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PERFORMANCE Theatre fans arespoilt for choicethis autumn: fromThat Theatre’sMarathon (8) andthe Crazy XmasCabaret (9) toCanada’s PlayingCards: Hearts (8)

8 October includesCulture Night (14),the RenaissanceFestival (14) andtop stand-up (14),while Novemberhas the ScottishMusic Parade (16)and CPH:DOX (15)

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TRUST THE BASICS THIS AUTUMN

Black turtle-neck topNoa Noa, Osterbrogade 82, Cph Ø; open Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00; noanoa.com

You can never go wrong with a black turtle-neck top. After all, it is already a highly sophisticated piece on its own. During autumn, when it gets a little chilly, layering lighter items is definitely a go. Splurging a little on cashmere won’t hurt as much as it gives you warmth and cosiness. You can wear this with skinny jeans, leather skirts, basically anything you can think of. It gives that classy yet edgy look when styled perfectly.

Trawling the streets of the Danish capital, the Visit Post has identified eight essentials no self-respecting fashionista should be without. By Lycelle Aure Bajar

It’s every girl’s dream to have a wardrobe full of clothes, accessories and shoes – but sometimes the best way to go is to rely on the essentials.

Just look at the locals! The Danes have such great taste in fashion, and they make it seem so effortless. It really is astounding to see how chic the ladies look when they’re walking around the city. Danish women are clearly some of the best dressed people on the planet.

It’s interesting to learn the new trends by observing how they dress themselves. Danish women have such simple yet elegant style. They like to incorporate basic fashion essen-tials in their outfits and it works marvellously.

As long as you have these eight basic items in your wardrobe – you will never worry again about what to wear.

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Long-sleeve dressBy Malene Birger, Antonigade 10, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00; bymalenebirger.com

The long-sleeve dress is a staple in achieving an elegant outfit. It gives you enough coverage for warmth, but also sassiness by still showing some skin. It is easily dressed down or up. If you are only running errands, you can wear a big sweater over it and wear your favourite sneakers. If you’re on a night out, then you can pair it some black booties and a leather jacket. Spice it up a little bit more with a perfect chunky necklace.

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Crewneck SweaterCOS, 33 Ostergade, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00; cosstores.com

During the more windy and brisk months of autumn, a thick knit is your best friend. It’s a defi-nite essential for the season. It is completely up to you if you’d prefer it fitted or baggy. But it’s recommended you get a larger size as it gives you more room for layering. Purchasing this in neutral colours gives you more choices to mix it up with different items. Layering it over a col-lared shirt and pairing it with skinny jeans could make a very trendy outfit.

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Leather jacketGanni, Gammel Kongevej 82, Frederiksberg; open Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00; ganni.com

When it comes to leather jackets, don’t be afraid to splurge. It is a timeless item that you could wear almost throughout the year here in Copenhagen. Invest in the quality and the style as you can basically pair it with anything and you will automatically look dashing! It can be paired with a simple shirt and jeans, dresses, shorts and skirts, you name it – it always works! It is a must to always look for the proper fit and cut because not all jackets are made for you. But when you’ve found ‘the one’, expect it to be your partner for life – as leather jackets always get better with age.

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Trendy ScarvesNaledi Copenhagen at Magasin, Kongens Nytorv, Cph K; open Mon-Sun 10:00-20:00; naledicopenhagen.com

The best accessory for autumn would be a trendy scarf. There’s huge scope when it comes to choosing a scarf – opt for the material, length and style that best suits you. As a known necessi-ty, I prefer my scarves to be trendy with a good mix of vibrant colours and patterns. Spicing up a simple outfit isn’t as hard as you think.

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Black ankle-bootsDope, Frederiksberggade 5, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00; dope.dk

When it comes to boots, there’s a variety of choices to choose from: from peep-toe boots to thigh-high boots. But in my opinion, ankle boots are must-haves. They are classics you could wear through different seasons. Looking for the perfect ankle boots is not at all hard as they come in various colours and designs. However, I would always recommend choosing a pair that are black or brown with a medium block heel, as they are more versatile for regular use. Great quality ankle boots will last forever, so don’t hesitate from splurging out on a pair.

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Statement NecklacesTime’s Up Vintage, Krystalgade 4, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 11:00-18:00, Fri 11:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-16:00; timesupshop.com

Many women avoid statement necklaces because they seem a bit too heavy. However, when autumn falls, we tend to wear darker clothing that needs an injection of life. A fabulous state-ment necklace will always add that spark to whatever dull outfit we may have. It may be intim-idating to have a huge, chunky necklace around your neck, but there are always a lot to choose from. Pick out what works for you with just the right amount of bling.

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Cat-Eye SunglassesStorm Copenhagen, Store Regnegade 1, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 11:00-17:30; stormfashion.dk

The must-have item of the season are the cat-eye sunglasses. Shaped like you guessed it and popular in the ‘50s, they’re making a comeback to give you that vintage, fabulous look. With sunglasses, it’s important to know what pair works best for your face shape. As long as you’ve got that covered, they can truly accentuate your natural beauty and give you better looking eyebrows!

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COPENHAGEN’S AUTUMN FASHION NEVER DISAPPOINTSWhile strolling around the city, it is not at all difficult to spot some ladies dressed in fabulous outfits. They could be walking to

work, hanging out with their friends or perhaps just heading to the nearest store to get some goodies.

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MARATHON Oct 21-Nov 21, Mon-Fri 20:00, Sat 17:00; Krudttønden, Serridslevvej 2, Cph Ø; 165kr, billetten.dk; that-theatre.com

JOE MOREL

AS MUCH as I’d like to resist the pun, That Theatre Company’s Marathon is a play that’ll run and run.

A tragicomedy in one act, the audi-ence follows Edoardo Erba’s characters Mark and Steve as they train for the New York Marathon and begins to understand their perspective on life as the play explores memory, family, pain, love and the nature of men.

The two actors are some of the fastest-rising names in Danish theatre: Benjamin Stender is already a Reumert award winner and Rasmus Mortensen played Hamlet on tour with the British

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Cast and crew describe rehearsals

as a “joy” and enriching their portrayal of “crude, stupid and obsessive” men chasing success and each other despite running being “painful, time-consuming and ultimately pointless”.

Director Ian Burns promises the audience will be “engrossed in the twists and turns of the language” and the constant running, which Mortensen finds liberating in allowing characters to “just be”.

Burns’ experiences as a cross-country runner certainly help convey rivalry – how much ‘a serious runner hates the sight of the neck in front of them, and how your closest friend is your pace-setter’.

Playing for a month in Krudttønden, this play promises to be extraordinary: on its Scandinavian premiere, we wish these courageous runners the best.

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PLAYING CARDS: HEARTS Oct 14-19, most performances at 20:00 (none on Oct 15); Østre Gasværk Teater, Nyborggade 17, Cph Ø; 350-695kr, billetten.dk ,7027 2272; 180 mins with interval; in English and French with Danish supertitles; gasvaerket.dk

ONE of Quebec’s most famous artists, Robert Lepage, is bringing his unique

360° theatre experience to Østre Gasværk in Copenhagen.

Created specifically for round venues, Lepage’s new project, Playing Cards, explores universes inspired by the playing-card suits: spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs.

In Playing Cards: Hearts, the second of a planned quartet of plays, three countries and four generations, as the audience follows in modern-day Que-bec, colonial Algeria and 19th century France. (LR)

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LA TRAVIATA Oct 4-Nov 12; Store Scene, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; 62-895kr, kglteater.dk

GIUSEPPE Verdi’s mid-life masterpiece La Traviata (aka ‘The Fallen Women’) is an opera classic beloved the world over.

