INDEX: Award, the world’s largest cash design prize, is presented on 2 September. See the finalists at Ofelia Beach 2-25 September or the permanent INDEX: Collection at Designmuseum Danmark. All locations are a leisurely bike ride from Avenue Hotel.
INDEX: works globally to promote and apply design and design processes with the capacity to improve the lives of people worldwide.
On 2 September INDEX: awards a total sum of € 500,000 to five designers or design-oriented companies within the categories Body, Work, Home, Play and Community.
Design to improve Life INDEX: is a Danish-based, non-profit organization which promotes the concept “Design to improve Life”. The concept is based on the values and principles which made Danish design widely renowned in the 20th Century, focusing on humanism, social understanding and democratic thinking.
INDEX: works globally to promote and apply design and design processes with the capacity to improve the lives of people worldwide. The organization is widely recognized for the global biennial design prize, the INDEX: Award, which is the largest cash design prize in the world (worth a total sum of € 500,000) encompassing the five categories Body, Work, Home, Play and Community.
Event: INDEX: Award & INDEX: Award Exhibtion When: Award ceremony on Friday 2 September – the finalists are exhibited from Friday 2 to Tuesday 25 September Where: The Opera House & Ofelia Beach, Copenhagen Tickets: The award ceremony is by invitation only. Entry to INDEX: Award Exhibition is free
More information about INDEX: Award and Exhibitions Find more information about INDEX: Award, see the finalistsat Ofelia Beach (next to The Royal Danish Playhouse – free entry) or the permanent INDEX: Collectionat Designmuseum Danmark.
INDEX: Award and INDEX: Award Exhibition are part of Copenhagen Design Week 2011.
Remember Ofelia Beach is a leisurely fifteen minute bike ride from Avenue Hotel.
Whether you prefer flashy food, grandmothers’ cooking or want a bit of everything, the food festival, Copenhagen Cooking, will have your taste buds singing for joy. And remember most of the restaurants are less than a leisurely ten minute bike ride from Avenue Hotel.
Noma has just been named the world’s best restaurant for the second time in a row, chef Rasmus Kofoed won the World Championship for Chefs in January this year, and the restaurant scene in Copenhagen is buzzing with newly opened, cutting-edge eateries…
No wonder the entire city sizzles when Scandinavia’s largest food festival, Copenhagen Cooking, celebrates Nordic Food with more than 80 events 19-28 August.
Michelin Stars on a Budget One of Copenhagen Cooking’s sure sell-outs is ‘A Taste of Copenhagen”, where some of the best restaurants in Copenhagen offer their menus at bargain prices. In 2011 all of the participating restaurants are Michelin-starred, with the likes of Noma, Kong Hans, AOC, Kiin Kiin, Kokkeriet and Søllerød Kro participating. Be ready at your keyboard, when tickets go on sale on Wednesday 10 August.
The rejuvenated ‘Kødbyen’ (meatpacking district) invites you to sample the best food the Nordic region has to offer as 30 to 40 top Nordic restaurants serve tastings focusing on local produce and food traditions (pictured: Rasmus Kofoed from Geranium).
Find the Best Nordic Food at ‘Kødbyen’ The rejuvenated ‘Kødbyen’ (meatpacking district) invites you to sample the best food the Nordic region has to offer as 30 to 40 top Nordic restaurants serve tastings focusing on local produce and food traditions. ‘Kødbyen’ also provides the authentic backdrop for a makers market offering a universe of Nordic flavours: coffee, wine, cocktails, ice cream, chocolate and other delicacies.
The respected Danish daily, Politiken, will award its gastronomic prize, The Nordic Fork, to the best dish as chosen by you (and the other visitors at Nordic Taste).
Nordic Taste takes place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August – ensure your ticket(s) at Madbillet.dk.
Three Days of Wine Tastings and Events Copenhagen Wine Forum invites all wine-lovers to three days of moutwatering wine tastings and a wide range of interesting events. They will create the biggest wine-shop ever seen in Scandinavia at Forum Copenhagen for you to explore and make some great deals.
Should your head start spinning from the many wine tastings you can sample delicacies from the acknowledged gourmet restaurants, Kokkeriet, Relæ and Acquamarina, at very sensible prices.
