A CITY THAT NEVER STOPS COOKING

Nobody goes for the ‘more of the same’ theme at a festival. “This year, our output will be ex- actly the same as last year” – the popular wis- dom is why fix something that isn’t broken.

If it isn’t new, or reinvented, or remoulded, or reinvigorated, then you’re standing still – no- body wants a festival that reiterates the same mantra every year, unless it is something like “Get your free bacon here”.

Nevertheless, while we’re not sure most peo- ple would notice between ravenous mouthfuls whether the Cooking and Food Festival organisers are daring (or not, depend- ing on your perspective) to be different, their ‘Breaking the new’ theme promises copious amount of envelope pushing and trail blazing.

THE GASTRO-METROPOLIS! restaurants such as Taller and Naes will be manning the grill. The organisers explain that this year’s theme will enable the Danish capital to take The admission price includes a welcome a step backwards and admire its handiwork drink, four barbecue dishes and as much over the course of this century, as it has Jacobsen beer as you like until 20:00, in- “evolved from a gastronomically unknown cluding a special one commissioned for the capital to a world-class food metropolis”. festival. Armed with an innovative mindset, courage, skilled practitioners and strong pioneers in ULTIMATE the front line, Copenhagen has gone from BARBECUE PARTY strength to strength, taking its Danish gas- Aug 18 tronomy and food production to the high 17:30-22:00 WHAT OLIVER ASKED FOR level it finds itself enjoying today. Israels Plads, But we had hot dogs last year, we hear you say. And For many years, the festival has been the Linnesgade 17, Cph K; a barbecue! What’s wrong with ‘more of the same’? cooking point where new ideas, trends, 595kr initiatives, products, knowledge, business Take note, organisers – sometimes you don’t platforms and experiences gather to fuel need to reinvent the wheel if your festival’s the gastro-metropolis that we call home. GOURMET HOT DOGS reputation is already this well-rounded! And remember the location well, as you’ll In truth, Copenhagen never stops cooking, want to return there three days later when it breaking new ground at every opportunity. TOP DOG CHARITY hosts the unofficial world hot dog com- petition – a charity event at which diners Aug 21 will be invited to make a donation to CARE 15:00-19:00, BEGINS WITH A BARBIE contest from 17:00 ’s charity work in Laos. Israels Plads, Linnesgade 17 Every juggernaut needs a furnace, and this Cph K; free adm year that honour befalls Israels Plads, a his- Each competitor will make 100 gourmet hot toric square in the city centre that like its dogs each as they seek to impress a judging food scene has never stopped embracing panel that includes three Michelin star chefs. the new this century. Publisher: CPH POST • Editor: Hans Hermansen While the main contest starts at 17:00, the Journalists: Aaron Hathaway, Lara Spirit, Sarah On August 18, make sure you don’t miss event is kicking off two hours earlier with B Haider • Layout: All About Digital, Copenhagen the festival’s official opening party, the , beer and hot dogs for the kids – a Co-ordinator: Marin Milosavljevic, Ultimate Barbecue Party (details be- cunning move to ensure they’re full up by Director: Hans Hermansen, [email protected], low), where four professional chefs from the time the gourmet range hits the platter. Tel: +45 2420 2411