Set in 18th century Paris, it follows the love affair of Violetta, a courtesan, and her admirer, the young and roman-

tic nobleman Alfredo.This story of high society and narrow

minds is taken on by members of the Royal Danish Theatre’s soloist ensem-ble, joined by Greek star baritone Dimitris Tiliakos as Alfredo’s domineer-ing father.

Guest director David Radok rejoins the theatre with his popular interpre-tation, ensuring La Traviata will not fall. (JM)

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Bliss Point Oct 19-21; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; 40-125kr,teaterbilleter.dk The constant chase for more is at the centre of this dramatic production exploring the hu-man pursuit of happiness. See how corrupting pleasure, ma-nipulation, excess and instinct are to humans. (JM)

The Fantasy Traveller Oct 10-14; Gamle Scene, Kon-gens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 75-295kr, kglteater.dk Let yourself fall into the wonderland of a child’s mind in this ballet of monsters, pirates and air balloons. Royal Danish Theatre Ballet School students perform in this enchanted journey. (JM)

Boulevard Solitude Oct 1-25; Store Scene, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Cph K; 95-595kr, kglteater.dkHenze’s first opera tells the story of love at first sight set in France immediately after World War Two, using cinematics, jazz music and dance. French conductor Jérémie Rhorer directs. (JM)

Light And Sound Oct 9; Thorvaldsens Museum, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads 2, Cph K; 90kr; kulturnatten.dk The museum’s contribution to Kulturnatten 2015 is a water-themed light and sound display including the museum’s facade. Buy a 90kr Culture Pass from 7-Elevens, libraries and cultural centres. (JM)

Dans2Go Oct 22-29; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 200-245kr, kglteater.dk Enjoy three works: Tchai-kovsky’s enchanting ballet classic Swan Lake, tutus galore in White Adagio, and a radical new dance from Tilman O’Don-nell. Annual and affordable, Dans2Go appeals to experts and first-timers alike. (JM)

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CRAZY XMAS: DON’T TOUCH NEFERTITI! Nov 7-Jan 9; Glassalen Tivoli; 50-385kr; tivoli.dk

JOE MOREL

EVEN the biggest successes started small – and the Crazy Christmas Cabaret becoming a Copenhagen institution is definitely a success. Since starting in 1982 as “a tiny version of pantomime with four actors and a piano player”, Vivienne McKee’s Christmas favourite has brought expats and Danes together for over 30 years with clever jokes and festive silliness.

McKee is quick to point out that the cast return frequently and are as up for a laugh as the audiences. In fact, she confesses that the annually-returning

Dr Van Helsingør fra Elsinore was origi-nally meant to be a one-off. It was only by popular demand that his survival beyond 1986’s ‘Dracula’ cabaret came about. The good-natured mockery and topical jokes have always been part of the show – “People expect all the traditional elements.”

As the audiences grew and became more diverse, the level of participation increased: villains are now booed and hoorays welcome the heroes, dames parade about in ridiculous costume and the whole audience joins the singalongs – it’s like nothing else in Denmark.

If you’ve been before then you’re already sold, but don’t think you know what to expect. For anyone new to the Crazy Christmas Cabaret’s delights, expect the unexpected: sing shameless-ly, shout at the characters and join in with Denmark’s favourite cult comedy madhouse.

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M.E.N Nov 6-7; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; 55-125kr; dansehallerne.dk

CONTEMPORARY dance meets wolfpack comedy in this revealing and passionate exploration of what it is to be male. Bosnian-born dancer, composer and choreographer Edhem Jesenkovic uses his intimate familiarity with rhythm and pace in his depiction

of ‘modern man’ as part of a four man ensemble.

Part fragile, part macho and part humourous, M.E.N digs deep into mas-culinity with an ironic, knowing touch – its power heightened by the conflicted and athletic performances.

Supported by the arts foundation Ae-rowaves, M.E.N’s dynamic and intense boundary-breaking style finds modern man at its heart. (JM)

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SHORT TIME TOGETHER Nov 1-14; Gamle Scene, Kongens Nytorv 9, Cph K; 75-595kr; kglteater.dk

THREE pieces by different choreog-raphers synthesise into Short Time Together.

Paul Lightfoot and Sol Léon from the Nederland Dans Theater bring the

unpredictability and humour that’s characterised them for over 50 ballets.

Idan Sharabi joins from the Israeli Opera House and The Israeli Ballet, who won the Copenhagen International Choreography Award in 2012, returns to a city he knows well.

And death and legacy are explored by Slovak sensation Natalia Horecna in a piece that encourages memories to flourish and strives for originality. (JM)

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Thriller the Musical Nov 5, 20:00; Falconer Salen, Falconer Alle 9, Frederiksberg; 220-495kr, billeten.dk Already six years old in Lon-don’s West End, this musical celebrates the Jacko of all ages: from his blossoming ‘ABC’ years with his brothers to the world superstar days following Thriller and the wacko years that ensued. (BH)

360˚ - The blackest white lie Oct 19-23, 10:00 and 12:00; Dansekapellet, Bispebjerg Torv 1, Cph NV; tickets from 40kr; 12 years + An ice-cold tale of what hap-pens when a white lie turns black with modern breakdance by choreographer Stephanie Thomasen and music by Efterk-lang for the teens. (EN)

Come Together Starts Nov 12, Wed-Sun; Tivoli Konsertsalen, Tivoli; 195-675kr; cometogethertivoli.dkEveryone knows The Beatles – so who wouldn’t want to see their music performed live with a full cast of musicians and dancers in Tivoli (the sequel sucked though). Twist and shout with a little help from your friends. (JM)

Airport Nov 12-28; Republique, Østerfælled Torv 37, Cph Ø; 95-195kr; republique.billetten.dk Kristján Ingimarsson asks why we all behave as we do at airports – gates to journeys and excitement, but incredibly reg-ulated. His answer is character-istically bizarre, humorous and intensely physical. (JM)

Loona Nights Nov 13; Dansehallerne, Pasteursvej 20, Cph V; 55-free entry; dansehallerne.dk The raw, the broad and the experimental feature heavily at Dansehallerne’s all-comers night. An open stage for short pieces and audience feedback, Loona Nights could spawn the next performance sensation! (JM)

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GRADUATES Ongoing, ends Oct 31; Gallery Poulsen, Cph V; open Tue-Fri 12:00-17:30, Sat 11:00-15:00; free adm

LUISA KYCA

THE beautiful Poulsen gallery in the Meatpacking District is opening an exhibition aimed at art fanatics sick of pictures by artists they have already seen a thousand times.

Gallery Poulsen and The New York Academy of Art have created an exhibi-tion that gives the stage – or the walls – to three young talents who recently graduated from the academy and now have the opportunity to show their works in Copenhagen.

Abigail Schmidt, Shangkai Kevin Yu and Stephen Vollo from the US will turn your mind in another direction and expand your thoughts regarding contemporary art.

Schmidt offers a classical historic painting approach to pictures that always contain alluring twists like anti-heroic soldiers, and she indulges totally unconnected elements, which makes her work very innovative and interesting.

Yu, a very talented artist who mainly paints on cotton, creates perplexing vis-tas of chairs and body parts that draw us in to another universe.

With yet a different approach, Vollo represents all you expect from paintings. He shows new perspectives on everyday life. His specific style in-volves him using a lot of paint to create reliefs that are as beautiful as they are stunning.

The dean of the NYAA has been heav-ily involved in arranging the exhibition to make sure the best of the Big Apple’s young art scene is presented to Copen-hagen audiences. Entry is free, so why not come along and take a look at this new direction modern art is going in.