Copenhagen Wine Forum kick-starts Copenhagen Cooking on Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August – ensure your ticket(s) at CopenhagenWineForum.dk.
Event: Copenhagen Cooking When: Friday 19 to Sunday 28 August Where: All over Copenhagen, Frederiksberg – with excursions to the rest of Denmark Price: Varies according to event
Don your wellies and join the leading lights of the New Nordic Cuisine-movement, chef René Redzepi and entrepreneur Claus Meyer, at their MAD Foodcamp, a new, hands-on festival of food and gastronomy on 27-28 August.
MAD Foodcamp is a new festival of food and gastronomy in Copenhagen. The festival is the brainchild of chef René Redzepi and entrepreneur Claus Meyer, the masterminds behind the world-renowned restaurant Noma and the New Nordic Cuisine-movement.
The dynamic duo aims to build a stronger community around the meal, explore the potential of food and celebrate the emerging awareness of the Nordic food culture.
MAD means ‘Food’ in Danish The festival is aptly named MAD Foodcamp as MAD means ‘food’ in Danish, and the founders claim: “there will be more than a bit of craziness involved”. Visitors to the festival site will get to meet chefs from all over the world, eat at the food stalls, talk to a number of Denmark’s most ambitious farmers, pet grazing livestock and buy fresh, high-quality produce.
A Celebration of Food “The MAD Foodcamp should be the straightforward celebration of food that I’ve always dream of but have not yet experienced,” says René Redzepi, head chef and co-owner of Noma.
“There is a strong demand for chefs, farmers, gatherers, researchers, distributors and food writers to meet face to face to share knowledge and inspire each other.”
Strengthen the Sense of Community “It has now been almost seven years since we started the movement for a new Nordic cuisine,” adds Claus Meyer, entrepreneur and co-owner of Noma.
“We hope that by organizing this festival we can strengthen the sense of community across cultures and regions and give each and every participant a feeling of influence on and responsibility for Danish food production.”
Symposium with International Star Chefs The first version of the MAD Foodcamp focuses on the plant kingdom, and will include an international symposium featuring experts from across the globe who will discuss and experiment with all things vegetable. The symposium will include reputed chefs, like Massimo Bottura (owner of Osteria Francescana in Italy), Andoni Luis Aduriz (head chef and woner of Mugaritz in Spain) and David Chang (owner of the Momofuku restaurants in New York).
Charity Dinner in Extremely Good Company On the night of Saturday 27 August international and Danish star chefs along with celebrated artists and television personalities will co-create a sublime meal and an entertaining evening in extremely good company (namely yours). The event aims to raise money for teaching female Afghan refugees in Teheran urban gardening techniques.
The tickets for the charity dinner go on sale on Thursday 18 August.
Event: MAD Foodcamp When: Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 2011, 10 am-6 pm Where: Refshaleøen by the Copenhagen Harbour Price: Adults: DKK 130, children: DKK 80 (transaction fee included).
Certain events may require additional payment. Tickets: Buy your ticket(s) at Billetlugen.
More Information about MAD Foodcamp Find more information about Copenhagen’s new food festival, MAD Foodcamp.
And remember Refshaleøen, the site for MAD Foodcamp, is a pleasant ten minute bike ride and a short – free – boat ride from Avenue Hotel.
Copenhagen Fashion Week is always busy and buzzy at Avenue Hotel. This year we hosted some laid-back and summery events.
DJ Katrine Ring, resident DJ at our Yellow Lounge-Wednesdays, mixed chilled classical music with retro vibes, creating a relaxed atmosphere on the patio.
If you missed Katrine Ring on the patio, enjoy her talents behind the turntable at future Yellow Lounge-events.
The guys from St Germain, the notorious French elderflower liqueur, rolled up in an iconic 2 CV.
Spreading Parisian vibes and that certain je ne sais quoi…
Make sure to savour a St Germain Cocktail in the lounge bar, next time you stay at Avenue Hotel.
In addition to his acclaimed home-baked breads and seasonal jams, Chef Thomas Stig spoiled the guests with a new, delicious – Danish inspired – three-course dinner every night.
Chef Thomas Stig is happy to share his thoughts on food and happy guests.
Vespa Riders exhibited their customized Vespas and the new Piaggio collection of accessories in our lobby.
