"Discovering Loreley, a large beer garden in the typically crammed Lower East Side, is a revelation. The beer hall and heated outdoor space lined with picnic tables are well-suited to day-drinking around the year. Beer and food veer toward traditional German brews and sausages and pretzels. Free reservations are accepted in the hall for groups of up to 25. (The garden can also be reserved for large parties that pay a $55-per-person minimum.)" - Paul Schrodt, Stefanie Tuder