N*Bronx #3

LOOKBOOK MAGAZINE #3 // SEPTEMBER ‘13

LOCAL

R O L A N D M Ø L L E R O N N Ø R R E B R O, S H OW B I Z Z A N D L I F E I N P R I S O N.

Cecilie Stenspil / Laus Høybye / Tom Jensen / Trine Pallesen / Jannie Faurschou

Instruktion: Rolf Heim Scenografi: Sisse Gerd Jørgensen Kapelmester: Niels Søren Hansen Musik af bl.a.:

Magtens Korridorer, Marie Key, Love Shop, Ulige Numre, Raske Penge, Szhirley, Kim larsen, Anne Linnet

21. september - 10. november 2013

Teaterkoncerten Sange fra storbyen

køb billet på nbt.dk 2

SHOPS

If you write us a story about how music or a specific track /artist has made an impact on your life – we’ll send you a free CD (It’s a little 90’s to send out a CD but they’re still nice!). Hope to hear from you – and we hope you like this issue of N*Bronx.

Encore.

Thomas Ørum.

Obviously

CREDITS

Editor: Thomas Ørum. Co-editor: Jenelle Gonzales. Art Direction: Grethe Dam. Photography: Seth Nicolas, Petra Kleis.

N*Bronx is published by Brand Aid Aps, Nørrebrogade 52C, 3. sal, 2200 København N, Denmark. All editorial content is published under copyright and cannot be copied or reprinted without written approval from Brand Aid Aps. Points and opinions made in N*Bronx are those of Brand Aid’s and are not subject to insault nor meant to be provocative in any way. All feed-back will be answered if written to: to@nbronx.net Let us know what you think, please!

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ART & THEATRE

That’s quite an impact music has on us. Most of us have different tastes in music and certainly not all of us like Celine Dion. But what I think is really astonishing is that sometimes you meet someone that you

When you get to page 16 you’ll see what we find particularly cool. This time we managed to get access to Roskilde the day before the gates opened to shoot this issue’s fashion shoot. And that was a great experience. It was truly the quiet before the storm.

Everything was in place. The last bits were being put up – and everything was closed. It was like being in the opposite of a ghost town – because a ghost town is usually an empty town that has been left for many years after people have been there. This was the totally opposite.

Last, but not least, we managed – while at Roskilde – to get a hold of Felix Smith long enough to ask him ten questions. See how that went on page 38.

NIGHTLIFE

Then skip to page 36 and check out these guys. These guys are true fans of music and the music culture.

These guys have, on average, been returning to Denmark’s largest music festival, Roskilde, for over 20 years. And a few of them are from abroad as well.

What does that tell you about music? Well, it tells me that whenever music is involved – on your daily train ride to work, at a big gathering like Roskilde or simply at an amazing concert like the one we talk about on page 26 well then something happens inside you.

Music helps you forget about the mean old tax man who just sent you that nasty letter. It can make you forget about a bad day at work. And it can make you see things from a different perspective when you’re angry at your better half because he or she did something hurtful or inconsiderate.

think you have all figured out and then that person really surprises you by saying that they like Celine, Shania or whoever. And for some reason you remain friends. Well, that’s good.

TAKE OUT

Take a look to the left. That’s a theatre ad for an upcoming play about Copenhagen that past century.

The play has no dialogue – only music. Old music, new music, hip hop music, folk music. And that says a lot: That you can build an entire play – featuring actors not known for their ability to sing – around music. The play premieres in September – and we can’t wait.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC

SHOPS

Loke Cykler

Nørrebrogade 10 2200 København N Tel: 35 37 15 90 lokecykler.dk Open: Monday-Friday 09.30-18. Saturday: 10-15.

Just when you cross Dronning Louises Bro you’ll see Loke Cykler at Nørrebrogade 10.

From the street, it doesn’t look like much but when you open the door you feel something is different. The mechanics are right there working away so you can see what’s going on and have a chat with guys who actually know how to fix your bike. Whether it’s heavy duty mountain biking or the daily troubles of keeping your basic city bike alive. This place carries all the genuine bikes and parts that 9 out of 10 of us need in the daily traffic of Copenhagen. Up the stairs is a beautiful variety of race bikes, mountain bikes and a lounge area with leather sofas, coffee and hunting trophies most men would only dream of.

Tom, who used to live above the shop, has owned the place for the last 12 years. This man is a bike freak by nature and he is on a quest! He will settle for nothing but becom-

ing the best bike shop in this little kingdom.

The way to achieve this goal is through quality products, superior service and damn long guarantees. So if you are out to get the latest fashion bike for half the money and don’t care about the inside, then this is not the place to go to. Tom´s employees are all into different areas of the cycling discipline and they tend to hang out long after the shop closes, so something must be right around here. Having more than 400 square meters with daily classic bikes from 4000 kronor up to heavily customized race bikes reaching 50.000 kroners, you WILL find something to soothe even the savage beast.

Insider tip: Tom and his mates have some real good contacts and occasionally they have pro riders, manufacturers and legends from the cycle sport dropping by for an after hours event with tall tales from the road.

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My Favourite Things Jægersborggade 44, kld. tv.

2200 København N Tel: 30 30 79 95 myfavouritethings.dk Open: Monday-Friday 11.30-18. Saturday: 11-15.

My Favorite Things is like your coolest girlfriend’s bedroom. Shoes from Toms, the quintessential navy-striped shirt from Petit Bateau, the structured leather handbag, even the occasional men’s graphic print tshirt. You know those comfy ACNE jeans your best friend has that you want/want to steal? Maybe they’re from “the Jean Pool” here, where you can hand in old jeans and the store will sell them for you on commission. The best part though is the lines of organic skin care like Kiss My Face, hair-

care, and cosmetics by Kirsten Kjær. No harsh chemicals, colorants, or weird additives that irritate. A sensory experience, you can touch and try and test everything in the store so you’ll know right away if it works for you. And if you have questions and want knowledgeable suggestions about what’s best for your skin, owner Maria Terry Casper knows, honey. What’s in-store really are her favourite things and quickly becoming ours too!

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Damernes Magasin

Jægersborggade 29 2200 København N Tel: 32 17 61 77 damernesmagasin-shop.dk Open: Monday 10-17. Tuesday-Friday 11-18. Saturday: 11-15.

“My clothes reflect my customers of Nørrebro. Cool, fun, edgy” owner Helle tells me leaning over the counter. Definitely. I’m browsing about and Helle, who is warm and inviting, chats up her customers in this relaxed place. The yellow accent wall grabs my attention. Bold but still casual like the clothes and accessories from the various Nordic lines she carries: Stine Laderfoged, Rebekka Rebekka Askø, Ganni, Selected Femme. Here, it’s easy to achieve that Scandinavian effortless style—the necessary staples plus that extra stand-out something to give you that unique oomph. Like a printed black bomber jacket from R/H. She carries some exclusive brands but still at affordable prices. It’s so nice to be able to find something for the everyday and for going out without breaking the bank and service with a smile too.

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Polymorph

Jagtvej 31 2200 København N Tel: 61 28 82 58 polymorph.dk Open: Monday-Friday 11-18. Saturday: 11-15.

