Bacharach Forum: Great Restaurant!

Wineries in Germany (or at least in some areas) are allowed to serve food as long as the new wine lasts. In the Stuttgart area this is advertised by placing a Besen (broom) outside the winery, resulting in the name Besenwirtschaft. Typically, you eat in the owner's dining room sharing a table with others, so you are really dining in a family home. The new wine (either red or white depending on the winery) is served by the pitcher or Viertel (1/4 liter glass), and traditional Swabian food is served, and usually quite inexpensive at that. The wineries take turns being open to greatly extend the season through most of the year. A fun way to spend an afternoon or an evening!!!!!!!!!!