#scnitzel

[kumaneko1118]

I enjoyed #scnitzel at restaurant but smoker’s breath reached to our area from smoking room. I recommend to optimize it to government. #australia #smokingkills (Ellbögen, Tirol, Austria)

[callmemochelle]

It's German lunch! Avoiding southern comfort food since we're playing Nashville..#NHLPlayoffs #LetsGoDucks #NSHvsANA #BecauseitstheCup #Germanfood #scnitzel #wurst #sandwich (at Continental Deli)

[alwaysnoshy]

Oom Pa Pa

We’ve all been waiting for it… National Wienerschnitzel Day! Traditionally made from veal (although it can be made with pork or chicken), Wienerschnitzel is the national dish of Austria. The veal is pounded thin, breaded and fried and served up usually with potatoes. While travelling y in 2011, my friends and I stopped in a cute town called Rotenberg ob de Tauber as part of our road trip from Prague to Munich. We walked into this a small family owned restaurant where the cook was the mother of the bartender and waiter. We giggled as we ordered out “Schnitzel Wiener Art,” which is made from pork (::slaps hand:: Bad Jewish girl!). The waiter told us the secret to making a good wienerschnitzel: “You put the lemon on top and the plate underneath.” Wise words, my friend.

I don’t identify myself as a pork eater, so I have not had any wienerschnitzel (or any pork product) since my travels through Germany. In America, chicken wienerschnitzel is available for those that want to be a part of the fun as well. Here are some of the best places in the city slinging their schnitzel around town for under $20:

Schnitzel and Things: The famed food truck offers traditional to not so traditional schnitzel. All for under $10 per platter, you have your choice of two sides and a range of mains, chicken, pork, cod and eggplant. All breaded and fried, you also have the option of eating your schnitz as a sandwich. 

Zum Stammtisch: Located in Narnia Queens, I’ve been hearing about Zum Stammtisch from friends for as long as I can remember. A really wonderful vibe and good beers is only the beginning. Okay their wienerschnitzel is $21.95, but their most popular item is the Jagerschnitzel, a breaded veal cutlet topped with a mushroom and veal sauce. Super hearty and pairs perfectly with a stein of cold bier. 

Nurnberger Bierhaus: If you ever feel the need to venture out to Staten Island, you can be sure you’ll be well fed. Their traditional menu is made up of various meats and potato combinations. Their winerschnitzel is served with spaetzle, a traditional boiled egg noodle or dumpling and some green vegetable called broccoli (I swear the only vegetable I ate in Germany was kraut!). For $18, you will not go home hungry! 

Café Steinhof: For some Austrian comfort food, Café Steinhof in Brooklyn  features a Monday Night Economy Menu (sadly, with no wienerschnitzel, but for under $20, you get a three course meal making Monday nights worthwhile!). Their schnitzel comes in sandwich and platter form running you $12 and $16, respectively. Not one item on this menu is over $20, which in my book, makes for a really economic meal. If you’re not sold, on Monday September 29th, they are having a Sound of Music Singalong with free beer and goulash until 9 PM. I’ll be seeing you there! 

Stay rad. Stay noshy.