Dining

Geranium ✿✿✿

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Interior view of the Geranium restaurant sign with decorative flowers in the foreground.
Interior view of the Geranium restaurant featuring staff preparing dishes at a marble countertop with the restaurant's logo displayed on the wall.
A busy kitchen scene with chefs preparing dishes on a clean, modern countertop. Several plates are arranged in front of the chefs as they focus on their tasks.

For Carter’s 23rd Birthday, we went to Copenhagen for a week with friends Mitch Morgan and Paul Ellington. I was able to secure a table at Geranium for the actual birthday – a great present for sure. We were one step closer to visiting all three Michelin-starred restaurants in the city. Our mission is to dine at as many three-starred restaurants as possible.

The restaurant is situated on the 8th floor of the Parken Stadium – home to F.C. Copenhagen and the Danish national team in a light and airy space. It is an elegant setting for food that is also exceptionally elegant and artful.

Exterior view of the Geranium restaurant sign on a textured wall, with greenery in the foreground.
Close-up of a restaurant menu for Geranium, featuring a minimalist design and a wooden holder.
Restaurant menu showcasing the Geranium Spring Universe with dishes and wine pairings.
Elegant restaurant menu showcasing wine pairings for a fine dining experience.
A menu featuring fine wines and unique fruit and vegetable dishes, elegantly displayed on a wooden holder.
A menu titled 'The Spring Universe' featuring sections for appetizers, savory servings, and sweets, elegantly printed on cream-colored paper with a wooden holder.
A close-up of a bottle of Champagne labeled 'Francis Orban, Extra Brut,' with a hand holding it, and a glass of Champagne partially visible in the background.
A commencer

Appetizers…

A beautifully arranged napkin on a plate, featuring a delicate green decoration with leaves and flowers.
“Danish tradition” salted herring in crispy algae, dill & aquavit
A small white dish with a delicate orange mousse topped with small brown granules, placed on a scalloped plate.
Lightly smoked blek roe, milk & kale
A beautifully presented dish featuring a vibrant orange broth topped with green garnish and foamy elements, served in a white bowl on an ornate plate.
Oysters, pickled celeriac & “Ruggeost”
A decorative plate featuring a creamy dish surrounded by small, flower-shaped jelly pieces in red and dark colors.
Boiled beetroot from “Kiselgarden” with horseradish
An elegant bowl containing a delicate dish with gelatinous spheres, topped with black foam and a light broth, set against a textured marble surface.
Jerusalem artichoke, walnuts, fermented cabbage juice & truffle
A close-up of a Chablis wine bottle being held, labeled 'Le Bas de Chapelot 2021' by Eleni & Edouard Vocoret.
A bottle of Chablis wine labeled 'En Boucheran 2021' by Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, on a table.
A person holding a bottle of Chablis white wine with a label displaying its name, vintage year, and winemakers, set against a blurred background.
Three bottles of 2021 Chablis wine displayed on a countertop, with elegant labels and wooden coasters, against a backdrop of a restaurant interior.
A trio of Chablis to pair with our delicate seafood-centric meal

Savoury Servings…

A beautifully presented dish resembling a star, featuring foam and toppings in an artistic arrangement on a transparent plate.
Kohlrabi with sol, raw-apple, hazelnut oil & caviar
A close-up of a gourmet dish featuring a circular arrangement of frothy liquid and specks, served in a white plate.
A beautifully presented gourmet dish featuring a round pastry base topped with black ingredients, delicate edible flowers, and green herbs.
“Demeter” crispy grains, buns with seeds & bread pancake with onions
Two men seated at a table in an elegant restaurant, with several wine glasses and dishes displayed. Staff in formal attire can be seen in the background, highlighting the upscale dining environment.
Carter and Mitch are enjoying the experience.
A beautifully plated dish featuring small pieces of seafood garnished with thin slices of red fruit, all resting in a light, yellow sauce.
Scallop, black currant & smoked butter
A beautifully presented dish in a white bowl, featuring mixed vegetables and garnished with small purple flowers and herbs.
Sauce with pickled elderberries & mushrooms
A beautifully plated dish featuring a pear-shaped food item topped with assorted mushrooms and garnished with herbs, resting on a scalloped white plate.
Turbot stuffed with turbot fins
A white plate with five small bowls containing various fresh ingredients: green leafy vegetables, purple chives, small yellow potatoes, white flowers, and small bulbs, arranged elegantly.
Today’s harvest from the plant kingdom
A delicately presented dish featuring a variety of greens, edible flowers, and a vibrant green sauce, served in an elegant white bowl.

Dessert course…

An elegant dish featuring a delicate flower design, garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a beautifully designed plate.
Chamomile, pear, citrus herbs & buttermilk
Three chocolate-covered dessert pops on a decorative white plate, garnished with small pieces of mint.
Three elegant, teardrop-shaped chocolate desserts arranged on a fluted white plate.
Three elegant spoons on a decorative plate, each topped with spherical confections in varying colors, placed on a textured napkin.
Assortment of chocolate
A beautifully presented dessert featuring a sugar-dusted molded confection with a rose-shaped decoration on top.
Tart with sunflower seeds, youghurt & Geranium-glazed apples
A slice of elegant dessert featuring layers of mousse, gel, and a crumbly base, served on a plain plate.
Chocolate with Jersulem artichoke, prunes & grain coffee

After lunch we were treated to a tour of the cellar, restaurant, and kitchen.

Statues of chefs displayed in a glass cabinet with a view outside.
A narrow, elegantly designed wine cellar showcasing rows of wine bottles on both sides, with warm lighting that enhances the luxurious atmosphere.
A bottle of 2002 Grand Vin de Chateau Latour, labeled as Premier Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac, displayed in a wooden rack.
My favorite Bordeaux – Carter’s birth year
Two men hugging joyfully, smiling at each other in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Owners Søren Ledet & Rasmus Kofoed
A red and silver trophy representing the Michelin Nordic Countries Chef Mentor Award from 2020, shaped like a flower with a heart.
A framed artistic depiction of a fish, showcasing various colors and patterns with a light and airy background.
Interior of the Geranium restaurant kitchen, featuring chefs preparing dishes in a modern, well-lit space.
Interior of the Geranium restaurant kitchen, featuring chefs preparing dishes with a marble backdrop and modern lighting.
Three bottles of Chablis wine from Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, labeled 'Eau Boucheron', 'Les Pargues', and 'Le Bas de Chapelot', displayed on a marble dining table in a restaurant setting.
Three wine corks with engraved text arranged on a light-colored stone surface, each with a small gold fork placed beside them.
Three friends playfully posing with food on forks covering their eyes in a restaurant setting, with a bright background of city views.
The obligatory Don’t Take the Cork Off the Fork photo (homage to the film ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’).
A group of chefs in white uniforms posing together in a modern kitchen with stylish lighting and decor.
Happy 23rd Birthday, Carter

As you can see in the photos, the dishes are light and elegant. Lunch was truly an exceptional meal.

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