One of my greatest hobbies is enjoying local European cuisine. Europe’s enormous cultural diversity is chiefly reflected in its local cuisine, complete with traditions and origins. Natural boundaries such as rivers, mountain ranges, and seas have played pivotal roles in the creation of nations and their political strategies. Additionally, Europe’s navigable rivers have fostered trade and growth.
So, where better to enjoy Smørrebrød than in Copenhagen? Easier said than done, especially during a late lunch. One place after another was packed. However, as a hallmark of this European summer, iconic former social democratic leaders have guided me in the right direction of restaurants. As an open-minded individual, I engage in intellectual discussions with everyone, where respect and equality serve as the foundation for excellent public discourse.
This time, fate led me to the Labour Museum in Copenhagen, where I saw a wall poster featuring none other than Anker Jörgensen (Danish politician who served at various times as Prime Minister). The museum’s basement houses the classic Smørrebrød restaurant Café & Ølhalle “1892,” complete with workers’ beer—a darker classic lager that exudes natural personality, much like Anker himself. Exemplified by Ankers refusal to move into the official Prime Minister residence Marienborg, preferring to stay with his wife in their small apartment in a working class area of Copenhagen.
