[Copenhagen] OAD's 9* Masters Dinner - Geranium x Maaemo x Azurmendi

I was in Copenhagen last week to attend Opinionated About Dining's Top 100+ Weekend to celebrate the announcement of the 2016 OAD Top 100+ European Restaurant! A series of events were created for the celebration starting with a Masters Dinner at Geranium featuring an exciting collaboration between three 3 Michelin star chefs:
  • Rasmus Kofoed of Geranium in Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Esben Holmboe Bang of Maaemo in Oslo, Norway
  • Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi in Larrabetzu, Spain
Started by famed food blogger Steve Plotnicki, Opinionated About Dining is a dining survey that relies on the experience and opinions from diners who are passionate about where they eat. I was invited to participate in the survey last year and when I found out about the events in Copenhagen earlier this year, I knew it was something that I couldn't miss. The OAD weekend turned out to be amazing with delicious food from world class chefs while being able to meet with other foodies that shares the same passion as I do from around the world!

We made our way to Geranium on day 1 of the events and were treated to an unforgettable and impeccable meal by the three chefs. Most of the dishes were contributed by Geranium while Maaemo and Azurmendi offered 3 dishes each. With three different chefs, the entire menu was seamless and cohesive while every single dish was flawless - I think this was one of the best meals I've ever had yet!
geranium copenhagen denmark

Once we walked into the restaurant, we were ushered into the experimental kitchen where we were treated to a lovely glass of 2007 Blanc de Blancs from Nyetimber - a lovely sparkling wine from Sussex in England made using champagne method.
geranium copenhagen denmark

When it was time, we were led to the main dining where 27 courses from the masters await us.
OAD Masters Dinner Geranium Maaemo Azurmendi Rasmus Kofoed Esben Holmboe Bang Eneko Atxa

Rasmus Kofoed Geranium

Eneko Atxa Azurmendi

Filippa Apple Juice Pairing
Geranium juice pairing

Jerusalem Artichoke Leaves with walnut oil and rye vinegar
Jerusalem Artichoke Leaves with walnut oil and rye vinegar Geranium

Tomato Water with ham fat and aromatic herbs
Tomato Water with ham fat and aromatic herbs Geranium

Tomato Water with ham fat and aromatic herbs Geranium

Lobster, Milk & Juice from fermented carrots and sea buckthorn
Lobster, Milk & Juice Geranium

Lobster, Milk & Juice Geranium

White Asparagus & Lemon Flavored Herbs
White Asparagus & Lemon Flavored Herbs Geranium

Charred Potato in aroma from bark and sheep's butter
Charred Potato in aroma from bark and sheep's butter Geranium

Charred Potato in aroma from bark and sheep's butter Geranium

"Razor Clam" with sour cream and minerals
"Razor Clam" with sour cream and minerals Geranium

Creamy Vegetables & Sorrel
Creamy Vegetables & Sorrel Geranium

[Azurmendi] Egg from our Hens, cooked inside out and injected with truffle sauce
[Azurmendi] Egg from our Hens, cooked inside truffle sauce

Sea Buckthorn juice pairing to go with the next set of dishes
Geranium juice pairing

"Dillstone" Mackerel with horseradish and frozen juice from pickled dill
"Dillstone" Mackerel with horseradish and frozen juice from pickled dill Geranium

[Maaemo] Fermented Trout with scallop garum
[Maaemo] Fermented Trout with scallop garum

Haddock with parsley stems and Finnish Kaviar in buttermilk
Haddock with parsley stems and Finnish Kaviar in buttermilk Geranium

Haddock with parsley stems and Finnish Kaviar in buttermilk Geranium

[Maaemo] Green Asparagus with summer flowers
[Maaemo] Green Asparagus with summer flowers

Crispy Grains, bread with old grains and gluten free bread with seeds
Crispy Grains, bread with old grains and gluten free bread with seeds Geranium

Gooseberry with roasted sunflower seeds and tarragon
Geranium Juice pairing

[Azurmendi] Fried Hake with roasted red pepper infusion and parsley
[Azurmendi] Fried Hake with roasted red pepper infusion and parsley

Morels, Sun Flower Seeds & Duck Feet Juice
Morels, Sun Flower Seeds & Duck Feet Juice Geranium

Black Currant, Ligonberry & Juniper
Geranium Juice pairing

[Azurmendi] Pigeon with green beans and deuxelle
[Azurmendi] Pigeon with green beans and deuxelle

The dish was also served with liver toast and pigeon sherry juice which concluded our savory dishes of the meal.
[Azurmendi] Pigeon with green beans and deuxelle

Cloudberry
Geranium juice pairing

"A Taste of Spring" Beetroot with green strawberry, yogurt and tegetes
"A Taste of Spring" Beetroot with green strawberry, yogurt and tegetes Geranium

Ice Cream from bees wax and pollen & honey with cloudberries
Ice Cream from bees wax and pollen & honey with cloudberries Geranium

Wood Sorrel & Woodruff
Wood Sorrel & Woodruff Geranium

Sorrel
Geranium juice pairing

[Maaemo] Rhubarb & Cherry Blossom
[Maaemo] Rhubarb & Cherry Blossom

"May The Force Be With You"
"May The Force Be With You" Geranium

We were given a choice of tea or coffee and when I picked tea, I didn't realize my tea leafs would be trimmed on the spot!
coffee tea geranium

fresh tea geranium

Caramel with aromatic seeds & the from black currant leafs
Caramel with aromatic seeds & the from black currant leafs geranium

Ligonberry & Beetroot Leaf
Cake with Pumpkin Seed Oil
Chocolate with Oats & Sea Buckthorn
Green Egg with Pine
Marshmallow with Hip Rose
geranium petit fours




Thank you Rasmus, Esben and Eneko for the spectacular meal and I can't wait to visit Azurmendi for the full experience when I visit San Sebastian later this year!
supertaster mel rasmus kofoed eneko atxa esben holmboe bang

Geranium
http://www.geranium.dk/en/

Maaemo
http://maaemo.no/

Azurmendi
https://www.azurmendi.biz/

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