July 25, 2011
Okay, tonight is both a reunion and a blog summit with my friends from the grand and lively blog, The Half Empty Glass. I’m meeting the two excellent writers of the blog, Fat Al and anonymous271 and commenter jco will be along as well. This get together was prompted by anonymous271’s longing for schnitzel. He wrote this post and then promised a week of schnitzel entries. I love schnitzel and was excited to read the upcoming schnitzel diaries of anonymous271. Sadly, it appears it was all a cruel joke, as he never wrote another word about schnitzel on the blog. He’s had a bit of a mean streak running through him ever since Katie trounced his ass at tic-tac-toe last year. A couple weeks ago I asked for his hand in marriage and he completely ignored me. I will address that tonight!
Alright, jco chose the spot, Hallo Berlin and it’s a place I went to on the old bar crawl last year. In fact it’s been over a year ago...flies are fun when you’re having time—I was there on May 23rd. It was bar number 133, let’s go see if it’s changed at all.
I thought I'd splurge and take a taxi there. And the air conditioner is actually working in this one, a modern day miracle!
Hello, Berlin!
Let's go inside and see what's what.
The bar looks just the same and there's plenty of seats.
And before I even sit down, I got to meet two of the pretty women who work here, Marie and Latoya.
There's comfortable chairs and tables up front.
And in the back room tables line the walls.
And in true beer hall fashion, there's a beer garden out in the back with picnic styled tables and umbrellas.
Meanwhile back at the bar Latoya helps a man with his takeout order.
A long shot of the bar.
Some press on the wall.
And even more press on the wall. This place has more ink than a cephalopod.
I love the Marlene Dietrich poster on the wall.
Some of the drafts available at the bar.
Hallo Berlin!
And hello Half Empty Glass crew! From left: jco, Fat Al (fuzzed out because if I reveal his true identity my life would be over before I hit publish on this blog post, it's a long story that you don't want to know) and anonymous271.
Despite the heat, we chose to tough it out and eat out in the beer garden.
And dinner is served. We all had the schnitzel in honor of anonymous271 And speaking of anonymous721, I decided to confront him about my marriage proposal...
And it turns out he's got eyes for Gumby. Oh Gumby, you ignorant slut! Goodnight everybody and see you tomorrow after dark.
Hallo Berlin
626 Tenth Ave. (Near 44th St.)
212-977-1944
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Schnitzel! It's not only fun to eat, it's fun to say! Looks like you had a great night. And "this place has more ink than a cephalopod" - HA HA HA! You still gots it, Marty!
P.S. Mmmm...calamari.
When I was stationed in Germany, there were schnitzel stands everywhere...as common as hot dog stands in New York...I lived on the stuff for the two and one half years I was there...yum!
Schnitzel and genuine German beer...there is no finer! I think they must do something to the beer that gets imported here to the states...it's just not the same. When it comes to beer, it would be acurate to say that I was spoiled rotten while I was there.
Schnitzels with spatzle and red cabbage,,,,that's what it looks like on the plates,,,great stuff,,,milk fed veal schnitzels are very tender, though some German places just pound out a piece of pork instead, good but veal is better.. Excellent beers on tap there also. Sitting in the beer garden is fun as long as some fans are blowing,,,its hot, right? Big difference going there during the day,,,as opposed to last year on 365,,,,darker bar at night,,,,hate that sun shining in the place. You had a good time,,,,a few more German restaurants to check out up there on your schnitzel quest with your friends.?
I like this place and have been here several times .... I also need to hit the Bohemian Beer Hall in Queens --- but I'm afraid I'd be done for the day if I went ! :)
@Biff: It was a fun night and good to the Half Empty Glass Crew!
@Jaws: Sounds like you had a hell of a time in Germany!
@Al: You got the menu right, schnitzel, red cabbage and spatzle. The food was delicious and it was a fun night indeed!
@GENE: I'm going to the Bohemian Beer Hall in two weeks! Stay tuned!
It's all fun and Games, till Hallo Berlin, Go Sushi, Terraza Toscana, and Franco's Rice and Beans band together and try to take over the entire block.
@csp: Sounds like a foodie version of Risk!
Indeed.
Now I'm Hungrey !!!!! LOL
Fantastic night. Great to see you Marty, and Gumby too, of course.
@csp: Ha!
@ummo yummo: Now I'm Turkey!
@Fat Al: Great to see you, anonymous271 and jco as well! Let's do it again sooner than later!
You know, even though I was president of the German club, I've never had schnitzel. I bet they have it in Amish country-need to try it some time.
looks like a great night out for MAD...still eatin' better than me...come to think 'bout haven;t had anything but liquid for awhile,,,
now to go way off topic...if Fat Al is fat i must be obese...
went to Danny's site and all the evil computer would show was the cover of the book a bunch of donate buttons and what appeared to be a "smiley" CBM...
“A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.”
~Oscar Wilde
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Oopportunity is a bunch of knocks. , but when your sleeping it becomes a compaint !!!
Ummo...really drillin' down for that one...
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'cept it is you're...but who gives a fuck?...
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@rr: The dinner was good and yes, Fat Al isn't all that fat, it's just a nickname. It was a fun night out on the town! Great quote tonight! (And I think ummo is a Zioum Zioum pseudonym, but don't tell anyone.) The donation buttons on Danny's page are how you buy the book.
@ummo: I wouldn't know, opportunity hasn't knocked on my door for quite some time!
Glad to hear you're checking out the Bohemian Beer Hall soon!
@onemorefoldedsunset: Come along if you like, the more the merrier!
Oh yay. I love meeting other bloggers in real life too. It's always so much fun!
PS; When the heck are you coming to KHCC?
Sounds like fun, but won't be able to make it. It's a great place.
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@Meleah: I'll try to make it out sometime in the next couple of months. Is it an easy train ride out there from the city?
@Danny Maness: Love ya right back, you big lug you! The book is great and I look forward to more writing from you in the future.
I'm not really sure what schnitzel is but looks like you guys enjoyed it! I remember Fat Al being shy last year too. I think he's just trying to be mysterious to suck people in. Awesome book title from Danny!