American Women's Club of Hamburg Currents Magazine January 2014 | Page 31

MEMBERSHIP/RE VIE WS R eady for S ome Different Vittles? by Marinell H. Hang the “Kitchen’s closed” sign! Satiated with scrumptious turkey, goose, carp and wurst, pumpkin pie, mince tarts and plum pudding? Ready to go out to eat instead? Having repeatedly dined at these Altona restaurants, where vittles are tasty and reasonably priced, I find it easy to recommend them. Proudly perched on the corner of Holstenplatz, Anno 1905 was established to accommodate the then-hotel patrons. Many conducted business, or worked, at the Holsten Braurerei (brewery) cattycorner to the hotel. Kindling nostalgia for bygone days, the interior is the real McCoy—right down to the mammoth cash register! Serving “newGerman” fresh and delicious food; choose from fish, various meats, vegetables, homemade soups, desserts, and assorted beverages. There are three menus (Karten): Saisonkarte—seasonal; Mittagskarte— lunch, changing weekly; and Speisekarte—main menu, downloadable from their website, also in English. My American relatives were knocked-for-six when we took them there—the mouthwatering food and the atmosphere. As well as the many friends we’ve dined with there. Did I mention the owner and some staff speak English? An added uniqueness is that not many of these originals are still present in Hamburg. Anno 1905, Holstenplatz 17: S-Bahn Holstenstraße. Website: www.anno1905.de/ – I’d recommend reservations weekend evenings. If you’re hankering for spicy, try south-of-the-border Mexican that’ll make your taste buds blush. Fellow club member Cat put us on to El Pikosito—luckily we live within walking distance. The guacamole with taco chips alone is worth going for, and a margarita tastes like it should—tart rather than sweet. The wide-ranging menu includes: a variety of small dishes, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, mixed platters— meat and vegetarian—(the Enmoladas con Pollo in a chili-chocolate sauce is one of my favorites), salads, desserts and a comprehensive drink list. Everything we’ve tried is good! Round off your meal by choosing t