GringoMac56
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Spent 2 days recently in Thun and had the pleasure of eating dinner one night in Zunfthaus zu Metzgern. Had just arrived from 3 days in Fribourg and wanted to eat some meat dishes after overdosing on cheese (Fondue, Raclette, Assorted Kaese & Brot) in the Suisse Romande. The Zunfthaus did not disappoint. Our server, Karin, and her co-server were excellent in describing the house specials. There were three of us and after a pre-dinner drink we settled on: House Specialty Cordon Bleu with Roesti, Lisa's Spezial RindHackfleish in pastry puff with vegetables and potatoes, and Bauerbratwurst with Onion Sauce with Pomme Frites. All were prepared satisfactorily and delivered in a timely manner. Excellent taste to all, good portions and we were more than satisfied. After the hearty meal we relaxed with a coffee and schnapps and my charming dinner companion, Mlle. Puma decided to order an exotic dessert - The Stripper's Pole, I think it was called. This concoction of layered ice cream was covered in high proof schnapps and ignited producing a mesmerizing light show on the table. A bit pricey and labor intensive (Karin didn't seem to overly enjoy the intricacies of preparation but she was a good sport). It certainly added some "zing" to the evening and it, along with the other schnapps consumed, made the walk back to the hotel more festive. Traveler's Tip: Great views from town square outside restaurant. Zunfthaus zu Metzgern, a comfortable, traditional establishment I would gladly visit again.