The Vespa enthusiasts invited the guests at Avenue Hotel to try on a Vespa…
…and even lured Mai Kappenberger, General Manager at Avenue Hotel, and Nikolaos Strangas, Dessert Chef and Owner of Strangas Cakeaway, to test ride the funky Vespas.
The Vespa Riders mix Danish design, street art and Italian style – plus they serve great coffee – at their Coffee Lounge in the vibrant neighbourhood, Vesterbro.
Fashionistas and foodies alike enjoyed Nikolaos Strangas’ scrumptious cakes at Avenue Fashion High Tea.
Nikolaos Strangas snapped a quick pic of his delectable creations. Be sure to read about his cakes – and see the mouth-watering photos – at some of the most interesting food blogs in Copenhagen, like Sandra at cphfoodie.dk, Nadia at foodfanatic.dk, Zoë at Sakana.dk, Mira at Spiseliv.dk, and Ann Christine at Valdemarsro.dk.
Vespa Riders and Coffee Lounge invite you to explore Copenhagen and Frederiksberg in style on one of their hip Vespas. Meet them at Avenue Hotel Saturday 6 August 12 Noon to 3 pm and Sunday 7 August 4-6 pm.
To celebrate Copenhagen Fashion Week the Vespa enthusiasts at Vespa Riders and Coffee Lounge invite you to try on a Vespa.
They display Piaggio’s newest collection, “Limited Edition 2011”, in the lobby at Avenue Hotel and invite our guests to test ride a swank Vespa.
Event: Test ride a Vespa Time: Saturday 6 August – 12 Noon to 3 pm and Sunday 7 August 4-6 pm Place: Avenue Hotel, Åboulevard 29, 1960 Frederiksberg Price: Free
More Information about Vespa Riders Find more information about Vespa Ridersor test ride one of their swank Vespas at Avenue Hotel.
Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, will – assisted by Maria - present a delicious Danish BBQ buffet on the patio at Avenue Hotel on Wednesday 3 August, 6-10 pm. Please make your booking on telephone 35 37 31 11 or at info@avenuehotel.dk.
Maria and Thomas keep their fingers crossed and hope that the weather forecasters keep their promises – dry and up to 25 degrees – for Wednesday 3 August.
The gastronomic duo plans to roll out the grill, and please the Avenue regulars with a delicious grill buffet.
Due to popular demand, Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, will source the crispiest seasonal – and mostly local – produce, and present a delicious Danish dinner every evening during Copenhagen Fashion Week 2011.
Event: Avenue Kitchen – Maria & Thomas prepare a delicious BBQ buffet When: Wednesday 3 August, 6-10 pm Where: Avenue Hotel, Åboulevard 29, Frederiksberg Price: DKK 275 per person. Booking: Please make your booking on telephone 35 37 31 11 or at info@avenuehotel.dk
More about Chef Thomas Stig
Find more information about Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, or try his food at Avenue Hotel.
Moby, the musical mastermind and activist, headlines Denmark’s most popular chill-out festival, Stella Polaris, on Sunday 7 August at the charming inner-city park, Østre Anlæg. Stella Polaris is a pleasant ten minute bike ride from Avenue Hotel.
Stella Polaris, the biggest chill-out event in Denmark, always unfolds in the picturesque inner-city park, Østre Anlæg, the first Sunday in August.
This year the celebrated musical mastermind and activist, Moby, headlines the festival.
Mellow, Happy and Cutting-edge Stella Polaris is one of the most popular traditions of the Danish summer. The free chill-out festival takes place in the charming inner-city park, Østre Anlæg, and is famous for its mellow, cutting-edge electronic music and its colourful mix of picnics, sun-bathers and after-parties, creating an equally mellow – and truly happy-go-lucky – atmosphere.
Previous years have seen a line-up of some of the very top names of the chill-genre, like Mambo resident, Pete Gooding, and Space resident, Steve Harvey, as well as the Danish DJ-duo Lulu Rouge.
This year will take the musical level to new heights with the celebrated musical mastermind and activist, Moby, headlining the festival.
Savour the Danish DJ-duo, Lulu Rouge’s, version of Moby’s song “Natural Blues”, remixed especially for Stella Polaris.