WORLD PRESS PHOTOS Oct 2-22; Politikens Hus, Vester Voldgade 33, Cph V; open Mon-Fri 13:00-18:00 (until 21:00 Wed-Thu), Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; free adm

NO paintings, no fancy contemporary light installations – just reality. The ex-hibition of the 58th World Press Photo Award winners shows off the press

pictures that have burned images in our minds – positive ones and negative ones.

The awarded pieces were picked by a jury in eight categories (contemporary issues, daily life, general news, long-term projects, nature, portraits, sports, sport news) and selected from 97,912 images from 131 different countries.

And if that is not enough, this year’s winner was a Dane, Mads Nissen, who triumphed with a photo of a gay couple in Russia. (LK)

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A CLOSER LOOK Ongoing, ends Nov 29; Louisiana Museum of Modern, Gl Strandvej 13, Humlebæk; open Tue-Fri 11:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00; tickets: 115kr; louisiana.dk

TAKE a close look at one of Britain’s most influential and talented artists. Post-1982, Freud mostly focused on

graphic pictures and this exhibition consists of 52 intriguing black and white body sketches he made during that period.

Overall it is a fascinating and power-ful study of the human body you don’t want to look away from.

The exhibition is part of the Louisi-ana ‘On Paper’ series and is a follow-up on a retrospective of Lucian Freud at Louisiana in 2007. (LK)

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CW Eckersberg Oct 8-Jan 24; SMK; open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-20:00; free adm

The works of the ‘father of Dan-ish painting’, CW Eckersberg, are coming to SMK where an extensive exhibition will honour his impressive compositions and realistic works. (LK)

Learning from Japan Opens Oct 8; Danish Design Museum; Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00, Wed 11:00-21:00; 100kr Explore the highly influential relationship between Japanese and Danish design. The exhibi-tion will show many crafts, that are rarely shown in public, so this is definitely worth a visit! (LK)

Nowton: Sue Pollen Oct 24-Dec 13; Gentofte Hovedbibliotek, Hellerup; open Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-16:00; free admDiscover the world before the modern man. Pollen presents beautifully simple and minimal-ist sculptural works that seem completely naked, but inherit a story of birth and evolution. (LK)

Transformations Oct 17-Jan 31; Moderna Museet, Malmö; open Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00; 70kr The innovative exhibition fea-tures art that triggers thoughts about life and death, and imagi-nation and play, in a totally new way. It offers a mobile app that allows visitors to take a journey through time. (LK)

Yayoi Kusama Ongoing, ends Jan 1; Louisiana Japanese artist Yahoi Kusama, who is often hailed as the fe-male Andy Warhol, is returning with a presentation of her life’s work, including never exhibited pieces. The giant exhibition will feature her early watercolours and pastels, sculptures, video installations and political hap-penings. (LK)

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CULTURE NIGHT Oct 9, 17:00-05:00; various venues in Copenhagen; night pass 90kr, under-12s free adm; kulturnatten.dk

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EVER since 1993, Copenhagen’s culture vultures have been turning into night owls on this October night to take ad-vantage of this extraordinary possibility to visit different museums, art galleries, exhibition halls, churches and other cul-tural spots participating over the course of the 12-hour event. Admittance to the numerous participating venues only costs 90 kroner.

Not only does the Culture Night pass give you an access to all the places and events, it also enables you to have free transport on the city’s buses, trains and Metro all night long in the Capital Region.

And it also enables you to blood your children in culture as well. While there are a few all-out kids events early in the evening (a dance workshop with a host of DR Ramasjang and a concert by Christine Skou and Ole Kibsgaard), they can have few complaints if you decide to mix in a few preferences of your own. In many cases, simply visiting some of these venues at night (castles, dungeons, secret rooms etc) is an unforgettable experience.

The Culture Pass is available to buy at most of the train stations, all 7-Eleven kiosks, libraries and many cultural insti-tutions in the Copenhagen area.

It is a good idea to download the Culture Night’s app as it includes all the events that are suitable to Eng-lish-speakers and gives you directions on how to get there.

After all, you don’t want to have the keys to the city and spend most of your time lost on its streets.

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Oct 11-17, 10:00-17:00; Kronborg Castle, Kronborg 2C, Helsingør; 125kr, family options available; kronborg.dk

KRONBORG Castle is inviting everyone to the engagement party of the daugh-ter of Christian IV and the German prince!

The castle will be accordingly decked out like it’s the 1630s and filled with dif-ferent activities for the family to enjoy.

While the young ones can dress up as soldiers or nobles of the era, or try out some archery, their parents can en-joy the renaissance fair where they can buy exotic produce and delicacies.

And then everyone is invited to the knights’ tournament and the witchcraft trial. (AL)

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RUGBY WORLD CUP AT THE GLOBE Ongoing, ends Oct 31; The Globe, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K; the-globe.dk

THE atmospheric Globe bar will keep the punters happy by showing all 48 games of the 2015 Rugby World Cup with English TV commentary courtesy of ITV.

Among the standout games this

month are England vs Australia (Oct 3), South Africa vs Scotland (Oct 3), Australia vs Wales (Oct 10), France vs Ireland (Oct 11), the quarter-finals (Oct 17-18), semis (Oct 24-25) and final (Oct 31).

There are plenty of screens at the Globe and a kitchen serving lamb curry, fish and chips, beef and Guinness pie and Irish stew. While the current beer of the month is (what else but?) the Galway Hooker. (PS)

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Construct with Lego Oct 10-18; 95kr; dac1.dk/LEGOarkitektHere’s your kid’s chance to give Bob the Builder a run for his money! Guided by engineering and architecture students, the family can learn how to construct a building. (EN)

Flea Market at Bella Center Oct 10; 10:00; Center Boulevard 5, Cph S; loppemarkedibella.dk As winter approaches, the flea markets are heading indoors and getting bigger! Be fast and find everything from vintage furniture, ceramics, glass and lamps to clothing, watches and kitchenware in the halls of the Bella Center! (AL)

Football: Denmark vs France Oct 11; 20:45; Parken Stadium, Cph Ø; dbu.dkDenmark are taking on the upcoming European Champion-ship hosts France at Denmark’s national stadium in a friendly. There might be a few spare seats should Danish fans have a closer eye on Albania’s last Euro 2016 qualifier! (AL)

Stand Up: Gabriel Iglesias Oct 24; 21:00; DR Koncerthuset, Ørestads Boulevard 13, Cph S; 385kr, billetlugen.dk With 13 million followers on social media, Gabriel Iglesias is one of America’s most success-ful stand-up comedians. Since 2000, he has been filling halls all over the world, from Saudi Arabia to Singapore, and now Denmark. (AL)

Halloween for adults Oct 31, 22:30; Hard Rock Cafe, Rådhuspladsen 45-47, Cph V; evensi.com Dress up in your scariest Hal-loween costume and come to party. Besides listening to some great old rock tracks, partici-pate in the midnight costume contest and win incredible prizes! (AL)

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CHRISTMAS BREW: J-DAY! Nov 6, from 20:59 onwards; all over Denmark; free adm; tuborg.dk

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CHRISTMAS in Denmark does not officially begin until this most-anticipat-ed event and you better be ready for it – it’s J-Day!

This is the day when the Danish brewery Tuborg releases its annual Chritsmas beer, the ‘Juleøl’, at exactly 20:59 on the first Friday of November.

For many it is the most joyous time of the year as Tuborg trucks pull up at different bars and cafes in the city, distributing free beer while cheerfully singing a traditional Tuborg Christmas brew song. The bars tend to be filled with happy customers embracing the Christmas spirit. Many dress up in the Tuborg blue-coloured Santa hats and

make a real carnival out of it. With a relatively short shelf-life of 10

weeks – although that’s a slightly longer festive season than the Victorians had in mind when they promoted the celebration of Christmas in the 19th century! – the Danes really make the most out of it and it has remained a crowd favourite guaranteed to bring the crowds out. Until not long ago it was on Thursday, but they moved it to Friday because so many students were too hungover to attend school the next day.