Just as the name indicates. There is something growing in several directions from here. Most of it dresses from colorful retro to sharp, graphic simplicity. Polymorph is located just around the corner from Jægersborggade situated on the bikepath route of Jagtvej. This is a place for charismatic women indeed. Everything in Polymorph is made in house by one of the 10 designers who each have a distinct character. In this alluring steam kettle you will find both Jackie Kennedy as well as Twiggy fans shopping side by side with a smile. The twist of ac-

tually dealing with the designers who produce the goods themselves makes it quite a cherished experience to shop in here for both everyday use as well as party use. Prices are kept at a very friendly level where you pay for the actual work, material and design but not for a fluffy brand and the accompanying marketing budget that sometimes triple the price on the dress you simply must have. Since you deal directly with the designers they know what fits you when you try on, and don’t be surprised if they offer you custom tailoring. These girls are in it for the passion.

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Gågrøn

Jægersborggade 48 kld.

2200 København N Tel: 40 18 07 72 gagron.dk Open: Tuesday-Friday: 11-17.30. Saturday: 11-15. First sunday of every month: 11-15.

Gågrøn, on craftmakers’ paradise Jægersborggade, is a treasure chest for the culinary adult. Walk in and you’ll see floor-to-ceiling walls adorned with colourful, never-dull knives from the French specialist Opinel. Turn right, there’s a hidden nook displaying sleek serving utensils and tableware in bamboo and plates and dishes made from fallen palm leaves.

Around the corner, soft, patterned textiles for yourself and your home. Functional storage solutions for your kid’s lunch (or your own) and reusable waterbottles are sustainably crafted and design-minded.

That’s the owner Charlotte’s philosophy. Beauty + ethics. All her wares have a story and are made with integrity– she only sources from fairly-traded, cradle-to-cradle, fair-trade, organic or other suppliers with a sustainable profile. Yet it’s still beautiful, so no scratchy hemp bags here. That means you can shop with a clear conscious; knowing that you and what’s in your place are kind to humans and the environment. Shop on-line and in-store.

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Tricotage

Jægersborggade 15, kld.

2200 København N Tel: 60 67 59 14 tricotage.dk Open: Monday-Friday: 11-18. Saturday: 10.30-15.30.

First and last sunday of every month: 11-15.

I walk into Tricotage and instantly I know—this is my kind of shop.

Warm woods display women’s clothes of enduring quality. The fabrics are soft; the shapes, timeless.

The pull of this place however is not just the craftsmanship or the variety of the accessories (soaps, sunglasses, nailpolishes, blankets, lingerie) it’s also the fact that the all, or almost all, pieces are made with organic textiles or come from brands with an ethical profile. Design and consciousness are perfectly married. I’m smitten with the appealing mix of soft heather greys, whites, creams,

and black of the tops and bottoms.

Clearly, I want everything in here.

Co-owners Karin and Ida started as a pop-up and had so much success with the women’s basics they sold, they got a permanent place on Jægersborggade. They are designers by training and it shows. I cannot wait for fall/winter knitwear collection in pure wool. Classic cable knit sweaters in a light or dark grey mélange, are a definite must-have for cosing-in on those chilly autumn days. Go visit their webshop on: www.tricotage.dk and see for yourself !

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Ladyfingers

Jægersborggade 4 2200 København N lady-fingers.dk Open: Tuesday-Friday: 11-17. Saturday: 11-15.

Ladyfingers s a jewellery collective showcasing the work of 6 talented girlfriends who started this shop on Jægersborggade 2 years ago. All the girls have different backgrounds, which is reflected in the diversity of their collections. With such distinct inspirations, there’s surely something for all tastes. Some are more colourful, some more monochromatic. What ties them together is their geometric simplicity that makes a statement without calling

too much attention. The earrings, necklaces, rings, and other accessories do what jewellery is supposed to do; accentuate and define. Because everything is crafted on site, they can customize your piece according to your preferences and needs. Favourites include: Triangle rings, the clips collection, cube necklaces and origami earrings. Jewellery is mainly made of silver, oxidized silver and gold plated silver, but also gold and other metals are used.

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Vanishing Point Jægersborggade 45, kld. th.

2200 København N Tel: 25 13 47 55 vanishing-point.dk Open: Tuesday-Wednesday: 11-16.

Thursday-Friday: 13-17. Saturday: 11-15 “It’s an emphasis on the natural beauty of materials, trying to leave as little imprint as a “designer” as possible while letting nature do its job” explains owner and illustrator Sigrid of her inspiration in nature. It’s true, the contemporary crafts in this shop have flowing forms, emphasize texture and provoke inspiration. The selection is varied from stoneware ceramics that she makes herself, to hand-knitted sweaters made from a

social mission in Nepal, to children’ clothing in organic cotton, jewelry with natural stones, and illustrated prints + books exclusive to her store.

Whatever is not made in the studioshop or by a local artist, are collaborations with NGO organizations around the world. It’s the kind of shop for those who appreciate artisanal touches in design and art, and who care about the world.

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SHOPS

Frisør Liebmann Fælledvej 7 2200 København N Tel: 26 16 10 06 frisoer-liebmann.dk Book online for an appointment.

Getting a haircut is not that difficult in this hood, but finding a skilled craftsman that can do your favorite cut after the normal shopping hours is hard to find. I mean getting a cut at 9pm strays from the standard Danish mentality, but that don’t mean a thang to Jakob who operates this unruffled salon. Liebmann been around almost as long as the notorious night time hang out Gefärlich where this tranquil hide out is located. Actually that’s how it started for Jakob 7 years ago. Jakob was offered the old record room so that he would never be far from the buzz. If you drop by one late night don’t be surprised if you see Jakob

working in the midnight hour among the night trippers. This joint has no regular opening hours. Less than 10 square meters, Jakob’s always behind your back. This is how it works. It´s like a relationship that grows in here. No employees and only room for one. Here you find the intimacy that makes you feel good even before you start looking good again. And hey, the big bonus is that in this hideout you can enjoy a cold beer straight from the Gefärlich tab and even have a smoke while your hair is in the air. Don’t expect just to drop by for a cut. If you want to get in Jakob’s chair you have to go online and book yourself a date!

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“... I found an old paragraph in the law stating that if an inmate doesn’t have a girlfriend or a wife that visits then the government pays for a prostitute once every third month or so. S o all of a sudden I got the state to send hookers to the j oint all the time ...”

Read the rest of our interview with Roland Møller on the following page.

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ROLAND MØLLER How do people in Nørrebro react to you being an actor now?

Personally I have to get used to people looking at me in the street. My first reactions is ’what are you looking at’ and then I have to remind myself that it’s probably because they’ve seen me in one of the films. People are, in general, really good to compliment me for my performances which I obviously think is cool.

We met Roland for a chat about Nørrebro, showbizz and life in prison.

Nørrebro.

Life in prison.

How long have you lived in Nørrebro?

11 years. Started out in Rantzausgade. I came straight from prison. I moved to Nørrebro from Odense via Viborg prison.

Roland was hired as an consultant on the production of the Danish prison film ’R’. ’R’ stands for ’Roland’ and much of the film is about his life in a Danish prison.

Why did you move to Nørrebro?

Because I had to get out of my old neighbourhood if wanted to avoid going back to prison. I had to get away from that environment. Ended up in Nørrebro by coincidence – an old mate, Thomas Enghave, offered me to come stay with him. He was the only one to offer me a place to stay. He is the one behind MC Fight Night.

I wish I had moved here earlier. I would have had a different life. There isn’t room for creative people or people that don’t fit in the traditional roles of society. In Nørrebro people are chill and accepting. Nobody has ever asked me to put a lead on my ’combat dog’ – which they have in many other parts of town. Well, actually the other day a cop jumped manically out of this cop car to write me a ticket because I didn’t have Foxy on a lead. The young copper’s name was Torben and he is the only person that has given me a hard time about my dog in 11 years. That idiot cost me 4.200 – maybe I’ll name some asshole Torben in one of my next films!

