Anyhow, we thought we'd fill you in on the restaurant scene here. The first question that Bryan gets asked is if he has enough to eat here (he's doesn't eat meat). He definitely does and actually thinks that it is easier to eat out here than at home.
We live in a larger city here, so there are tons and tons of options for a meal out. If it's dinner or lunch time, you will be able to find sit-down restaurants that feature Italian dishes, sushi, Asian dishes (Chinese, Thai, Japanese (yes, I know that sushi could be included), and Indian are all popular here), and traditional German dishes (wurst, potato dumplings, pork, cabbage, soups, and lots of dishes that feature potatoes, mushrooms, and some gravy). We've also learned that the best place for "American" style food is an Irish Pub. Our favorite here (Kildare City Pub) feautures burgers, veggie burgers (good ones), chicken burgers, and lots of wraps. It's my favorite place to eat!
Here's a link to the menu at our favorite place: http://www.kildare.de/de/getraenke-speisen/
Once you choose a sit-down restaurant, you can usually decide to sit inside or on a patio. Then, you choose your drink. Water is not provided automatically like it is at home and there are no free refills on soda. It is usually cheaper to drink beer or wine that two sodas. Let's just say that I have only had one Diet Coke since we've landed! :) After you order and eat your food, you have to flag down the waiter to pay your bill. Generally you pay in cash and some places won't accept any credit or debit cards at all. For a tip, it is generally accepted to round up to the nearest Euro. Waiters make a much higher wage here and gratuity is usually included on your bill anyway.
If you're not looking for a sit-down restaurant, there are plenty of other options. Bakeries have pastries, breads, cakes, and sandwiches as well. Doner Kebap (kebab) is a popular style of food here as well, especially for a quick lunch or a late night meal (Bryan says it's like Taco Bell in the US). Doner is essentially a meat sandwich, but these shops usually sell falafel and pizza as well. McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Subway, and Pizza Hut are also popular here. Nordsee is a take out fish restaurant that has a pretty delicious fish and chips plate. The best things about these sorts of places is that they usually have patios too.
Our local Doner Kebap (kebab) shop:
Signs advertising fast food:
For dessert, gelato is a really great life decision. It is very inexpensive and comes in a ton of flavors. Last night Bryan had raspberry and I had Tiramisu. It's no Whitey's ice cream, but it is pretty awesome! There are usually full on ice cream sundae parlors too. These dishes are extreme! We're talking 4 or 5 scoops of ice cream, sauce, candy, and maybe a cookie. There are also dishes that are made to look like plates of spaghetti, which is a little strange but still on my to do list. :) A piece of cake is another good plan (it's not like cake in the US). Plum, apple, and strudel cake are the best and are really more like a condensed crisp (like Apple Crisp) than a cake. Delicious!
Ice Cream Sundae Menu:
Spaghetti Eis (The picture does not do the similarity between real spaghetti and this justice):
Pflaumenkuchen (Plum cake):
If you want to eat like this all the time, remember that you need to walk everywhere! :)
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