A collection of recipes from an effortlessly stylish city, interspersed with stories that set the culinary scene of the Danish capital.

From the chic restaurants of Vesterbro to the buzzing streets of Nørrebro, eating in Copenhagen is quite unlike dining anywhere else in the world. Known for its innovation, the city’s calming vibe draws people from everywhere, and for good reason.

Eat Copenhagen explores the feel and the taste of Copenhagen through the recipes – from early morning Cardamom Buns and Cinnamon Kringles to Christmassy Gløgg, Honey Bombs and Hot Chocolate, through smørrebrøds and Scandi-style salads for summer – and interwoven stories of the city – the cafés and konditori, the markets and restaurants – so you can enjoy a little moment of hygge from home. 

Text is extracted and updated from Copenhagen Food: Stories, Traditions and Recipes by Trine Hahnemann.

Danish chef and food writer Trine Hahnemann has spent over twenty years celebrating the food, customs and lifestyle of the Scandinavian region. She has written several cookbooks, including Scandinavian Baking, Copenhagen Food (winner of the Guild of Food Writers award for International or Regional Cookbook), Simply Scandinavian and, most recently, Eat Copenhagen. Trine writes for and appears regularly in American and British media.