AOC is along with Noma the only two 2-starred Michelin restaurants of Copenhagen, as Geranium this year received a third.
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The second edition of the Nordic Michelin Guide was released Wednesday in Copenhagen with the announcement that Restaurant AOC received two Michelin stars of three possible for the second time consecutive.
This makes AOC the only second two-starred Michelin restaurant in Copenhagen with world-famous Noma as the other, as Geranium this year received a third star, making the restaurant the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Denmark.
Restaurateur Christian Aarø, Chef Owner Søren Selin and the team at AOC are overjoyed with being awarded two stars.
“It was a dream come true last year, it’s a dream come true this year”, Søren Selin states and continues, “The new Michelin Guide is also a reflection of the contribution the Nordic region is making to global gastronomy”.
Christian Aarø adds: “On that note allow us also to congratulate Geranium, and also Maaemo in Oslo for their fantastic achievement on receiving three Michelin stars. What a great accomplishment!”
The Michelin stars awarded in Copenhagen.
The Michelin Guides are a series of annual guide books published by the French company Michelin for over one hundred years. The guide is the oldest European hotel and restaurant reference guide, which awards Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments.
1 Michelin star: “A very good restaurant in its category”
2 Michelin stars: “Excellent cooking, worth a detour”
3 Michelin stars: “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey”
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ABOUT AOC
Situated in the vaulted 17th century cellar in the heart of Copenhagen, Restaurant AOC continues to strive for greatness, receiving outstanding reviews from diners and critics.
Emphasising what is wonderful from their local Nordic surroundings, AOC stimulates as many of your senses as possible, always staying true to the product.
Chef Søren Selin’s gastronomic philosophy is rooted in nature, bringing ingredients alive through modernist technique and a dedication to innovation. Light and elegant flavours are paired with both classic and natural wines chosen by Christian Aarø so that the food and wine accompanies each other in perfect harmony.
AOC receives the second Michelin star with great pride, seeing it as one of the most respected accolades of the food world. In addition to this, AOC has also previously been nominated for “Denmark’s Best Restaurant” and twice winner at the Danish Food Awards, amongst these winning the prize of “Best Dessert“ for “Raw pickled pear filled with airy gel of camomile tea and thyme cloud, served with reduced cold camomile tea” (below).
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“One of the absolute best restaurant experiences among the 400 I’ve had in Denmark.” – Ole Troelsø, Børsen (Danish Financial Times).
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“This gastronomic experience was artistic, curious and something I want to relive again and again. AOC is special, a place totally worth the expense and something most of us will never get to do. So if you have the opportunity, don’t debate, make a reservation and sit back and enjoy one of the best culinary moments you’ll ever have… Yes it really is that good.”
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“The food is a revelation. It can be added to Copenhagen’s best, along with Hans Christian Andersen, its clean air, safety and all those egalitarian, polite folk on pushbikes.”
VIDEO: THE SOMMELIER OF THE NEW NORDIC CUISINE
Christian Aarø Mortensen is the owner and sommelier at one Michelin starred restaurant AOC in Copenhagen. Kalle Bergman caught up with him to talk about the restaurant and how to pair the New Nordic Cuisine with wine.
Follow the culinary adventures of AOC on scene.
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