If Werner von Braun were still here, Hildegard’s is where he’d go for comfort food.
There are ten tables, one of which seats six, but that includes several deuces and a bar that seats four. At best, 45 customers at one time is the limit. It’s a small place.
“A Spatzen Octoberfest to start, please, and the brie with fruit. Then the knackwurst with red cabbage and spaetzel.”
“Gravy?”
“On the side so I can try the spaetzel both ways. And don’t turn in the sausage order for a while so I can enjoy the brie.”
“Yes, sir.”
6:45PM Thursday evening and the place is full.
It was excellent – I had a second Octoberfest – and couldn’t make it to the strudel.
Next time. (Thanks for the suggestions, Kirk and Liz. You both hit the X-ring!)
I look forward to visiting there again, whenever that may be.
we had hildegards on speed dial!
This is the purest (& best) form of German cuisine we’ve had. My heritage is German on both sides so I know what authentic should be!
We travel 20 hours + to eat here after leaving the Shoals Al area several years ago. Now THAT’s food to die for! Nothing else comes close . . .