Mayra Lemos (1977)

Delicious bread, bread, bread… To serve all types of taste and needs. That’s Emmery’s Butikker. One of the best shops in Copenhagen for bread, sandwiches and more. If you love bread, your experience will be like when a kid receives new toys… You’ll be so happy when you see the many options of tempting breads they bake everyday!

Their bread is always composed of organic flour, natural sea salt and water. Nothing else. Without yeast, fats, sugar, dairy or additives. Besides having a wide range of flavors, they also think about people’s well-being! This is the place I buy my bread from, that’s for sure!

They have 15 shops around town, but trust me, you don’t feel like you are going into a bakery chain. Every place has it’s own soul, if you know what I mean! They all have the same concept, but with bits of difference here and there. But be sure of one thing, you will find quality bread and food in any Emmerys shop.

They call themselves an urban food shop. And they do offer a range of specialty foods from selected producers from around the world. Cakes, coffee, tea, chocolates, wine, mineral water, bear, pasta, rice, oils and much, much more. When in Copenhagen, find the time to visit one of their shops. Like I mentioned in the beginning, you will feel like a little kid that just received it’s favorite toy!

Let’s say you are in the center of the city and maybe don’t know what to do? A good choice is walking towards the back of the main train station and find kødbyen (meat town). There you have various options for food and fun. But one of the coolest places, that gathers both good food an atmosphere, is PatéPaté.

This place is cozy, elegant, with very helpful and nice staff, amazing wine, cava and beer menu (I tried a Californian beer that was just amazing). They have lots of tables but when I went it was pretty full, so make a reservation if you want to eat. You can also go just for drinks, but if they don’t have tables available or it’s dinner time, you might have to wait for a little while. But don’t worry, the serving bar is pretty big, so you can sit down and enjoy a glass of wine while you wait.

I didn’t try the food, I have to admit it, but I did look around and all seemed absolutely delicious, so did the options in their menu. It’s inspired by Spanish, French and Moroccan food, great combination of flavors! I love restaurants with open kitchens, and this one has a big one, so go and have a peak into the kitchen action!

Remember to ask for some advice on the wine, if you are unsure. They know all about it and all their tips were spot on!

Denmark is known for many things in the world, but one that may “stand out from the crowd” is Danish Pastry! Who hasn’t heard of wienerbrød or even tried one of those lovely sweets? I know I have . But now you can find both danish pastry (pretty much in every bakery) and some of the delicious American cupcakes in Copenhagen!

Agnes Cupcakes is located in the charming Nørreport area, around the corner from Raw 42 (check the Raw 42 article). They call themselves the Copenhagen’s original cupcake bakery, and I can understand why! Their sweet treats are mouthwatering (especially the flavor, in my opinion, with spiced ginger cake and lemon cream cheese frosting, mmmh…). They also have flavors to suit a variety of tastes, they even have one with licorice, all time Dane’s favorite candy!

The shop is kind of small but has a friendly and cozy feeling to it! I love their color arrangements and, of course, the sight of all of those cute cupcakes standing behind the glass! They have more than 20 different flavors and they couldn’t have all of them available on a daily basis. But as soon as you come in the shop, you see printed on the wall the day your favorite cupcake is baked.

Tip: get some friends together and buy a box of 6. It will be cheaper and you’ll get the chance to try some more flavors!

When you look at the picture with this article you probably don’t see a very nice place, right? Well, the picture doesn’t do Boutique Lize any justice at all! This bar is a very good option for a cheap and great cocktail.

Boutique Lize has had its up and downs. In 2007/2008, it was one of the trendiest bars in the Vesterbro neighborhood with many other bars and discos around. In other years, the competition started growing and maybe the line outside dwindled a little. But Boutique Lize managed to keep its clientele and continued to be a very popular hang out.

But what is there not to like? They have full house most of the time, so you are sure to find interesting people. They serve a great variety of cocktails at very affordable prices. It is located within walking distance from one of the most famous night clubs and venues in town, Vega. And if you are there early enough you may be able to sit at the far end of the bar by their cool jukebox.

But don’t worry If you don’t get that spot. Stand up, enjoy your cocktail, chat with people and have some fun. Let the night surprise you! And beginning the evening at Boutique Lize is not a bad idea!!

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum of international stature in the centre of Copenhagen. It’s right next to Tivoli and it’s such an impressive building that you can’t miss it! The Glyptotek is not just another art museum, it is also architecture, ancient and modern art, beauty, culture and relaxing!

The Glyptotek houses over 10.000 works of art divided into two principal collections. One of them is works from the Mediterranean cradle and the other is of Danish and French art from the 19th and 20th centuries. And in addition to the permanent collection, the museum also mounts very special exhibitions. In recent years these have included “Whispers – works on paper by Ian McKeever”, for an example.

A stroll around the building is worth your time and like the Museum advertises, Glyptoteket is a place to be experienced. Amazing rooms, interesting surroundings, excellent art collections, a peaceful garden in the back and a very nice and informed staff, ready to help you with any requests you might need!

And another reason to visit the museum: their wonderful cafe, which is right under the dome, around the winter garden. The cafe is full of of surprises for those craving a nice cup of tea, wonderful pastries and/or some lunch!

It’s free entrance on Sundays, so you’ll probably find full house. But get past the people and enjoy a world of art, culture and pleasure!