Ciao Sabah People,
As you all know, earlier this month, we spent a few days in Copenhagen -- my first, but certainly not last visit to that spectacular city. It's one of those places where you think to yourself: I wish I had more time… so much to do, eat, drink, appreciate… and a way of life that just flows, and that’s not hard to flow with. Oh, and, I wish I got to do one more saunagus!
Alas, with Chef Mati Pichci as our guide for a day and a couple of bicycles, we were able to pack in a lot. We've documented it all on the Sabah Journal, in a short film on our Instagram, and here we’ve included a few snippets & snaps from the day. Enjoy! Sincerely,
The Sabah Dealer --
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Our first stop was Mati’s restaurant and brainchild, Amator, in Copenhagen’s Østerbro neighborhood. Open only for breakfast and lunch, Amator is home to, what we felt, is Copenhagen’s best omelette. Beyond the food, Mati puts an emphasis on music and hospitality within the space - regularly hosting DJs and having his guests share the same family-style table.
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After a bike ride across town, Mati had his eye on jumping in the water at La Banchina, a restaurant and swimming dock on the harbor. Though it was only late August, the air was beginning to feel like fall and it made the plunge that much more of a leap - but, the water was refreshing and really created an appetite for lunch. After a dip, some oysters, and some fried fish, I was convinced that this would not be my only trip to La Banchina that week. It was magic!
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Our next stop with Mati came as a combo, a glass or two of wine at Ved Stranden and then a bit of clothing shopping at Mati’s go-to shop, Jan Machenhauer, around the corner. At our Sabah Houses I’ve always felt like wine and shopping go together quite nicely, so I felt right at home!
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Our final stop of the day was dinner at one of the most iconic restaurants in Copenhagen, Kødbyens Fiskebar. Set in the city’s old meatpacking district, the facade of Fiskebar has the feel of a Berlin nightclub, but has some of the most thoughtful and elegant seafood I’ve had in years. Bright flavors, fresh local fish, and a fantastic wine pairing.
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