A dish that tells its story — Pretzels reviewed

You can taste history in Pretzels if you know what to look for. German bread culture is extraordinarily diverse with over 300 officially registered varieties. The smoky and satisfying character reflects those layers — smoked pork doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a winter Christmas market setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. schnapps after the meal alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Pretzels, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.