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Carlton Brasserie,
facing a pretty square, is a solid bet for good Danish
and international food in classy (verging on stuffy) surroundings. The restaur-
ant has tables on the square, with more formal seating in back (inviting menu,
135-235-kr plates, 380-kr formal three-course dinner, closed Sun, Rosensgade
23, tel. 86 20 21 22).
Along Åboulevarden Canal
(See “Aarhus Center” map,
here
.)
The canal running through town is lined with trendy eateries—all overpriced
unless you value making the scene with the locals (and all open daily until
late). They have indoor and canalside seating with heaters and blankets, so
diners can eat outdoors even when it's cold. Before settling in, cruise the en-
tire strip, giving special consideration to
Cross Café
(with red awnings, right
at main bridge) and
Ziggy,
both of which are popular for salads, sandwiches,
burgers, and drinks; and
Grappa,
a classy Italian place with 95-135-kr pastas
and pizzas, as well as pricier plates. Several places along here serve basic
25-45-kr breakfast buffets, which are popular with students for brunch.
Near the Cathedral
(See “Aarhus Center” map,
here
.)
These places, while a bit past their prime and touristy, are convenient and
central.
Bryggeriet Sct. Clemens
(St. Clement's Brewery), facing the cathedral, is
a bright, convivial, fun-loving, and woody land of happy eaters and drinkers.
Choosefromaheartymenuandeatamidshinycoppervats.Ifyou'redropping
by for just a beer, they have enticing 40-80-kr beer snacks—including little
Nürnberger
bratwurst (80-105-kr lunch and light meals; 175-270-kr hearty
dinners such as steak, ribs, and fish; Mon-Sat 11:30-24:00, closed Sun, Kan-
nikegade 10-12, tel. 86 13 80 00).
TeaterBodega
isthevenerablebestbetfortraditional Danish—whereloc-
al men go for “food their wives won't cook.” While a bit tired and old-fash-
ioned for Aarhus' trendy young student population, it's a sentimental favorite
forold-timers.Facingthetheaterandcathedral,it'sdressyanddrapedintheat-
