Bratwursthäusle was in the heart of Nuremberg in the middle of a number of historic buildings.  A terrace surrounded a couple sides of the old stone building but it was too cold that day for most to be eating outside.   As you entered you immediately see the open beech wood fire grilling the Nuremberg Bratwursts. They make the sausages in their own butcher shop from a traditional recipe.  Sausages have been sold here since 1312 – it’s the oldest restaurant in Bavaria, Germany – which was what most people were eating.  They have menu alternatives but the sausage was what people come here for.  The good-sized place had old wood walls with a variety of wood tables set with chairs or benches.   Cookware pieces decorated the walls along with older drawings and photos.  No music was in the background and the lighting was pleasant, with minimal sun getting through the bullet glass windows.  Seating was communal style around the center grill area.  They had a good fire going but ventilation kept the smoke odor away.  A bar was on your immediate right as you entered with draft beer being a favorite accompaniment to the sausages.  Service was fast, efficient and friendly and it was a good starting place for a vacation in Germany. Continue reading →