The Tuborg Christmas brew is a mixture of three beers: KB Hvidtøl, Tuborg FF and Tuborg Guld. It is bot-tom-fermented, wienener beer brewed on lager, with a fresh aroma of caramel malt and to complete the special brew liquorice is added. It is also brewed to complement most Scandinavian Xmas recipes.

So why not join the celebration and start the holiday festivities with a ‘Skål’!

HUBERTUS HUNT Nov 1, 10:00; Dyrehaven 8, Klampenborg; free adm; hubertusjagt.dk

THE Hubertus Hunt, the highlight of the hunting season, attracts 40,000 specta-tors and 160 riders.

Held in the Deer Park at Klampen-borg, it has become a tradition for familes to enjoy picnics in the beautiful

forest while enjoying the skilled horse-manship on display.

Experience the excitement in the air as the riders come flying over hedges, coping with a total of 35 obstacles deep landings.

The winner of this year’s hunt will be given the Hubertus chain, which is traditionally rewarded by Prince Henrik himself at the Hermitage Hunting Lodge. (LAB)

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CPH:DOX Nov 5-15; various locations; cphdox.dk/en

CPH:DOX is the largest documentary film festival in Northern Europe. It fills Copenhagen cinemas every year with a selection of more than 200 films from across the globe.

Films compete in six main catego-ries: DOX:AWARD, NEW VISION, F:ACT

AWARD, NORDIC:DOX, the Doc Alliance Award and the Politiken’s Audience Award.

While documentaries are the festival’s main forte, it also organises concerts, art exhibitions, screening market, professional seminars, and the international financial and co-produc-tion event CPH:FORUM, which includes the film production program CPH:LAB. (LAB)

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Copenhagen Coin Fair Nov 1, 10:00-16:00; Radisson Blu Falconer Hotel, Falconer Allé 9, Frederiksberg; cphcoin-fair.dk Following on from six successful coin exchanges staged between 2009 and 2014, the Copenha-gen Coin Fair is returning with more coin dealers as partici-pants arrive from all over the world! (LAB)

Copenhagen Book Forum Nov 6-8, Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00; Bella Center, Center Boulevard 5, Cph S; 140kr, under-12s: 55kr (free on Friday), bellacenterco-penhagen.dk Meet local and international authors and publishers and enjoy an exciting programme of interviews, lectures, book signings, and new book releas-es. (LAB)

Daniel Sloss Nov 5, 21:00; Huset KBH, Cph K; 235kr; billetlugen.dkDaniel Sloss is a 24-year-old award-winning Scottish comedi-an who has previously sold out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. Sloss, who has written material for Frankie Boyle, is returning to Copenhagen with his new show, REALLY..?! (LAB)

Hillerod Folk Festival Nov 12-14; Klaverfabriken, Fredensvej 12A, Hillerod; 100-250kr; klaverfabrikkenlive.dk The festival brings together international folk artists and offers workshops on dance, singing and games. The per-forming artists include Floating Sofa Quartet, OD, Åkervinda and Nordic. (LAB)

Blickfang Copenhagen Nov 13-15, Fri 14:00-22:00, Sat 11:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-19:00; Øksnehallen, Halmtorvet, Cph V; blickfang.com The hottest design event in Scandinavia showcases jew-ellery, furniture, lifestyle and fashion. The designers will be in attendance for meet-ups. (LK)

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SCOTTISH MUSIC PARADE Nov 25, 20:00; Falconer Salen; billetnet.dk

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A MAGICAL night awaits as the Scottish Music Parade takes to the stage with its musicians, bagpipers, dancers and drummers all the way from Edinburgh.

Let them take you on a musical journey through Scottish culture, from William Wallace and Robert the Bruce to Rob Roy and Bonnie Prince Charlie to Robert Burns and Walter Scott, with an incredible set design that incorporates Scottish castles and artists dressed up in traditional costumes. After all, what could be more Scottish than men in kilts

playing the bagpipes and drums? Among the bagpipe players and

drummers are many winners of interna-tional competitions – additionally, most of the contributors have experience performing with the world-famous Edinburgh Tattoo Festival.

Scotland’s best dancers will put you in the party mood with their forma-tions, jaw-dropping lifts and incredible costumes.

The thrill of the performance will peak with a genuine canon blast during the Scottish hymn ‘Highland Cathedral’, as the whole of Falconer Salen resounds to the sound of the uplifting music.

This is an evening of music, culture, tradition and authentic Scottish happi-ness that you don’t want to miss.

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COPENHAGEN IRISH FESTIVAL Nov 6-7, 18:00-01:00, Nov 7-8, 15:00-01:00; Copenhagen Municipality Music School, Staldgade 29, Cph V; irishfestival.dk

IF you’re looking for a good mix of fun and tradition, visit the Irish Festival where the traditional and contemporary

folk music will get you moving your feet.On Friday night, enjoy the music of

Matt Cranitch and Jack Daly (fiddle and accordion), and Caladh Nua Nua (sang, fiddle, button accordion, guitar and ban-jo). And on Saturday, experience modern interpretations of traditional Irish tunes with Saturday Concert Goitse.

And don’t leave too early as there is a happy hour from 23:00-24:00. (LAB)

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DANISH OPEN BELLY DANCE Nov 13-15, open Fri 16:00-19:00, Sat 09:30-22:00, Sun 10:00-18:30; Glostrup Hallen, Stadionvej 88, Glostrup; 200-350kr, billetlugen.dkIF your idea of fun is watching beautiful women dancing in dazzling costumes to enchanting music, you should not to

miss this event! Expect amazing performances by 60-

100 belly dancers competing to be this year’s winner. There are four different categories: Tomorrow’s Stars, Soloist, Duo/Group and Grand Diva.

Denmark is a hotbed of talented belly dancers so don’t be surprised if the Danish Open Belly Dance produces a few home-grown winners! (LAB)

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Latin Festival Nov 14, 21:00-03:00; 100kr; latinfestival.dk It’s got smaller over the years, but the Latin Festival remains sultry, sexy and sassy. Activities includes salsa classes, dance shows, concerts, booty-shaking competitions, reggaeton and DJs. Guaranteed to get your pulse racing! (LAB)

Flea Market at Ravnborggade Nov 15, 10:00-16:00; Ravns-borggade, 2200 Cph N; ravns-borggade.dk Check out your bargaining skills at different antique shops, designer boutiques, galleries and cafes that are offering lots of interesting items. Enjoy great steals over a cup of coffee! (LAB)

Jan Hellesøe Nov 20, 20:00; Bremen Teater; 250kr; brementeater.dkWell-know for his appearances on DR3 program Fuckr med dn hjrne, Denmark’s leading mentalist and showman Jan Hellesøe will once again amaze you with his abilities and exper-iments on stage with his new show, ‘Manipulation’. (LAB)

Big Quiz Nights Oct 15 & 29, Thu Nov 12 & 26, 19:30; The Globe, Nørregade 43, Cph K; 30kr, five per teamMon Nov 2, 19:30; Kennedys, Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V; 25kr, four per teamThe Globe has changed the time of its October 1 quiz. The winners get 1,000 kroner at the Globe, 800 at Kennedy’s.

