Do pigs dream? What kind of nightmares would they have? I would think Erwin Reichardt Metgerei…read morewould feature vividly in the the fevered dreams of porcines. Fortunately, for you and I, who are not pigs (I assume) this place has the best Fleischwurst in Germany which is like saying Usian Bolt is the fastest man in Jamaica. Delicious pig-meat in in a fun package doesn't come any better. Try it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I did.

From what I could tell its a nice little neighborhood butcher. Find your way through the one way…read morestreets and be greeted with hanging sausage, kraut and other items to fill your plates with good food.

I love open air farmer's markets. In most larger towns across Europe there will be some form of…read moreoutdoor market. The market in Mainz happens to be one of the best in the region. Seeing all the colors of fresh produce and flowers as well as the fresh baked items sold throughout the market will leave a positive impression on your day. You can't help being happy from the experience. If I could only live there, I would eat healthier, drink better wine and enjoy what the region has to offer. It would become part of my weekly journey through life.

Definitely worth a visit when you are in Mainz! There are food vendors (selling cheese, honey,…read morelocal wine, vegetables, etc.) and restaurants (we ended up with fried fish and potato salad--heavy but delicious!), plus a few cafes and a weekly wine tasting (which looked fun but we didn't join this time), all in the shadow of the beautiful cathedral. This is the place to be seen on Saturdays!