Jordnær's story is not your average restaurant story. It's the tale of a former gang member who found the right path in life through unconditional love for his wife and gastronomy, and within just seven years, created a three Michelin-starred restaurant in a modest three-star hotel in the suburbs of Copenhagen while also caring for six children. It's pure talent and dedication. It's a drama and a fairytale. It's a love story—now three Michelin-starred.

Entering through a two-ton bronze door leading to a mysterious world, created by Danish artist Maria Rubinke and named "I Found Myself Within a Forest Dark," we were greeted by enthusiastic staff.