Dear Denmark,
Saturday is my mother and I's weekly ritual of wandering around
our local farmer's market. The smell of fresh apples and the loud hum of
marketplace chatter and sellers promoting their wares is all so familiar to me.
I've heard of a famous market in Copenhagen called Torvehallerne.
My friend Sally, on a gap year and having the time of her life, describes it as
"AMAZEBALLS". Whatever that terminology means. I take it it's pretty
good. Apparently there are over 60 stands selling everything, from fish and
meat to fresh vegetables and fruits. There's also gourmet chocolate, cheeses
and exotic spices. Sounds exactly like my kind of market. Torvehallerne is not
only a place to get your weekly groceries, but it also has stalls selling
Italian pizza and Japanese stalls selling sushi so people can get a snack and a
meal during their lunch break.
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| Torvehallerne by Heather Sperling on July 7, 2012 |
The site that the market now stands used to be an outdoor market,
which opened daily until the mid-20th century. After many years of
neglect, a new marketplace was re-imagined. Thus, in 2011, after 14 years of planning
and political discussions, Torvehallerne was built and designed by Dane Hans
Peter Hagens. The part indoor, part outdoor food mecca became almost instantly
popular.
I guess this goes to show that as a tourist, you are not limited
in the tourist-only restaurants to eat at. You don’t always have to go to the
place that is right next to the city’s biggest attraction. And you don’t always
have to find it difficult seeking fresh, authentic Danish food. Going to
marketplaces is such a great way to find out what the locals eat and how the
locals prepare their dishes. And it’s more budget friendly too!
Until next time,
Helen
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