Dylan Moran: ‘Off the Hook’ Dec 1, 20:00; Bremen Teat-er, Nyropsgade 39-41, Cph; billetnet.dk Best known as the star of sit-com Black Books and appearing in Simon Pegg films like Shaun of the Dead, Dylan Moran is bringing his acclaimed stand-up show, Off the Hook – an absolute must-see. (LAB)

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Smørrebrød means “open sandwiches” and, as the name suggests, it isn’t just one dish but many. In fact, it embraces a vast number of variations of fish, meat, salads and vegetables and cheese on rye or white bread. Real smørrebrød is a pleasure to the eye and to the palate. But be careful - smørrebrød comes in almost as many different sizes as there are variations and it is more filling than you might think!The Danes eat smørrebrød all year round as a traditio nal lunch dish. It is also popular on festive occasions to gether with the family or friends. And smørrebrød is al most always accompanied by Danish beer and schnapps.Copenhagen boasts a whole range of restaurants which specialise in smørre brød – typical Danish open – faced sandwiches. They are ancient, traditional establish ments, often located below street level in cosy basements and cellars. Service at Copenhagen smørrebrød restaurants differs in style from that at normal eating places and can be an experience in its own right!Welcome to the traditional Danish kitchen! Velbekomme – Bon Appetit!

No one really has any idea when it first appeared. And no one knows who invented it, either. But everyone agrees that it is the very essence of Danish cuisine.

Smørrebrød – don’t try saying it – just taste it

The very essence of DANISH CUISINE

Café Sorgenfri is a 150-year-old basement restaurant in central Copenhagen, serving classic Danish open sandwiches. Our famous kitchen works every day from 11am to 9pm (Sun 12 noon to 5pm), where as the restaurant only closes at midnight. A lot has been written about Café Sorgenfri as an example of genuine, traditional Co pen -hagen culture at its best. However, most of all, the restaurant is popular in the true sense of the word. Café Sorgenfri is known by any Copenhagener and everybody from all walks of life comes here to enjoy a meal, a couple of pints...and the company. Quite naturally, Café Sorgenfri is often completely packed – so please phone in advance for table reservation.

CAFÉ SORGENFRIBrolæggerstræde 8

Tel 3311 5880www.cafesorgenfri.dk

Restaurant & Café Nytorv is 150 years old and one of the very oldest inns in Copenhagen – established 30-40 years after the Great Fire in 1795 that left most of the capital in ruins. In times gone-by, Restaurant & Café Nytorv was the haunt of drunkards and prostitutes, today its clientele are artists, lawyers, businessmen and good people that just pop into the place for a beer or a good meal – we serve typical Danish-style lunches all day!

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ NYTORVNytorv 15

Tel 3311 7706www.nytorv.dk

Københavner Caféen is a genuine Danish restaurant situated in one of Copenhagen’s small and charm-ing streets – just a couple of steps off the walking street (“Strøget”). Traditional open sandwiches (“smørrebrød”) dominate the lunch menu whilst renowned Danish dishes are served in the evening. The café is noted for its untraditional and impul -sive activities for tourists. For example, Santa Claus often appears during the summer months! Københavner Caféen is open seven days a week including public holidays and serves lunch be tween 12:00 and 17:00 and dinner from 17:00 until 22:30.

KØBENHAVNER CAFEENBadstuestræde 10

Tel 3332 8081www.kobenhavnercafeen.dk

Kanal – Kafeen – Canal Café – located on the canal near Christiansborg parliament building – dates back to 1852. The first owner of the café was a former cook at the royal palace who was given the restaurant as a pension! Canal Café has a genuine old – world Danish atmosphere, with a plethora of old pictures on the walls and low beams! The restaurant is frequented by office workers from the quarter as well as parliament, with families and tourists often in evidence! The Kanal – Kafeen is a bit cramped with seating capacity for only 60 guests, but there’s always room if you are prepared to wait a few minutes for a table – otherwise when weather permits, tables are put out on the pavement overlooking the canal.

KANAL - KAFEENFrederiksholms Kanal 18

Tel 3311 5770www.kanal-cafeen.aok.dk

HUSMANNS VINSTUELarsbjørnsstræde 2

Tel 3311 5886e-mail: [email protected]

www.husmannsvinstue.dk

CAFÉ PETERSBORGBredgade 76

Tel 3312 5016 • Fax 3315 5062www.cafe-petersborg.dk

www.spiseliv.dk/petersborg

Café Petersborg is one of Copen-hagen’s very oldest restaurants with a history which dates all the way back to 1746. The cuisine is typically Danish and the res-taurant has always made it an honour to serve good, tradi-tional Danish food at reason-able prices. The menu has extended to include a range of foreign dishes which have be -come part of the Danish kitchen. Many famous Danes and foreigners have visited Café Petersborg – notably Hillary Clinton.

Husmanns Vinstue – a classic luncheon restaurant founded in 1888 – is one of the very few old basement restaurants left in Copenhagen – almost totally unchanged in style during the 125 or so years of its existence! One significant change is that women are allowed to lunch there now – they were forbiden admittance in 1912 by the then proprietress, a ban not lifted until 1981! HUSMANNS VINSTUE is today a traditional Danish smørrebrød lunch restaurant of the high est quality offering homemade specia lities composed of fresh raw materials, based on typical old Danish recipes. Opening hours mon-fri: 11.30 am – 6 pm, sat: 12.00 pm – 4 pm. Kitchen: mon-fri: 11.30 – 4pm, sat: 12 – 4 pm. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. All credit cards accepted. Evening parties catered for by special advance order.

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A TASTE OF URUGUAY, YOU’LL CRY IF YOU HATE IT WELL DONE!

BY ELLA NAVARROWHEN I HEARD there was a restaurant in Copen-hagen serving meat from Uruguay, I had to stop by and see how true they were to my roots. I had to make sure we were being well-represented.

NEWBIES IN TOWNKöD opened just four months ago. For those of you unaware of what its name means, it is the Danish word for meat, but with a low-case Swed-ish ‘ö’, which must make it a little bit … hipster maybe? No Uruguayan influences there, that’s for sure.

Located on a quiet cobblestone street near the canals with a head-on view of Børsen, it’s easy to find thanks to a red carpet entrance that might mislead first-time visitors into believing they are about to enter somewhere terribly exclusive, when the reality is relatively cosy.

You can choose to sit upstairs, where you can admire the street through the big windows and the chefs working their magic in the open-space kitchen, or opt for the basement if you’d prefer to have a more private meal or are dining with a big group.

SANGRÍA FOR THE SEÑORITASWe were offered a big drinks menu (too big to fit on the table!) that included a variety of options for aperitifs, but we chose to start off with the house sangria because the experience thus far had reminded us of a warm Spanish night and as they say: “A perfect night starts with sangría”.

Red wine with squeezed oranges, vanilla, a hint of cinnamon with bourbon and cava, it was temptingly dainty to the taste, superbly com-plementing a salmon tartare starter we enjoyed while we waited for the main course.

BOYS DON’T CRY, BUT MEN DOI am the type who likes my meat cooked, and when I mean cooked, I mean really cooked, like almost hard. My dad has always hated it that I ask for it like that, especially as it means I am always the last to eat. Still, he’s 11,000 km away. But then I read in the menu that the chef at KöD also “cries a little” when the well-done option is ordered, but what can I say: everyone has their own pref-erences. At least my friend chose medium-rare so he didn’t have to cry twice!

Our choice was the Hereford ribeye beef steak – a 300 gram whopper from Uruguay that was an enormous piece of meat! And it proved to be de-licious and just perfect with sides that included

sweet potato fries and tomato with mozzarella and pesto.

We then followed up with a Danish dessert. The rødgrød med fløde recommended by our waiter was light enough to fit the little space we had saved for dessert. The wild berries and all-round colourful dish gave our evening a closure beyond compare.

