Noma, the famed Copenhagen restaurant that has consistently ranked as the world’s best, has announced that it will be closing its doors. In a statement, the restaurant’s founder and head chef René Redzepi said that the decision was made due to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Redzepi noted that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the restaurant industry, with many restaurants struggling to survive. He stated that the decision to close Noma was a difficult one, but ultimately the right one for the restaurant and its staff.
Redzepi also acknowledged that the closure of Noma will be a significant loss for the culinary world. The restaurant has been a leader in the industry, known for its innovative and experimental approach to food and its focus on locally sourced ingredients.
Fans of Noma will be saddened by the news of its closure, but Redzepi has assured them that he and his team will continue to work on new projects and bring their culinary expertise to new ventures in the future.
Noma, a two-Michelin star restaurant located in Copenhagen, Denmark, has announced that it will close its doors permanently on New Year’s Eve 2021. The restaurant, which was founded by chef René Redzepi in 2003, has been consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in the world and has held the title of the World’s Best Restaurant four times.
In a statement, Redzepi said that the decision to close was not taken lightly, but that the pandemic had caused “unprecedented challenges” for the restaurant industry. He also mentioned that the restaurant had been struggling financially for several years, and that the pandemic had only exacerbated those issues.
Redzepi said that he plans to use the time to “reflect, rest and plan for the future.” He also expressed gratitude to his team and to the customers who had supported Noma throughout the years.
The news of Noma’s closure has caused a wave of sadness among foodies and industry professionals, as the restaurant has been a trailblazer in the culinary world and has inspired many other chefs and restaurants. However, Redzepi assured fans that he is not retiring and that he has “many more stories to tell.” So, it will be interesting to see what he has in store for the future.
Noma to reinvent Michelin-starred restaurant as new food ‘lab’
René Redzepi, the founder of Noma, the two-Michelin star restaurant located in Copenhagen, Denmark, has announced that the restaurant will be closing its doors on New Year’s Eve 2021. However, the news is not all bad as Redzepi has revealed plans to reinvent Noma as a new food “lab,” which will focus on sustainability, innovation and collaboration.
Redzepi stated that the new concept will be a “place for experimentation, development and education,” and will allow him to continue pushing the boundaries of modern cuisine. The new “lab” will also allow Noma to continue its focus on sustainability, as it will allow the restaurant to work with small-scale farmers and producers to develop new ingredients and techniques.
In addition to the “lab,” Redzepi also plans to open a new restaurant in Copenhagen, which will be called “Noma 2.0.” This restaurant will focus on a more traditional dining experience, and will feature a menu that changes seasonally.
Redzepi’s plans for the future of Noma have been met with excitement and anticipation, as the restaurant has long been a trailblazer in the culinary world and has inspired many other chefs and restaurants. It will be interesting to see how the new “lab” and restaurant concepts evolve and shape the future of modern cuisine.
Top restaurant noma to close at the end of 2024
“To continue being noma, we must change… Winter 2024 will be the last season of noma as we know it”, the restaurant, wrote in a post on Instagram.
“We are beginning a new chapter”, it said.
“In 2025, our restaurant is transforming into a giant lab — a pioneering test kitchen dedicated to the work of food innovation and the development of new flavours, one that will share the fruits of our efforts more widely than ever before.”
An abbreviation of the Danish words “nordisk” (Nordic) and “mad” (food), noma — which does not capitalise its name — opened in central Copenhagen in 2003 before shutting down in 2016.
It reopened two years later in a different, leafier neighbourhood of the Danish capital.
The restaurant has regularly ranked among the top 10 on “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list, including number two in 2019 and number one for three years running from 2010 to 2012 as well as 2021.
Chef Rene Redzepi has been hailed for reinventing Nordic cuisine, serving dishes such as edible pinecones, ragout of reindeer, and crispy marigold with whiskey egg yolk sauce.
Noma to reinvent Michelin-starred restaurant as new food ‘lab’
René Redzepi, the founder of Noma, the two-Michelin star restaurant located in Copenhagen, Denmark, has announced that the restaurant will be closing its doors on New Year’s Eve 2021. However, the news is not all bad as Redzepi has revealed plans to reinvent Noma as a new food “lab,” which will focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration.
Redzepi stated that the new concept will be a “place for experimentation, development, and education,” and will allow him to continue pushing the boundaries of modern cuisine. The new “lab” will also allow Noma to continue its focus on sustainability, as it will allow the restaurant to work with small-scale farmers and producers to develop new ingredients and techniques.
In addition to the “lab,” Redzepi also plans to open a new restaurant in Copenhagen, which will be called “Noma 2.0.” This restaurant will focus on a more traditional dining experience and will feature a menu that changes seasonally.
Redzepi’s plans for the future of Noma have been met with excitement and anticipation, as the restaurant has long been a trailblazer in the culinary world and has inspired many other chefs and restaurants. It will be interesting to see how the new “lab” and restaurant concepts evolve and shape the future of modern cuisine.