How much of the film is authentic?

A lot. Not all of it but most of it. A lot of the scenes were shot in the exact same places as they happened in real life. All the fight scenes were shot and enacted exactly as they were. The way the film starts is exactly the way my life started at Horsens prison: I were given a choice when I got there: Beat a guy up for us – or you’ll be beaten up over and over. I decided to beat up this guy which I to this day regret doing. I should have taken the beating. It would have made me a bigger man. And by showing the others that I was willing to fight I instantly made a lot of enemies. Had I said no and taken the beating I would have gained more respect all around.

What kind of position did this incident leave you in?

Alone. I actually wasn’t 100% ready to join any gang but after I beat this guy up all the youngsters aspiring to be gangbangers saw me as a threat. They saw me as a stepping stone to move up in the hirachy. And since I didn’t want to join a gang I was left in the middle – alone. But then I found a niche that made med popular.

So, you find the people of Nørrebro quite welcoming?

Absolutely. When I moved here I was on the front page of the papers because of a conviction and a case I was involved in. In the papers they said I were at war with the Middle Eastern gangs in Odense. But none of the ethnic people of Nørrebro judge me because of that – which easily could have been the case. On the contrary I became pretty good friends with many of the ethnic minorities here. I see many of them as some of my best friends today. The accepted me for who I was – which was new to me.

What niche was that?

I was good at reading and understanding the law. And I took my time learning it. So I soon became the go-to guy when the inmates wanted to write complaints. This made me a valuable person so I got to be left alone. In prison you have to have a skill if you want to avoid being in fights all the time. So by writing letters I made some pretty cool things happen: Got us new kitchen hardware, gym equipment, got us in the local newspaper. But what really made me the talk of the yard was I found an old paragraph in the law stating that if an inmate doesn’t have a girlfriend or a wife that visits then the government pays for a prostitute once every third month or so. So all of a sudden I got the state to send hookers to the joint all the time. That was pretty cool. And it got me talking to all the inmates, not just certain groups.

Did you get a job straight away?

Yeah, I started working for Flamingo Records as A & R Manager. I also call that being a kindergarten supervisor cos I ended up babysitting the artists under that label.

What do you do today?

I am a mentor in Nørrebro for kids that are coming straight from prison. I have the kids the others won’t take. By ’the others’ I mean all the established instutions. I am basically a one mand firm but I use all my contacts so the kids get to work on film production, with music and business companies. My role is to show them there is another path than the criminal one.

The guy from Holland.

Roland got bored in prison like anyoone else. So when he noticed this outsider, this odd-one-out in the yard one day he was

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puzzled. This guy was clearly gay, he didn’t talk to anyone but just kept to himself – so Roland went over and started talking to him, to get to know his story. Turned out this guy was a super brainy chemist and he was involved in the biggest ecstacy case in Europe.

I soon found out that this guy was extremely intelligent so I started walking with him in the yard every day. He had been ratted out by his fellow accomplished and had been in Horsens for three years. His family didn’t know where he was. After a couple of months he asked me if I wanted to do him a favor.

He said he had some money dug down on the outside and if I knew anyone who could dig them up. If I decided to help him, half the money were mine and the other half had to be deposited into a bank account. I said yes, so he gave me an account number, the name of a cementary and the name of a grave. When one of my trusted friends came visiting I gave him a note with the details. He went out and found the grave, dug up the money and deposited half. After a while he came to me again and asked if I wanted to do this again – only this time the amount would be double. We did this over and over and the amounts got bigger and bigger.

Obvioulsy he had given me the smallest amount to begin with to see if he could trust me to take half the money to the bank.

these Kinder eggs that we used to store hash in. All the weak or upcoming inmates held these for the rest of us. Then when there were raids we put these eggs up our asses so the wardens didn’t find them. So one day I told P to hold an egg for me. I had put a piece of Medister sausage inside the egg and P went to the toilet to put it up his ass. After a while I went over to the boys that P used to mock and I said to them: ’Listen, next time P gives you a hard time just know this: He is walking around with a Medister sausage up his ass!’.

After a while P came to me and wondered why I didn’t want that egg back. I told him to keep it, it was his. Then I guess he must have gone to his cell to have a smoke because after this day P was the nicest guy to everyone on the block.

Showbizz.

What’s showbizz like compare to your past?

Showbizz isn’t all that different from the criminal underworld I some from. The only difference is that if you talk shit about others in showbizz there aren’t any consequences. And I have heard a lot shit being talked in showbizz. So I have had to learn to bite my tongue, chill and think twice before saying or doing anything stupid. But it also means that today I just don’t give a flying fuck about what people think of me.

And I like that – because only when you stop caring about ehat people think you can become honest to yourself and a likeable person. Having said all that I also understand why some people can have a hard time accepting a bully like me strolling in from the street landing filmroles knicking their jobs.

How did the other inmates respond to you becoming close friends with this guy?

They busted my balls asking if he was my new girlfriend, if we were going to move in to the same cell together etc. And while they were busy laughing, we did this scheme about ten times.

Do you have any contact with him today?

No. He got transferred and I haven’t heard from him since.

But the points to this story are don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t mock the weak. Because everybody’s got a talent and everybody’s got a special skill.

How did you get into it all?

I have been extremely lucky with the team of people I first met and worked with. Young people such as Tobias Lindholm, Michael Nord and Rene Ezra straight out of film school getting one award after the other. If I hadn’t met them I, too, had been in a bulletproof vest on the corner.

I also managed to stay in touch with a guy I used to party with, Jokeren. I know him from before he had any money and from before he really made it with Den Gale Pose. I used to help him and had his back when he wanted to explore the underworld, then he had my back and help me into this business. But he even wrote me in prison and coached me when I thought I was going to be a rap star. He helped me with my lyrics and I even sing on one of his tracks. See, I didn’t have anyone I could turned to for advice with my creative ideas and my writing. There just weren’t anybody like that in my life – except for Jokeren. He gave me pointers and quality feed-back on my writing. So I owe a lot of my success in showbusiness to him.

The ’Medister’ sausage.

We played a lot of poker in the joint and at one point I had won a lot of money from this inmate who controlled the block.

And I knew I wasn’t gonna get that money, so I said to him one day ’let’s square the debt – I know I’ll never get my money anyway’ and I said I didn’t want to play with him anymore. So he said: ’Ok, you can have P’. I hated P. He was this guy they sent out to do the dirty deeds. And he really wanted to get up in the ranks. He was a major tyrant to all the weak inmates and I hated that. The were all scard shitless of him. I said: ’what the hell am I going to use P for’? ’Well, he can clean for you, cook and stash stuff ’. I thought to myself that I’d never want him to clean nor cook for me! But then I had an idea. We had

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Roland has been nominated twice for the Bodil award (the critics award) and is now nominated for a Svend award (the audience award) in the same category as Mads Mikkelsen, Søren Malling and more. *

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Eva: Ganni bikini – Damernes Magasin 699 Armor Lux striped sweater – Tricotage 449 hat – Tricotage 99 Han Kjøbenhavn sunglasses – Tricotage 999 Mette Juhl golden heart necklace – Ladyfingers 1500 Mette Juhl silver ring – Ladyfingers 250 Apple & Bee beauty box – Gågrøn 499 Agust: turban – My Favourite Things 299 feather necklaces – Tricotage 425 blanket – Tricotage 499

