Zum Stammtisch Restaurant
Approximately 1 mile from from Ridgewood, Zumm Stammtisch Restaurant is located in Glendale, New York. Founded in 1972, the restaurant is 1.5 miles to Forest Park. The menu begins with a variety of German appetizers including goulash soup and herring in cream sauce. The restaurant serves numerous German entrees, including its specialty jagerschnitzel--a deep-fried, breaded veal cutlet in mushroom sauce. The bar specializes in imported German beers, keeping four on tap in authentic wooden barrels and offering several more by the bottle. The wine list features over a dozen German wines as well as domestics and other imported selections. Zum Stammtisch Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Zum Stammtisch Restaurant
69-46 Myrtle Ave.
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 386-3014
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Der Schwarze Koelner
Located in Brooklyn, Der Schwarze Kolner is 8 miles from Forest Park and 4 miles from Ridgewood. The restaurant's menu is small, but consists of true German classics like authentic oven-baked pretzels with mustard or hazelnut spread. As an entree, bratwurst is available in two styles--the original grilled classic or served on a roll with curried ketchup. Another specialty, the leberkase is a type of German meatloaf made of ground pork and beef and served with mustard and a house-baked roll. The bar features 17 German draft beers and more than 29 German bottled beers. The restaurant also serves German sparkling water and sodas. Der Schwarze Kolner is open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday and for dinner nightly.
Der Schwarze Kolner
710 Fulton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 841-4495
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The Chalet Alpina
Established over 25 years ago, The Chalet Alpina is in Forest Hills, New York, approximately 1 mile from Forest Park and 5 miles from Ridgewood. The restaurant's menu serves a variety of dishes from the Alps region of Europe including several German specialties like the featured appetizer goulash soup. A specialty of the house is the Sauerbraten, a type of marinated beef pot roast. For those that want to try more than one dish, the Bavarian Platter with sausage and smoked and roasted pork loin is a popular selection. For dessert, try the apple strudel. The Chalet Alpina is open daily for dinner, with the exception of Mondays when the restaurant is closed. Reservations are recommended.
The Chalet Alpina
98-35 Metropolitan Ave.
Forest Hills, NY 11375
