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.

SelmaSmørrebrød
Rømersgade 20, 1103 København, Denmark

Aamanns 1921Smørrebrød
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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