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the music sounds better with you – photographer – Petra Kleis styling – Anna Sóley hair & make-up – Mette Munch models – Eva Dögg Rúnarsdóttir & Agust Einthorsson

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Eva: Rains raincoat – Tricotage 749 Tricotage dress – Tricotage 599 Malene Glintborg X-ring – Ladyfingers 1250 scarf – Tricotage 399 Chup socks in pocket – My Favourite Things 249 Agust: scarf – Tricotage 299 raincoat – Damernes Magasin 799, 95 Chup socks in pocket – My Favourite Things 249 Earthlust drinking bottle – Gågrøn 159

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raincoat – Damernes Magasin 799,95 Timber t-shirt – My Favourite Things 349 scarf – Tricotage 299 feather/harmonica necklaces – Tricotage 425 per piece

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Eva: R/H bomber jacket – Damernes Magasin 2175 Tricotage top – Tricotage 425 Yasamin Zafar shorts – Damernes Magasin 1200 Yasamin Zafar turban – Damernes Magasin 625 Malene Glintborg rope necklace – Ladyfingers 400 for 1, 700 for 2 Malene Glintborg X-ring – Ladyfingers 1250 handmade bracelet – Tricotage 75 Agust: hat – Tricotage 99 leather bracelets – Tricotage 49 per piece Timber t-shirt – My Favourite Things 349 harmonica necklace – Tricotage 425 Han Kjøbenhavn sunglasses – Tricotage 999

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Rains raincoat – Tricotage 749 Tricotage dress – Tricotage 599 scarf – Tricotage 399 Malene Glintborg egg necklace – Ladyfingers 1950

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Taxa

Hørsholmsgade 30-32 2200 København N Tel: 35 83 22 00 cafetaxa.dk Open: Monday-Thursday: 08-24. Friday: 08-02. Saturday: 10-02. Sunday: 10-23.

Kitchen closes everyday between 16-17 and at 21.30. Sunday at 21.

When you want local cred and brag, “I know a great little place…” Café Taxa is it. You enter and are met with tables for one, for two, for many, for families. This is a go-to cafe for everything; like when you want to study, little nooks hide you so you don’t have to feel weird about being intrusive or anti-social; for a coffee-catch up, for after work drinks, for that casual date, for brunch. The patio outside is perfect for daytime—having a beer, soaking in those summer rays and people watching (after all it’s Stefansgade). The dark turquoise interior and furry white throws

make it an intimate setting for nighttime.

All without being stuffy or pretentious.

It’s chill. You can take friends, lovers and other strangers and chat over drinks and big tables. The bar serves creative cocktails made with delicious home-made syrup on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. The food is honest, prepared by real chefs from fresh fruits, meats, and veg delivered every morning with very fair prices especially by CPH standards. We’re told the pulled pork sandwiches in the Vietnamese bahn-mi style and hearty boeuf béarnaise are winners. Just go. Trust us.

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Susu Sushi

Møllegade 13 2200 København N Tel: 35 12 12 14 susu.dk Open: Monday-Thursday: 16-22. Friday-Saturday: 16-22.30. Sunday: 16-21.30 If you are into sushi and prefer independently owned venues you should consider turning down Møllegade close to Sankt Hans Torv and having some of the freshest sushi you can get your chopsticks on in Nørrebro. The sushi buzz has brought a lot of sushi joints along, but a lot of it isn’t fresh enough to call it a real treat and too many don’t respect the actual craftsmanship behind this great cuisine. But not at Susu Sushi! The master chef at Møllegade has been around several of the top notch sushi places in Copenhagen for more than a decade. This guy knows his Japanese cuisine inside out (no pun intended). What

makes this little restaurant stand out is their modest way of doing business. They don’t seek to grow and become a chain.

They don’t seek to be the fanciest place in town. They only focus on doing fresh sushi, delivered on time and for decent money. A lot of the business comes from the take out part situated apart from the actual restaurant, which is rather nice. This way you can enjoy a cosy night among the lanterns and cherry trees without the disturbance that normal comes along with the take away option that most sushi restaurants offer.

Insider Tip: The dragon roll from Susu is a real killer!

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AN EVENING WITH A NORTHUMBER-LAD

Mark Knopfler was born in 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland but moved with his family to his mum’s hometown Blyth, Northumberland at the age of seven.

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or six months I had waited for this night. Every day those tickets glanced at me from underneath the magnet on the fridge. I remember paying quite a lot for these tickets – and I had bought five of them so I could take my mum, my inlaws and my better half. I was so excited when they came in the post back in January. See, my mum used to play Dire Straits all the time when I was growing up so Mark Knopfler and his lads have always been a big part of my life. Unlike the other 60s and 70s bands my mum played, back when I was growing up, Dire Straits stuck. Them and Pink Floyd made a deep impact on me and I still haven’t grown tired of either. I am guessing I never will by now. Bands like Dr Hook, Deep Purple and Smokie just didn’t get under my skin the way Dire Straits did. Whether it was Mark’s guitar skills, his calm yet rocking voice or his one of a kind lyrics I don’t know but I still see him in a totally different league than most other bands out there. Old and new. That’s just my opinion.

there added some live dimension, which was nice. Even to a newcomer, you could hear that these guys have been playing together for over 20 years.

The show was pretty much as I thought it would be. The overall audience was my mum’s age– I was one of few that were about half that age. The band played the latest album, Privateering, which is folky but also rocky. On stage was a grand piano and almost all the lads in the band played several difficult instruments such as the rare Irish bagpipe.

One of the guitar players also played the violin. And the played them so well and tight. Impressive stuff going on that night.

But then came a few twists: Mark played So Far Away From Me from the Money For Nothing album – and a nice little detail was the ’…here in Copenhagen town…’ that he added.

But before that something I hade never even hoped to experience live: The lengthy (14:23 minutes on the Love Over Gold album), and might impressive Telegraph Road. My God was that just the most amazing live experience ever. Sorry to sound all American but it really was. Before that Mark had also played Romeo and Juliet in his unique live version. Watering eyes all over the place.

It wasn’t Dire Straits visiting Forum on this particular night in June. It was Mark and his band. So I guess it was fair to be nervous about him only playing his new stuff, Privateering.

Even more so now that the tour was called the Privateering Tour. It turned out I wasn’t the only one hoping to hear him play Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing or maybe even Brothers in Arms. Other legendary songs such as Tunnel of Love or Once Opon a Time in the West would be most welcome as well. I didn’t expect that to happen though. On the ticket it said to show up on time and that the doors would close at 19:30 sharp! Don’t think I’ve seen that on a concert ticket before. I think it’s cool though – the event was called ’An evening with Mark Knopfler’ so you could tell he took this seriously. Therefore there were high expectations – even though we didn’t expect him to bring Sting, Clapton or Phil Collins on stage as he has done before when touring with Dire Straits. Imagine that. Going to a Dire Straits concert and getting Clapton, Sting and Phil Collins as well. Wouldn’t hesitate about trading one of my nuts for that one.

I believe I read some critic’s review the following day and as expected he knocked the band for not playing Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing or any of the other mostly known ones. And to be honest my mum was disapointed. And so was my father-in-law. But they haven’t been listening to either Mark Knopfler or Dire Straits since the 70s – well, 80s perhaps. So they were really hoping for these tunes. However, nomatter what any critic says, there was nothing wrong with this concert – it was a perfect 10. In the expected cool down-to-earth kind of way that only Mark Knopfler can pull off: He’ll take everyone by storm by saying almost nothing at all. His calm pressence and his quiet assurance that doesn’t require overly loud playing to show he’s still rock n’ roll. Because he doesn’t need to. He gave everyone a great experience and part of me actually thinks it’s cool he didn’t play those expected songs during the encores. Although I, too, would have loved to hear them live again.

