Porridge in Jægersborggade

If you are cold in the harsh Scandinavian winter, GRØD (which means porridge) in Jægersborggade is the place to go. They serve all kinds of porridge, including risotto and congee. The only other dish you can get is a small fresh salat which is only 25 DKK, but it is meant as a side order. This might be necessary if you are very hungry, because the portions are not that big.

Even if you're not that into porridge, you should consider giving it a try. You can have breakfast, lunch and even dinner as the menu changes from day to evening.

The owners make sure the ingredients are seasonal. So right now, in February, you can warm yourself on for example a hot pot of risotto with Jerusalem artichokes, or in the morning just a good old-fashioned oatmeal porridge with apples and nuts or caramel sauce.

The small cafe opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and the cafe has newspapers and magazines to read while you enjoy your meal.

Porridge mixes if you want to make it yourself.

You can buy different kinds of oats and grain mixes at the café. That way you can cook up your own little pot of joy at home.

The menu is only in Danish, but the lovely staff will surely translate it for you. The prices range from 25 DKK for the salad or a dessert porridge, 30 DKK for breakfast and 50-60 DKK for dinner.

The interior is nice and simple in a very Scandinavian way. The café doesn't have too many seats, but it makes the atmosphere warm and "hyggelig".

Hot congee with chicken, ginger and peanuts.

Risotto with Jerusalem artichoke and parmesan cheese.

When in Jægerborggade you should definitely check out all the other small shops in the street with everything from delicate food and pastries to clothes, pottery and music. Jægersborggade is Copenhagen's no. 1 hipster street in this upcoming part of Nørrebro, so expect lots of Ray Ban sunglasses and oversize clothing mixed with a friendly atmosphere and definitely room for everyone.

In one end of Jærgersborggade you'll find the charming cemetery Assistens Kirkegården, where you can find the graves of legends such as H.C. Andersen and Søren Kierkegaard. At the other end of the street you can turn the corner and head down Stefansgade, another street with lots of nice cafés and shops popping up at the moment.

Also, you should take a walk in Nørrebroparken, the park nearby, which is about to be renovated and even nicer and greener.

GRØD
Jægersborggade 50
2200 Copenhagen N

Opening hours:
Weekdays 7:30 am - 9 pm
Weekend 10 am - 9 pm

Nikolaos Stranga's Patisserie & Cakeaway

The amazing Christmas Special with chocolate.

On Åboulevarden - close to the lakes in Copenhagen - there's a little cakeaway. It is owned by the famous confectioner Nikolaos Stranga who recieved a Michelin star at the restaurant Era Ora.

The cakes at the cakeaway are very delicious, but a bit pricy. They are definitely worth the money, though. Two people could easily share a slice like the one we had: the Christmas special with chocolate.

The place is also known for the best French macarons in Denmark and a very tasty, rich hot chocolate.

It is a small placethat can only seat 6-8 people at a time, but the staff (Nikolaos Stranga's wife, among others) are friendly and will do everything they can to make room for more people. Go ahead, indulge a little!

Address:
Åboulevard 7
1635 København V

Opening hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11 – 5:30
Saturday 11 - 4

Contact information:
www.strangas.dk
Telefon 3539 5530
ns@strangas.dk

Sharing Cafe Aroma in Islands Brygge

One of the sharers recently went to visit a cafe called Aroma. It's right next to the Islands Brygge metro station which is located on Amager. They have some interesting sandwiches, that you can eat inside or take with you. 

The best thing was the apple juice... or actually it is something slightly different from apple juice, called 'æblemost'. Æblemost is like apple juice, but has no added sugar and is produced by crushing the apples.

Æblemost is used as an ingredient in many types of mixed juice because it is relatively inexpensive and has a mild flavor. It should be made with undiluted apple juice without added sugar. In Germany, they have a similar but less sweet drink called Apfelschorle which is 'æblemost' mixed with sparkling water. Yum!

Islands Brygge's peak season is in the summer when the weather is sizzling. The locals retreat here to get a break form the inner city heat by taking a swim, drinking cold beers, bbqing and generally chilling on the green and airy spots near the harbour. The café is therefore a very good place to visit during the varmer months.

I had a bean/chili sandwich which was nice and tasty, but the waiter didn't put it on a plate, so it was a bit difficult to eat and the beans just popped out everywhere. I made quite a mess ;) A sandwich is about 48 DKK. To convert to your currency go to the currency converter.

You can read more about cafe Aroma on facebook.

Sharing Torvehallerne - the place spoil your tastebuds!

We've just been to the new food shopping arcade in Copenhagen called 'Torvehallerne'. It used the be an outdoors vegetable, fruit and flower market, but this central square now features both in- and outdoor food stalls offering all kinds of tasty food and drinks.

Torvehallerne october 2011

There's a wide range of food to choose from and everything is delicious! The world famous The Coffee Collective has a stall there and you can taste a variety of foreign and local specialties (We recommend trying a proper Danish pasty in one of the bakeries). The quality is very good which the prices also reflect...

Torvehallerne October 2011

The thought was for the food hall to be the town's pantry, but it is more of a gourmet market - but it is fun to walk around in the two indoor markets and taste some of the wonderful food.

Torvehallerne October 2011

We really want to share this with you because it is a must see for foodies!

Torvehallerne October 2011

You Can find: 'Torvehallerne' right next to Nørreport Station at Frederiksborggade 21, 1360 Copenhagen C.

Opening Hours:
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 - 19.
Friday ​​10 - 20.
Saturday: 9 - 17.
Sunday: 10 -15.

You can check out their homepage here - unfortunately it is only in Danish...