"This kitschy German gem was founded near Gramercy Park in 1968, when German influences in the neighborhood remained evident. While mainly Bavarian, it also acknowledges the influences of the adjacent French province of Alsace, while bedecking itself for much of the year in Christmas decorations, which makes it strangely lovable. The rahm schnitzel in cream sauce might remind you of Texas chicken-fried steak, while the beef stew might as well have originated in France. Not a bad spot for a wacky date" - Robert Sietsema, Viktoria Muench