The concert in Forum was a sit-down affair. Seats only, no warm-up and the show started pretty much on time. We didn’t get to the bar before they turned out the lights so we had to sneak down during one of the few songs we didn’t recognize.

Not many did that – most just sat and enjoyed the show. And rightly so. Mark Knopfler and his band were in top form. They played so tight it was hard to believe. Mark’s improv here and

If this article made you wish you had been there, here is a golden tip: Mark Knopfler recorded the concert (which was available to buy the following day!) and it has been copied on to this cool USB stick shaped as one of Mark’s Stratocaster guitars. You can buy it here: markknopfler-live.com.

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Det Grønne Køkken Nørrebrogade 140 2200 København N Tel: 35 82 82 00 detgrønnekøkken.dk Open: Monday-Sunday: 10-22.

Small mountains of fresh, home made salads welcome you at this healthy takeaway or eat-in option at the Nørrebro Runddel.

Yummy ingredient combinations like their red beet and feta cheese salad will make you feel good about what you’re eating.

Their specialties are bagels, sandwiches and salads made without added fats or oils.

You choose the fillings. Owner Yusuf and his wife, have worked in the food and hotel industry for over 10 years and in various parts of the city, and explains that he and

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his wife come in every morning at 3am to start prepping the salads for the day. They make a flaky and flavourful burek – a savoury, stuffed pastry with feta or spinach – and juicy kofte, seasoned melt-in-yourmouth meatballs. Fret not veggie friends, there are lots of delicious vegetarian options as well. Catering services are available for birthdays, large parties, and anniversaries. Mention N*Bronx and you’ll receive a 10% discount on your order.

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Hummus Bar Ahornsgade 23, kld.

2200 København N Tel: 42 84 18 88 Open: Monday-Sunday 10-22.

Middle Eastern food in Copenhagen doesn’t really rock the boat with many. Not that a sharwarma can´t be nice on the go, but the Middle Eastern cuisine is so much more. On Ahornsgade next to Sankt Hans Torv, Hummus Bar and Omar the man in charge has decided to broaden our horizon and challenge us a bit with a twist to really rock our boats. The center of attention is the hummus with toppings such as spicy beef and juicy chicken but also full vegetarian variations are available. Omar brought home the hummus recipes and special spice mixes for his meat after travelling around in the Middle East in countries like Jordan, Syria, and in Northern Africa, Morocco where a hummus recipe

is something families care for with great respect and pass on through generations.

Along with recipes, he also brought home decorative pieces that give this little sweet retreat an ambiance of the Middle East that just works right here in the Bronx. It´s hard to put a finger on it, but there is just something magical about this place even though it hasn’t been around for that long. There’s a careful selection of dishes. Besides the hummus dishes you can also choose among a range of delicate Arabic sandwiches. Omar prefers to keep things simple and fresh. We agree! We want more of these great Middle East dishes and look forward to the next chapters of this little culinary wonder.

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THE TIES THAT BIND

By John Conaty

“If steroid are illegal for athletes, why isn’t autotune illegal for musicians?”. Excellent point I saw the other day whilst spending quality and compelling time online. It also begged the question “What is the definition of a musician?” Seems any old hipster with a mac these days calls themselves a musician, or as I call them “THE ENEMY”.

connection with Denmark. I actually met my first Danish girlfriend wearing a Beatles t-shirt. Yeah maybe that was a little too easy, “Wow you like The Beatles, I like The Beatles...imagine that, what are the chances bla bla bla...let’s get it on”!!!

Of course, with music taking over my life like a bad Facebook habit, it’s easy for me to introduce it into any topic.

Anybody who has a passion other than music, maybe art, literature, keyboard warriors etc...can use that as a conversation opener.

Maybe that’s being a tad drastic to those who like wearing ironic t-shirts and skinny jeans, but I’m willing admit to having a very old fashioned, maybe outdated, approach to music. Music is without a doubt the most universal language that connects all of us. I’ve made a lot of friendships that are music based. I’ve found common ground with complete strangers, Danish or otherwise, based on the fact we both love Bruce Springsteen or David Bowie, by playing with local musicians at parties or jam sessions or with expats similar to myself, sharing the stage or joining a band (My first “gig” was at a Danish 12 year old birthday, oh language barrier, you truly hate me). Gigging and buying instruments on DBA.dk has brought me the length and breath of the entire country.

Is music more valuable to an expat musician? Of course, that’s pretty obvious. Is music more valuable than any of these past-times? I would like to argue yes, because I can.

I’m pretty confident that if you have decent knowledge of 20th/21st century music you can manage to strike up a conversation with anyone. I’m a bartender so that really helps getting to know some of the regulars better, even the boring ones. Only joking. They’re all boring.

I can’t say for sure I’d be completely lost without music over here. It’s definitely enriched my experiences thus far. The rest of my personality would suffice to get by. I’m pretty sure a lot of people would argue against that. Oh well, to quote a great Dane, “This is my life”.

Danish music has also played a big role for me over here.

The Roskilde festival and the Northside Festival in Aarhus have provided a musical awakening for Danish acts, including The Floor Is Made Of Lava who I’ve seen live twice during independent gigs since. It gives me that little extra

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TAKE OUT

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Jensens Ostelager Jægersborggade 13 2200 København N

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Open: Monday-Friday: 17-20. Saturday-Sunday: 10-18 Jensens Ostelager is the kind of cheese shop you don’t really expect to find. There are no harsh smells, white tiles or huge piles of ordinary cheese. Here you’ll find a very small and curated selection in an atmosphere that brings your mind to small hillside villages of France. This is a love affair that has been in the works for a long time, but only just come alive this summer. Jensens Ostelager is located in the vibrant Jægersborggade where locals and visitors go to get their gastronomic fix these days. You have to be there at the right time because opening hours are only 5pm-8pm, but trust us – you need to go! At Jensens Ostelager you will meet Vibe, the enchanting owner who has been a cheese addict for almost as long as she can remember. During 9 to 5 Vibe is a disciplined lawyer, but her heart

and soul is located in Jægersborgade among likeminded spirits where she can open the world of cheese to guests in her small and unpretentious shop. Here you can track down the very best of Spanish and French classics as well as small unique pairings of pesto, truffles and marmalades. If you really want to get something special ask Vibe for her Danish specialties like Ho anno 1759 from Enghavegaard, Saint-Marcellin from Hårbølle or Blå Kornblomst. Very distinct goods originating from the smallest and most specialized dairies Denmark has to offer. It´s no secret that Vibe is on a mission,- to support the resurrection of old school cheese manufacturing in Denmark.

If you are not already a cheese maniac you will seriously risk becoming one when you meet Vibe.

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TAKE OUT

Sund Sult Elmegade 8 2200 København N Tel: 35 39 07 07 sundsult.dk

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Open: Monday-Saturday: 10-21. Sunday: 12-21.

This is one of our absolute favorites. Sorry to favour but it is. The reason why is that everything is made daily from scratch.

Should be a given standard at any takeaway joint you may be thinking but when you visit Sund Sult and glance over the counter with numerous variations of healthy salads (and the variations change daily too!) you’ll have to admit that it takes more than originality to run this shop.

