Copenhagen's famed Noma restaurant prepares to reopen without chef Redzepi at helm
Summary
Noma, a famous restaurant in Copenhagen, will reopen on August 5 without its founder and lead chef René Redzepi. Redzepi stepped down after abuse allegations, and the restaurant will now be led by new chefs with a changing menu focused on seasonal ingredients.Key Facts
- Noma is a well-known restaurant that opened in 2003 and has won many international awards.
- René Redzepi, the founder and chef, stepped away in March after allegations of abuse and unpaid internships surfaced.
- Redzepi is now in a creative director role but not leading the kitchen.
- The restaurant lost its three Michelin stars this year because it was closed for much of the year and did not meet guide requirements.
- New executive head chef Pablo Soto said the restaurant is almost fully booked until October.
- The reopening menu will change every month to focus more on local and seasonal ingredients, following a new "12 seasons" concept.
- Noma conducted an internal review to improve workplace conditions and support staff well-being.
- Guests will pay about $686 USD for the meal, with an extra $305 for wine pairing.
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