Reinventing Greatness — Inside Noma’s Risky Comeback
Activity 1 : Watch the video.
Activity 2: Complete the True or False below. If the statement is false, explain why.
1. Noma has won the title of “Best Restaurant in the World” five times.
2. Chef Redzepi closed the original Noma because business was failing.
3. The new restaurant has fewer seats than the original one.
4. The menu now changes with the seasons.
5. Guests can choose any dish from the menu at any time of year.
Activity 3: Match the following words to their definitions
1. Reinvent (verb)
2. Seasonal (adj)
3. Stifling (adj)
4. Disguise (verb)
5. Balance (noun)
6. Brainstorm (verb)
7. Production (noun)
8. Supplier (noun)
9. Motivate (verb)
10. Risk (noun)
A. To give new form or purpose to something
B. Someone who provides materials or goods to a business
C. Create many ideas quickly
D. The process of making or creating something
E. A danger or chance of loss
F. Make something look like something else
G. Occurring at a particular time of year
H. Something that encourages action or effort
I. A state where different things are in the correct proportions
J. Preventing progress or creativity
Activity 4: Fill the blanks with the vocabulary from Activity 3.
1. The chef wanted to __________ the restaurant concept to stay innovative.
2. Their menu is entirely __________, depending on the time of year.
3. The daily routine became __________, limiting their creativity.
4. The dessert was designed to __________ itself as a flower pot.
5. He talked about finding a __________ between art and logistics.
6. Before creating dishes, the team has a long __________ session.
7. The restaurant focuses on both creativity and high-quality __________.
8. They work closely with each local __________ to get the freshest ingredients.
9. Redzepi said the move helped to __________ his team.
10. Starting over was a huge __________, but it paid off.
Activity 5: Choose one of the following prompts to reflect on the video.
After reflecting, either record a voice note summarising your thoughts or write a brief paragraph below.
1. Have you ever had to reinvent yourself, your work, or a project?
What pushed you to change direction? Was it fear or motivation?
2. What role does creativity play in industries outside of art?
For example, in business, education, or science — how do people innovate?
3. Would you pay a high price for an unusual experience like Noma? Why or why not?
Is it about food, art, or status? What makes an experience worth the cost?
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