We’ve been eating our way through their delicious homemade falafels, beetroot salads, wholegrain baguettes and - when feeling slightly naughty - their homemade turkey/mozzarella/avocado toast will hit the spot. This is simply one of these places

where the broccoli is never overcooked, the sprouts are always crisp and the wholegrain bread actually tastes and feels like wholegrain. No cheap tricks here nor corners cut.

At the drinks counter you’ll find refreshing beverages such as organic ginger ales, sparkling elderflower and - again when feeling naughty - you can even lie to yourself and call it healthy while picking up that Brazilian Guaraña soda (well, it is made from some kind of real berry they say!).

Sund Sult offers a discount to both student and locals from the nearby area - make sure to ask when paying.

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TAKE OUT

Mokkariet

Jagtvej 127, st. th.

2200 København N Tel: 22 27 06 86 Open: Monday-Friday: 07.30-22. Saturday-Sunday: 08.30-20.

Jagtvej has never been famous for being part of the top coffee hideouts, but just close to the border of Østerbro you find Mokkariet. The good vibes from this place are infused with long gone good memories.

Among the LP´s that guests are asked to choose from (yeah you’re actually invited to guest DJ while you are getting your caffeine fix) you find literally everything from eighties pop ballads to cool cat jazzy notes.

While taking a break you can lose yourself among a vast variety of books, records and comics you rarely come across on your regular hunt for good coffee around town.

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If you are among the early birds then you perhaps already know that this place has become almost a morning institution among locals. With opening hours starting at 7:30am, home baked buns, ecological Müsli, exclusive house roast mixing the best of Colombian, Brazilian and Kenyan beans - locals know that is one good way of starting the morning in Nørrebro – Get your coffee, add a bit of Billie Holliday at the old record player just next to the bar and you’ll get a taste of what the jazz is all about in this joint.

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Ro Chokolade

Jægersborggade 25 2200 København N Tel: 36 96 65 19 ro-chokolade.dk Open: Monday: Often 11-18. Tuesday-Friday: 11-18.

Saturday: 11-16. Sunday: Often 11-16.

Ro Chokolade sits quietly in the middle of Jægersborggade. Little do you expect the sensory seduction when you open the door to this inspired chocolaterie. Chocolates in the most exquisite of flavours await you. Everything is handcrafted on-site. In fact, you can see chocolatier Rasmus Olsen working behind a glass wall, starting with the finest raw materials – beans imported from Belgium selected with an expert savoir-faire – then adding only what’s necessary to bring out the essence of each flour pairing. The choices are contemporary without being complicated. The flavours are the classics with a twist. The shapes – square, cones, oblong – are as visually pleasing as exciting for the palate. You can have some chocolates personalized, offering a thoughtful and delicious gift. There’s even a flødebolle course for you and friends to try your hand at perfecting this fluffy favorite.

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Stefanos Grønne Hjørne Husumgade 50 2200 København N Tel: 53 61 78 61 stefanosorganic.dk Open: Monday-Sunday: 09-20.

In the face of all the impersonal, cartel of grocery stores it’s refreshing to see an independent, all-organic ‘little guy’ just around the corner on Stefansgade. Stefanos is a specialized organic grocer with everything you need –freshly baked bread, fruits and vegetables, beans and lentils, milk and juices, cheeses, olives, organic (even sugar-free) sweets and even some organic skin care. If you have some dietary restriction, you’ll find what you need 35

here—sugar-free, gluten-free, raw, vegan, etc. You feel healthier just being able to pronounce and recognise all the ingredients in whatever you buy. The sweetest part however is the owner, Cem Cavdar who ran across the street to get some shredded coconut for a customer and routinely offers free samplings to whoever’s in the shop.

That makes everything more delicious.

Open weekends.

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Charlie, Gloucester, UK. First Roskilde in 2001. Favorite act: Niel Young in 2010.

ROSKILDE Originals

Morten, Aarhus, DK. First Roskilde in ‘84. Favorite act: Johnny Winter in ‘84.

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Rasmus, Aarhus, DK. First Roskilde in ‘80. Favorite act: Fred Frith in ‘86.

Thomas, Malmø, Sweden.

Been coming to the festival for the past 25 years. Favorite act: Niel Young.

Michael, Herlev, DK. Been coming to the festival for the past 7 years. Favorite act: Anything hard rock!

Uffe, Valby, DK. First Roskilde in 2000. Favorite act: Prince. 2 hours of surprises – with trumpet!

Ulrik, Nøddebo, DK. First Roskilde in ‘94. Favorite acts: D:A:D, Pearl Jam, Rammstein, Sigur Rós.

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10 Questions for Felix Smith F

or the past ten years Felix Smith has become a household name after hosting several big tv and radio shows. Viewer successes such as; the Eurovision Song Contest, Danmarks indsamling, Weekend Weekend and The Voice, have proven him worthy of the self-proclaimed title “professional charmer”. We met up with him at Roskilde Festival for a chat about his festival experiences.

and get bigger and better bands again. More big budgets gigs – less non-profit festival! If they don’t change the programme festivals like Northside will run them over. Northside is already a much more international festival. So shape up, Roskilde!

7. Do you have any tips for Roskilde debutants?

Keep an open mind. Don’t be judgmental. And try not to have any expectations.

1. When were you at Roskilde Festival for the first time?

13 years ago – in 2000.

8. Being an interviewer yourself, who has been fun to interview?

Metallica was fun to do. Slash and Duff from Guns ‘N’ Roses were fun although Duff’s wife has him on a short leash! Iron Maiden was amazing – they’re totally grandpas all of them, down to earth and chill. They invited me on their own plane to Paris, I went to the sound check with them, did the interview, went to their concert and flew back home.

Pretty crazy and a lot of fun!

2. What’s the coolest act you’ve seen here?

Probably Kent – I saw them the same year of the Pearl Jam incident—horrific and melodramatic year that one. I went to get beer before the accident and passed out on the way because I was already so drunk. Didn’t wake up until the next morning in the hospital with the victims of the Pearl Jam concert. I was totally confused and the doctors thought I was one of the victims but what happened to me happened the day before at another concert.

9. What does Nørrebro mean to you?

I haven’t lived here although I have lived many places. But it seems that I always end up here – at parties, dinners etc. I think it’s a cool, multicultural, progressive borough of Copenhagen and it’s really cool that Nørrebro has kinda developed itself without too much help from the government.

3. What’s the coolest act you’ve seen this year?

Kendrick Lamar was really cool this year on Odeon.

4. What else do want to see this year?

I look forward to seeing Rihanna on Orange – because that’s just a strange concept as it is and I want to see the crowd’s reaction. Then I’m really hyped about experiencing Sigurd Rós.

10. Can Anders Breinholt drink?

Are you crazy? Hell yeah - he used to be a paramedic you know! But I can’t elaborate more on that – what happens at Roskilde, stays at Roskilde.

5. What’s better at Roskilde since you first came here?

The food. It has improved about 100 times.

Bonus info. Felix is a huge Mercedes Benz fan – his dream car is an MB W111 sedan.

He’d choose that over the brand new G Wagon that Mercedes Benz had just lent him before the interview!

6. What’s worse?

I think it’s a shame that Roskilde no longer is a 50/50 festival (Scandinavian and bands from abroad) - it’s totally become a Danish/Swedish garden party. Roskilde should increase their budgets

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NIGHTLIFE

Terroiristen

Jægersborggade 52 2200 København N Tel: 36 90 60 40 terroiristen.dk Open: Wednesday-Thursday: 17-23. Friday: 16-24. Saturday: 17-24.

