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One of the world’s best restaurant is shutting down.
Noma, which wasrecognized as the world’s best restaurant in 2021and wasawarded three Michelin stars, announced that it will be closing its doors. The Copenhagen restaurant’s chef and creator,René Redzepi toldThe New York Timesthe establishment would shut downregular service at the end of 2024, citing the “unsustainable” business model found in fine dining. It will shift to become a food lab instead.
The restaurant, which has been at the forefront of culinary innovation since its inception in 2004, is known for the transformation of local and foraged ingredients, rather than expensive imports like foie gras from France or uni from Japan. This style of cooking,known as new Nordic Cuisine, has led to a variety of dishes that range from simple and delicious sounding to more out-of-the-box creations.
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“Today in school your son shared with his classmates that you are in Copenhagen on an adult trip and have been eating (pardon my language) ‘tons of penis,'” the email read. “While I hate to bother you on your vacation, I felt strongly that you should be aware and perhaps address the issue at your earliest convenience.”
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The picture of the Noma menu had the restaurant’s reindeer penis ragout circled among the 15 courses. Alongside the reindeer’s penis, the cooks at Noma made use of the heart, blood, and even the brain. For the less adventurous, the menu featured familiar reprieves throughout in the form of a “wild duck and truffle tart” or “saffron ice cream with poppy seeds.”
A recipe for areindeer penis saladis also inRedzepi’s latest cookbook.
Ina statement on their website, the restaurant shared plans for the future. “In 2025, our restaurant is transforming into a giant lab – a pioneering test kitchen dedicated to the work of food innovation and the development of new flavors.”
source: people.com
