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Dec 10, 2015 | 1:38 pm

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tng11

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I had a really interesting discussion about this whole dress issue with another diner and the crew at 2-star Studio at the Standard (by Torsten Vildgaard, who used to be sous chef at Noma) today. We all concluded that the more laidback casual, yet professional style is really the best approach at restaurants of this calibre because the star of the show is really the food and not how fancy you look. ^

Lunch today was even better than the last time I came here 6 weeks ago, there were only 8 patrons in total for lunch service. The squid and venison dishes were so well thought out and perfect. Both the raw oyster "snack" and foie gras were simply orgasmic. Left with the "wow" factor, which I didn't expect since my last visit was only 6 weeks ago (and I had just went to Noma last week.) Well deserving of the 2* it has, and it's a bloody shame Michelin seems to reluctant to award a 3* to deserving restaurants in Copenhagen, since I would easily place Studio, Noma and Geranium there.

Not as adventurous or raw innovation like Noma, but a very solid bet for a creative, well-executed and delicious meal, and also very reasonably priced at about $100 USD.