Nothing beats a good German restaurant. Best one I went to around these parts was years ago in Columbus, GA. Called Emmy's Schnitzel House. Saurbraten and potato dumplings were great, along with german beer. That was a fancy place that really "put on the dog" when the German club went there. Very good food and atmosphere.
Doesn't seem to be any German restaurants like that anymore near here. Emmy's went out of business some years ago.
I've not been to Germany, but have been to Spain and the food is good there, especially the paella for me. One thing I became instantly addicted to was ice cream and espresso coffee mixed in a glass and called a "blanco y negro." When I stayed at the University of Madrid dorms back in 76, the cafeteria had table waiters that brought up to 4 bottles of red wine on request. We talked them into a fifth bottle one time, and that's how I know, because the alloted limit was four. This was served with bottles of "Seven Up" to make a popular dinner and lunch drink. Every meal was like that and came out to about one bottle of wine per diner. I had a good time. When they figured out we were enjoying the wine a bit too much, they slowed it down somewhat. Didn't matter, the dorm had a bar next to the student lounge and swimming pool. We made friends with the bartender, because I don't think they were supposed to serve students there.
Les
