By Julia Cosgrove  July 16th, 2009 12:40 pm  |  Comments (2)

Last summer, I spent a few days in Copenhagen visiting friends and exploring the city on foot and on bike—the two main ways locals get around. Modern design is present at every turn, and the city’s meatpacking district in Vesterbro is no exception.

We had brunch at a very cool new restaurant called Karriere (Flæsketorvet 57 – 67), which also functions as a bar and gallery. The souped-up space is the main draw—the Danish artist Olafur Elliason (famous for the waterfall installations in New York’s harbor last summer) did the glittery lights, and a trip to that bathroom is a bit like entering a mirrored labyrinth. All playful, all fun. Today, Karriere hosts concerts, conversations with artists, performances, and film screenings. If you’re in the city, it’s worth a stop.

Photo courtesy of Karriere.