2 MAKINGMAKING HOT HOT POT POT GREATGREAT AGAIN AGAIN By Lara Spirit

In less ominous terms than the leader of the pairings with the various broths makes for a world’s largest democracy, entrepreneur turned range of markedly contrasting tastes. The spin- cooking-maestro Fanshuang Kong of Hot Pot ach goes especially well with the curry broth, Republic borrows Donald Trump’s famous line for instance, while the mushrooms were more and promises to “make hot pot great again”. suited to the tomato soup. Subjectivity is the lynchpin of the hot pot experience: play around, The mergers and acquisitions analyst isn’t find your favourites. promising to restore America to its Golden Days, but makes a more appealing – and plau- The meat offers no less room for manoeuvre. sible – pitch to the residents of Copenhagen: Thinly sliced beef ensures it tends to be the come and learn about Asian hot pot this August. first out; spicy or mild, the emerging pieces can either wait for their vegetable counterparts or CONFUCIAN SENSIBILITIES be consumed solo. A failing of the hot pot can be the flavour of the broth – a risk Kong has safely avoided. The Indeed, Confucian cultures of sociability have LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC standout of the night was a spicy broth with informed the nature of hot pot in Asia for over ten different spices and herbs added for hundreds of years. It remains one of the most Kong certainly respects the example offered by seasoning. A homemade spicy add-on was popular choices in these countries today, but it the hot pot conglomerates around the world, available for those in need of a further kick, and has also become a ubiquitous player in North but this isn’t to say Hot Pot Republic doesn’t it seemed to complement everything dunked America and across Europe. In London, for in- have its own twist on the brand. I’d certainly its way. stance, there are well over a dozen restaurants never come across the satay-meets-tahini-es- specialising in hot pot cuisine – a number that que sauce that accompanied the meal from AND HEALTHY TOO is set to rise. start to finish before. Fresh garlic was added to Given the ultimate gluttony of the hot pot, it’s the nutty offering, and it was soon lathered on at first hard to believe the dish is in fact very For those new to the game, a serving of hot pot everything being eaten. healthy. The whole thing is composed of incred- tends to include two broths. Hungry diners are ibly low carbohydrate and gluten foods, which then invited to place all sorts of food items in if you so choose could be entirely composed of these rich and variant soups and allow them to ASIAN HOT POT fresh root vegetables. simmer in front of their eyes, quickly hoisting CULINARY EXPERIENCE them out when they’re cooked. Aug 20, 18:00-21:30; It seems surprising, given Copenhagen’s gas- CPH Food Space, Slagtehusgade tronomical status – a well-deserved one at that FIND YOUR FAVOURITES 11, Cph V; – that there’s no hot pot restaurant yet making Aug 22, 13:30-22:30; waves in the capital. Kong promises to change It’s hard to emphasise enough the possible Israels Plads, Linnesgade 17, this, and if you get in quick they’re still places to scope here. As well as trying all range of veg- Cph V; 249kr attend their events on both August 20 and 22. etables – my personal favourites being taro, butternut squash and spinach – the different 3 They provide Copenhagen Cooking with a certain spirit. After all, luxuriating over a plate of food without a glass of wine or beer wouldn’t hold the same appeal. Alcohol plays an integral role in Danish food culture, and accordingly there are a variety of events this festival that embrace its im- portance. We’ve got dinners with beer pairings, li- queur tastings, cider and schnapps festivals HIGH SPIRITS, – you name it. Here are some of the highlights you don’t want to miss! BOTTOMS UP By Ella Navarro

BEER TASTINGS ORGANIC LIQUEUR, RECYCLING to three tastings. When the evening approach- es, long tables will be set up for a cosy dinner Aug 19-20, 18:00-23:00; AND LITERATURE with more cider. Carlsberg Laboratorium, Valby Aug 20, 16:00-18:00; Langgade 1, Cph V; 495kr Frederiksberg Bredegade 1, SCHNAPPS AND AQUAVIT Frederiksberg; 150kr FESTIVAL Throughout the week there will be many op- Aug 26, 12:00-22:00; tions for dining and drinking as the do. Bringing ecology to everyday life, alcoholic Try beer at Glyptotek Hall at Carlsberg with drinks can also be sustainable. Join the talk on Copenhagen Distillery, different nibbles such as caramelised popcorn. sustainability and recycling at the Loppehylder Kløvermarksvej 70D, Cph S; The goal behind the tasting is to give you a flea market, where the guys from the Secret 395-495kr different kind of explosion in your mouth. Led Liqueur Society (Det Hemmelige Likørselskab) by well-known chef Christian Hoffman, experi- will explain how they make their organic liqueur Spirit producers from and the US, ment with beer at this lovely setting and learn from pure raw materials. While you listen you’ll plus chefs from the best restaurants in Copen- more about mixing and matching. Meanwhile, get liqueur tasting and organic cakes spiced hagen (Fiskebaren, Folkets Madhus, Nabo, No the brewery Herslev Bryghus (various times; with their exquisite liqueur. Stick around after- 2 and Restaurant Palægade) team up for this Dronningens Tværgade 22, Cph K; 295kr) brings wards to do some thrift shopping. Elsewhere, if unique first ever-held festival, where you will a twist to beer tasting with a new trend: tast- you speak Danish and want more of that liqueur be able to taste about 30 distilleries together ing spontaneous fermentation beer. During the you might also want to check out the tastings with amazing street food. It is a unique chance event you will try a minimum of four beers to- that are being served along with the humorous “to see the elephants that make the schnapps gether with four seasonal Danish dishes. reading of the Swedish book ‘With a cup and and aquavit that we all love”. There will also be coffee liqueur’ (Aug 18, 18:00, Amagerbrogade beer from Amager Bryghus, Flying Couch and RUM & CHOCOLATE 205, Cph S; 125kr). Kølster, while Copenhagen cocktail bar Helium, which just won the Best Barteam in the World Aug 24, 18:00-19:00; Israels RIGTIG CIDER FESTIVAL title, will be there to surprise the guests with Plads, Linnésgade 17, Cph K; some new cocktail creations featuring schnapps 90kr Aug 26, 11:00-18:00; Israels and aquavit. With live music and competitions Plads, Vendersgade 6D, Cph K; hosted by Danish journalist Esben Bjerre, you Pirates and chocolate lovers, you are in for a 99-130kr better reserve this day to drink like a fish! treat. Who thought that these two could be such a persuasive punch? Try this event, where rums The more bitter the apple, the tastier the cider. from Latin America, all the way up to Georgia The Cider Festival is back this year to prove that in the US, will be paired with the tasting of and to challenge our tastebuds and knowledge chocolate derived from lots of different cocoa of cider, presenting Danish cider in an inter- types. Daniel Maersk from Sprit & Co and Mark national context. Rigtig Cider Festival will be Hermann from Mark Hermann Chocolate will hosting three tasting rounds at Israel Plads in- tell you all about the history of rum and its best volving the produce of 25 cider producers, both combinations with chocolate. local and from abroad. One ticket entitles you

