German food and drink are as varied as are the regions of
the country. The Bayer (Bavarians) prefer different fare from the Rheinländer
(Rhinelanders). North Germans favor specialities unknown to the Schwaben (Swabians). A
trip through Germany can also be a worthwhile culinary discovery.
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The area
around the Bodensee, Schwaben (Lake Constance, Swabia), is the country of
homemade Spätzle (noodle) dishes, accompanied by a glass of the local wine.
In Bayern (Bavaria), a rural state, the most popular dish is
Schweinebraten mit Knödel (roast pork with dumplings), often preceded by a liver soup. A
close second are the Weißwürste (white sausages) consumed in huge amounts in many
Hofbräuhauser (brewery houses) by natives and tourists alike, many of whom start eating
and drinking there at 10 o'clock in the morning.
Further north, around Nürnberg, a variety
of fried sausages is the speciality served with a local beer (Rauchbier). |
Around Heidelberg
and Mannheim aspargus festivals
are celebrated annunally where the local grown white aspargus is prepared in an incredible
variety fo over 30 dishes. Köln (Cologne) am Rhein has its Reibekuchen,
Frankfurt its Apfelwein accompanied by sausages. In Rhine area the wines dominate any
menu.
The
Schwarzwald (Black Forest)
region offers a variety of internationally known specialities from ham smoked over
fragrant juniper, trout from clear mountain stream, dark fir honey served at breakfast
with Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser (cherry schnaps) and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (cherry
cake).
In the North, the harsher climate calls for more substantial
food such as the historic Westfälischer Schinken (Westphalian ham), famous even at
the time of the Roman Emperors, served with a Steinhäger (juniper schnaps). In the
coastal region, seafood dominates the menu. Flounders, shrimps, crabs and lobsters as well
as smoked eel are favorites. Berlin, the nation's capital abounds with specialities from
Eisbein with Sauerkraut and Weiße mit Schuss (a pale ale with a dish of rasperry syrup). |
Finally, when asked to name some German foods, somebody in
Hong Kong will mention Sauerkraut, Eisbein and the
obligatory Apfelstrudel which can be ordered in
local German Bierstubes. |
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Käse und
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香港的德國餐館 |
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German Bierstube |
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in Hong Kong |
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Biergarten: Hanoi Road, TST
尖沙嘴河內道 |
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Schnurrbart: Prat Avenue, TST
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尖沙嘴寶勒巷 |
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