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Lunch with Frau Urban: StringGirl in Bayern

StringGirl and Herr Doktor Kerausch on their way to Frau Urban
A trip to Pfaffenhoffen am der Ilm just would not be the same without a visit for lunch with the esteemed Frau Urban, of the Urbanus Brewing Family.  Frau Urban runs a very small and intimate lunch spot in the city center of Pfaffenhoffen right on the market square. As we arrived this autumn "mittag" they were only just setting up the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) in the city square.

 The entry way to Frau Urbans place is rather stealthy and easy to miss. There is no signage that I can point out to you, but it is in the south east corner of the square just off of Hauptplatz

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Frau Urbans place is simple and relatively cozy, but what makes the place is Frau Urban herself. She is the only person running the entire restaurant. She greets patrons at the door; a hearty "Grüß Gott"  as we enter. She greets "Herr Docktor" personally and "seinen amerikanischer Freund". She catches up on what is happening in our lives and tells us what is new with her.

Most often we are the only patrons until 12:30 or so, when maybe one or two tables will be seated, at which time Frau Urban has been known to close and lock the door; lest any new comers interupt her time with us already seated.
After taking our orders, Frau Urban heads into the kitchen to prepare our meals herself, then bring them to the table. The cooking is Bavarian, Schwebian, Frankish --all very international  ;-). 

Highly recommended for those who find themselves in Bavaria (and in Pfaffenhofen) but I don't know what else would bring people here.
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