Eats: Munich, Munich, Germany (B)

No matter how near or far you are from home, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed during my travels.

Our time in Munich was short, so our dining experiences were a little sparse. When we weren’t filling up on seasonal treats at Munich’s Christmas markets (mmm gingerbread!), we were out of the city on a handful of daytrips. On top of that, the December temperatures were on the rather chilly side and I was still getting over a cold, which slightly dampened our spirit to explore. Most nights we wanted hearty food and drink and we wanted it now.

Thank goodness for Der Pschorr. This upscale Bavarian beer hall is located right off the Viktualienmarkt and is one of those places where locals and tourists alike gather for the same purpose: a good meal in a welcoming environment. It’s named after Joseph Pschorr who invented the first method of cooling beer more than 200 years ago by cutting long pieces of ice from the river in the winter and storing the barrels on top of them in deep vaults. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).