“Harry’s Bar is an elegant and informal bar which serves outstanding food as well – a great choice for lunch in Venice,” says Interior Architect Mikael Mammen.

“Harry’s Bar is an elegant and informal bar which serves outstanding food as well – a great choice for lunch in Venice,” says Interior Architect Mikael Mammen.
He smiles and adds: “Go there for lunch. It will easily set you back € 350 for two people but you don’t have to pay for pane e coperto, as you do for dinner, which is another € 100.”

Harry’s Bar made Carpaccio Popular
“Harry’s Bar made beef carpaccio popular but I always have their tuna tartare. They serve it deliciously spicy and only if it’s caught the same day” says Mikael Mammen.
Mikael Mammen is equally enthusiastic about the service at Harry’s Bar, and says that the Restaurant Manager has been there – at least – since he visited Harry’s Bar for the first time in 1985.

Harry’s Bar
San Marco, 1323
30124 Venezia Italy

Monday-Sunday 10.30 am-11 pm

More information about Harry’s Bar and Mikael Mammen
Find the story behind Harry’s Bar in Venice and get their updates on their – possibly unofficial – Facebook-page.
Mikael Mammen designed the interior at Avenue Hotel. Check out his latest projects at Mikael Mammen.com or enjoy his talent for designing a comfortable, welcoming space with an international touch at Avenue Hotel.

Enjoy Elephant Parade 2011, an outdoor art exhibition with 103 beautifully decorated baby elephants taking place in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg from 1 June to 25 August. Pick up your free copy of the Elephant Parade Map at the reception at Avenue Hotel.

“Who doesn’t love elephants?” asks Mai Kappenberger, General Manager at Avenue Hotel, adding “we are happy to be ambassador for Elephant Parade 2011.”
Elephant Parade 2011 is an outdoor art exhibition with 103 beautifully decorated baby elephants taking place in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg from 1 June to 25 August 2011. Following the exhibition the art elephants will be auctioned, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the threatened Asian Elephants.
Avenue Hotel is proud to present its own elephant, designed by the world-famous British fashion designer, Paul Smith.

Elephant Parade Copenhagen 2011
All over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg

How to best enjoy the Elephant Parade 2011
Download the map of Elephant Parade 2011 at Elephant Parade.dk or pick up a copy at the reception at Avenue Hotel.
And remember to check out Avenue Hotel’s elephant, designed by the acclaimed fashion designer Paul Smith.

Evren Tekinoktay had a simple goal in mind, when she opened Tekinoktay Finest Lingerie: the underwear should be beautiful and make her clients feel good.

“Entering Tekinoktay Finest Lingerie is like entering an artist’s universe,” says Anna Thygesen, Managing Director at the communication agency PrimeTime DIVA.
Tekinoktay Finest Lingerie was opened in 2003 by the Danish-Turkish visual artist Evren Tekinoktay. Evren Tekinoktay designs parts of the exclusive lingerie herself, and selects the rest of the fashionable collection with a simple goal in mind: the underwear should be beautiful and make her clients feel good.

Tekinoktay Finest Lingerie
Silkegade 13
1113 Copenhagen

Join Tekinoktay’s sensual universe at the Tekinoktays Finest Lingerie’s Facebook fanpage and find more information about PrimeTime DIVA.

AVENUE SPOT – AUTUMN

"They take care of you at an international level at Frederikshøj," says prizewinning food photographer Claes Bech-Poulsen.

“You get top treatment at Restaurant Frederikshøj,” says prizewinning food photographer Claes Bech-Poulsen.
He smiles and adds:  “And I don’t just say that because Wassim Hallal, one of the owners, is a friend of mine. They really take care of you at an international level.”

Wassim Hallal was named Chef of the Year 2010 by Den Danske Spiseguide.

Chef of the Year 2010
Wassim Hallal was named Chef of the Year 2010, and Restaurant Frederikshøj was awarded the title Dessert of the Year 2010 by Den Danske Spiseguide (The Danish Guide to Fine Dining) in November. He has just published the cook book WASSIM UNPLUGGED – COOL HVERDAGSMAD with photos by Claes Bech-Poulsen.
Wassim Hallal co-owns Restaurant Frederikshøj with Palle Enevoldsen, another high-profiled Danish Chef.

Restaurant Frederikshøj
Oddersvej 19-21
Marselisborg Skov
8000 Århus C
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 6 pm to Midnight

Find more information about Restaurant Frederikshøj and Den Danske Spiseguide.
See Claes Bech-Poulsens recommendations for inexpensive, quality restaurants in Copenhagen or check out WASSIM UNPLUGGED – COOL HVERDAGSMAD from Politikens Forlag in the lounge at Avenue Hotel.

Urban bohemians all over the world love the casual elegance of the Danish lifestyle brand DAY Birger et Mikkelsen.

AVENUE SPOT IN SEPTEMBER

“We are very proud of our new DAY concept store in Lyngby,” says Creative Director Marianne Brandi.
Day Birger et Mikkelsen is one of Denmark’s most successful lifestyle brands, and together with founder Keld Mikkelsen Marianne Brandi has created a design driven brand which revives craftsmanship and appeals to urban bohemians.

"We are very proud of our new DAY concept store," says Marianne Brandi, Creative Director at DAY Home

Day Birger et Mikkelsen opened a new concept store in Lyngby on Thursday 26 August . With the theme HOME AWAY FROM HOME they will inspire you with their women’s, men’s and home collections.