If you try to find the opening hours or a menu at Terroiristen down in the far end of Jægersborggade you won´t have much luck. This is the kind of low key wine bar where you have to involve yourself with the staff. This I should say comes quite easy. If you want to know, you ask. Simple as that. Their love and passion for wine especially in Italian and little known Slovenian wines is contagious. At Terroiristen it´s all about discovering the diversity of what makes a great wine. Here you talk about soil, humidity and the techniques used by the old Romans before Jesus was around.

Piquing guest’s curiosity and having them seek new understandings among the more than 130 different flavors represented. This is the place to drop by if you want something more than just the ordinary Italian classics. Ever tasted Amfora-fermented wines from Georgia? This is the place! During the day Stefan also provides special Italian and

Baren i Kronborggade 3 Kronborggade 3 2200 København N Open: Monday-Saturday: 14-01.

Baren i Kronborggade 3 is the shady place you turn to if you prefer beer from the Evil Twin Brewing and tobacco rolled by hand. The bar is small, dark with twists of gold. Simple yet sophisticated in its own mysterious way. In here you will only find what the owner drinks himself. No bullshit bailey or fancy cocktails. Beers and Bitters. This is what you get alongside an upright track of rock music and a friendly crowd. Baren i Kronborggade 3 is the kind of place you keep returning to for several reasons. Don’t be mistaken. This is far from a primitive cave. The bitters are handpicked from all over Europe. The same goes for the beers. Rasmus the owner actually got so deep in his beer passion that he ended up ordering his own special

brew from one of the most famous gypsy brewers around – Evil Twin Brewing. If you already know about the Mikkeller brew, then it´s time to meet the twin brother. Special as hell! In fact you won´t find any standard industrial beverage here. Despite the location being a bit hidden and off the beaten track to those who are not locals, among musicians this bar has been a well respected hang out for a long time. Actually so well that more than a few have recorded 1 min. songs and tunes for the bar that get recorded on 7 inch vinyl and will be sold and distributed from the bar as of this autumn. If you want to become a prospect around here, better bring a pack of rolling tobacco and donate it.

Around here you share your passions.

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Slovenian wines for restaurants like Geranium and Noma. Wines you seldom come across. As an extra service in the wine bar you can buy and bring home the bottles you like if something really fantastic happens while tasting these great grapes. Besides all the great wine, you won´t leave without listening to a piece of cool jazz and a plate of fantastic anti pasto to accompany your wine. Occasionally you also experience Danish as well as international jazz duos and trios performing live. Word is getting around.

This wine bar is something a bit out of the ordinary.

Insider Tip: Every first Thursday in every month a wine specialist drops by and shares his passion and grapes with the community at Terroiristen. These nights are legendary. Here you can drop in and drop out, but be aware. You most likely find it hard to leave. For news and events visit Terroiristen on facebook.com.

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Ølsnedkeren

Griffenfeldsgade 52 2200 København N olsnedkeren.dk Open: Tuesday-Thursday: 19-01. Friday: 15-03. Saturday: 19-03. Ølsnedkeren makes our night on this relatively quiet part of the hood, Griffenfeldsgade. There’s usually a good-natured crowd that spills out onto the street. The coveted spot is the corner table by the bar. At this neighbourhood pub, they brew their own smooth-drinking, artisanal beers in a charismatic space. Lots of bikes. Lots of tables. Lots of smiles.

It’s easy to become a regular. They always have a classic blonde, red,

and dark beer on tap that Mads (the sweet-faced bar manager) talks me through. It’s an intimate rather than intimidating experience learning about how hops, malted barley, water, and whatever else goes in beer is put together to make up this deliciousness. The bartenders are skilled at de-coding exactly what you want.

It’s a solid go-to on weekends (weekdays too!)

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Gilt

Rantzausgade 39 2200 København N Tel: 27 26 80 70 gilt.dk Open: Wednesday-Saturday: 18-02.

Gilt. Guilt. I’ve often wondered about the name. Should I feel guilty about all the long drinks, beers and cocktails I’ve had in this place throughout the years?

Having lived across the street from this classic cocktail bar for about ten years, I’ve tried quite a few of their designer cocktails and classic drinks. And when the money was tight – even a beer. ‘Cause it doesn’t matter if you’re a broke student – Gilt is one of Copenhagen’s definite go-to cocktail bars if you love a cosy atmosphere, inventive drinks and staff with an extraordinary passion for mixology (oh, and who are nice and helpful too).

Hidden in plain sight, Gilt is not a place that catches your eye. In fact, the heavily draped windows and anonymous facade’s only giveaway is the original Gilt signage – and when they’re open, a red lamp with the word “Recording” as if to signify the magic going on inside.

And rightly so. The bar and its staff will go to great lengths to meet your every cocktail desire. Tried some fancy cachaça based tall drink in New York last summer? I’m sure the bartender will sort you out. No request is too crazy for these guys. Go on – give them a challenge. There’s nothing to feel gilty about.

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NØRREBRO MON AMOUR

– From France to Denmark with love

By Laurette Tribert

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y story about Copenhagen is a love story. It happened on a sunny day of summer 2008 while I was traveling around Europe. I stood on Dronning Louises bridge with goose bumps looking at Sortedams lake. This place is so charming, what a delight it might be to live here. Et voila! Four months later, I came back with a big suitcase, a large smile, and the determination to find a home and a job. Nørrebro has had a special place in my heart ever since. It is where I first settled down after I moved away from France.

experience and sitting at one of the cafes or restaurants outside table is definitely “hyggeligt”.

Along with family playgrounds and conventional gatherings, Nørrebro cultivates a raw and slightly rebel identity by attracting underground cultural events and as a major graffiti area in Copenhagen. Bricks and colourfully painted murals define Nørrebro’s visual identity. Different styles and representations will catch anyone’s eye, in sometimes quite unexpected locations. Have you already spotted the crocodile, the eagle, the robots or the girl with the balloons?

From the very beginning, I enjoyed Nørrebro’s dynamism, multicultural and laid-back feeling. Different nationalities, generations and styles meet in these lively streets of Nørrebro. Fascinated by languages, I enjoy listening to the music of the Arabic language while picking veggies at one of the local grocery stores or while waiting for my falafel sandwich to be ready. Not only is Nørrebro an ethnic and cultural melting-pot, it is also a playful and colourful neighborhood where hippies and hipsters, young and old can hang out and have fun. The urban park Superkilen is a great demonstration of the cultural melting-pot and community spirit of Nørrebro as it brings together more than 50 different nationalities –swings from Iraq, benches from Brazil, a fountain from Morocco, litter bins from England... –and offers a place where people can meet, play chess, grill or play sports. Beyond its purpose, Superkilen is also really interesting visually with its different geometrical shapes and lines in a combination of bright colors that create various atmospheres for different activities. I particularly like the giant octopus, the Russian neon signs and the big blue and yellow wood structure. The BaNanna park – on Nannasgade – and its climbing wall is another great example of a playground and something more, it’s a successful “life bringing” initiative.

For those who would rather sit in the sun and watch people passing by, they should hang out on Dronning Louises bridge.

It has become a popular meeting point where you can hear people playing music from tuned Christiania bikes. Cool vibe.

Anyone into street Art and the underground scene should drop by Bolsjefabrikken (Lærkevej 11 and Ravnhildgade 1).