I now know whenever I get homesick I can stop by KöD because its meat reminds me of my coun-try. It tasted as if it had come out of my dad’s bar-becue on a summer’s night, and just as the chef had promised: “We do it true to your country”.

Fabio’s Falkoner Allee 56, Frederiksberg; open Sun-Wed 17:00-22:00, Thu-Sat 17:00-24:00; 3537 9977;restaurantfabio.dkThe warmth, quality and love invested by Italian res-taurant owners Fabio and Christine makes this dining experience truly enriching – like a familial hug by a Mediterranean evening. ‘Fabio’s temptations’, the an-tipasto, included homemade aubergine pie and car-paccio with a parmesan crisp, were out of this world! And given a last night on earth scenario, I’d opt for the Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini – ribbon pasta with mixed mushrooms, truffle cream and freshly grated parme-san, which was harmoniously paired with the rich tex-ture and fine nuances of a Barolo della casa. (BK)

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KöDAdmiralgade 25, Cph K;open Sun-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-22:00; starters 75-95kr, steaks 270-540kr, sides 30-40kr, desserts 65-75kr;[email protected], 6915 1519; koedkbh.dk

Gorilla Flæsketorvet 57, Cph V; open Mon-Thu 17:30-22:00, Fri-Sat 17:30-23:00; 10-course menu 375kr; restau-rantgorilla.dkThere’s a new monkey out in the jungle of hipsters, but it’s no chimp, it’s a Gorilla. Brother of Pluto and Barbie, it has an unconventional yet sophisticated menu that will make you beat your chest with joy. There were heaps of standout dishes – the Danish oysters with hazelnuts, homemade potato crisps, ravioli with escargots, and linguini with crab sauce – but if I had to recommend just one it would be the lobster roll that looked like a pineapple. It’s no won-der it’s creating quite a buzz in the district. After all, gorillas always know how to make an entrance! (EN)

Gefährlich Fælledvej 7, Cph N; open Wed-Thu 17:30-22:30, Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00, cocktail bar stays open until 04:30; price range 55-145kr, takeaways via roomservice.dk; [email protected]; 53524 1324; gefahrlich.dkIt’s risky leaving your seat at Gefährlich because just like that, it can transform into a nightclub. Dining makes way for dancing and a table for two for a turnta-ble for one as the venue welcomes a new dish or two of the day. While it’s worth noting the menu is limited, who needs 50 dishes of grey when you can provide six of undeniable brilliance? The mussels were a mix of the colours of the deep: purple, black, orange, green. Its buttery garlic aroma brought us to our knees. While different shades of green adorned my risotto: aspara-gus, peas and tarragon – truly a work of art. (EN)

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TALKIES AND SPEAK-EASIES: EVERYONE DO THE CHARLESTON LIKE IT’S 1928!

BY ELLA NAVARRORIGHT NEXT TO Torvehallerne, we found Boot-leggers, a Prohibition era-inspired bar run by manager Eugene Melnik, who invited us into his illegal world and pampered us with a night of guilty pleasures.

It truly is a place for the prohibited, whether it’s tastes, new flavours or secrets. As Bernard Shaw once said, and they state on one of their walls: “Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.”

NEVER TOO YOUNG TO ROARMelnik draws his inspiration from the 1920s and the 30s, which is why the bar’s named after the illegal transporters of alcoholic beverages during Prohibition, an era that lasted from 1920 to 1933 leaving nobody any wiser what its real goal had been. If anything, the speakeasys made people drink even more. Still, it wasn’t just the gang-sters who profited as creatively it flourished too as people rebelled against a common enemy (not too dissimilar to Vietnam).

There is a charm in “trying to go back”, Melnik explains, because we all know forbidden things attract and intrigue people. And this is what the guys at Bootleggers want to bring back to life: that period of excitement when people went crazy for what they were denied and it became glamorous to be secretive.

“It’s all about making you live a night like it’s the roaring 20s!” says Melnik.

CASTRO WOULD LOVE IT HERE!Together with Leonardo Flores, the main bartend-er, this duo will leave you dazed and confused by the magic they perform behind the bar. Flores’ gift radiates through his mixing show, of which the end-result is exquisite from the very first sip to the last, a swallow that leaves your palate pain-fully asking for more.

Perfect for the ladies and no doubt inspired by my choice of cherry lipstick for the night, Flores first offered us the ‘Red Lips’ cocktail. But don’t worry, it won’t sabotage your make-up although you’ll be staggered by its mix of berries and white chocolate.

However, it doesn’t take us long to realise that the gentlemen are the more pampered here! A cocktail callded ‘Old Fashioned’ comes with a bo-nus: a golden envelope containing a fine Cuban cigar and a discount at The Gentleman’s store, which you can drop by the next day if you survive the night!

I just hope the next time ‘Red Lips’ comes with a free lipstick. Is that negotiable?

SOME LIKE IT HOT!After all that fun, our night ended in spicy fashion. Captivated by the idea of trying chilli in a drink, I dared myself to try the ‘Chilli Berry Martini’, which I now regard as my favourite. First you’re

hit by the sweetness, then the alcohol and final-ly the tabasco, and boy is that some feeling. The ‘Mexican Salad’ also comes recommended if you like it hot.

“We like pushing it to the limit”, says Melnik, who advises everyone to stay alert for the events they host every weekend to surprise their cus-tomers and keep them on their toes. Just like at a speakeasy, your whole evening can be trans-formed in the blink of an eye.

Salon 39 Vodroffsvej 39, Frederiksberg; open from 16:00 Mon-Sat, until 01:30 Fri-Sat; salon39.dkSalon 39 serves an original cocktail menu and delicious food inspired by Italy in an intimate setting with easy jazz music in the background. Try drinks you have most likely never had beforehand, like ‘The Spotted Pig’, which contains bacon-infused tequila, the ‘Ducktail’, which is made with foie gras cognac, and the ‘Ox Blood’ which is apparently mixed with ox bouillon. Besides the crazy cocktails and proper Italian gnocchi on the menu, the service is excellent and the atmosphere cosy. (AL)

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BOOTLEGGERSLinnesgade 16, Cph K; open Tue-Thu 18:00-01:00, Fri-Sat until 03:00, Sun until 02:00; bookings: [email protected]; happy hour until 21:00; prices start at 100kr; bootleggers.dk

The Barking Dog Sankt Hans Gade 19, Cph N; open 16:00 daily, until 02:00 Fri-Sat; thebarkingdog.dkMaybe you’ve already noticed the name of this place while wandering along the narrow streets of Nørre-bro, and you’re not wrong, because while this is a cocktail bar, its setting and atmosphere will remind you of the pubs and taverns of good old London town. Targeting a more mature audience than most of its competitors, the background music is always pleasant and never intrusive, and there is even a sep-arate area where you can have a conversation with your friend or beloved one without any extraneous sounds that might disturb you. (AL)

Bæst Klosterstræde 23, Cph K; open Thu 20:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 18:00-05:00; bæst.dkFor an experience that equals the quality of the cock-tails, you can’t better Bæst. Elliot H Jayes, the bar man-ager, won last year’s Danish Championship of Freestyle Bartending/Mixology and his cocktails are accordingly exquisite. He personalises them in a way that every customer will savour each last sip. Each cocktail has its own attitude and everyone’s tastebuds are catered to, whether you have a sweet-tooth or are a citrus lov-er. Don’t leave without trying ‘The Maverick’ – vanilla vodka, passion fruit, lemon and sugar. It was delicious! (LAB)

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A VEGAN RESTAURANT WORTH RABBITING ON ABOUT

BY LUCIE KYCA

YOU THINK RAW food is boring and only rabbits eat carrots for breakfast? We have found a place in the heart of Copenhagen that will teach you differently and make you crave carrots and avoca-do for breakfast for days after.