Day Birger et Mikkelsen Concept Store
Lyngby Storcenter
Butik 86
2800 Lyngby

Find more information about the new Day Birger et Mikkelsen Concept Store in Lyngby.
Or see the selection of homeware from DAY Home at Shop 24/7 at Avenue Hotel.

"Mum's cooking is the best," says Huong Vu of the Vietnamese food at her family's restaurant VIETSENSE

When Food is Love
“Mum’s cooking is the best,” smiles owner Huong Vu of her family’s Vietnamese restaurant Vietsense.
“When Food is Love” is their motto as all the food is prepared by the family matriarch with the same passion and love that she puts into the food her family eats.
Huong Vu oversees the floor, and she is the mastermind behind the modern white walls and the atmospheric photos from Vietnamese streetscapes.

Family and friends have helped decorate the walls at VIETSENSE with atmospheric pictures from Vietnamese streetscapes

Fresh Food with Very Little Fat
“Vietnamese food is quite modern,” Huong Vu says, “as it is mostly fresh greens and herbs, and it is very low in fat.”
“If you are new to Vietnamese food you should definitely try the starters,” she enthuses, “that way you get to try a bit of everything.”
Two of the most popular dishes are the Lotus Salad and the Vietnamese spring rolls.
Huong Vu explains: “The spring rolls are based on a secret family recipe which ensures that they absorb very little oil, just enough to make them crisp and tasty.”

The traditional Asian shrine at the entrance door of restaurant VIETSENSE brings luck and entices bypassers to pay the restaurant a visit

Delicious Desserts
Huong Vu recommends the desserts made by her brother-in-law.
“He is of Chinese origin but trained in European cooking, and every week he makes a new delicious dessert. This week it is Mango truffle with coconut cream.”
Possibly not quite as low in fat but definitely made with passion …

Free Welcome Drink
Ask for a business card from Vietsense at the reception at Avenue Hotel.
If you hand in the business card when you have dinner at Vietsense they invite you to enjoy a free welcome drink.

Facts about Vietsense
Vietsense
H. C. Ørstedsvej 33
1879 Frederiksberg C
Open:
7 days: 16-23 pm

Find more information about Vietsense.

 

Everything at KIND OF BLUE is designed for your laidback pleasure

Owner Claus Ploug has selected everything at KIND OF BLUE according to his own taste and definition of quality

“It’s My Ego-trip”
Claus Ploug readily admits that Kind of Blue is his ego-trip. He has selected everything according to his own taste and definition of quality:
The music consists of more than 70 compilations he has mixed himself from his favourite CDs, whether it’s jazz, folk or rock it’s always smooth and laidback.
The decor is either designed especially for Kind of Blue or it’s design classics like the eternally popular Eames shell chairs and the fashionable Jieldé Lamps. The furniture is from Relove, his girlfriend’s show room for vintage furniture, conveniently situated at the back of the bar.
He serves plunger coffee because of the better flavour, and because an espresso machine would make too much noise for the guests to enjoy the music …

The decor at KIND OF BLUE consists of carefully selected design classics like the original Eames shell chairs

Live Music and Events
Check out Claus Ploug’s personal take on the perfect spot for coffee, drinks and music when jazz guitarist Tao Højgaard and friends play live at Kind of Blue during Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2010.
Find more information about Kind of Blue on their fan page on Facebook.

The blue colour on the walls at KIND OF BLUE was especially designed to emphasize the laidback mood

Facts about Kind of Blue
Kind of Blue
Ravnsborggade 17
2200 Copenhagen N
Open:
Monday-Saturday 11 am – Midnight

Kind of Blue is a leisurely six minutes bike ride from Avenue Hotel.

At Vintage Kafferiet you may enjoy home-baked cakes and coffee while you browse for treasures for your home

“Come by on Saturdays if you want to see all the new stuff coming in,” says Natascha Dufour, “or on Tuesdays if you prefer to browse and have a quiet chat.”
Natascha Dufour opened Vintage Kafferiet (roughly translated as the The Vintage Coffe Shop) in January, 2010 and the shop was an instant success with residents and business people in the neighbourhood.

Vintage Kafferiet is like the apartment of your new best girl friend

Black is a Great Colour for Vintage Furniture
“I source most of my furniture from auctions in Sweden,” says Natascha Dufour.
“Then I paint and upholster it myself. The fashionable colour at the moment is black, which luckily looks amazing with the vintage furniture.”
She changes the interior every week, and consciously creates a homely atmosphere with candles an her favourite French chansons.
The furniture shifts quite quickly, and recently a sofa was carried out the door, while there were still guests sitting on it enjoying their coffee. Luckily the guests take this as part of the atmosphere. They just laugh and find somewhere else to sit.

Owner Natascha Dufour creates a cosy atmosphere with candles and personal finds at Vintage Kafferiet

Home-baked Cakes and Drinks with a Conscience
“The cakes are home-baked, says Natascha Dufour, “and I really take pride in serving good coffee.”
She also takes pride in serving other good products: The tea is from Sri Lanka, made by a company which gives back to the local community, and the cold pressed apple juices are from a small farm in southern Denmark.
Vintage Kafferiet is inspired by similar small shops in New York, and hopefully it will inspire you to a visit.

Facts about Vintage Kafferiet
H C Ørsteds Vej 22 A
1779 Frederiksberg C

Opening hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11 am – 6 pm
Saturday 12 Noon – 5.30 pm

Find more information about Vintage Kafferiet.
Vintage Kafferiet is a four minutes bike ride from Avenue Hotel.