Auren's Deli
Nothing much can rival a stellar kitchen and deli hybrid. A place where you can take blue and some fresh produce to-go, or hop upon a wooden stool and tuck in to the daily specials. A quiet oasis on an otherwise bustling Godthåbsvej, Auren's Deli does just this. Gourmet groceries are piled high in one corner, though it's the central, wooden bench that takes centre stage. It's here that the dishes, using mostly if not all local produce, are rustled up. From simple sandwiches, sharing dishes to mighty flavoursome plates all washed down with a glass of wine or elderflower kombucha, it's a neighbourhood favourite.
where to next?
Neighbouring its sibling spot, Kølsters Tolv Haner, is Pastaria; a relatively new venture by Esben Kølster. The concept is simple, the atmosphere wholly relaxed. There is no table service so you head to the bar and order one of the pasta dishes from their incredibly concise menu. If you're sipping on a Kølster's beer on the terrace outside you'll receive a flashing disk which will beep in dizzy merriment when your dish is prepared. Keeping most, if not all, of the seasonal menu below 150 kroner and ensuring that all of the ingredients are homemade and organic, results in a mostly vegetarian fare. Arancini is rustled up with a beetroot and goat cheese stuffing, orecchiette is doused in a rich pecorino sauce and the special welcomes the likes of a saucy melanzane alla parmigiana.
