Welcome back! As residents slowly trickle back into town after their vacations, the city wakes up from its holiday siesta and jumps into motion. Restaurants are reopening, and food festivals are kicking off. August is arguably Denmark’s finest time of year, the month with the best chance for good weather. So get ready to eat and drink in the sun, and soak up those last longs days of the glorious Scandinavian summer. Keep reading to see a list of the exciting new restaurant openings, events, pop-ups, and collaborations happening this month in Copenhagen.
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Crayfish Party – August 3rd
On Thursday, August 3rd, Fiskerikajen is hosting a traditional krebsegilde (crayfish party) as part of Åben Brewery’s O Days Festival. The price is 375 DKK per person. Click here to buy a ticket.
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To Øl x Brus Street Party – August 4-6th
Swing by Brus for a weekend of beer, food, and dancing at their summer street party, whick kicks off with a party on Friday, August 4th, and concludes with a hangover brunch on Sunday, August 6th. See below for more info.
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The Housewife Roast – August 9th
The next dinner hosted by The Caribbean Housewife will take place on Wednesday, August 9th, and will serve dishes inspired by the Dutch-Indonesian rice table alongside natural wine pairings. Click here to book a table.
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Ark x Little Red Door – August 10th
On Thursday, August 10th, plant-based restaurant Ark will host award-winning Parisian cocktail bar Little Red Door for a one-night-only event. Little Red Door will pair “farm to glass” cocktails with Ark’s summer menu. Click here to book a table.
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Masseria – mid August
In mid August, the Brace team will open Masseria, a casual pasta bar and restaurant, in Kødbyen. Here, chef Nicola Fanetti will serve an à la carte menu of rustic, traditional Italian dishes. Although it will be a more relaxed environment than at Brace, they will use equally high-quality ingredients and emphasize sustainability. Click here to book a table.
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Street Food Around The Lakes (Street Food om Søerne) – August 17th-20th
Food trucks and food stalls will once again be set up around the lakes in Copenhagen for three days, from August 17th until August 20th. There will be over 40 food concepts present at the festival, as well as beers from Mikkeller, ice cream, coffee, and music. See the full food list here.
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The Housewife Roast – August 24th
On Thursday, August 24th, the Caribbean Housewife will host an encore of her winemaker dinner with German winemaker Alanna LaGamba. The menu celebrates strawberries, to match the juicy natural wines (strawberry gazpacho, strawberry carpaccio, strawberry quiche, strawberry gelato). Click here to book a table. (Note: The Hungries get a special discount at this event. Join the club to get access!)
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Stars du Nord – MATERIA Wilderness Dining – August 25th-27th
From August 25th-27th, a secret green oasis in Christiania will be transformed into the world’s most progressive forest restaurant – MATERIA as Scandinavia’s most innovative Michelin chefs join forces to cook in the wild. Participating chefs include Francis Cardenau (President Bocuse d’Or Denmark), Sayan Isaksson (Nour), Sebastian Gibrand (medalist Bocuse d’Or Sweden), Alan Bates (Connection), Jae Wilkinson, and Eero Vottonen (Palace). Click here to buy tickets.
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Gasoline Grill American State Fair – August 26th
‘MURICA, F*CK YEAH! Our favorite burger joint, Gasoline Grill, is hosting an American-style State Fair at their location in Carlsberg Byen on Saturday, August 26th. They’re gathering some of their favorite Americans for a big outdoor party, so you just might see the likes of Geoffrey Canilao from Balderdash, American Pie Company, BEC, and Holy Smoke BBQ throwing down some epic food and drinks. There will also be live jazz music. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m.
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Simply Grapes Pop-Up – August 28th
On Monday, August 28th, enjoy a last summer getaway via Simply Grapes wine! Taste wines from Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy will be served alongside a menu curated by Simon Basballe and Emilie Qvist. See below for booking information.
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Grønt Marked – August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
Copenhagen’s favorite farmers’ market is open all summer long, selling organic vegetables, ciders, kombuchas, kimchi, ferments, and more. Swing by the market next to Lille Bakery on the first Sunday of every month, the Vesterbro market at Litauens Plads on the second Sunday, the Nørrebro market at Skjolds Plads on the third Sunday, and the Frederiksberg market at Aksel Møllers Have on the fourth Sunday.
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Yves Le Lay and Nicolas Sale Pop-Up at Tivoli – August 1st-13th
Chef Yves Le Lay (À Terre) and chef Nicolas Sale (former head chef of Hotel Ritz in Paris) are joining forces to host the next, French-inspired pop-up in Tivoli. Click here to book a table.
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Formel B x Lillero – all of August
Owners of Michelin-starred restaurant Formel B, Kristian Arpe-Møller and Rune Amgild Jochumsen, have once again moved their restaurant to the Danish beach for a summer holiday. Lille B (Lillero + Formel B) is a summer pop-up at the Lillero glamping site in Odsherred, Denmark. Food is served informally, family-style with nine servings to share. Natural, organic wines and classical wines are both available, as well as simple cocktails from the beach bar. Bageriet Benji is also serving pastries. The pop-up runs through the end of August.
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The Hungries – Upcoming Events
Join our members-only food club! We have monthly in-person events in Copenhagen and Oslo, as well as meet-ups when we are traveling around the world. VIP members also get discounts and perks at participating Copenhagen restaurants, shops, and hotels! Click here to read more. Here’s what’s coming up for The Hungries this summer…
Return of the Champagne Cruise – August 5th
One of the all-time, most popular Hungries events makes a dramatic return on Saturday, August 5th. That’s right, the Champagne cruise is back! Our friends from Champagnekælderen have once arranged an exclusive Champagne tasting for 20 lucky members of The Hungries – on a boat on the Copenhagen canals. We will taste five different Champagnes on the boat, and finish with one more glass in Nyhavns Champagnebodega. Is there a better way to spend a Copenhagen summer day? Bobler over b*tches, baby!
Pre-Opening Party at Masseria – August 8th
Join The Hungries for a pre-opening party at Masseria on Tuesday, August 8th. Be the first on the scene at the new Italian restaurant from the Brace team, located in Kødbyen. Here, chef Nicola Fanetti will serve an à la carte menu of rustic, traditional Italian dishes. Although it will be a more relaxed environment than at Brace, they will use equally high-quality ingredients and emphasize sustainability. Who’s joining for another pasta party and Hungries restaurant takeover?! This event is open to ALL members and plus ones! Grab your spots on the forum now!
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Sunday Church – August 20th
On Sunday, August 20th, you’re invited to Sunday Church with The Hungries! Along with the gang from Balderdash (our favorite cocktail bar in Copenhagen), we will be taking a party bus filled with booze to Holy Smoke BBQ in Sweden for the ultimate Sunday Funday. That’s right, it’s a return of one of last year’s most popular events!! Holy Smoke BBQ serves the tastiest barbecue we’ve tried outside of the great U.S. of A. – and you’ll get to be part of a family-style FEAST! We’re talking pulled pork, we’re talking chicken, we’re talking brisket, we’re talking beef ribs, cornbreads, sides, and all the fixings! Bring on the meat sweats! And to keep us hydrated, Balderdash will be slinging cocktails all day long. Want to join us?
What are you eating this month? Let us know in a comment below!