4 THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER As expected, seafood is well represented at this year’s festival. From an abundance of crayfish-related events – whether it’s with a Swedish twist or accompa- nied by live music – to a fusion of Copenhagen’s culinary forces with literature and architecture, there’s sure to be something here for all sea- food enthusiasts. A perfect balance between informative and unashamedly gluttonous, the range this year promises to do the global reputation held by Danish seafood proud. By Lara Spirit

NORDIC SEAFOOD PARTY lops, multiple servings at this buffet is sure to sat- authors that utilise the ascetics of food when isfy the most gluttonous of fish-enthusiasts. Nimb constructing their own narratives. Surround- Aug 18-27, daily 17:00-21:00; Brasserie is renowned for its twists on French ed by Sambuici’s large installation, the special Kayak Bar, Børskaj 12,Cph K; favourites, and the event will focus on their fish climate of the underground Cisterns will play 195kr specialities. If the food doesn’t speak for itself, the host to food as well as flora. Among those in at- location amongst ’s grandeur should. tendance will be food and travel writer Katrine Catch this spectacular selection of Nordic-in- Klinken, who will be at hand to discuss the Jap- spired seafood each and every day of the festival. KNOW YOUR OYSTER anese cuisine on offer, and Metter Holm, with From the perfect vantage point of the Kayak Bar whom she and Asger Rojle Christensen pub- – looking out across the water as the sun sets Aug 19, 12:00-14:30; lished ‘The Trip Goes to Japan’ this year. over the city – you can sample some of the best Torvenhallerne, Frederiks- staples from different corners of Scandinavia. borggade 21, Cph K, 195kr CRAYFISH IN THE COURTYARD They will be schnapps from Finland, shrimps from Greenland, marinated fish from Iceland Set within the bustling walls of Torvenhallerne, Aug 25, 18:00-22:00; and dried fish from Norway. This eclectic mix, oyster connoisseur Victor Monchamp will be at Zeleste, Store Strandstræde 6, and much more, has been prepared with partic- hand to quiz four experts on these mollusc del- Cph K; 350kr ular attention to sustainability in the Scandina- icacies about everything from opening the shell vian fishing industry. to what champagne to serve with the oyster This is a crayfish party with a Swedish twist. when prepared. The event also promises an op- Crayfish and bread will be served with lemon SEAFOOD PLATTER AT NIMB portunity to cut one of the 12 oysters included in and dill mayo, followed by traditional Swedish the price of the ticket under the careful instruc- cheese pie, porcini and a glass of the year’s fes- BRASSERIE tion of a ‘professional oyster opener’. Joining tival brew, Nordic Jam. The festivities will take Monachmp for a lunch of salty sensations will be place within Zeleste’s stunning 17th century chefs Jamie Lee (Fiskebaren), Jeppe Foldager (a courtyard, where there promises to be singing silver medalist in the Bocuse d’or and the future and dancing too. head chef at the Niels- Nobis Hotel) and Mads Battefeld (Restaurant Hjemme). CRAYFISH AT TORVENHALLERNE BLEND OF JAPAN AND DENMARK Aug 26, 12:00-21:00; Aug 18, 19:00-21:00; Torvehallerne, Cisterne, Søndermarken, Frederiksborggade 21, Cph K; Frederiksberg, 250kr Aug 22-25, 12:00-15:30; 175kr Bernstorffsgade 5, Cph K; This is fusion of architecture, literature, botany, 535kr travel and, of course, food – and surely one of You can find Hav2Go on any normal day in Co- the most fascinating events on the festival’s pro- penhagen’s most reputed food market, but Sisse Though one of the more expensive events at this gram. Starting with the novel ‘The Year of Spa- & Co promise far more from their collaboration years’ food festival, it promises to be equally as ghetti’ – Haruki Murakami’s tale of loneliness with the festival. Large and long tables will be luxurious. Catering for lovers of everything from told through the routine of food – the event will decorated and filled with fresh crayfish served crab claws and langoustines to prawns and scal- discuss both this and other novels by Japanese from the cooking pots outside. This is perfect feasting for an August afternoon. 5 Denmark may be a land merciless on the checking ac- count, but the scrupulous penny-pincher can yet find FRAGRANT their quarry with the right amount of know-how. If you’re planning on heading to the Copenhagen Cook- ing and Food Festival, we’ve got that know-how right FOOD FOR here. Listed below are a hand-picked selection of highlight events that will allow you to fulfill your gastronomic THE FRUGAL inclinations while treading lightly on the pocketbook. By Aaron Hathaway

