It is also an epicentre for affordable, New Nordic cuisine, where simple, authentic ingredients are creatively served to enhance their naturally vibrant flavours.

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In fact, the fashion for molecular gastronomy has already peaked and been replaced by New Nordic cuisine, which emphasizes its origins and seasonality.

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Fans of New Nordic cuisine, take note: the eighth annual Copenhagen Cooking festival runs 24 August to 2 September, featuring top Danish and Scandinavian chefs, including Rene Redzepi, head chef at Noma, awarded best restaurant in the world two years running.

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