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Left: Located in the harbour of Frederikssund, Restaurant Toldboden offers stunning views from both the large outdoor terrace and the inside dining space. Top right: Chef Steffen Jørgensen has previously worked in a Michelin-starred kitchen; at Restaurant Toldboden he has created his own style, a grounded, filling menu with a ‘touch of Michelin’. Right: The young restaurateurs, Steffen Jørgensen, 26, and Cecilie Jacobsen, 23, have infused Restaurant Toldboden with heaps of youthful energy and creativity.
A taste of young energy Thanks to a young local couple, Restaurant Toldboden in Frederikssund has been invigorated with energy, a delicious, high-quality menu and a can-do attitude. In the hands of its new owners, the restaurant, which is beautifully located in the harbour of Frederikssund, has become a favourite location for everyday lunches, romantic dinners, and big celebrations, as well as corporate events. By Signe Hansen | Photos: Restaurant Toldboden
Having spent his trainee years at Toldboden in Frederikssund, 26-yearold Steffen Jørgensen always dreamt of taking over the exclusively located restaurant. After his training, the young chef continued to gather experience in a number of high-end restaurants including the Michelin-starred restaurant Kokkeriet in central Copenhagen. During these years, he also met his girlfriend and business partner, the 23-year-old Cecilie Jacobsen, who today takes care of the 28 | Issue 91 | August 2016
management of Restaurant Toldboden. The young couple, who both grew up in the area around Frederikssund, took over Toldboden last summer and, in the year that has gone, they have managed to turn the establishment into a match for its stunning location. “Steffen always said that if he was to have his own place one day, it had to be Toldboden. But when they called him and offered him the chance to take
over, he said he would only say yes if he could convince me. He wouldn’t do it if we didn’t do it together,” explains Jacobsen, who had previously worked as a waitress and a store manager. She adds: “I actually hadn’t seen that coming, but it really made sense as I had the experience with management, service and book keeping and he was just firstclass in the kitchen.” Since taking over the restaurant, the couple has gathered a team of young and energetic staff who, like the owners, welcome everyone with smiles and positive energy.
A touch of Michelin When the young couple took over Toldboden, they knew that they had to create a menu and experience that matched the restaurant’s privileged