Adrian Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Michel Bras, no?How does the timing on that work? Conversation w the Somm at a sardine in montreal in March after dinner last year: Me: "you can see the noma influence in the food but he makes it his own." Somm: "it all started with Michel bras. Everyone is working off that." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Michel Bras, no?How does the timing on that work? Conversation w the Somm at a sardine in montreal in March after dinner last year: Me: "you can see the noma influence in the food but he makes it his own." Somm: "it all started with Michel bras. Everyone is working off that." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Right. I don't think Rene Redzepi would claim he came out of nowhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Oh, you mean Bras inspired Redzepi. Duh on my part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy S. Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Unlike many of its derivatives, noma serves a spectacular meal. How charming that Rene Redzepi is there to open the door for his customers, and have a bit of a chat. And, unlike many others, this interchange seems authentic and very un-Disney-like. Then the progression of plates -- super amazing in every possible way, from taste to texture to technique to complexity, etc. The room is simply stunning, and the service is absurdly exceptional. (Again, without any Disney exaggeration). And, it evolves. The restaurant seems to be striving for greater and greater excellence and continually honing its core principles with unusual humility and respect for the act itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Since Matt Orlando was really insistent on my being around Copenhagen during MAD (held on his grounds), I'm going to try for Noma again next summer. Ugh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foodie52 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sneak, if you get two ressies, can I have one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy S. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Sneak, if you get two ressies, can I have one? I'll take the third! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foodie52 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Seriously. (But don't think there's a chance in hell I'll be able to get a resrvation.) I'll let you know the last week of July (or whatever their reservations window is). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy S. Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Seriously. (But don't think there's a chance in hell I'll be able to get a resrvation.)I'll let you know the last week of July (or whatever their reservations window is). I'd also like to go to MAD (plus other restaurants if you want company). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sure. Although I'll need a few nights alone with women I met last time I went (if they still acknowledge our acquaintance). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Did anyone else see the recent Parts Unknown episode where Tony Bourdain goes to Noma? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Tony Bourdain visits Noma in the most recent Parts Unknown. Really gorgeous photography in this ep. Saw this last night and was impressed. And after getting a closer look at the Rene and the restaurant, I think many of the "New Nordic" arrivals over here miss the point of Redzepi's concept and are simply trying to monetize what I think will turn out to be a temporary fad. Blondie and Mitchell, apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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