So how did Zum Stammtisch stack up to my meal in the Alps? It didn’t disappoint one ounce. It really does look like a slice of bread, too. It turns out it’s something like corned beef, onion, bacon, and pork all mixed together, ground very fine, and then baked in a bread pan. I’ll admit, I didn’t even really know what it was (I had to look it up for this article). Leberkaese literally means “liver-cheese”, and that may not sound very appealing to you. That meal was amazing and I was definitely looking forward to a repeat. I ordered the Leberkaese because the last time I had the opportunity to order Leberkaese was in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a Bavarian city nestled in the Alps. I am by no means a food critic, but I had high expectations for this restaurant. Die-hard German soccer fans rejoice: a ticker displays the latest scores and standings from the Bundesliga and the bar features all kinds of German soccer memorabilia, including a signed jersey from the ’06 WM Nationalmannschaft. The place is an experience, and by the time you stumble back out into Queens, your belly full of Hefe-Weissbier and delicious Bavarian food, you might have forgotten you’re in New York City (or the US for that matter). The place is frequented by the locals, many of whom speak German. The interior is complete with dark, wooden booths and chairs, low lighting, the heads of game mounted on the wall, and all kinds of charming German trinkets. The restaurant has a very authentic, cozy aesthetic based on a Bavarian inn. Note that they do not reserve tables for parties under 3, so if you’re visiting Zum Stammtisch with your sweetheart, be prepared for a wait. You might have heard of Zum Stammtisch it has received high marks from the likes of Zagat and Time Out Magazine.Ī word of caution: a reservation is necessary on weekends and even some weekday nights. All you have to do is find your way to Zum Stammtisch in the Glendale neighborhood of Queens (Take the L train to Myrtle-Wyckoff and then the Q55 bus). You don’t have to take an 8 hour flight from JFK to Munich to find fine, authentic Bavarian dining.

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