SEED EXCHANGE Aug 19-20, 12:00-21:00; Brobjergvej 13, Kirke Såby; free adm.

This might be the only ‘free seed exchange’ that isn’t organised by truck drivers on Craigslist. If you can brave the trek out to the Farm of Ideas COPENHAGEN BUG FEST universal. The practice of spit-roasting an ox in (located some 10 kilometres west of Roskilde), Aug 25 & 26, Denmark dates back to the late 16th century, you’ll be rewarded with a generous shower of 13:00-18:00 & 10:00-18:00; when Christian IV punctuated his coronation seed, entirely free of charge. The event offers Gothersgade 128, Cph K, by spit-roasting a number of the beasts all over events for both child and adult, Danish-speak- 50-70kr town. Today, Copenhagen culinary staple Peder er and exclusive Anglophone alike. Drop by to Oxe carries on the tradition, and all are invited learn more about the connection between the In the desert hellscape of the near future, in- to grab a bite of the 300-kilo animal. agricultural and culinary arts, and head home sects may be our only viable source of protein. with a pocketful of seeds for your own garden. So why not get used to it while it’s still fun? The Copenhagen Bug Fest takes place at the inter- SOUND TOLL FAIR SWISS ALPINE MARKET section of gastronomy and entomology – with Aug 19, an eye for bugs on the dinner plate, the festi- 10:00-16:00; Aug 25, val also examines insects from an aesthetic, Strandgade 91, Helsingør, 14:00-18:00; scientific and cultural perspective. The bar- free adm Richelieus Alle 14, Hellerup; gain-priced bug bazaar takes place in Copenha- 60kr gen’s scenic Botanical Gardens – conveniently Helsingør’s Sound Toll Fair lets visitors experi- Did you know they have food in Switzerland across the street from the Museum, ence the sights and flavours of the Old World, too! Or at least that’s what those scheming where visitors can check out an exhibition of or at least the savoury ones, so no public hang- Swiss would have you believe. Find out for Levon Biss’ stunning insect photography. ings or tooth rot. The festival taps into Hels- yourself at the Swiss Alpine Market, a delightful ingør’s history as a buzzing trade hub, enlist- evening hosted at the Embassy of Switzerland, SPIT-ROASTED OX ing costumed re-enactors, period wares and at which these neutral-claiming swindlers will 18th century fare to create an immersive trip Aug 19, try their best to convince you the Swiss have through time. Taste fresh-baked bread drawn 11:30-15:00; also discovered the secrets of sustenance. A from a centuries-old recipe, stroll past the oak- Gråbrødretorv, Cph K, paltry entry of 60 kroner grants access to this hulled frigates moored in the harbour and fetch 95kr grand culinary hustle – including heaping plates a draught of ale (now cholera-free) from a wig- of Swiss signatures (we’ll see you in court) such The event page says ‘Fit for English speakers’, as clad vendor at this historic street fair. as cheese, sausages and wine. though the language of delicious meat wasn’t 6 While children like to run around and have fun when they go to family fies- tas, the Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival aims to take them on a gentle stroll, delving into the richness of the culinary culture of Denmark.

