This past weekend, Chris and I went out to Jacob Wirth, a German-style restaurant in downtown Boston. I’ve been hearing good things about this place for awhile now, and when a Groupon for it popped up one day, we decided to go!
My descent is almost completely German, so I’m always down for any type of German food. Last time we went to Germany, I made it my personal mission to eat as many pretzels as possible. I lost count after 7…
As soon as we got there, I thought about how much it really reminded me of being at Oktoberfest in Munich!
To start, they sent out a basket of cornbread, which although random, I wasn’t sad about it.
So of course, we ordered more carbs. Pretzels with honey mustard dip!
And yes, if all carb diets were good for you, I would totally be on board. They were soft, salty and I could have eaten five more, easily.
Oh, and don’t forget the beers to wash it all down. They don’t mess around here!
Next up, the main dishes!
We both ordered a German mixed grill, which is a few different sausages with sauerkraut and cabbage. Yes, I’m aware sausages on a plate look awkward.
I loveeee sauerkraut. It’s a little weird, I know. But the side of spaetzle that I ordered was the best thing I ate. If you don’t know what it is, it’s pretty much a small noodle/dumpling sauteed in butter. So good!
I still had room for dessert. Apple struedel with ice cream? Sure, I’ll eat it!
I was stuffed to the brim when we left. I can’t wait to go back!
What’s your favorite type of food to eat? Italian? Mexican? Chinese?
yum! Looks so good! I too love sauerkraut so no worries!!
I think my fav type of food to eat is Japanese (of the sushi variety), but that’s because I don’t feel gross after I eat it. If we’re talking last-meal kinda food, I think something along the lines of potato pancakes would be my choice, with a side of sausage!
Omg this looks like such a fun meal!! I’ve actually never had a traditional pretzel like that but they look fabulous! And I’ve never heard of spaetzle but it sounds amazing! My Grandma has a German background so growing up (and even now) she’ll make some traditional German dishes! They are always delicious! My personal favorite type of food is thai food though- I could live on pad prik king!
Omg I want that pretzel!! I can’t remember the last time I’ve had one!
This place looks way good. I love the giant pretzel picture, I would eat that whole thing! I lovee Mexican food..Italian too..I just love food!
I’m planning a field trip to Jake’s for my German students. They are looking forward to this experience.Too bad they are just a bit shy of the age to drink the BIer!! But I think they’ll be back ….I love Sauerkraut, KArtoffelpfannkuchen, und Wurst………mit Senf.