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I know I’m off to a excellent start off to the day if I have uncovered time for my early morning swim. I try to go for a day-to-day swim both in wintertime and summer season and the best put to do so is Ofelia Plads on the harbour front, which is open up to the public and totally free. It is the great place for getting a speedy morning dip and has the finest view of the Opera Home. It is also a good put for sunbathing or going for a swim at any time of working day, but in summertime it does have a tendency to get instead crowded in the afternoon.
After my dip, I often crave espresso and there is no far better place than Kafferiet. They have various destinations in Copenhagen but I often go to the 1 on Esplanaden, just about the corner from our Stine Goya headquarters. It’s across the street from the Kastellet park, which is charming for a wander on a sunny day.
Pursuing my espresso break, I appreciate to have a wander by the centre and visit some inspiring stores. Two that never ever fail to encourage me are Griegst for jewelry and cutlery and Etage Tasks for inside, style and artwork pieces. Both of those are inside walking distance of my property and our workplaces. [My husband] Thomas and I chose Griegst jewelry for our wedding day rings, so their pieces will always have a specific which means to us, and their showroom and boutique are only amazing — unquestionably truly worth the stop by. Located on Borgergade, Etage Initiatives is a gallery with restricted-version function by both of those renowned and up-and-coming artists and designers, and it’s the greatest put to learn new items for your residence.
Only a 5-moment walk away from Etage Assignments, on Shop Kongensgade you are going to discover Maupa, a just lately opened pizzeria by restaurateur David Fischer. An all-time favorite restaurant of mine is David’s initial one particular, Hos Fischer, in the Østerbro district, which specialises in tasty pasta dishes. When I read he was opening a new pizza area, I experienced to consider it out and it did not disappoint. You cannot reserve at Maupa, but you have much more prospect of finding a desk at lunch, and it is usually value the wait as they do the most tasty Roman-style pizza.
In the afternoon, I would head for a museum or gallery stop by. My go-to is V1 Gallery in the Meatpacking District — it’s a 10-minute bike journey from the centre and always has excellently curated modern day exhibitions from proven and emerging artists. The Meatpacking District employed to be an industrial zone, and it has now made into a lively hotspot for artwork galleries, amazing restaurants and nightclubs.
In advance of heading out for evening meal, or just after do the job, I may possibly make a brief halt at Lille Blå, the ideal wine bar in town. The identify signifies “little blue” and the walls of this little bar are totally hued in the most stunning, deep, electrical blue, which provides it an remarkable vibe. They have a fantastic selection of organic and natural and normal wines from Austria, and I have found out some of my favorite wines to day there. The team are exceptionally welcoming and accommodating to support you uncover a wine you really like.
A cafe I’ve not too long ago found out is Juju, a Korean eatery that is basically a number of methods absent from wherever I live. They only have a number of tables, so a reservation is hugely encouraged. The menu consists of a number of sharing dishes, which is always a enjoyable expertise because you get to style a lot of unique points and it is a considerably a lot more everyday and cosy location. The Korean fried chicken is to die for.
Last of all, the excellent place for beverages at the conclude of the day is Lodge Sanders. It’s just subsequent to Kongens Nytorv and has the most personal environment to sip on some refined cocktails. Their cocktail bar Tata is a fantastic location for a cosy night with mates or a intimate day. They alter the menu really often but a recent favorite is the Sour Lovin’, a clean-tasting consume with gin, lemon and sage honey.
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