Ran by an autonomous group of people, the two culture houses host art projects, workshops and music performances in a communal and laid-back atmosphere.

Along with Ungdomshuset -”the Youth House” – for me, these places represent symbols of freedom of expression and opinions. Anyone is welcome, everyone can unleash their creativity and be part of it if they are willing to, or simply be themselves in a place of common understanding and open mind. I find it extremely valuable to have alternative places to fancy cocktail bars or trendy night clubs.

Lastly, Nørrebro is a great place for antique lovers and secondhand shops. Like the saying goes “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. The popularity of vintage clothing and retro furniture has increased the number of second¬hand shops in the neighborhood: along with Red cross and other charity organizations, places like Prag (on Nørrebrogade) or Resecond (on Jærgersborgade) offer quality, selected clothing. My favorites remain the intimate and smaller ones where you can find various treasures for almost nothing. To help you out, I would recommend sneaking into Sankt Hans Gade and Ravnsborgade’s various little shops or check out Hjerte Gensburg at the corner of Nørrebrogade and Fyensgade, where you will find anything from furniture to clothing as well as books or decorative objects. There’s also the recent, weekly flea market on Guldbersgade where I already found nice things.

Blågårds plads remains an iconic square where people can gather for various occasions: flea markets, concerts or ice-skating in the winter time. I remember my first encounter with the Black square: it seemed to me like a village festival, a band was playing, kids were running around, adults were drinking beers and chatting in the sun. I sat and smiled, looking at everyone and enjoying what would later be explained to me as the Danish “hygge”. Getting there through Blågårdsgade is a friendly

I hope you all enjoy Nørrebro as much as I do.

See you around!

From left to right: Superkilen, Bolsjefabrikken (Ragnhildgade), Nørrebrogade, Den Røde Plads. Photos by: Laurette Tribert aka Fashiontrotter

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ART & THEATRE

Keramiker Inge Vincents

Jægersborggade 27 2200 København N vincents.dk Open: Monday-Tuesday: Often. Wednesday: 10-16. Thursday: 10-18 (Open 12-20 first thursday of every month, except for bank holidays.) Friday: 10-16. Saturday: 11-15.

A delicately sophisticated emotion of zen is what fills me every time I stop by to check out the latest creations from Inge Vincents’ ceramic atelier on Jægersborggade. By now Inge Vincents is becoming synonymous with the concept of “thinware”, and has been one of the must-sees on Jægersborggade for a while. Inge practices a distinct pottery technique that makes her sculptures paper thin and translucent. Always in white.

The results are crisp sculptures of art and perfection caught within the imperfection. One can easily sense the organic process, the structure and texture of each piece that comes

out of Inge’s hands as bowls, cups or vases. You don’t have to be a ceramics specialist to adore this great craftsmanship and exceptional visual understanding that Inge masters.

Today Inge makes a living from this but that was not initially the intention. Inge was educated at a business school and was part of the corporate business life for a long time. She never thought her passion would become her living. But it only takes you a couple of minutes in the atelier to realize that talent like Inge’s should not be wasted on a normal corporate career. Thank you Inge, for walking the wild side!

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CMYK kld

Jægersborggade 51, kld.

2200 København N Tel: 21 62 95 63 butikcmyk.dk cmyk.kld.dk Open: Monday-Friday 12-17.30. Saturday: 11-15.

First sunday of every month: 11-15.

I love everything about this 7-year-old gallery/ boutique. Starting with the art hanging out the outside. Enter. You are met with calming grey walls that quietly enhance of the featured exhibiting artist. Wade through to the back of the store and there’s a video installation with headphones.

It’s an accessible place in every sense. If you want to know about the local, mostly Danish illustrators that produced the piece, just ask. They print it for you, frame it, and you walk away feeling victorious. Score. They also have a good selection of original drawings as well as fair priced posters.

You just added visual interest to your place for a very fair price. The experience alone of finding a print, either on the wall or flipped through on the floors, is fun and inspiring. There’s something for every taste from the whimsical, to bold and graphic, black and white or colour. You can check back often and be sure that something has changed.

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Uh la la

Jægersborgsgade 56 th.

2200 København N Tel: 26 74 74 08 uhlala-ceramics.com Open: Wednesday-Thursday: 14-17. Friday: 14-18. Saturday: 11-15.

In this combined atelier and showroom you are welcomed by Julie, a thoughtful ceramic artist who hand makes each of these unique giftware pieces. They reflect her personality—soft and subtle yet innovative.

She graduated from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design in 2008 and has a background as in-house designer at Royal Copenhagen before opening her studio in Jægersborggade in the fall of 2009. Her work is celebrated for its functionality and beauty, having been featured many times in RUM

and Wallpaper magazine. I recognize uses for the rounded bonbonnieres right away. There’s something very inviting about her designs that just asks you to both use and admire.

Relæ Restaurant, down the road on Jægersborggade, also thinks so as she tailor-made their tableware.

She offers plates, figurines, and milk jugs in a variety of glazes that show someone with selective taste for quality design. If you’re looking for that artful addition to your own space or a memorable gift for someone else, you’ll be sure to find it here.

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Flaco Design

Jægersborggade 47 2200 København N Tel: 27 21 16 66 flacodesign.dk Open: Saturday: 10-16. All other times call for an appointment.

Do you remember or sense the amber soft light back from the sixties and seventies? Back then when the cool shit was hessian on the walls and lampshades were made out of thin, almost transparent wood in weird and crooked shapes. Well the hessian is gone. And that’s fine, - but the fantastic soft light that these paper-thin slices of wood gave has needed a revival ever since. If you know what I am talking about, then you also know you better get yourself down to Jægersborggade and pay Flaco a visit, because this man has taken up the inspiration and brought these cool lamps to the next level. Flaco designs, manufactures and sells handmade lamps straight out of the small workshop. They are 100% handmade and ecofriendly with Danish made materials. The real

dapper hint about Flacos lamps is that there are never two identical ones since the natural wood always differs in look. Most lamps are made by request and clients can show up in the shop and have their design customized in collaboration with Flaco who doesn’t believe in retailers. He prefers to handle everything himself. This way he keeps prices down while enabling real people to afford these calm offbeat lamps that has already gained massive attention since he started his company last year.

The only downer is that Flaco Design is only open regularly on Saturdays. If you want to drop by any other day you need to hook up for a private appointment. But if you want that special glow – then there is actually nowhere else you need to go.

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Akuart

Rådmandsgade 55, 1. sal 2200 København N Tel: 27 50 82 90 akuart.dk Open: Monday-Friday: 10-16.

Coming to this studio on Rådmandsgade is an experience in itself. Tucked behind a Hollywood-esque filming locale, that I bet half of the residents in Nrrebro don’t even know exists, you’ll find the creative geniuses behind these acoustic images – what? Basically, they are sound absorbing pictures that remove noise and poor acoustics. They’ve provided this sound isolating solution for big clients like Tivoli and the National Bank but it’s also perfect for homes with kids because the print can be taken off the canvas, easily washed (in the machine) or changed. It’s almost like an interactive

art installation. You just hang it up like any other framed picture. Commercial and private clients can bring in an image they like and work with the team’s graphic designers to ensure a high quality image when it’s enlarged on the canvas. This customized help is offered at no extra charge. You can also peruse the huge selection prints from their showroom. Why do you need this? Because sound, like light, affects our quality of life. Not having sound bounce off walls makes a huge difference and creates what Casper, Akuart director, calls a comfortable “sonic environment”.

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