Denmark
Umami is a unique experience, based on the philosophy of Japanese cuisine of natural, seasonal ingredients, accentuated by the substance and tradition of French cuisine. With an international flavour, Umami offers the very best in modern Japanese cuisine and interior design.
The bar is well stocked with the finest booze known to mankind and excellent cocktails.
St. Kongensgade 59
1264 København K
Tlf. +45 33 38 75 00
mail@restaurantumami.dk
A stone's throw from the town hall square, the Danish Design Centre showcases all that is hot in Danish design. There's always an exhibition on and their shop is guaranteed to tickle your fancy with its wealth of cutting edge design wares.
Entree: 40 kroner (20 for students)
H.C. Andersens Boulevard 27. Just south of the Town Hall.
Tel +45 3369 3369
www.ddc.dk/
Ironic isn't it? The design hotel phenomenon was late in coming to this Mother of All Design Nations. But Hotel Sankt Petri has got the whole concept wrapped up. Housed in an old department store, the hotel offers an über modern hotel experience. In short, it's the urban resort of choice for the demanding, travelling urbanite. There's a bar, brasserie and a cafe.
Prices start at 2,100 kroner.
Located in the heart of town.
www.sktpetri.dk/
Eight designers have opened up their workshop to include a groovy boutique. Modern design in every form; jewelry, furniture, clothes, ceramics, glass, metal, you name it.
Keep your finger on the pulse by visiting. Chat with the designers who on location. Cool.
Bus 6A from the Central Station.
Vesterbrogade 137
Tel: (+45) 33 24 94 93
www.dzoo.dk/
There are posh hotels in Copenhagen and then there is the Mother of All Design Hotels. Radisson SAS Royal was designed by Denmark’s most famous design icon, Arne Jacobsen - from the form of the cutlery to the entire form of the building. Ask for a room restored to its original state as Jacobsen had intended. Fantastic views and host to scores of statesmen and women as well as rock stars.
Radisson SAS Royal Hotel
Hammerichgade 1 - across the street from the Central Station.
Tel: (+45) 33 42 60 00
www.radissonsas.com/
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