Just... Wow! Went to Rostock for a weekend getaway with someone I hold dear. Went here for lunch on Saturday and had what may just be the best pork chop I've had in my life. But I get ahead of myself...
Altstaedter Stuben is, as the name implies, located in Rostocks Altstadt (old town district), and serves German classics. The decor in the front room was neat but informal, otherwise nothing to write home about. The service was good, and the waiter kindly let us practise our German language skills (or lack thereof) even though he seemed fluent in English.
My partner and I both opted for the "Stielkotelett vom Duroc," or pork chop, which came with potatoes, turnips, mixed vegetables and a mustard sauce that had a little bite but not too much so it didn't steal your attention. The chop was topped with a twig of thyme, and finally the whole thing had been sprinkled with dried flower petals, which both looked good and added a whiff of much needed spring to a grey March day.
I'd like to visit Rostock again at a warmer time of year. If and when that happens I'll be sure to come back here. read more