Ingredient appreciation — what makes Smørrebrød special

What sets Smørrebrød apart is the handling of Nordic berries. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the subtly sweet with berries result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

Danish New Nordic cuisine movement redefined fine dining globally in the 2000s. The a Christmas julefrokost feast atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had aquavit as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Smørrebrød is the place to start.