jakob nielsen

Hi there Kai, my guess would be thay in Christianshavn you'd hardly notice the carnival. I think to get to 25.000 participants they would have to include everyone even getting near the festivities. Taxidrivers, people passing by... Its been some years since I participated (as you might have guessed), but my feeling is that it wont be a bother at all. I dont think that the stores will close down at all either. Expect sunday to be closed. To add to the Noma discussion: I have had dinner there twice, and both times the food and the service was excellent. I can see though that it might not be for all, as it is very not-french. It is in style clean and fresh, rather than reduced down intense. In terms of service, I think all of the mentioned restaurants are fairly alike. Less formal than i.e. London, more formal than Spain.

The Copenhagen Carnival is every bit as tasteless as I imagine the ones in Germany. BUT its not that big an event these days, so I wouldn't warn you against being in Copenhagen at the same time. Most of the activities happen in one particular park Foodwise. Keep trying Noma. I'd go for MR over Paustian, but another oppurtunity could be Rasmus Kofoed's new place Geranium http://eyecadchertest.inforce.dk/geranium/ I haven't been there myself (yet), but he is a great chef, two time bocuse d'or medalist. Silver this year.

Just had dinner at Ashas. Great stuff. Food is excellent, and the place is real nice.

I am not a big Wienerbrød fan, but La Glace that Poots recommended is probably a good bet. There is quite a lot of not very good bakeries, so keep your eyes open. Upthread I recommended the chain Emmerys, if you come by one of those. It's generally better quality of ingredients, and nos a sugary as many of the more traditional places.

These are all within easy walking distance of the Hotel. Top Class: Premisse, www.premisse.dk, also in english. Dronnings Tværgade 2. Ensemble, www.restaurantensemble.dk, Tordenskjoldsgade 11, very close A less formel place that is getting good press lately Oubæk, www.rasmusoubaek.dk/, St. Kongensgade 52, very close by. A former top place turned brasserie. Haven't been there, but supposedly good value. None of those places are particularily danish this is though Tolbod Bodega, http://www.toldbod-bodega.dk/, mentioned above. Esplanaden 4, maybe a good kilometer away. You might want to check there opening hours. Traditional danish food is often thougt of as a lunch thing, but I am sure they'll be open most nights. The area around the hotel, is filled with small little streets, there are plenty of good takeaways and such. Across the square from the hotel is the Nyhavn area, which especially in summertime is very popular with tourists, might be in december as well. Don't go there for the food, go there for the atmosphere, and maybe a beer or two.

D'angleterre... Don't do it! D'angleterre was the scene of one of the most talked about (amongst food people) controversies in DK this year. After years of mediocrity, D'angleterre hired Rasmus Kofoed, who placed 2nd (or 3rd) at last years Bocuse D'or. He is considerede one of the brightest talents in Denmark. After a few months he abruptly left. In the media it was said, that the owner forced him to put club sandwiches amongst other things on the menu. His whole staff left with him. Then they hired another good chef (forgot his name just know), but he left after a short period as well. Since then, D'angleterre hasn't been mentioned much. There are plenty of good alternatives very nearby, if you are staying at the hotel. Which is still excellent (and fairly expensive).

Thanks for the report. All good choices, it looks like you did some serious homework!!

I am not much of a cake person, but La Glace is a copenhagen classic. I personally prefer the mini-chain Emmerys. Their cakes (and bread!) are in my opinion better, but the stores lack the charm that La Glace has. There is an Emmerys at Østerbrogade 51. There is another one at Vesterbrogade 34 (no seating) For traditional danish "smørrebrrød" go to Toldbod Bodega, Esplanaden 4. It's fairly close to the Royal Residence. Great Place. Lots of atmosphere. Have the "fiskefilet". http://www.toldbod-bodega.dk/ Another place is Kanal Cafeen. Close to the parlament. Frederikshols Alle 18. At both places you might wan to check out how much smoking is going on, before you get seated. For "new" danish cuisine. Noma is the place.

Send in my reservation a couple of minutes past midnight on the 15th. Fingers crossed! Can anyone from previous experience tell us hopefuls, app. how long do we have to wait for a reply.

No problem, I am sure some of the other guys will chip in as well. Denmark, or more specifically Copenhagen, has enjoyed a gastronomic surge over the last 5 or so years, so there is plenty to pick from in almost any category.

Should be true for those things as well. Might be that some small places take an extended vacation, but it is not common.

