German Bones, American Heart

An article in the August edition of the (The Atlantic Times. German-American Bridge Builders) by Walter Pfaeffle tells us of a Minnesota town called New Ulm. This town has the Hermann Heights the Cheruscan chieftain, a Germanic hero in Roman times The. Monument stands in its center . Street signs and businesses have German scrip.

After World War 1 the U.S. Government tried to change the name “ Deutsche Strasse” to Freedom Street due to the hysteria of the War. New Ulmers courageously resisted and they prevailed.

Visitors flock to this town of some 14,000 just 90 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The visitors celebrate Oktoberfest and other German-American festivals.

German virtues are likely to survive as well. A walk through town and you are surrounded by clean streets and manicured gardens. Want to taste a little bit of Germany? Plan your next trip to New Ulm, Minnesota.

Here's another story of interest: For the fourth year in a row,                                                                   Thomas Dold won the Empire State Bldg Run-up. The 24 year old German from Stuggart climbed the 1576 stairs in 10 minutes and 7 seconds-2.5 steps per second, and then happily collapsed once he arrived on the 86th floor. 300 runners from 17 countries took part in this year's race to the top of New York's highest skyscraper. Suzy Walsham from Singapore dashed up in 13 minutes and 26 seconds, thereby claiming the women's title for the 3rd year in a row. For the male winner more running followed immediately after finishing his sprint to the top, Dold had to race to the airport to catch his flight home.    

(Reprinted from The Atlantic Times)

Where to Eat or get German Food

Zum Stammtisch Restaurant

69-46 Myrtle Ave.

Glendale, NY

(718) 386-3014

www.zumstammtisch.com

Ernie Von Westernhagens

71-28 Cooper Ave.

Glendale, NY 11385

(718) 821-6401

Wallse

344 West 11th Street

NY, NY 10014

(212) 352-2300

Kinski Wierner Cafe und Restaurant

128 Rivington Street

NY, NY 10002

Demel Bakery at the Plaza

One West 58th St.

NYC, NY 

[212] 572-0989

Fritzys

2200 US Hwy 9

Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 845-1500

Fraunces Tavern (www.frauncestavern.com)

54 Pearl Street

(Corner of Broad Street)

New York, N.Y.

212 968-1776

Deli on The Green

647 Middle Neck Road

Great Neck, NY 11023

(516) 487-4770

Der Schwarze Kolner

710 Fulton Street (at Oxford St.)

Fort Green, Brooklyn,  NY

Old Heidelberg Restaurant (www.restaurantheidelberg.com)

55 Story Hill Road (Rt6)

Bethel, Ct 06801

203 797-1860

Manor Oktoberfest Restaurant (www.manoroktoberfest.com)

The Shops at Atlas Park

80-28 Cooper Avenue

Glendale, N.Y. 11385

718 326-2201

Black Forest Restaurant (www.blackforestallentownnj.com/)

42 South Main Street

Allentown, NJ 08501

(609) 259-3197

Blaue Gans

139 Duane Street

NYC, NY 10013

(212) 571-8880

Glasers Bake Shop (www.glasersbakeshop.com)

1670 1st Ave.

NYC, NY 10028

(212) 289-2562

Cafe Katja

79 Orchard Street

NYC, NY 10002

(212) 219-9545

Bavarian Garden Restaurant

(Located in the Holiday Inn)

68 Crystal Run Road

Middletown, NY 10941

(845) 692-6900

Bavarian Manor

866 Mountain Ave.

Purling, NY 12470

(518) 622-3261

Black Forest Inn

249 US Highway 206

Stanhope, NJ 07874

(973) 347-3344

Black Forest Brew Haus

2015 New Highway

Farmingdale, NY

(631) 845-4715

Alphorn Bistro at Inn Danbury

67 NH Route 104

Danbury, New Hampshire 03230

(603) 768-3318

Cafe Sabarsky

1048 Fifth Ave.

NYC, NY 10028

(212) 288-0665

Bier Kraf Brooklyn (Free Beer&Free Cheese Tasting every Tuesday Night)

191 Fifth Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11217

(718) 230-7600

Hartmann's Kaffeehaus

1507 Hearts Content Road

Roundtop, NY 12473

(518) 622-3820

Where to Stay on Vacation  (and good German Food)

Riedlbauer's Resort                                                                                                                         (A German/American Family Resort located in the scenic Catskill Mountains)

43 Ravine Drive  Round Top, NY 12473 (518) 622-9584

www.riedlbauersresort.com