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Restaurant of the Month
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Denmark
Lovparken & Benny.
Restaurant of the Month, Denmark
Ambitious Danish haute cuisine A relative newcomer on the Danish food scene, Duevangs Deluxe is an absolute must for fans of fine dining. With an outstanding menu and experienced, skillful staff who are passionate about the whole dining experience, it is little wonder that this gem of a place has big ambitions. Watch this space and book a table before everyone else does! By Trine Jensen-Martin
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Photos: René Duevang
Situated by the picturesque Lovparken (a public park and gardens) in Køge, only 25 minutes south of Copenhagen, Duevangs Deluxe offers modern high-end cooking at its finest. Owners and proprietors Jimmy and Rikke Duevang are behind this family affair and labour of love, with seven dedicated and passionate full-time members of staff. Their focus is on quality and flavours, and the creative kitchen delivers delicious, beautifully-crafted seasonal food. The restaurant is small and intimate, catering for up to 30 people à la carte and 60 people for larger functions. During the summer months, 98 |
Issue 144
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July 2022
guests at Duevangs Deluxe can dine under the trees of Lovparken – a truly unique experience. French cuisine adapted to Danish tastebuds Rikke and Jimmy previously ran a small eatery in Præstø, serving more traditional Danish food, but Jimmy felt pulled by his passion for and background in French cuisine. The idea for a high-end restaurant started taking shape. In 2018, Jimmy went to Køge with the intention of buying interiors and white goods from a closed down restaurant. He got talking to previ-
ous owner Jørn, who recognised Jimmy from years before in Køge, and knew of his reputation as a fine chef. Jørn made Jimmy an offer he couldn’t refuse, so he came back with a lease to reopen the restaurant – rather than a truckload of furniture and cookery ware. Duevangs Deluxe opened its doors in August 2018 during the popular Køge Festuge (Køge Party Week), which attracts thousands of visitors. They were an instant, roaring success. The place continues to attract guests and is regularly fully booked. “Our guests are hugely supportive and keep coming back for more,” explains Jimmy’s cousin and Duevangs Deluxe inhouse events coordinator, René Duevang. They already have a loyal local following, but word is spreading fast, and people