MANNA FROM HEAVENWe made our way to simpleRAW one early Tues-day morning. The place is laid out entirely in white, and when I stepped down the small stairs to the restaurant on Gråbrødretorv, it felt like I was entering a heaven of raw, healthy, fresh food and that was exactly what we got.

The restaurant serves mainly unprocessed, raw food – which means the veggies have not been heated above 48 degrees. All their dishes are en-tirely vegan and if you have any other allergies, they will make it work.

CAREFUL SELECTIONThe breakfast menu is not overwhelming but carefully chosen, offering a choice between a breakfast plate and brunch plate. Besides that, they have an endless variation of different juices, smoothies, shakes and energy shots – which I will come to later – and of course coffee. I ordered one with homemade almond milk and it was the best decision of the day. The creamy foam with its distinct almond taste was the best almond milk I had ever tried – I was a vegan for some time so I did have a lot and I can assure you there are differences. Soon the delicious plates found their way to us – we ordered the brunch plate and the breakfast plate, together with the juice and the smoothie.

AN ABSOLUTE FEASTThe brunch plate was so big it could have fed two people. Consisting of with carrot-avocado rice pa-per rolls with soy sauce, cashew yoghurt with ber-ries and crumble, parsley cream, avocado, mari-nated pineapple and a delicious crown on top, a chocolate fudge, it was a raw food paradise. Crisp veggies, great colours and vitamin shots – three strong juice shots with ginger, cayenne and chilli – sparked our tastebuds and got the metab-olism going. The breakfast plate – a gluten-free bun, vegan cheese, fruit and cashew yoghurt – was also one of a kind.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDI can highly recommend this place (there is an-other restaurant in Vesterbro, which is celebrat-ing its fifth birthday this year) if you are looking for a totally different brunch and want to take a delicious break from pancakes, French toast and scrambled eggs. And remember that they also have lunch and din-ner menus. You can find a vegan burger, tapas, Asian dishes and incredibly good-looking des-serts. I will definitely come back to try those! This place will even make the hearts of non-ve-gans beat faster and one thing is guaranteed: you will not miss the meat on your plate.

Kalaset Vendersgade 16, Cph K; open 10:00-00:00, until 02:00 Sat & Sun, until 23:00 on Sun; brunch 45-120kr; kalaset.dkDrop into Kalaset’s hyggeligt-ness and claim a table quickly – brunch gets busy. The drinks choices are on the walls, so read them and the menu as you queue to order. The staff make fantastic coffees and didn’t laugh at me pronouncing Kødbyen! Kalaset focuses on organic and homemade food – down to the ketchup and Nutel-la. Their savoury plates are delicious and satisfying, the pancakes decadent. Top tip: order two smaller plates over a set brunch. Smiling, leisurely service and quirky décor make Kalaset an ideal weekend kickstarter. (JM)

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SIMPLERAWGråbrødretorv 9, Cph K; open Mon-Thu 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-23:00, Sun 10:00-21:00; Brunch plates 120-175kr, coffee: 40kr

Cafe von Fressen Vesterbrogade 124, Cph V; open daily from 11:00, weekends from 10:00; vonfressen.comHave a delightful brunch in a cafe where the policy is “If we serve it, we made it ourselves”. From the bak-ers making the fresh hot bread, to the homemade jams and other goodies, you are well catered to. Cafe von Fressen will satisfy your needs with their fantas-tic ‘Berliner brunch’ no matter if you are a vegan, veg-etarian or hungry for bacon and sausages. Inside the atmosphere is cosy and really trendy, but if it’s sunny, take a seat outside and take in the sights of Vestebro while having a bite. (AL)

Wulff + KonstaliLergravsvej 57, Cph S; brunch served daily Mon-Sun 09:00-15:00; wogk.dkNow’s there another reason to go to the beach at Am-ager, or maybe you can combine the two and continue on to the café for a splendid Danish brunch to recover your spent energy. All their products are organic and their bread is freshly baked. What’s fun is that you can be creative and make your own brunch by choosing ei-ther five (119kr) or seven (149kr) components. Expect options like eggs, avocado and salmon, but also rye bread with buttered chocolate, croissants or granola if you are more of a sticky lady! (EN)

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WHERE COFFEE ENTHUSIASTS FALL IN LOVEBY LYCELLE AURE BAJAR

THERE IS NO doubt the baristas in this coffee basement just around the corner from Halm-torvet know exactly what they are doing. With more than 10 years of experience handling freshly-brewed coffee and providing an excellent selection of beans and equipment, Risteriet is a mecca for all coffee-lovers.

Their first branch on Studiestræde opened its doors in 2004 to primarily just be a coffee shop, but it went on to sell machines and a variety of ar-omatic beans. Following its healthy success, they opened up a new shop on Helgolandsgade, just near the main train station, which enables them to also serve pastries and snacks to passing com-muters.

RETHINKING COLD COFFEE

Upon our visit to Risteriet, we thought it rude to try anything other than their house specialties, and they didn’t disappoint. Their very own blend of cappuccino, complete with a distinctive froth design, was nicely presented. But the standout was their ‘cold brew’. It is brewed using only cold water and Kenyan beans that are lightly roasted.

According to manager Fie Berlin, it is unlikely cold coffee can be brewed in this way without having a bitter aftertaste. However, the drink has just the

right amount of bitterness and also has a hint of sweetness in it. You will never look at iced black coffee the same way again.

HOME-BAKED GOODNESS

The combination of their freshly-roasted coffee and home-made pastries are divine. For only 90kr, they serve a morning plate on their menu that includes your selected drink of either latte or cappucino, along with bread, butter, cheese, croissant and their own yoghurt with campote and granola.

This might sound like quite a light meal for most people, but we were stuffed after breakfast. Fie served us their home-made brownies as well as an extra something just to top it off.

WARM AND COSYEvery sip from a beverage tastes even better when the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. A lot of the regulars at Risteriet are local office workers or freelancers who enjoy working quietly in the spacious surroundings over a cup of coffee, taking advantage of the free wi-fi. Pleasant soft music meanwhile sets a nice mood. While the lighting is dim, it gets enough sunlight from its big windowsAll in all, it was a pleasant experience visiting Ris-teriet and we won’t be hesitant about returning. Enjoying a cup of freshly-brewed coffee in good company and a cosy atmosphere – what could be better than that.

Next Door Café Larsbjørnsstræde 23, Cph K; open Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00; dog and child-friendly, free wi-fi & charging; nextdoorcafe.dkEscape the daily grind to enjoy a cafe latte while you lis-ten to revitalising music that will put in a great mood! Sit in a 300-year-old basement amongst antique mir-rors and tables filled with old notes and coins, or enjoy your coffee or fresh juice outside taking in the sights of the Latin Quarter, a colourful neighbourhood in the heart of the city. If you’re hungry, choose from home-made cookies, muffins or the American-style breakfast. What’s not to love about this gem just around the cor-ner from City Hall? (EN)

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RISTERIETHelgolandsgade 21, Cph V; open Mon-Fri 07:30-18:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-18:00; risteriet.dk

Kaffé Lladros Istedgade 40C, Cph V; open Mon-Fri 08:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-22:00; free wifiStaying in the hipster neighbourhood? Walk along Istedgade and start your day with an awesome breakfast (69kr) of pancakes, yoghurt and granola with berries, sausages, bread and eggs. Or if you are craving some sweetness in the afternoon, stop by for cakes and homemade chocolate chip cookies that fill the place with a freshly-baked aroma that personi-fies comfort. Try also the hot chocolate and the fruit smoothies made from organic produce, which are ready to go if you are in a rush or wish to keep stroll-ing around. (EN)

Parterre Overgaden Oven Vandet 90, Cph K; open Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00; check Facebook page for more detailsLocated in the charming and maritime Christianshavn district just 200 metres from the Metro station, this small, picturesque basement cafe has everything to ensure you start your day in the best possible fashion: pretty furniture, good lighting, an adorable owner, a freshly-made breakfast (30-40kr), and hot beverages (coffee from 26-36kr) from the Swedish roaster Kop-pi, a favourite among coffee-lovers all over the world. Parterre is the most Instagramed cafe in Copenhagen, and it’s not hard to see why! (LAB)

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Sourcing unique presents for your loved ones – who knows, maybe you’ll end up with a piece fashioned by the next Faberge!