You shouldn't have any problems. A lot of restaurants will be closed new years eve, and on the 1st of Jan aswell. After that everything is usually back to business. Enjoy

Back to Texas last night. Back to NYC this afternoon. I am insanely tired. But, oh, what a trip. Reports, pictures, etc, still to come... ← Uhh, the excitement.. We are leaving for Los Angeles tuesday morning and will be taking a route similar to yours. Hope to catch a preview here....

If you are into the molecular thing, Paustian is the place for you. Bp Bech is definetly one of the most innovative chefs in Denmark at the moment. Noma is the place to go. Other possibilities: (look upthread) Restauntant MR - also very innovative. Restaurant Premisse - less molecular, but very precise When are you coming? All the reviewers are praising a food/theater combo thing happening right now with chef Mette Martinussen (prev. 1 th), but I am not sure how long it will run. I can give you details of you like?

Looks like santa barbara region for a few days, maybe a stopover in Cambria or San Luis Obispo, and then 2-3 days in Carmel. It still leaves time for either Yosemite or maybe Anderson Valley or Napa. From what I've heard Anderson Valley is a better (less commercial) experience than Napa. Any opinons on that? Any tips for budget places to stay near Yosemite, it doesn't need to be in the park) would also be much appreciated. Jakob

We'll arrive in LA on the 5th of september. Stay 2-3-4 days and head north. We are flying back to Denmark on the 25th, and would like 4-5 days at least in SF as well. Other than that everything is still open.

I find it very difficult to choose between the different cities along the way. We'd like to se a few wineries, and I think we'll stay a night or two somewhere in the Santa Barbara region (probably not the city itself. Other suggestions?) Cambria, Carmel sounds great too. So does San Luis Obispo. Point Reyes, and Bodega Bay above SF also sounds nice. What's the main difference between these cities? (Big question, hoping for short answer ) Of the above mentioned restaurants, which one would you say reprensest California cooking the best? We'd probably prefer New American, Pacific Rim over Italian, Chinese... And...thank you so muc for helping us pick. Jakob

Hi there, We are going to be driving from LA to SF (or the other way aorund) next month. Any recommendations for B&Bs in the -150$ range in between the cities would be much appreciated (also SF) We haven't really made plans yet, so I would also like to hear about your favourite places SF,LA cities included. I've been scanning the threads, but please tell me, what is the place/restaurant/winery that you always return to.

Noma would no doubt be my first choice. The food is original, and it offers a truly nordic experience. www.noma.dk Other great top end places in Copenhagen: Restaurant MR (http://www.mr-restaurant.dk/flash_index.jsp) Premisse (http://www.premisse.dk/) Less formal, less expensive Le Sommelier (http://www.lesommelier.dk/) Let us know where you went!

There are several options to eat within Tivoli. The Place that is mentioned as The Ditch, is called Grøften in Danish (which truly means the ditch). It serves classic danish fare, probably more of a lunch place, but worth a shot. Tivoli also have The Paul, 1 michelin star. Wagamama. And lots others (most fairly expensive for what you get). There are also a couple of restaurants on the square, where your hotel is, but I wouldn't recommend any of them. In Vesterbrogade runs from Rådhuspladsen (The Square), there is Le Le, vietnamese, good food, reasonably priced. In Saxogade (further down Vesterbrogade on the left) there is Famo, which is an excellent italian place. Closeby Cofoco in Abel Cathrines Gade 7, is also a great choice. They should all be open, but if it's a work day, you shouldn't get there much after 9.30. pm Let us know if you have specific cravings, there are lots of good places close to your hotel. Best wishes Jakob

Sorry, I know this is off topic, but I'd like to get real peoples advice on the weather situation in Buenos Aires in September. I found charts with middel temperature and so forth, but it doesn't really tell you what to expect. We are considering Argentina for a 3 week trip, and would very much appreciate any advice. Weather first. Later food. Jakob

People...please! 57 views and notta one place worth visiting. Who are people raving about. Who's the new Jamie. Something. I am begging.

Hi, I am looking for suggestions in the London Area in late June. We like fancy food, but not fancy manners. No jacket and tie places, but would love to try something new. We've been to Hakkasan, River Cafe, Neal St, in recent years, and loved them all. Thanks Jakob

Where did you end up? :-) Jakob

Hope you enjoy your stay, and just let us know if you need more/different suggestions Best jakob