Baltic Sea Action Group’s campaign. The co-operation will continue throughout 2013.

“The environment is vital to us. A restaurant can also have a voice. All restaurants have a story to tell, and ours certainly has substance – there is a lot of meat on these bones!”

Every day he tells customers in several languages about Nokka’s activities.

“Local food, organic food and small producers are essential components of Finnish cuisine. We operate ethically and use the ingredients in the best possible ways so that the customer understands what he or she is eating,” Ari describes.