Copenhagen’s Food Renaissance, World’s 50 Best, and Booking Impossible Reservations with Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr
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Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr are food and travel bloggers based in Copenhagen where they write and share experiences eating their way through Scandinavia. Before joining in 2018, Kaitlin and Anders both had stellar reputations and accomplishments in the culinary world, and combined forces to create a food-filled power couple.
We start our discussion by understanding the World’s 50 Best, an exclusive ranking system for the best restaurants in the world. Kaitlin and Anders dive into the details of these prestigious titles and how the award systems works. In the World’s 50 Best, Kaitlin and Anders contribute as TasteHunters, digital ambassadors documenting their food and travel experiences across social platforms.
I gave up on fine dining a while ago from repeated disappointing meals for exorbitant costs. We discuss my misconceptions and understand the importance of expectations during a high-end meal. I think they convinced me to keep a positive attitude and to dip my toes back into fine dining.
For those looking to dine at any of the World’s 50 Best restaurants, learning to book reservations is an essential skill. We talk about best practices, tips, and how online reservations work.
Then, we dive into Copenhagen and discuss the rebirth of the food culture, putting the city on the culinary map. Fifteen years ago, travelers never dreamed of visiting Copenhagen for the food, but a few trailblazing restaurants set new standards for the city that sent foodies swarming.
Anders and Kaitlin talk about what caused the new wave and how it impacted not only Copenhagen but the world’s culinary standards.
Anders and Kaitlin’s Recommendations
Smørrebrød is a traditional Scandinavian open-faced sandwich.
Selma – Smørrebrød
Rømersgade 20, 1103 København, Denmark
Aamanns 1921 – Smørrebrød
Niels Hemmingsens Gade 19-21, 1153 København, Denmark
Møntergade – Smørrebrød
Møntergade 19, 1116 København, Denmark
Schønnemann – Smørrebrød
Hauser Pl. 16, 1127 København, Denmark
Restaurants
Barr
Strandgade 93, 1401 København, Denmark
Alouette
Sturlasgade 14, 2300 København, Denmark
Gasoline Grill – Burgers
Landgreven 10, 1300 København, Denmark
Poulette – Fried Chicken
Møllegade 1, 2200 København, Denmark
Frantzén
Klara Norra kyrkogata 26, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden
Bars
Ved Stranden 10 – Bar
Ved Stranden 10, 1061 København, Denmark
Pompette – Wine Bar
Møllegade 3, 2200 København, Denmark
Lille Blå – Natural Wine Bar
Esplanaden 3, 1263 København, Denmark
Bakeries
Juno the Bakery
Århusgade 48, 2100 København, Denmark
Alice – Ice cream and Bakery
Markmandsgade 1, 2300 København, Denmark
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Chris Kretzer has traveled the world visiting over 35 countries and eating his way through every city. With his wife Tiarra, they explore different food cultures and create food guides, podcasts, and travel articles helping everyone experience the world through food.