Like every year, Copenhagen will become perme-ated with Christmas spirit way earlier than De-cember.

From mid to late November, the wafting smell of almonds and mulled wine will become a famil-

iar one, indicating the next corner of the city will reveal yet another Christmas market.

But while some are cosy and genuinely heart-warming, most of them are tacky and de-cidedly downbeat, offering the same fare as last year and food items you’ll probably regret buying after a few mouthfuls.

GEMS IN THE ROUGH

Nevertheless, beyond the generic ones, there are

a few gems – namely the arty markets where stu-dents sell the crafts they’ve been making as part of their studies.

Mostly held in late November, they’re perfectly timed for some early Christmas shopping – af-ter all, who can resist unique pieces at bargain prices? And you never know, but maybe the 200 kroner necklace you just bought might have been made by the next Faberge.

From jewellery and Christmas decorations to ceramics and clothing, there are present op-portunities for every member of the family and friends too.

New Designers’ Market Dec 5-6 & 12-13, open 10:00-17:00; HC Ørsteds Vej 18, Baghuset, Frederiks-berg; dndm.dkThe first New Designers’ Market was organised in 2008 with just six par-ticipants, and since then it has done a great job at promoting and extend-ing the market for innovative Danish design. Last year’s market hosted 21 designers and attracted up to 5,000 vis-itors each weekend. So if you’re search-ing for perculiar and unique gifts, this is a place you should definitely pass by, particularly as it enables you to speak to the designers themselves.

BEST OF THE ARTY XMAS MARKETS BY AUGUSTINA LEONAITE

Arts and Architecture Market Nov 29, 10:00-17:00; Philip de Langes Allé 10, Cph K; kadk.dk/enAt this annual Christmas market, stu-dents and employees sell all the stuff they’ve made during their studies. There’s a great range to choose from, whether it’s Christmas decorations, prints and paintings, jewellery, ceram-ics and much, much more!

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BaghusDK Christmas Market Dec 13-14 & 20-21, open 10:00-16:00; Vesterbrogade 107B, Cph VOn the last two weekends before Christmas, BaghusDK is opening its doors to host a fantastic Christmas mar-ket where it will provide discounts on all its current collections of furniture, jewellery and ceramics. Check out their range on its Facebook page.

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Rita Blå’s Julelopper Nov 22-Dec 20, open every Sat, 11:00-16:00; Trangravsvej 14, Cph K; free admOn the five Saturdays leading up to Christmas, Copenhagen Street Food’s festive market will surprise you with the crafts, design, and second-hand wares it has to offer. Make sure you visit on an empty stomach as the choice of home-made food is astounding and worthy of your consideration as a present as well.

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Ten of the best Xmas markets to embrace the Danish festive period.

Visiting most Christmas markets isn’t really about the shopping, it’s about the experience. Treat your-self to a cup of gløgg (mulled wine), a round of æbleskiver and let the festive spirit envelop you for a mo-ment.

True, at some of them the neon decorations can be a bit garish and the shopping choices a little predict-able, but that overlooks the festive-ness they collectively bring to the city. Without them, Christmas in Copenhagen would be a little dull.

Still, there are some good ones out there, and we’ve done our best to bring you ten of the best. So read on and embrace this country’s Christmas spirit and traditions!

Dragør Christmas MarketNov 29-Dec 20, open every weekend 11:00-16:00; Dragør TorvLast year, the Dragør Christmas Market had so much fun with a ‘time travel’ theme they borrowed from ‘Tidsrejsen’, the DR1 julekal-ender TV program, that they have decided to do it again. So along with all the stalls selling Christmas hearts

and woollen goods, join in on all the different activities to revisit the Danish Christmas of yesteryear.

Frederiksberg Christmas MarketDec 19-21, open daily 11:00-17:00; Frederiksberg Runddel 3B, Fred-eriksberg; frederiks-jul.dkThis Christmas market specialises in local Christmas delicacies, old tradi-tions with a modern twist, and en-tertaining workshops. A show per-formed by handicapped actors will perform on all the days the market is open.

Lyngby Christmas MarketDec 18-23, open daily 11:00-21:00; Lyngby Torv, LyngbyWho said Tivoli was the only theme-park with a Christmas market?! Bakken, the oldest in the world (founded in 1583), is moving some of its Christmas stands to Lyngby.

Jægersborggade Christmas MarketDec 1-2, open daily 11:00-16:00; Jægersborggade, Cph N; jaegers-borggade.comNørrebro’s jewel is promising the most “Christmassy Christmas” ever. Expect fantastic offers, workshops and plenty of festive fare. Top tip:

kids wearing Christmas hats will get special treats while adults need to look out for the real English apple cider.

HC Andersen Christmas MarketNov 14-Dec 22, open daily 11:00-19:00; Kultorvet, Cph K; marked-skalendaren.dkAfter a successful opening year in 2014, the carousels are returning to the centre of Copenhagen. So jump onboard HC Andersen or Santa Claus – all kids’ ages are catered to.

Christmas Market in Haveselskabets HaveNov 21-22, open 11:00-17:00; Haveselskabets Have, Frederiksberg Rundel; free admThis gorgeous Christmas Market in Haveselskabets Garden is a lovely tradition that attracts thousands of people every year. It specialis-es in unique crafts, greenery from the garden and lots of materials to make your own decorations from!

International Christmas Market in Højbro PladsNov 13-Dec 23, open Mon-Thu 11:00-19:00, Fri 11:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-20:00; Højbro Plads 9, Cph K; julemarked.nu

Experience old-fashioned Christmas like in the good old days with deco-rated trees, 80,000 sparkling lights, elves, reindeer and Santa’s sleigh. Don’t miss out on the delicious Ger-man barbeque sausage and gløgg.

Nyhavn Christmas MarketNov 15-Dec 22, open Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-19:00; Nyhavn, Cph K; markedskalen-daren.dkCan you imagine a more beautiful place in Copenhagen for a Christ-mas market than Nyhavn? Swing by the charming harbour and taste local treats such as æbleskriver and gløgg whilst listening to traditional Danish Christmas hits.

Christmas Market in TivoliNov 14-Jan 3, open Sun-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, closed Dec 24-25; Vesterbrogade 3, Cph K; entry: adults 99kr, under-8s free adm; tivoli.dkThe city’s biggest Christmas market will teleport you into a fairy-tale. Be-sides the obvious rides and games, try the appetising culinary delica-cies and hot drinks, get inspired by great gift ideas or just simply walk around an astonishing place that is always surrounded by laughter.

Christiania Christmas MarketDec 6-20, open Mon-Fri 14:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 12:00-20:00; Grey Hall, Refshalevej 2,Christiania; christiania.orgEvery year during December, the Grey Hall in Christiania is trans-formed into Christmas market that offers untraditional experiences when you get tired of the crowded shopping malls. Instead, enjoy the cosy and warm atmosphere, gløgg with less familiar flavors and the pleasant smell of roasted almonds.

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