"After Yorkville gradually was emptied of its German population, the next destination was Middle Queens neighborhoods like Glendale, Middle Village, and Ridgewood. Zum Stammtisch was founded in 1972 by three Bavarian partners. Inside, it’s made to look like a forest cottage. The menu is slightly more modern than places like Heidelberg, and head cheese and goulash soup are staples. You will likely hear German spoken here." - Robert Sietsema