Tomorrow is the big day! On October 2, the Olympic Committee will announce the host city for the 2016 Olympics, and it's a hot race right down to the last minute for finalist cities Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, and Madrid. These final 24 hours have been particularly important to the decision-making process, as each city flew their star-power spokespeople to Copenhagen, Denmark to make final pleas before the Committee.

While soccer star Pelé did what he could for Rio's case, Chicago's representation was a bit more impressive with both Oprah and Michelle Obama stepping up to the podium to pitch The Windy City. Oprah might rule it these days, you see, but Michelle was born there and remains a Second City gal, even if her residence is now the White House. ]]> JetSetCD 2009-10-01T09:36:05-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/6/11/33440/8374

Beer lovers who missed out on the world's biggest pub crawl in Australia last weekend can take heart: You just need a ticket to Copenhagen for September.

The European Beer Festival 2008 will take place in the Danish capital September 12-14. The PR people say it's for "discriminating beer connoisseurs" but we're sure you don't have to belong to the toffee-nosed beer-sniffing set to enjoy a beer festival.

This one sounds particularly fun because it will be held in part of the Carlsberg breweries--very recently vacated as production is moving to another site. That means beer fest visitors can see some of the more private parts of the brewery, including the horse stables. Entry tickets include your first two beers and a detailed beer guide, if you want the low down on all the ale you're swilling.

Related Stories:
· European Beer Festival [Official Site]
· Hit the Pub Route in Queensland [Jaunted]
· Copenhagen Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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Important news flash: Denmark is now serving more than just herring and pork! If, with good cause, you've thought Danish cuisine was one of the poorer exports of the country, you might be surprised on your next visit to Copenhagen, if the theory of a New York Times journalist is true.

After centuries of Danish food being about as bland and uninspiring as a long, sunshine-less winter day in Scandinavia, there's been a sudden revolution which even has Michelin stars starting to adorn the city's restaurants.

The only two-star restaurant, Noma, comes with hearty recommendations. Noma's current menu features a bunch of dishes we probably wouldn't order outside Denmark, but are nonetheless intriguing: Danish lobster with seaweed or musk ox and glazed beet roots, to name a couple. And for dessert, the apparently untranslatable Øllebrød and skyrsorbet. Yep, two of those, please.

Related Stories:
· The Coming of Age of Copenhagen's Nordic Cuisine [NYT]
· Noma [Official Site]
· Denmark Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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This week we've been following the travel exploits of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel as their romance blooms by the light of a thousand flashbulbs. But you, too, can have a starry-eyed sojourn in Denmark's capital without the benefit of a private jet. These sights will have you asking, "Is it just the jet lag, or..."

Guided Tours with Hans Christian Anderson -- Relive the stories you loved as a kid with a top-hatted guide who will show you the legacies of King Christian IV, the Builder King. Corner of Bernstorffsgade and Vesterbrogade; romantic tours are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:30AM

The Round Tower -- Speaking of King Christian, you can still go up to the top of one of his creations, built as a royal observatory in 1642. Købmagergade 52A

Where To Hook Up With A Backpacker That Slightly Resembling Jessica Biel -- Hotel Fox, 'nuff said.

Cafe Petersborg -- Your eyes will meet over meatballs or three different kinds of herring at the site of the former Russian consulate. (Just remember, if one eats herring, both must eat herring.) Bredgade 76

Related Stories:
· Copenhagen Travel [Jaunted]
· Hotels in Copenhagen [HotelChatter]

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