The Kuhviertel ("cow quarter") is in the old town of Münster and a very pristine place of alleys with nooks and crannies as well as little shops and many restaurants. It is also an entertainment district steeped in tradition, perfect for a Westphalian evening. Here you can find students' pubs and cozy, typically Westphalian restaurants.
seen from within "Pinkus Müller"
One of these restaurants is Pinkus Müller, an Altbier-brewery that has been brewing this dark beer since 1816 (maybe some of you read my beer post from two years ago where I mention Alt as well). I grew up in Westphalia, and whenever my parents and we kids went to Münster, we stopped at Pinkus Müller for a very late lunch. It's a very original restaurant where you sit at long wooden tables underneath ancient beams painted with aphorisms. Please note the Delfter Fliesen (Delft tiles) at the Kachelofen (cockle stove).
This is the extensive beer menu of Pinkus Müller.
It was delicious and we certainly enjoyed it - so much, actually, that it is my ticket for Bleubeard and Elizabeth's T Tuesday.
Westphalian food is probably not to everyone's taste, but I like it. I wouldn't eat it every day, but every now and then it's delicious - however, not necessarily super healthy. Here's what we had (top to bottom): Landbratwurst mit Bratkartoffeln und Sauerkraut (country bratwurst with home fried potatoes and sauerkraut), Würstkespfanne mit Bratkartoffeln und Sauerkraut (different sausages with home fried potatoes and sauerkraut) and Kartoffelsuppe (potato soup). All was very tasty, but also quite a lot (I couldn't finish mine).
As dessert we chose Westfälische Quarkspeise mit Schattenmorellen und in Rum getränktem Pumpernickel (Westphalian quark dish with morello cherries and pumpernickel soaked in rum), it was absolutely delicious.
And if nature calls afterwards, you go here (if you're female) - Fraulüde means "women people" in Münsterländer Platt, the dialect that is spoken in the area of Münster.
One last picture of the Kuhviertel, seen on a garage door - that cow certainly enjoys the cocktail. This is one of the works by Lackaffen, a company for building and facade design in Münster.
Cheers!
3 comments:
I know Valerie is going to LOVE the cow quarter. The Delft tiles are gorgeous.
When you said the restaurant served "dark" beer, I was expecting to see stout. I didn't see it on the menu, though. Looks like all were quite light. I can see you enjoyed them, though.
That looks like a hearty meal, including the soup and dessert.
I had to laugh at the cow drinking the beer. Thanks for taking us with you to the Kuhvierte, sharing your beers, your food, and that heavenly looking dessert with us for T this almost Tuesday, dear Carola.
...holy cow, what a post. The architecture looks straight out of a storybook. My cardiologist wouldn't appeal of those tasty sausages.
This looks like a fun spot to visit. I love the beer glasses, and your food looks good, although it is quite a bit as you mentioned. Is it very traditional for the area? I'm going to guess it is,and it's always great to see traditional fare. And that painted cow is adorable. Thanks for taking us along Carola. It's fun to get some armchair travel. Have a great T day and week ahead. hugs-Erika
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