Non-profit and Children-friendly Stella Polaris is a non-profit event and is financed exclusively by funds, sponsorships and voluntary work. “Chill-out” wine-boxes, beer and water, as well as grilled skewers and noodles may be bought at the event.
The Children’s Workshop – a department at the national gallery, Statens Museum for Kunst – supplies artistic materials for children to let loose their imagination, assisted by a couple of museum employees.
Event: Stella Polaris – Denmark’s biggest chill-out event Time: Sunday 7 August – 12 Noon to 9 pm
Please note that Stellar Polaris also takes place on Friday 5 August in Odense and Saturday 6 August in Aarhus, however Moby will not be playing at those events Place: Østre Anlæg, next to Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen Price: Free
More Information about Stella Polaris and Moby Find more information about Stella Polaris, the biggest chill-out event in Denmark, sample the festival’s remixes on Facebook, and check outMoby’s Journal. Tip for a true Copenhagen experience: order one of our picnic baskets, enjoy the ten minute bike ride along Søerne (‘The Lakes’) from Avenue Hotel to Stella Polaris at Østre Anlæg, and soak in the mellow atmosphere with the Copenhageners for a couple of hours.
Copenhagen Fashion Festival embraces all the fashion-lovers in Copenhagen by inviting them to sneak a peek at the autumn collections with free drinks, special deals, DJs and lots of parties, like the street-garden party in Kronprinsensgade (pictured) on Fashion Night Out, Friday 5 August.
The Copenhageners love their fashion, and as Copenhagen is a very inclusive city, the bi-annual, purely professional Copenhagen Fashion Week has an all-embracing partner in crime, Copenhagen Fashion Festival.
The fashion festival is open for all, and invites the Copenhageners, who are keen on fashion but not necessarily connected to the business, to shows, competitions, parties and much more…
Fashion Night Out The most fun – and the best bargains – will definitely be had on Fashion Night Out, Friday 5 August, when most stores will invite their customers to sneak a peek at the autumn collections accompanied by free drinks, fashion shows with popular DJs, special offers and goodie bags.
Make sure to visit Designmuseum Danmark as celebrated fashion designer, Peter Jensen, talks about his exhibition Peter Jensen’s Muses, and Kronprinsensgade, the epicentre of Copenhagen’s fashion area, as the street turns into one big street-garden partyafter 6 pm.
Event: Copenhagen Fashion Festival When: Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 August Where: All over Copenhagen and Frederiksberg Price: Varies. Most events are for free.
Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, will present a delicious three-course dinner every evening during Copenhagen Fashion Week, 3-6 August 2011. Please make your booking on telephone 35 37 31 11 or at info@avenuehotel.dk.
Due to popular demand Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, will source the crispiest seasonal – and mostly local – produce, and present a delicious three-course Danish dinner every evening during Copenhagen Fashion Week 2011.
Please check Avenuehotel.dk for updates about the menu of the day.
Event: Avenue Kitchen – Avenue’s pop-up restaurant during Copenhagen Fashion Week When: Wednesday 3 to Saturday 6 August, 6-10 pm Where: Avenue Hotel, Åboulevard 29, Frederiksberg Price: DKK 275 per person. Booking: Please make your booking on telephone 35 37 31 11 or at info@avenuehotel.dk
More about Chef Thomas Stig and the Kitchen at Avenue Hotel
Find more information about Thomas Stig, Chef at Avenue Hotel, or try his scrumptious food at Avenue Hotel.
The craftsmen at St-Germain mix the floral nose of freshly handpicked elderflower blossoms with the zest of pear, peach and grapefruit to create this seductive liqueur. Savour the French delicacy at the St-Germain Summer Soirée on the patio at Avenue Hotel on Friday 5 August.
The taste of St-Germain elderflower liqueur is said to be just like Paris – a mélange curieux.
Enjoy a soirée with the same mix of flavours, styles and influences: great music, tasty macaroons by Nikolaos Strangas, cocktails by St-Germain and much more…
Event: St-Germain Summer Soirée When: Friday 5 August, from 8 pm Where: The patio at Avenue Hotel, Åboulevard 29, Frederiksberg Price: DKK 200 per person.
Free for hotel residents and special guests.
More about St-Germain Liquour
Find more information about the seductive French elderflower liqueur, St-Germain, or sample a St-Germain Cocktail at the bar at Avenue Hotel.
