Bavarian Food With A Contemporary Twist. Munich, Germany
February 2020
I actually really enjoy eating at restaurants on my own sometimes. It's a great opportunity for a bit of me time, plus it's much easier to get a space at popular, booked out restaurants. In Munich, chefs are taking inspiration from traditional, hearty Bavarian fayre and giving it contemporary twists - lightening it up, veganising it, playing around with local ingredients. Max Pett is the place to go. Relaxed, homely, just enough off the beaten track to feel like a neighbourhood secret (but not a well kept one judging by the constant flow of hungry diners flowing in) - everything you want for a warm, cosy evening, catching up with friends, or a quick bite to eat when you can't be bothered to cook, where every bite is a mouthful of goodness.
The soy wiener schnitzel with remolade, homemade fries and date ketchup seemed to be a popular choice, although I went for the barley risotto - warming and filling, but maintaining a freshness at the same time. The herby, vibrant barley had a bit of a bite to it, a delicious base for the soft artichokes and baked cherry tomatoes that were little bursts of flavour as they popped in my mouth. The dish was topped with walnut 'parmesan' which added a wonderful crunch. Bite after bite was delicious - I didn't want it to end!
I thought it couldn't get any better, but then out came the selection of homemade vegan ice cream. I'd heard rave reviews of the Snickers flavour and they definitely weren't unfounded. With a soy milk base, it had all the delicious naughtiness of a Snickers but without being sickly and heavy. Swirls of gooey caramel, plenty of dark chocolate chips with a perfect crack, and the crunch of nuts. I almost licked the bowl clean!
To top it off, there is also an exciting selection of homemade soft drinks using various juices and herbs. The Guava Lemonade, although it contained no guava..., was a sparkly, thirst quenching delight with a refreshing combination of ginger, peppermint and sparkling water.
Find it at Max Pett on Pettenkoferstrasse
I actually really enjoy eating at restaurants on my own sometimes. It's a great opportunity for a bit of me time, plus it's much easier to get a space at popular, booked out restaurants. In Munich, chefs are taking inspiration from traditional, hearty Bavarian fayre and giving it contemporary twists - lightening it up, veganising it, playing around with local ingredients. Max Pett is the place to go. Relaxed, homely, just enough off the beaten track to feel like a neighbourhood secret (but not a well kept one judging by the constant flow of hungry diners flowing in) - everything you want for a warm, cosy evening, catching up with friends, or a quick bite to eat when you can't be bothered to cook, where every bite is a mouthful of goodness.
To top it off, there is also an exciting selection of homemade soft drinks using various juices and herbs. The Guava Lemonade, although it contained no guava..., was a sparkly, thirst quenching delight with a refreshing combination of ginger, peppermint and sparkling water.
Find it at Max Pett on Pettenkoferstrasse
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