Journalist and commentator Søren K. Villemoes takes a closer look at smørrebrød, the open-faced sandwich, and asks how it came about and how it grew into a distinctive expression of Danish cuisine.
Looking at smørrebrød as a lunch tradition and a ritual reveals something about Danish culture and the Danes as a people. Villemoes also walks through a range of well-known and lesser-known smørrebrød and tells the story behind each one, including the many unspoken rules that govern the lunch table.