From experiencing the country’s food history to watching creepy-crawlies transforming into dainties, there will be plenty of ways to keep the little ones amused this year.

Here’s a list of the most interesting events that will keep the kids thor- oughly entertained at the city’s up- coming gastronomic playground. By Sarah B Haider FOR FUN-SIZE FOODIES! FAMILY DINNER AT TÅRNET details) will include a ‘Top Dogs for Kids’ seg- ARLA FOOD FEST ment, offering opportunities galore to for the Aug 20 & 27, 17:30-22:00; Tårnet young hot dog lovers to tantalise their taste Aug 26, 10:00-18:00 & Aug 27, Restaurant, Christiansborg, Prins buds. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy the gourmet 10:00-17:00; Øster Voldgade 4A, Jørgens Gård 1, Cph K; 175-350 kr hot dogs made by contestants in the Top Dog Cph K; 75kr, kids 0-3, free adm For the fifth year, Arla Food Fest will be providing Family time is not only about having fun but Charity competition. surprising food experiences for kids and adults also about forming strong emotional ties and alike. The event will not only be pleasurable for creating happy memories. And what could be FOR THE LOVE OF VEGGIES kids’ taste buds, but it will also educate them more profound than enjoying a fine-dining ex- about some interesting food-related facts to perience with your granny at one of Copenha- Aug 24, 18:00-21:30; Energicenter stimulate their curiosity. There will also be music gen’s most beautiful and historic restaurants? Voldparken, Kobbelvænget 65, Brønshøj; 149kr and a lot of fun activities that will keep the little For kids joining the festival, Bojesen brings this ones entertained for the whole weekend. unique opportunity for kids to have a dinner Getting kids to eat their vegetables is not the date with their grandma, where they can savour easiest task, but this event will definitely attract scrumptious Danish dishes along with a variety them towards all things green. This year, there FREDERIKSBERG HARVEST of drinks. will be a communal dinner hosted by the organic FEST community kitchen in the middle of the world’s Aug 25, 17:00-21:30; Frederiks- largest straw bale garden. A ‘family-style’ feast TOP DOGS berg Allé, Frederiksberg; 230 kr for 100 guests will be arranged, while the urban Aug 21; 15:30-19:00; Israels garden specialists BIOARK will demonstrate a This popular harvest fest will be a great culinary Plads, Linnesgade 17, Cph K; 40 kr mushroom growing system that will definitely experience for both kids and adults as some of be a treat to watch. the best restaurants in town, along with hard working farmers, present mouthwatering food to suit all kinds of taste buds. There will also BUG FEST be different stalls and workshops to educate Aug 25, 13:00-18:00, 50kr; Aug people about sustainable food initiatives. Be 26, 10:00-18:00, 75kr; Botanisk warned, as tickets are selling out fast. Have, Gothersgade 128, Cph K At the Bug Fest, kids get to see, touch, and taste many different types of insects at the beautiful Botanical Garden. The purpose of the Bug Fest is to allow kids to explore the diversity of insects Denmark is never short of hot dog enthusiasts, from a gastronomic, technological, scientific both young and old – irrefutably, it’s that one and cultural perspective. This will be a unique food item that kids can never say no to. Host- opportunity for kids to discover how insects can ed at the festival’s engine room at Israels Plads, provide nutritional value and contribute to sus- the Top Dog Charity event (see page 2 for more tainable food production. 7 COPENHAGEN 18.08– COOKING & 27.08 FOOD 2017 FESTIVAL

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