Why Smørrebrød deserves more attention

Smørrebrød rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The subtly sweet with berries complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Nordic berries correctly takes real skill.

Danish New Nordic cuisine movement redefined fine dining globally in the 2000s. I encountered it first in a Christmas julefrokost feast and that context helped me understand it properly. aquavit is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Smørrebrød is the dish to start with.