Sunday, June 17, 2007

Copenhagen: So Much To Do, So Much To See, Part I

THE EATS

Generally most people in Denmark do not eat out a lot, as it is extremely expensive. When they do, it tends to be a fairly lengthy affair. Most students have their own little kitchenette plus a larger "dorm kitchen" for cooking. One little grocery store that gets mentioned a lot is Nørre but I can't seem to find any locations on the web so you'll have to wing it for now.

Here are Copenhagen's top five restaurants, as selected by Lonely Planet:

Ida Davidson's
Where: Nyhavn
What: generally considered to be the top smørrebrød purveyor in all of Denmark
Cost: 50 to 150 kr ($9 to $27)

Kommandanten
Where: Strøget & The Latin Quarter
What: French-Danish, this restaurant gets two Michelin stars, which means it's very French, very good, and very expensive; make reservations several days in advance
Cost: 340 - 360 kr ($58 - $61)
http://www.kommandanten.dk/

Langelinie Pavillonen
Where: Nyhavn
What: French-Danish, an "upmarket 2nd-floor restaurant with some great flourishes"
Cost: 70 to 200 kr ($13 - $36)
http://www.langelinie.dk/

The Paul
Where: Rådhuspladsen & Tivoli
What: Modern Danish, an über expensive Michelin starred restaurent
Chances of me actually eating here: 0%
Cost: 600 kr ($109)
http://www.thepaul.dk/

Peder Oxe
Where: Strøget & The Latin Quarter
What: Danish, "country grub" with many fish and organic options
Cost: 79 to 199 kr ($14 - $36)

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