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buskers line the canal and perform jazz medleys and
accoustic renditions of Beatles songs for delighted
passerbys. With cozy cafes, high-end restaurants and
ruckus bars overlooking the canal, Nyhavn has been
dubbed “the longest outdoor bar in Scandinavia.”
Finding a spot at one of the many outdoor cafes, I
ordered pickeled herring on tangy rye, washed it down
with a cold beer called “Big Drunk Baby” from a local
micobrew and took in the vibrant scene.
So how do you end a perfect day in Copenhagen?
With a visit to Copenhagen Street Food of course.
Once again, our local guide Kristian didn’t disappoint.
If you’re anything like me — a foodie with a food truck
fetish — you’ll love this warehouse-like atmosphere,
with some thirty stalls serving up all kinds of ethnic
fusion cuisine, from Mexican-inspired pork carnitas to
Korean Bulgogi, Moroccan-style barbecue, Brazilian
grill and Italian style pizza. With long wooden benches
for communal seating and a bedazzled cow art
installation dangling overhead like a disco ball, the
scene is playfully laid-back and super affordable
without sacrificing on culinary quality. Cool
30-somethings dressed in leather jackets share
authentic Belgian fries double fried in duck fat, sipping
back Chilean-imported red wine or freshly pressed
green juices. Needless to say, it was my happy place.
Beyond the New Nordic cuisine, the royal palaces
and the Renaissance-style castles, much of
Copenhagen’s charm is found in her neighborhoods,
best experienced by simply walking the streets and
tapping into the local vibe.
Photo by Jacob Termansen / www.copenhagenmediacenter.com
Photo by Christian Alsing / www.copenhagenmediacenter.com
So how do you end a perfect day
in Copenhagen? With a visit to
Copenhagen Street Food of course.
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(from the top)
Many of the houses in Nyhavn have been the
homes of prominent artists; the example of the famous Danish
“smørrebrød” open sandwich; a booth at the colorful Copenhagen
Street Food market, located in the heart of the city.
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