Frankfurt Food
Traditional German food is generally hearty and meat-based and Frankfurt is no different, offering an array of traditional German dishes.
Some of the many delicacies on offer include bratwurst and sauerkraut, but while these can be found all over Germany, it is the Frankfurter grune sosse, or green sauce, which is a local favourite. Made from nine fresh herbs, the sauce is not only a favourite among the locals, but also appears in most restaurants for the enjoyment of travellers to the city.
Another favourite is Handkase mit Musik, which consists of curdled quark cheese rolled by hand. Although it takes special preparation to create this local produce, many shops and restaurants in Frankfurt sell it, giving travellers ample opportunity to taste it.
In Germany, it is traditional to eat a heavier meal in the middle of the day and then have cold meats and cheeses in the evening. Therefore, many of the restaurants around Frankfurt will be at least as full during the day as at night.
For those looking for some cheap fare, Frankfurt has many taverns, such as das Wursthaus near the centre of the city. These offer typical German fare, including sausages and other meats, at reasonable prices. With many such taverns dotted around the city, this type of haunt can prove a useful place for busy travellers to take a rest from the sightseeing and grab a hearty meal at the same time.
There are also a number of more modern restaurants offering a variety of cuisines to visitors and which are aimed at a younger market. However, these can often be guilty of cashing in on a more trendy appearance and atmosphere and as such they can fail to offer cheap food in the way that the more traditional establishments do.
Generally the cheapest beer on any menu will be the ones which are made in Frankfurt itself. Germany is renowned for its love of beers and Frankfurt is no different, offering visitors the chance to taste its two pilsner beers, Binding and Henninger.
Another favourite drink among the locals is applewine. Drunk all year round, this 'delicacy' is made, rather like cider, from fermented apples. With a five per cent alcohol content, the drink requires something of an acquired taste, but for travellers it is always worth taking a tipple to taste. And for those concerned about their health, applewine is said to have a number of properties which are good for drinkers, including tackling various complaints such as viruses and even heart disease.
The drink has given its name to a whole genre of restaurant in Frankfurt, offering sausage and other specialities to be enjoyed for a reasonable price.
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