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Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Denmark
Restaurant of the Month, Denmark
A modern restaurant with a nostalgic cuisine Restaurant KanalKroen is a local gem in the charming fishing village of Karrebæksminde, so close to the water that the guests can almost dip their toes into the deep blue as they indulge in food and drinks on a hot summer day. Enjoy a menu boasting traditional Danish delights, carefully prepared from seasonal products and locally-sourced fish from just around the corner. Come alone or come together, KanalKroen has a spot for everyone. By Caroline Edwards | Photos: KanalKroen
Stepping into Restaurant KanalKroen is like visiting a traditional Danish tavern – but without the beds and without being frozen in time. Situated right next to the water at Karrebæksminde harbour, Restaurant KanalKroen seems to have won the location-lottery. With a terrasse great for dining outside in the summer and a cosy indoor seating area, guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to where to sit and what to eat. Outside the windows you can even get a glimpse of the big ships as they make their way to Næstved Harbour, pushing their way through the rough Nordic sea. A sense of togetherness “This is the kind of place where locals and tourists can get to together for a chat in
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relaxed surroundings, allowing the world to move a little slower. Being located in a fairly small village means that KanalKroen has its regular visitors who enjoy meeting up and sharing a cup of coffee or a beer, discussing the important events of the day,” says Malene Hansen, who bought the place with her partner, Kenneth Oppermann, last summer, determined to transform the cosy tavern into a restaurant. With years of experience working in the industry and a job as Kitchen Manager at the popular Rådshuskroen in Næstved behind her, Malene Hansen certainly knows what she is doing. Apart from an exciting menu and an array of drinks and wines, Restaurant KanalKroen also arranges fun-filled mu-
sic nights, getting people together for evenings full of cheers and joy. “We have live music every Friday for locals and visitors alike. The music is varied, there is something for every taste. While some of the bands are local, others come from all over Denmark, playing a blend of Danish and international songs,” explains Hansen, stressing that a catch-all approach is vital for a local restaurant such as KanalKroen. This quickly becomes evident if you step inside the homely surroundings, where each guest is different. A taste of Denmark “Our guests are both builders and carpenters coming to fill up their stomachs after a day’s work, families with children who are looking for a fun time near the sea, the love-stricken couple sharing a meal, and even groups of youngsters meeting up for dinner before their big night out,” reveals Hansen, loving the fact that Restaurant KanalKroen has succeeded in creating a sociable platform where everyone can take part, from musical events to bigger parties.